Model Forum / General / Models / September 2005

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Hey guys,
I've been making a concerted effort as of late to get the "been started"
pile finished.  So far, I have 8 at the wash and paint stage.  Enough of
that though, back to the topic at hand.

I am looking for some 4 bladed props for a 1/48th scale C-130.
Thanks
Bill Wesley

I have a Tom Senior Type E Vertical Milling Machine, that I want t
restore a bit. Can anyone tell me the RAL number of the original gree
color, or any other paint that would come close to the original shade.
Thanks

I'm now about to purchase my first airbrush.
Looking around the net has drawn me to the Badger 200-3 set.
Can anybody recommend the Badger 200 or should I look at something else?
TIA

As far as I know there are three companies that make 1/48 P-47D
razorback kits. They are all about the same price so,
Which would the group advise buying?  My skill level is more than
beginner and less than expert.

Hi .....hello.....all this aeroplane chat is to............  much how
about some ground  based model chat ...like some Tanks,APC,landing
craft and some more interesting  models

Are airbrush's right or left handed? or are they universal?
Hope that makes sense!
Thanking you.
Johnny

Netto's are selling digital callipers again Sept 22nd at £9.99

I just picked up a Bridgeport Interact 1 Mk 2 at auction.
Unfortunately, the batteries must have died during storage and the
machine parameters are gone.  No written copy in any of the documentation.
Does anyone have a machine parameter list that you could send me?  I

A while back I posted a question about the proposed AC-97X prior to
the AC-130. Somewhere, someone responded about a USAF study back then
considering C-131s, C-118s & several others, IIRC. I've googled but
can't find that response. Anyone remember? Thanks.

After every flight, Qantas pilots fill out a form, called a "gripe sheet,"
which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics
correct the problems, document the repairs on the form, and then pilots
review the gripe sheets before the next flight.

deck with the Hornet's planes in the hangars.
While reading "The Doolittle Raid" by Carroll V. Glines, there is a pic
showing two planes, possibly SBD's on the starbord side about two

Recent discussions on the Ju 388 mentioned the Ju 290 named "Alles
Kaput" which was returned to the US by Col Watson of Watson's Whizzers
at the end of World War II.
Now that Trumpeter has produced a 1/48 injected Ju 200, does anyone

Greetings guys :
More and more I would like to be able to spray acrylics instead of enamels -
the smell, fumes, etc...  However, I have not a lot of luck spraying
acrylics through my Paasche VL.  The paint tends to dry and gum up the #1