Model Forum / General / Models / September 2004

The Tamiya Tiger I kit directions call for "German Grey" for the overall grey
paint scheme. However, the Tamiya German Grey looks too dark. Any
recommendations from the tanks experts on the correct paint color or mix for
the overall grey Tiger I?

1/48 ESCI FIAT G.91 PAN FRECCE TRICOLORI
Does anyone know what decal options this kit features--any beside the "FRECCE
TRICOLORI "?
Or does anyone have the sheet that came with the Ocidental or Heller kit for

In the literature I got from Testors last year.  It says to invert the
bottles of paint to prevent air from getting in.
Do they mean before or after one has opened them?  If it's before, then why
aren't they sold like that?

found this resin gas pump and was wondering how gas was dispensed in
Europe in the 30-40's.  Gas stations? a pump outside a "general
store"?
http://www.militaryhobbies.com/product.cfm?ProductID=5977

Since I've now cobbled together my home made 3 phase convertor it
could really do with a decent enclosure (like the proper ones from
Transwave et al).
Before distract myself and start to make one does anyone have anything

Does anybody know how the museum and the outside displays fared the hit by
Ivan? Here's hoping for the best. Pete

Anyone know where I can get the NWSL Chopper II in the UK?
Thanks,
Andy

Just thinking through possibilities as I have a part built Airfix Seafire
46/47 on the bench.
Anyone used the wings from this kit to produce a Seafire 45? What's the best
source for a reasonably accurate fuselage for this conversion? I know the

The hassgawa 1/48th scale F6F has two fairing that you put under the
fuselage by the leading edge of the wings.  Were these fairings common to
all -5's?
Thanks for the help.

Are there any good references on the web for VF-17?
Thanks!

Hello Everone,
  Just incase anyone is interested, Traction engine drawings and book on
Ebay.
3839697018

Being new to model engineering I was wondering what the concensus is on
the need for all the various gauges of drill?
Do I really need numbers and letters if I have metric and imperial?
According to my Model Engineers Handbook (Tubal Cain) it seems I don't

Dumb question relating to decals.  I am just wondering how one can tell
original decals from computer printed ones?  For example, if someone wanted to
sell me an original decal sheet supposedly from a 1970's kit, how can I tell
that it is actually from the the 70's and not just some ...

I've been using the standard Tamiya Spraywork airbrush for years and
have found it great (although not that good for fine work, but that's
not what it's for).
Has anyone used the 'Professional Precision' airbrush they manufacture

I just got back from a couple day TDY to the Riverside (California) where I had
to represent the Asst SECDEF at the groundbreaking for the POW/MIA memorial at
the Riverside National Cemetery.  When I signed on to RMS a couple minutes ago,
only three posts showed up.  That can't be ...