Model Forum / General / Models / June 2007

I am currently trying to research the cockpits for the Bf 109 G-6/AS
and G-14/AS for future modeling conversions from the Revell Bf 109
G-10 in 1/72.
Having bought the SAM Publications Bf 109 Pt 2 (and being rather

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Back in the dim and distant past, possibly 1978-79, I used to have a
magazine called something like "Model Spacecraft of Fact and Fiction".
Amongst others, it contained tips on building up the old Monogram Battlestar
Galactica kits and its these I'm interested in.  Is there anyone ...

new one's out. 1/350 i400 on the cover.
i want one.

I'm part way through a jig design and realised that I don't know
whether what I want to do is possible, so I'd be grateful if anyone
with reasonable experience of slip rolls/bending rolls can answer it
for me.

did anyone ever find the lost article in air classics or air
combat called whaling walrus i asked about a few years back?
i still haven't and it has a picture i would like.

Although this is not strictly an engineering problem, I hope there i
someone who can point me in the right direction to solve a strang
problem I have with an electric motor.
For about 25 years I have had an Elektra Beckum table mounted 12 inc

While idly about with the cross slide handle I have withdraw the slide
too far and now it don't want to go back. Any ideals please.
Mike

I had to remove the drive pulley to the vibrator of my Wacker plate
today to get at the rubber vibration mounts, and was initially puzzled
how the pulley was fixed to the shaft. No keyway,no grub screws,
apparently a plain shaft (25mm diam)  and a plain bored pulley.

I need some custom decals made (waterslide)
and need to know if there are any companies to
be recommended by the users in this group.
Thanks in advance,

I am making a 1'=1"model of a kayak to get a rough idea how the full
size boat will behave with a 200lb pilot in it. I am not sure how to
go about calculating the proper weight for the scale model pilot. I
know it is not 1/12 of 200lbs or even 1/144 of 200 lbs  since those

I have a Solido Alfetta GTV no 1305. It is red with no 27 on the door.
How much would it be worth. It would be about 35 years old still in
the box.
Julie

My "new" lathe has a 3HP 3 phase motor.
Previously it has been running off real 3 phase but I have a Transwave
converter and need to do some rewiring.
It took me by surprise that the motor on the lathe was a 6 wire model

Thanks for considering this:
In a given scale 1/72 single seat World War Two planes, 1/25 cars.
1/700 scale ships, 1/35 scale armor, only to name a few,, I am
interested in how long does it take to complete an out of the box

the mailman dropped off the machine guns today. thanks very
much, they are just what and how many i needed!