Model Forum / General / Models / June 2005

I'm looking for pics and info about the F-51 Mustangs used in Korea by
the Montana ANG 186th Fighter Squadron. About the only info I have so
far is from the MT ANG website:
"On April 1, 1951, the unit was activated for Korea. Personnel were

Just as an important job comes in the Bridgeport has died.  Looking inside the electrical box, one on the contactors has
started to fall apart.  There is a row of three contactors at the top of the electrical control box.  The top right
contactor has lost a couple of small metal ...

Earlier I posted a question about hobby shops in the Portland/Lewiston,
Maine area.
I received no replies so I guess I have to widen my search.
Are there any hobby shops in Maine?

Does anybody know if I am likely to find a supplier for B&S #4 taper
reamers, ideally a roughing and a finishing?
Thanks for any help
Dave

I have more models up for bids.
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ50QQsassZhamptonQ2droadsQ2dhobby

I was talking to someone about how difficult it is to buy from a web site
nowadays. So many people have missed the point. As a web designer I was told
you should be able to buy something from a site in three clicks.
At last I found a site that allowed me to do this. It's called

Am about to attach this relatively large shark head decal to the front
part of my BF-110 1/72 Italeri model, which is spilt into to separate
parts on the decal sheet. Haven't tried this relatively large
operation before. Have both micro sol and micro set ready if needed.

I read in a past issue of Scale auto Enthusiast That polyester putty was
used for body modifications and customizing panels, although I can no longer
find that issue.  any one know a good brand of polyester putty?  Is this the
same as Bondo autobody filler?  or is there a special ...

Hi Troops:
    I have a couple of kits I am looking for, to build, not collect!
Rareplanes 1/72 scale Consolidated PB2Y "Coronado" vac-u-form, and Tom's
Models 1/32 scale Sopwith Tri-plane and Pfalz D-3a vac-u-forms.

Re-engined DC-3 with 2 turbo props.
Please look at:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5980128132&rd=1&sspagename=ST
RK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1
Thanks,

Was there a similar Russian halftrack comparable to the US halftrack
and the German Hanomag variants???  Models?
Craig

I need to buy a cheap tool grinder for grinding toolbits for lathework.
 The type I am thinking of is the type with a wheel at either end.
I am more or less decided on using hss tools and I wondered if there is
any point in paying more than the £30-£40 that places like BeanQueue ...

Ok. So my first experience w/ finishing my mazda rx7 was somewhat of a
partial disaster.
The paint on the back was too thick and although i tried to sand it, it
left some unevenness to the surface.

does anyone know of a site that has a pic of the poses of this
8 figure set?
thx - Craig
http://www.militaryhobbies.com/product.cfm?ProductID=4418

How many coats of paint do i pass on the body of a car?
I learned that a far distance from the surface gives an eggshell finish
while a closer one gives a glossy finish.
How many of both do I apply to get a good shiny and stable finish?