Model Forum / General / Models / September 2005

I've read advice that suggests that the ideal height of a lathe tool
should be just above centre height so that the angle between the
cutting edge and the centre of rotation of the work is 5 degrees above
the horizontal.

I obviously want to make sure that when I build a modle I get as much right
about what I am modeling as I can, in this case the bomb load for a
Lancaster.
My main sorce is the Modelers Datafile 4 The Avro Lancaster by SAM

look at www.123touboul.com
All models are are 100% hand made. All model parts sculptured and made
from different kinds of wood such as walnut, cherry, mahogany, etc.

Check it out... it's the keaton batmobile in 1/35 scale!
http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN938422

Got some carbide inserts off eBay, nice and cheap, for playing about with.
The main reason I got them was to use in a flycutter that I'm making (a
T-shaped one like the Japanese guy with the web site made). They're
triangular with a hole in the middle. I notice that there's no ...

Here is a fantastic photo album, from the recent EuroMilitaire:
http://www.plasticwarfare.com/gallerypages/euro2005/index.asp?lang=eng
(Admit it...this stuff totally blows away what you see at IPMS Nats!)

Does anyone know if when Hobby Lobby has one of their 50% off sales on
models, if that is determined by Corporate or is it decided by the
store manager?
Mike

Does anyone have some good links about how to convert a lathe to CNC?
Thanks
Stephen.

Rebuilding a Corsair - one of my son's "tries" - in British pacific colors
but don't have the tail gear or tire. Need to scratchbuild.
Thanks
Jose

I just wanted to let everyone know that the IPMS Region 10 Contest is
happening this weekend in Loveland, Colorado. We will be having a
two-day show, Friday and Saturday, at The Ranch complex located near
the Ft. Collins - Loveland airport. We have rented an 18,000 Sqft.

i went to the mit flea to by pc parts. so i bought models.
some guy had the b36, revell b52, the 1/48 b26, b24 and b25
for 3 bucks each. so i asked if he would sell 5 for
10...yep, he did.

If you don't know, or haven't been watching, Jet Blue Flight 292 has
been hovering over So Cal most of the afternoon burning off fuel because
the jet's nose gear failed to retract, and was stuck cocked 90 degrees.
JB 292 just made a perfect touch down at LAX.  The only appearant ...

Has anyone built the Dover Publications Paper Model of the Mayflower or
The Santa Maria by A.G.Smith and could you tell me what is like?

Does anyone know where to find M2 Hex Head bolts?
I think the closest is 8 BA, but does anyone know if M2 hex Head
exist?
Details of the supplier would be brilliant

what grade of polythylene should I use to manufacture garbage bag? ( i
it LDPE or HDPE or LLDPE). and which grade
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ashara