Model Forum / General / Models / September 2005

I hope I'm not breaking any rules/offending anyone...
Anyways, I bought a job lot of new Bohler precision mini power tools
from a local model store that was closing. I've taken the bits I needed
for my workshop (RC model boats are my bag BTW, 1/48 RN grey tops

What is the purpose of the split in a die? Are split dies somehow better
than unsplit ones?
In my (limited) experience split dies just break more easily, is there an
advantage I am missing?

 I went to the local "Big Lots" store the other day, and found a kit
I've been looking for for a loooong time! Picked up an AMT Fruehauf
Tanker trailer for the exhorbitant price of $3.99!!! I've seen this kit
new for over $40! Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good.

I would like to build a 6 foot water wheel if possible using plywood. If
someone as a drawing/plans etc this would be helpful. I would pay copy and
postage costs

Hey all,been spritzin; on my Robocop for a week,I used steel color as
primary coat,from all pictures from Robo,the body shell looks smoother
than steel,was thinking of a overcoat of light glossy gray to tight ti
togeather,blend it in.Any ideas?,The box the model came in the figure

For antique radio restorers being able to turn black prints into white
decals would be like an alchemist finding how to turn lead into gold.
Some of us are looking at this product, but can't find any comments by
anyone who has tried it. I thought other hobbyists might have some

Those of you familiar with New Orleans will appreciate the destruction
and humanity shown in these pictures and for those who don't know New
Orleans, the pictures speak for themselves.  Photos and a survivors'
blog can also be accessed through the IPMS website which has devoted a ...

After milling quite a stack of parts out of a 4kg Sheet of Delrin, I
still have 3kg of Delrin left over, only now it is mostly saw dust.
Since this stuff costs over 15 Euros per kg, I was wondering if I can
melt it and form it back into a new sheet. It is a thermoplast after

For the benefit of the armor guys in here I am posting this book alert.
I hit a Barnes & Noble this afternoon and saw one that ought to interest
the tank guys.
"Afrikakorps, Rommel's Army in Original Color"

Is this a rebox of the Accurate Miniatures kit>?
http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=IT2644

It's a few years since I had any bearings remetalled, I've got a
(fairly urgent) job coming up & will be pleased to hear suggestions
for anyone reliable for the job within striking distance of
Warrington.  I can probably just dump the whole job, crank, con rod,

The dog got left in the car without taking her lead off a while ago,
and she showed what she thought by biting the end off (one of the
retracting type).  I've just got round to taking it apart and fixing
it.  I noticed that the mechanism works off a spring -just like a

Is there anyone here who has the capabilities to do an 8 inch long ,1
and 3/8 internal, 6 splined broached shaft...these are general
measurements........detailed plans avalable with the proper dimentions
for the guy who is willing to do this.

Hes in the UK filming a light hearted worst driver 2 week special, one gets
voted off each time
Anyway its the same tv co that did my show last year so i gave them a call
today and they rememberd i was a huge CHiPs fan with all the orig toys etc

I have a listing of DML/Dragon kits in stock. Some are reduced others are
out of production=OOP
I am showing the list pricing followed by the sale price..where applicable
Superior Carpet & Hobby