Model Forum / General / Models / July 2007

The upgrade to my Triac has now got past the point of no return, so
I'm selling all the parts I have removed from it.  If you are in need
of any Parts just search for "denford Triac" on ebay.  I have started
everything at £1 with no reserve -I'd rather they went to someone who

Just planning my next escapade,  a v-twin 9cc aero engine.  The front
crankshaft bearing is a plain bearing called off in porous bronze.   At
8000rpm for short duration runs, eg 5mins is porous bronze really necessary?
Regards

Hi, can you tell me wich Humbrol or Modelmaster color can I use to
represent the ANA512 color call on the next webpage? many thanks!
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I got an SR-71, USS Arizona, an SBD Daunless and a A-10 Warthog
yesterday at the local Wally World... Lots of good modeling time.
The SR-71 is together and the Dauntless is close...
Lance

Word on the grapevine about 21st Century Toys 1:18 B-25 and F-4 have
been pushed back into next year. Guess Wal-Mart hasn't committed to
the order yet.

I just got an email from Aldi's, they have got digi-calipers again for
8 quid, also got some other bits & pieces like accessory drawers for 7
quid.
Regards

I've been tipped off that the small model shop where I work has applied for
budget to buy a new lathe. If they get approval then a Hardinge HLV-H is
like to become surplus to requirements.
It was bought new in 1972 and has only been used by about 6 turners since

Kit Review: Dragon Models Limited 1/35 Scale '39-'45 Series Kit No.
6290; Pz.Kpfw. 38(t) Ausf. G w/Interior - Smart Kit; 681 parts (319
parts in grey stryene, 240 "Magic Track" links, 113 etched brass, 9
clear styrene); estimated price US $40-45

I'm interested in the renovation of machine tools and considering
Pollard drill as my next project. I'd like to get a sounding of an
experiences good/bad from owners. It's characteristic adjustable quil
support clamp reminds me of old shaft driven machines somehow - no ba

Hello, my first post regarding my first lathe..
Managed eventually after many failed attempts at buying a lathe to get a
Myford M Type
Picked it up Sunday, chap even knocked the price down when I got there :-)

A shop here in San Diego has a Bandai ME-109E-4 in 1/24 scale in stock
although the box is not sealed.  How does this kit rank these days as far as
workmanship/scale etc.?  jim

After much Googling the only supplier I can find of a 2mm reamer is MsMaster
in the US......and would not send to UK due to 'export restrictions' .......
any other suggestions please.
.....also I am trying to find mech. properties for silversteel and piano

I have a small drilling machine driven by a 1/4 HP induction moto
(British)  sometimes it fails to start and just hums, if I switch of
and try again normally it runs. This happens not on a regular basis
sometimes it goes for days OK then plays up. Is there some sort o

Following Bob Minchin's topic about importing a tool grinder from the
USA (Grizzly Tools - 22/7/07), I replied with a few, hopefully useful,
observations
Sine then, I have been pondering a bit, and had a look at the item