Model Forum / General / Models / March 2007

    --OK here's the thing: I'm trying to figure out how to make some
small (1/4" dia x 1/4" long)  widgets on my Myford lathe. I plan to use a
compound turret accessory, mounting enough tools to make the part in one
chucking.

was curious about the Academy kit. I wikipedia'd but was unable to
find out the number of crewmen for this thing. I don't think the kit
comes with figures.
I assume it would be safe to use regular ETO American troop figures

I've got one of Peter Forbes' monster trannys and it's surplus to
requirements (plans have changed).
If anyone wants an 11kva 110-220 transformer free of charge then speak
up. I can deliver probably in and around London. It definitely not

I have just acquired an Elga, the seller told me it had a 30int taper
but I have now discovered it has the same taper as a Newall 1520
machine.  I have nothing to fit this taper, do I remain patient and
search on Ebay or is there anywhere else I might get  an adaptor. Is

Would these aircraft cockpits be painted in USAAF Interior green or RAF
Interior Green? TIA

Hi Troops:

I've fitted Mitsubishi S520S VFDs to my mill: a 0.75Kw for the main
drive and 0.4Kw for the table drive. Both have been in use for almost 2
years.
A few days ago the table drive suddenly stopped - I had been using it,

Whilst perusing my small collection of unbuilt kits (which has been in
storage for some time) I came across this one that I purchased at a
flea market somewhere a few years back.  It's a 1995 re-issue of a
1958 original: the 1/34th scale (1/34?  I suppose it made sense at the

This question comes up quite often:  What is the best way to paint the
rubber rim of a tank's road wheels?  I just impoveised a jig which is
a delight to use and I can paint a wheel rim accurately in 3 to 4
minutes.

Got a couple of pennies burning a hole in my pocket, and was thinking:
how much do I need a plasma cutter? So I'm asking the gurus: you
peeps.
I do basic metal-working, just learning and for my own amusement. Have

Model Expo is selling a new brand of CA glue.  They warn that it is
NOT for polyethylene or polystyrene.  I got some free samples with my
last ME order, and I have been using it for plastic models and it
seems to work fine.

last one I built I think was some ancient yellow band Testors box kit.
good 1/35 kit?
thx - Craig

I just can't put this one down! In previous threads I've had great
advice and Tony's excellent write up on the Taig and somebody
mentioned motion controll products ltd.
I am looking at the following:-

I hope someone is old enough to remember the old Herbert. Mine is 55
years old.  First of all I am a beginner, so much of this is pretty
basic.  I am trying to make a bush to allow a 3 sheaf V belt pulley
with a large keyed internal diameter of about 1.75 inches fit securely

All -
The pictures of the Polar Lights Enterprise went over so good that I
started a RSM Titanic Model from Academy Model Company.  I'm
documenting each step, all the way to the end.  Excellent pictures as