Model Forum / General / Models / July 2007

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

Anyone seen these yet? They claim the track is new, does anyone know if it's
compatible with the original sets? I had kind of a neat display plannes, I
needed 1 more left and 1 right turnout to get enough tracks to display all
of the rail related items together in a relatively ...

the key to understanding 2001 isn't the book which was
written after the movie, but the short story kubrick read
that inspired it. the stor is called the sentinnel and along
with the star are the two best early clarke stories.

I would like to try my hand at some 1/35 armour models. But firstly, I'd
like to hone my weathering skills and try out a few new techniques on some
1/72 armour models. Although I fully intend to complete each model, they
will be pretty much glorified paint dummies.

Having taken delivery of the above mentioned surface grinder, I am having
second thoughts as to keep it or not. Although this looks an excellent
machine, apparently the hydraulics stopped working on the cross feed,
advised it could just need bleeding. There looks to be something ...

I'm look for some square nylon bar, about 30mm by 75mm or a similar
kind of size. Does anyone know of a reasonably priced supplier?
Need to make some spacers for my motorcycle mirrors. The stitching on
the elbows of my jacket is fun to look at for a short while, but I'd

Does anyone know when there was a serialation of the building of Mr
Haines Caradoc steam tractor in Model Engineering. Pete

Que paso?

The Medical Community's Cheap Trick - What Is The Shank? -
Discoloration Of Sexaling Organs - Sexaling And Prayer Statements -
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Slightly off topic, I am making some display frames for some valuable
historical mechanical parts, basically box picture frames. What is the best
type of masking tape or similar to use to secure the back board to the
frame - I want it to last and I think ordinary masking tape will ...

Hey all!
I've been patiently waiting for the last 25 years for some modern
armor kits.  ESCI made a great series and then went under.  Just
lately Italeri and Revell have picked up where they left off.  Quite

I was at Hobby lobby the other day and finnally got my hands on a
1/72 Revell Gato kit.  But all I did was look at the kit ... not buy
it.  ( Funny I delivered the first 53 ft. trailer load of these kits
to Squadron months ago ).  For some reason I can't get all excited

Does anyone know of any worthwhile hobby shops on Bermuda?

Can anyone point me to a supplier of broaches, I'm after about 1/8"
square.
Thanks
Kevin