Model Forum / General / Models / February 2006

I have sets of Stainless Steel Tubing available.
The sets include 18 pieces:
2X .065" OD .050" ID 2.75" Long
2X .060" OD .035" ID 3.63" Long

Just like to say that the 2 I had on order from Hannants arived at 1:25pm
today.
Gondor

My old mill has an Anilam DRO on both axes, fitted by persons unknown long
before I bought it. The fore and aft one is a bit too short for the travel
of the table so said persons unknown screwed a 3" steel bar into the back of
the saddle which hits the column and limits the travel ...

Hi all,i was wondering if anyone here can put  me onto the info for what
size tubing could be used to replicate .30 and .50 MGs on 1/48 scale
aircraft(USAAF). Also,what material is better to work
with?Brass,Aluminum,what's your favorite and why? Thanks for any info on

Can you please give some ideas how to properly Mask Off Aircraft Windows
and then prep for painting. I don't want to get any paint on them.  I'm
using the Model Master Enamel paint #'s RLM 71-&- 62
I have only Masked Off Canopies for a few Fighter Planes before this.  I

I know there is a Beatties there, are there any other, smaller, speciality
shops?  Let me know, thanks!

I'm new to this group & hope you could help me with some websites...
I am laid off work with a back injury at the moment and to help pass
the days without getting square eyes infront of t'interweb, I decided
to try something different, having always had an interest in ww1 & ww2

http://www.aldi.co.uk/special_buys/product_815.html
Regards,
Tony

Has anybody tried this with (Humbrol) enamels or does it only work with
acrylics?
I tried it on a Spitfire interior and the residue seemed more difficult
to remove than

is there a kit of this beast?

I am trying to ID a landing gear strut which had to have come from a
kit that was available back in 1976. Unfortunately, I only have some
photos of the strut partially obscured.  I believe the scale is at
least 1/48-1/50, perhaps even bigger.  I've looked at all the usual

I am looking for several models but have had no luck in finding them
and starting to believe that these do not exist.
1997 Dodge Avenger
1996 Eagle Talon

Before I make the dive, does anyone know if the blades on the Chinook
fold? otherwise I'm gonna need a wide, wide shelf.
and does the engine come with rails for display?
thx - Craig

Well 33% off models is better than none!
MG