Model Forum / General / Models / August 2006

There was some mention here recently of buying machine manuals etc
from the original makers, sometimes cheaper than ebay etc.
I was impressed when I applied to Dean, Smith & Grace for a manual for
my 'new' old 17" lathe.

Yes, I know this may be a bit off topic, but does anyone have any
ideas on grinding expanded polystyrene. Im trying to turn it into a
dust essentially, and have found I can achieve what i want by using an
orbital sander with a dust extractor, but this is very very slow. I

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Are there any designs for a small powered hacksaw that uses normal 12"
blades? Are normal blades okay for this sort of use?

I have to admit that it was a total disaster.
I was trying to make Dragon early Hummel engine exhaust (or is it some king
of air intake?). The parts are impossible for me to handle. I was using 2
tweezers simultaneously but after connecting 2 parts - trying to connect

I saw the 1/48 A-20B on Italieri's website.  Does any know of a
retailer in the U.S. who carries it?

I just read the review in the September FSM and it raised a question.
If the three built were serialled XR219, XR220 and XR222 what was XR221?
Bill Banaszak, MFE Sr.

How many are going to the IPMS Nationals next week ?  Any get together
planned or just going the Two Bobs Aviation Graphics Hospitality Party ?

I am a big conservative radio listener and caller at times.  I also
like to know little anicdotes and under workings of life.  I guess this
is why I no longer believe in our political systems ... 'the more you
know, the more it hurts' - My Quote.

Model Soldiers ,A Collectors Guide By John G Garratt,dustwrapper a
little worn ,otherwise VGC. 240 pages.
One of the best books we've had on the subject ,a weighty volume and
very thorough.

I am interested in a possible finish for an AEC Matador flatbed lorry
for a diorama depicting a Sunderlands base in Plymouth, UK, in late
1942.
I found the following statement among the archive of this forum:

The 1/72 Airfix F-117 is marked France inside, indicating that it is
most likely a Heller kit.
Did I miss Heller's release of this kit? Is it actually another
manufacturer's product made in France for the Airfix/Heller logo?

The Internet Modeler just did a review of some 1/72 F-8 Crusader conversions
but has no contact info for this company. Anyone have any info on this
outfit and where to contact them. The AFFTC at Edwards has some info but the
women that works does not really want to help and she ...

Forgive me if I'm asking in the wrong place but I need some advice that this
seems like the right place to get it.
I have an old laptop that I'm trying to keep running because although it's
now seriously underpowered it's nice and compact. The problem is that one of

I just purchased an Astra Milling machine that needs some work on the motor
drive.
I want to use a couple of 4 or 5 step V Belt machine pulleys and wondered if
anyone could suggest a supplier for these.