Model Forum / General / Models / November 2006

Hey, all.
Okay - first off, I'm not an avid builder - at least I haven't been in
years.
But, for whatever reason, I twigged onto this new Gato Sub from Revell,

I've got a little RT110 Oxford set to get rid of. It's been lurking in
the corner for a few years, it's probably 5 years since it was used.
220 -240V input, 50V & 80V output. 110A max on 50V, less on 80V.
20 quid if you collect, taken as seen. It'll go in the boot of most

I've got a little Excel benchtop die filer, I think it's been through
various hands before mine. I could use i if I had the space, but I
haven't.
It was given to me, so I'm offering it free. Collect from Warrington

I need to get a Dremel-type tool from somewhere and I see that the
latest Arc Euro catalogue has a "mini drill" listed - any opinions, or
suggestions for better alternatives?
Dave

Not wanting to start any flames, but why do some folks carry on email
conversations here, in public, conversations that are or at least turn
OT & best taken to private email? Do they not have email access? Sorry,
but it's just one of those pet peeves I have.

Can anyone help me out with a technique for manufacturing PbO2 from Lead?

Does anyone know of a source for after-market parts to convert the AMT/
Italieri A-20B-C back to the early DB-7s orthe Douglas 7B?
Specifically, that would require the smaller nacelles, cowls, R-1830
engines and the smaller vertical tail.  A 7B conversion kit would need

Listening to the news on the way home tonight, they were talking about
the latest unemployment figures.  Apparently it's the highest it has
been for the last 7 years.  But of more interest to me was the fact
that there are currently less people employed in manufacturing than at

http://amazon-books.blogspot.com/search?q=soul -  amazing auction to
sell soul, interest seems to be high.

bill b kindly sent me the url for the "new" releases
from lindberg. it looks like someone with brains picked some
pretty smart kits. of interest to me were the ac, the b17
and me 262's  especially.

We will have the other three transformers available shortly, I think Tim Leech
and Charles Ping had first say, but it was a while ago and I can't quickly find
the details of who was having what.
Andrew Mawson had No1, just need to confirm who I promised the others to....:-))

I have rescued from a skip a good example of the above. It seems to be a
mark3 with the 2 speed 3 phase motor. Does anyone have a copy of a manual
and/or a spare part catalogue? I only got one collet (1/4") so need to find
some more.

Hi  everyone
I am hoping that through this group I 'll find some people that would share
my idea
I run a small hotel that caters for aero rc modellers. I have build   a few

I'm feeling a bit Blue Peter this xmas. I've got access to some odd
bits of steel, ali & brass. And maybe some small bits of copper* &
titanium, but I don't feel very confident to machine those!
Is there anything that you peeps like to knock up as cheepo presents

This auction ends on Saturday afternoon. The star of the show is the
Deusenberg, I think:
Aeroform Vac North American B-45C/RB-45C 1/72
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=014&sspagename=STRK%3AME