Model Forum / General / Models / September 2004

Does anyone knows if the f-84g Thunderjet flaps just rotated down, or
did also extended?
I'm detailing a 1/72 Kit and already removed the flaps from the wings.
After some extensive search on the internet, I found two pictures of a

According to HLJ - due out in December from Fine Molds
Finally a half way decent(?) Friedrich in 1/72. They are getting better
aren't they? Please, tell me they're getting better!

I'm looking for a copy of or any information on the "Science Fiction
Modelers Handbook". Any help or hints would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Martin

I've been given a rotary air/vacuum pump, the type with the carbon
vanes. It's unused but has been stored for the last 20 years. I've
stripped the pump down but the four carbon vanes are stuck in their
slots.

 I'm sorry to say that the Silverwing club's October 2nd Contest has been
cancelled.  Hopefully it will reappear next year.
~Rick~

There's a modeling website that has TO 1-1-04 available on it.  I lost
the bookmark and don't remember who it is.  Anyone out there know?
It's not a government site.

    I have some of the vehicle kits too... Deal's Wheels...Tom Daniels stuff for
sure... the AMC "Lil" kits oh yeah... Aurora monster rods, Roth finks,  Mouse
flypogger, MPC Stroker Mcgurk & surf kits yada yada... all very nifty, but
hardly the endall...

Greetings all,
We've been given a sneak preview of the first test resin poured into the
styrene molds that are being cut for the upcoming Vindicator kit. Check out
the photos provided by Accurate Miniatures at www.cybermodeler.com for a

is online at www.cybermodeler.com  - Check it out!

Does anyone know what happened to the 1/72 scale drydock that was going
to be produced by Diorama Solutions in Australia? The company and the
product seems to have disappeared.

scifi channel

I just finished the Dragon 1/72 M2A2. This was my first Dragon kit and
I must say it was more than I expected. Very good fit on all the
parts, the only grip was the vinyl tracks. So much fun painting vinyl.
Go to the link below for a photo.

1) You receive convincing and compelling evidence that a foreign
organization or state plans to act violently against the US.  You come to
the conclusion as C-in-C that the only effective way to protect the country
is by launching a pre-emptive attack.  You present a case to the UN ...

I'm glad I don't live any nearer to Newcastle...
Saturday (4th September) was my annual trip to Newcastle-upon-Tyne for
the "Border Reiver" wargames show.  I went with the intent of trading a
few surplus items and keeping new expenditure to a minimum, money being

Can anyone raccomend an online store where I can order car models 1/18?
thanks