Model Forum / General / Models / May 2006

I just bought a copy of the Bilek Mig 17F in 1/72 scale which turned
out to be the same kit as the DML/Dragon offering. It's a nice model
although one could probably nitpick at a few points about accuracy. The
only real problem with it, that I have spotted so far is that the kit

the mpc/airfix hu 52 isn't really a bad kit.
i like it better than the italieri which has all sorts of
fit issues. some of the detail parts are better, so you can
rob one for the mpc.

Just wondering if anyone has experience of trimming Chinese type
scales to size?
I have bought a 150mm from Chronos at Harrogate (Bargain at £19.00)
but I could do with trimming off about 20mm and I have read that its

Does anybody have any info on May 13 Knoxville contest-Categories,
special awards, entry fees, etc?
I emailed them over a week ago & got no response. I asked the RCs for
help & got a response (from the chapter)requesting my phone #. That was

Does anyone know of suppliers of a cheap VF drive suitable for a 250 W mains
motor?

Do any of the decal manufacturers offer sheets with USAF lettering to make tailcodes? Preference is 1/72. TIA.
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I want to find a good Q-C toolpost for my Holbrook C10; the choice seems
to be between Dickson, Multifix, some Chinese copy, or ... any
suggestions? Has anyone got one for sale?
How do I find what size I need? Are there any drawings anywhere for

Emil has some real collectibles in here. All ends Saturday, May 13,
starting at 5pm PDT. Check it out:
Unusual Aeroclub float set
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6056672661&rd=1&sspage

I'm after a counterbore, 13/32" diameter 5/16" pilot, preferably with
a straight shank.
Page 160 of the J&L online catalogue has the right counterbore
IPC-40026M but none of the adjacent pages show the interchangeable

I want to build a furnace to cast Inconel, which melts at ~ 1350 C.
I'm planning on using 1450 C as a target kiln maximum temperature, and 1550
C rated castable insulating refractory. Is this sensible?
I also need to be able to evacuate the furnace to a fairly high vacuum. I'm

can you drive over and hit this guy with a clue?
http://cgi.ebay.
com/Tamiya-Avro-Lancaster-BI-III-1-48-many-extras-must-see_W
0QQitemZ6057170729QQcategoryZ1189QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcm

A friend sent me a nice 1/72 kit of the I-15, parts only, missing the
clear parts.
I started it last night and I became curious as to what kit it is. I
compared it to the following kits in my collection and it was not one

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Hi Chaps,
I am building a half scale hit & miss stationary engine (a
Sparta/Jaeger/Hercules Economy) and have got to the point where I need to
start thinking about ignition systems.

6276668512
Title: HOLTZAPFFEL Antique Ornamental Wood Turning Tool LATHE
Any bets on what it goes for ?
I think the last one went for £31,500 and it wasn't as well equipped