Model Forum / General / Models / April 2005

Has anyone had the chance to check the Spitfire Mk VII (in 1/72-scale)
from Kopro?
I was first thinking about buying the Ventura kit of this high
altitude fighter. Ventura's kits are a bit expensive (and normally

Did they ever made a B-47 in 1/48 scale. Or is anybody planning to come
out with one soon.  If not what is the Largest scale B-47 that is out
there today.  
thanks very much for your help. ......  :)

Kit Review: Academy 1/35 Scale Static Model Kit No. 13203; M4A2 Sherman
USMC; 542 parts (539 in OD styrene,  2 in metallic vinyl, 1 nylon
string section); price US $39
Advantages: upper hull retooled to corrected rear profile; intake

How many hand grenades would Spartacus have needed to defeat the Romans and
to successfully lead his slave army out of Italy?
Jerry 47

What is the color for Il28 interior?
Thanks for any answer
V

Is anyone currently building the Heller HMS Victory Kit?
Has anyone already built the Heller HMS Victory kit?
Thanks.
<Gleason>

Is there such a thing as ready-to-buy miniature construction wood?
Like, scale 2x4's?  Or scale 3/4 inch plywood?  I want to make a
mock-up of something, but don't want to use real sized wood.  But if I
had miniature construction wood, in common sizes (2x4's, plywood

anyone got any suggestions for barbed wire in 1/72 scale for a diorama?
well how to do it and where i can get it from; things like that.
t.

A request from my friend Petr in Czech Republic, he is looking for
photos or diagrams of the camoflage upper surfaces:
Keith,
I am going to build F/A-18 Hornet and so I try to find an interesting

Back in the mid to late '60s, I was into anything space related or
anything I thought was, like rockets. I remember an adult cousin of
mine taking me to the local TG & Y store & I got a model kit of what
I'm sure was an HO scale Honest John rocket & truck carrier. Today, it

Would anyone know where I might find this omodel? It's a tough one, here at
least. My grandfather served on that ship in WWII. I'd like to get one for
that reason. Thanks GK

Hi Troops:
    Has anyone out there had experience with using jeweler's saws and can
recommend a source for a good one?? The one I have I bought from a hobby
shop many moons ago and it is a PITA to adjust and after a few strokes

I'm planning to build a Marin Baltimore that served in the RAF.
My question is: Was the interior painted in RAF color ( Humbrol 78) or in
USAF color ???
Many thanks,

I'm trying to find some details to complete the Hasegawa Dam Buster
Lancaster.  Specifically I am trying to find out the shape of the
small fuselage window below the bomb aimer's blister.  The Tamiya kit
has the larger rectangular one.

In terms for plastic aircraft kits, what do  you folks out there
consider to be the best kit for the price? Mine's a no-brainer: Revell
Germany's 1/72 Tornado Series, particularily their Raf Gr1s's. Makes a
mockery of the Hasegawa kits. Close second, Revell's 1/48 Dassault