Model Forum / General / Models / March 2006

Rather than buy castings for certain projects, especially the simpler
tooing type stuff, I thought I'd just buy cast iron bars / blocks and
work with that. It's not just a matter of being tight, but in part a
wish to modify designs or do something from scratch without trying to

I've posted four kits on eBay ending Sunday 12 March approx 6 PM EST
(11 PM GMT).  Included are a Revell Canada "box scale" F-89D Scorpion
in the Academy Series; a Ventura 1/48 limited-run injection Avia S-199
in Israeli AF markings; a Matchbox 1/72 Beech AT-11 Kansan in

My turn to ask for help.
While I work on turning the wings into something with an airfoil I
could use some help with references.
Gunston's book shows plans with two windows/escape hatches in the roof.

Edward "e" Kohout PED0 FAQ
http://home.graffiti.net/kohout/
Leslie "TheApostle" Paulin "deathmatch in Toronto"
http://uffmisc.sphosting.com/deathmatch4/

Next up on the workbench will be the Atomic CIty Mercury Capsule.  I
read all the obvious stuff on the net but was wondering if anyone else
had some hints or tips.  I hope to start in a couple of weeks right
after doing a little cruise ship deal to Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, and

I wonder if anyone has any advice, or improvements to Guyson blasting
equipment, or maybe its just me !!
Despite renewing the nozzle, and fitting the correct jet to suit the
compressor output (23cfm hydrovane) I still find the output at the nozzle

Is Revell's new kit of the space shuttle "Discovery" a genuinely new kit
i.e. from a new moulding, or is it just a re-issue of a previous kit?
TIA

Flagship Models next model is now shipping. It's the CSS Manassas,
known as a "turtleback" ram. Converted from a tug, the Manassas was an
almost indestructable design because of her low profile at the
waterline. Combine that with her round configuration and she had a hull

Does anyone know where I can can get detailed drawings/pictures of the Ferrari F-40. I am in the process od planning to scartch build one and any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Jason
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On the 4-speed milling head, the tufnol gear on the
layshaft assembly has damaged teeth. Despite inspection,
I can't see how the tufnol gear is mated onto
the assembly - is it simply a force fit, removable

Anyone in the Suffolk or London area heading to the West Country
(Trowbridge) in the near future and could bring a small compressor with
them?
Cheers

I'm building a model of an A-1H Skyraider from the 602 Special
Operations Squadron, 56 Special Operations Wing, which operated from
Nahkon Phanom, Thailand during the Vietnam War.
On 1 September 1968, the pilot, Lt Col William A. Jones III earned the

I have an o-scale Buzzard Bay tower up for auction on ebay. Hurry now
compeitition to acquire this item is fierce.
This kit is mint new in the box.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6041406220&rd=1&sspagename=ST
RK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

Is the unique cowling finish represented in this kit or do we have to
try and recreate it?
How did RevMo deal with this?
thx - Craig

Hey Guys,
   I have all but completed my version of the Testors 1:72 B-2, and I need
your opinions.  The fit on this model was terrible, and I had to use a ton
of filler to make the gaps go away.  This was also the case around the