Model Forum / General / Models / March 2006

I've got a Classic Metal Works tractor/trailer set which I'd like to strip
the paint and lettering.  Does anyone have advice on working with these
specific models?
The tractor is die cast metal-- if possible I'd like to remove the lettering

I have a Pegasus 1/72 Halberstadt D.II on the to-build stack. Looks
like a nice little kit, allowing for a bit of creative substitution of
brass for the provided stock material.
I do not have much in the way of detailed references for the Halb. The

Are the any aftermarket part for the 1/24 Bf109's?
Thanks
Shawn

I recently acquired a Testors (Italeri) Lockheed C-130 Hercules in 1:48
scale.  The decal sheet is out of registration and the stars and bars are
grossly incorrect.  The red bar is nearly at the top where the white band
should be.  Thus, I am looking for a C-130 decal sheet.  SMO ...

waynes is a real prince. he only had 4 colors-9 cans, but
what a great guy. yhanks.
ok guys, i will have 3 cans of humbrol raf sky to trade for
other colors. they are xtra color cans, but you know the

I am building RO ROY and many parts call for gunmetal.
Problem is I can't seem to get gunmetal from any of the stockist is there an
equivelant,
and what are the problems with using brass ?

I checked the RMS FAQ first but couldn't find the answer to this one, but I
paint a lot of airliners using a lot of white paint.
Is there a cheaper acrylic paint alternative to using Tamiya white acrylic
paint?

Can anyone help me find a movie I have seen a rather large while ago.
The only scene I can remember is where a completely NMF plane with panted
landing gear (which I believe was a Northrop Beta) delivered mail in a very
snowy terrain.

Hi gang.
    After wasting most of my morning surfing the web looking for a
model, I figured I would go the easier rout, and ask all of you this
simple question.  Is there out there somewhere a good model of the U.S.

can anyone explain me why do we use IR searchlights for night flight
and landing?
is it only for military operation cases or is there any other phisical
civil benefits (safety? better illumination? ???)

Things are getting serious now with this clear out - here is the
contents of my desk bottom drawer - all far too good to chuck out:
http://tinyurl.com/edqye
AWEM

eBay 8269093673

Hi Troops:
    For some time I have been having problems with news group access, more
and more error messages and glitches with down loading messages. I am
using Netscape 4.7. On advice from a friend I un-subscribed and then

for humbrol rlm tins.....

I am looking for stockists of rods, pipes and plates in aluminium
stainless-steel and brass. My initial quantities are small. I am read
to buy from any where in the world. Could any one please guide
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