Model Forum / General / Models / June 2005

Go to
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200506/21/eng20050621_191504.html
to see the model of the ship that led a flleet to  impressive
expeditions into the Pacific and Indian oceans before Europe's Age of

To save me measuring it does anyone happen to know the specification
for the drivebelt on a Bridgeport "M" type head?
Regards
Kevin

A week ago Monday, I saw the movie again, and afterward stopped
by Hobby Lobby to see what kits there were.  Nothing, yet.
On a technicality, the Droid Starfighters from Episode One do
show up again (I think Anakin calls them "Vultures").  I'd wanted

Have anyone tried this stuff? It's supposed to harden within a couple
of minutes with exposure to light.
Lee

Looking for two of these discontinued models.  anyone help?
Thanks in advance
P J Macguire (UK)

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BARTLETT PHILIP BARTLETT PHILIP BARTLETT PHILIP BARTLETT PHILIP
BARTLETT PHILIP BARTLETT PHILIP BARTLETT PHILIP BARTLETT PHILIP

How can you place a metal template against the fin of an aircraft model
and have it be flush enough to not feather out when painting?
With curves, rivets and panel lines I don't see how to get around this.
Craig

Hi, i was wondering if anyone here at RMS would know what the approximate FS
number would be for Dull Dark green? Or,could tell me who offers this color
in acrylic? Thank you, Kelly Voyles

I need an article from the June 1978 Model Railroader that had an
article on kitbashing Long Island Railroad coaches. A photocopy or PDF
scan would be MOST appreciated!
Thanks

Didn't really matter what it was, I was gonna click on the link to view
this picture...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=761&item=6965103883&rd=1
Which makes me wonder why OTHER sellers haven't done this?

i finally took that box completely apart and i'm still
chuckling. i think i have spare for the milinneum.
thanks again. any other kits you looking for?

For sale one opened but complete 1/48 Vigilante by Trumpeter.  Box is
opened--I had to look.  It's nice!
Price is $48.00 USD shipping in USA is $5.00.
Kit parts still sealed with instructions and decals.  I'm not going to

Greetings all,
I've got a gear I would like to fabricate out of EN36.  Will a 5% cobalt
HSS fly cutter cut this stuff if its in the annealed state???
TIA

I have made a set of springs for my 2 1/2" scale (5" gauge) Hunslet from
medium temper 1/16" thick phosphor bronze strip. The next step is to
change their appearance from bright yellow metal to dull black. In
common with brass it is notoriously difficult to get good paint ...

Hey Guys & Gals
I'm working on a Testors 1/72 scale B-2 and I'm trying to spruce it up a
bit.  I'm not going to open the bomb bays but I will leave the gear bays
open.  Here in lies the rub, does any one have detail shots of the bays on