Model Forum / General / Models / October 2004

God speed Gordo
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=1894&e=3&u=/ap/20041005/ap_on_re
_us/obit_cooper

The title says it all. I bought dollar store crazy glue which spilt on a
painted model I'm working on. Other than sanding , which mostly removes
the surrounding  plastic, what is available to remove this rock hard
glue?

I am building the Airfix 1/24 Stuka.  There's a step that states:
"For a standing model, remove section of spat halves with a sharp
knife"
Does "a standing model" refer to a model that rests on its wheels or a

Part of the day job at present is overhauling a Crossley BW1, 1940's
4-stroke single cylinder diesel, 5" bore with a wet liner.
I've hit a snag in that the liner should project by 2 to 8 thou above
the block face , to ensure the gasket is properly compressed. Tried

Check out the aftermath photos from a tornado that dropped into the airbase
home of the 166 Airlift Wing, DE ANG. It is a less-than-subtle reminder of
the power of mother nature! Check 'em out at www.cybermodeler.com

        has anyone ever used TEFLON bar to make pistons for small
steam model engines? If so,what would be the best machining
method,[tool,speed etc].
I would appreciate any advice given,and thank you all in advance,

For those of you who think you know it all, and who feel that all is
good and well.
For those who belive, the hearts and minds, are winable.
For those of you who just can't believe.

I am looking for a drill like a Fobco 7/8.
For drilling 4" holes with a hole saw into stainless steel I need a minimum
speed of 80 RPM or less.
I need to drill these into the ends of control boxes, some of which are a

I notice that there is a  line running about half the length on each of the
canopy and the line becomes thinner extending the other half of the canopy. Are
these lines suppose to be there or do I have to sand them off?
Thanks a lot for your advice.

Sort of like the 1/24 vs 1/25 vehicles discussions & the 1/32 vs 1/35
combination in a diorama discussion. Any ideas on why Revell chose to
do their WWI a/c in 1/28, instead of something like 1/32, or maybe
even 1/24?

Ahem ...
Could someone please give me the scoop on the so-called "UV cut"
clearcoats in the Mr. Color range of paints? (Or any other range of
paints for that matter.)

Where am I? What planet is this? Is this Frumdwich the 1,989,021st?
I'm so confused.

I'm looking for parts for a Tamiya Swordfish - the F parts to be
precise.  I realise it's unlikely anyone has them sat around, but I
thought it might be worth a try.  Trying to get parts from the Hobby Co.
is like pulling teeth.

For the people who wanted information on Zeros and Zekes (and Hamps) captured
by the US I have the following in the files:
A6M2-27 Hits.
A6M3-21 Hits.