Model Forum / General / Models / May 2007

How much would it cost to get made something similar to the chuck
shown in the link below? This chuck is some form of uncommon autolock
type, I'd like one made that would accept int30 tools. Any ideas?
Bob

http://squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=CM3201
comments on the amount/complexity of the PE and resin that comes with
this kit, please.  Never bought Czech before.
Not being into details, I'm not sure if the extra detail bits will do

ebay Item number: 120111964963

I need to cut a filter thread into a 1.25" telescope eyepiece barrel
with 1" I.D. and from my thread gauge its Whitworth 40G 1/8". I have
one of the little Warco mini lathes but its metric with various change
gear wheels from 20 to 80 teeth. The thread needs to be an internal

What's the thread for a standard camera mount?  Is it 1/4"-20 tpi with
55 degree threadform?
Chris

Lots of pain here in Mudville.......For the first time since 1996, we
are going to have to raise our price on
"Strip-A-Kit".  Up until now, we have managed to hold the line at $8
per bottle by swallowing a variety of

    I am trying to complete a figure of these guys.  Does anyone
have the Osprey book on them or know what color the stripe down the
side of their field unform trousers was?  All the paints have them in
dress uniform, which they did not wear during field duty!

I'd like to model the Vulcan, Valiant and Victor in 1/144 but I'm
struggling to find kits; recommendations, please?
E

Are they worth the price - anyone with experiences ?
Is it HSS or better ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-DIAMETER-BORING-HEAD-MT3-MILLING-MACHINE-LATHE_W0QQitemZ
220108326351QQihZ012QQcategoryZ633QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Are they made of steel strong enough ?

Tim,
Are you still looking for bevel gears?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pair-of-Bevel-Gears-3-4-Bore_W0QQitemZ250113501542QQihZ015
QQcategoryZ121893QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
AWEM

Morning All,
Has anyone had dealings with Wealdon Enterprises, Dartford?
Good bad or indifferent? Im looking at a used mill from them.
thanks

A fellow group member and I are both experiencing a little issue with
the 200 series QCTPs fitted to our BH600 lathes. With the post central
bolt tightened to a "normal" level the post sometimes rotates when the
tool holder is unlocked/locked. Being a practical sort my solution has

did anyone used COCOMO ?
Some feedback if you did or if you do.
Thanks in advance

I need some advice on how to paint the aft banisters on the Victory.
The black base coat has been put on, I am attempting to paint the
Sunflower Yellow onto the banisters.
What I have tried so far:

Just got this baby at the hobby shop today, and it is really a beaut.
Got the PE kit also.  Altogether it set me back bout $53.
I just did a Google search (it is my friend sometimes) and was able to
download about 8 pictures, including a couple of a built up model.  In