Model Forum / General / Models / October 2005

Hi Troops:
    If you are into modeling W.W.II aircraft in the European Theater
this will be of interest.
Classic Publications have released the first 2 of a 3 book set titled:

All,
I've read the rec.models.scale FAQ and the discussion on primer (FAQ
Part 17, "What is primer?  Do I have to use it on my models?") and it
pretty much states that priming is an individual choice.

A member of the ATIS engine list spotted this and I thought you guys
would enjoy talking about it, (one way or the other)
http://multimachine.net/
I have no opinion or contact with it.

Metric conduit taps are all 1.5 mm pitch, but is eg a 16mm conduit tap the
same as a standard M16 x 1.5 mm tap?
A 16 x 1.5 mm tap (with another useful tap) went for £2.00 on Ebay this
afternoon, and a 16 mm "electricians" conduit tap went for £8.00 a few

Anyone know where I can locate one of these?
Been watching ebay with no success and Google doesn't
show anyone with any in stock in the US

I've just completed a Revell Hunter kit. This provided a couple of firsts
for me. It was the first 1/72 aircraft model that I've built since 1985 and
it was the first kit that I've built totally Out Of the Box since I were
nowt but a lad. (I made the 66 Sqn option)

I 'd love to become involved in Model engineering but do not know how to
start. Is there a beginners model I could make without a lathe?
Many thanks
Colin

I can tell you guys and girls that if Heller were to release the
Surcouf again, they would make a ton of money in Japan. OK, I
exaggerate, the local distributors would make a ton of money.
However, (Heller, helloooo, where are you...???) Lorelei, a story of

Full resin kit.
Please look at:  http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6003311397
Thanks,
Tom

Im about to paint model car that I built for a friend, and seem to be
between a rock and a hard place. I ordered some laquer paint in aerosol
cans from MCW. The problem is, I can paint the car and put the
aftermarket decals on it...but the glosscoat is not compatible with the

any suggestions for controllers I would like to use my division master with
it if possible
mainly for engraving
Thanks Andrew

Anybody driving from the Hastings area in a van or estate car up to
London/ Home counties/ East Anglia? If so are you able to help with
some transport?
Suggestions appreciated.

Four engined reconnaissance aircraft.
Please look at:  http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6003311573
Thanks,
Tom

I'm just going to vent here. My girlfriend is heading off the
Hiroshima today, and Kure tomorrow, on a work trip for her company. In
Kure, her job will be to take hundreds of photos of the new mueseum
housing the 1/10 scale Yamato, and of course the ship itself. Why I

    For those interested and living in the Maryland area, Tuesday
evening at * P.M., "Sinking the Supership". This is the NOVA
presentation on the Yamato. I know some have commented on the accuracy
of what is presented but there apparently are pictures of the wreck