Model Forum / General / Models / December 2006

Just when I was almost (well......not quite) ready to do my first vac
conversion, RareBits F-86H, the newsletter from GM lists a new injected 1/72
from Special Hobby SHY72120.
Never having a Special Hobby kit before, does anyone, who has built one of

Is there a concensus out there as two the best bet is for 1/72 scale
WWII 250 and 500 lb bombs? I am doing a P-40 with a 500 on the
centerline and a 250 under each wing. I am using the Academy kit with a
Hasegawa kit as backup.

Getting rid of a pile of kits without boxes:
Aeroclub Bristol Scout D. All parts, decals, instructons. $5
Aeroclub Fokker D.VI. All parts, decals, instructions. $5.
AirLines (Frog) B-25. Instructions, no decals. $3.

sent me info and advice on how to switch my internet service and e-mail
from Netscape on to Micro soft's Internet explorer and Outlook express.
Despite what a couple of respondents said, the Microsoft programs are
working nicely.

I purchased a set of resin chocks several years ago...I think Verlinden had
them....Anyone know of any other source for these in 1/48 scale?
Thanks, for your help...William

Just bought a three ph Boxford tool and cutter grinding machine with F/
switches (push button) would an electrician be able to connect thes
switches to a single ph motor with four wires coming out or will th
switches have to be replaced ? Davi

Looking for that hard to find model kit?  Check out Piper Hobby, 13892
Metrotech Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151,  703-803-3103.  Ask for Bill, he
knows model kits!

Does the table feed on A/S 1esj only feed one way with the engagemen
lever or is it supposed to feed in both directions without reversin
the spindle
MB

Looking at this item for my Bridgeport and his two axis for my  smart
and brown 1024 lathe .
item number 330055336601
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-Axis-Meister-BC10M-Digital-Readout-Mill-DRO-3-Scales_W0Q
QitemZ330055336601QQihZ014QQcategoryZ12584QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The square faring ahead of the windscreen... it seems to be almost a
metallic color in some views, definitely darker than the surrounding
fuselage.  Does anyone know what color it actually is?  Thanks,
Don H.

Go to www.modelwarships.com on the "Whats New" area. Full pictures outside
of the Drum...

Does anyone know where I can get marking blue like the old Spectrocolour?
Jim Lugsden.

Mikron gear hobbing machine 132.01
anybody out there that has one of these machines with a manual  is it
possible for you to scan the appendix from the manual (gear cutting charts)
as mine is missing

Thanx for all the answers about Heller.
But when it comes to Airfix I am a little worried. It is good that all
Airfix moulds are in port, but do we want this Hornby guy to produce those
crappy old kits again? Isn't it better to put those moulds in a museum and

I am looking for a kit or aftermarket conversion parts to make the two seat
version of a P-51B Mustang. I would also like a kit of any F-82B/E/F or G
twin mustang. As always your help is greatly appreciated. Pete
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