Model Forum / General / Models / July 2007

Kit Review: Italeri 1/35 Scale Kit No. 5605; S.L.C. 200 "Maiale"; 68
parts (47 parts in grey styrene, 20 etched brass, 1 sheet of clear
styrene), one 36-page book, one box art reproduction on heavy card
stock; price US$33.00

Have any of these three planes ever been kitted?  XP-37, Bell XFM-1,
or Bell Aerobonita?

It has been a Really Long Time since the Last Rama Lama Role Call.  Sooo
I think it's just about Time we had Another one
So Just Where are You All AT - Hmmmm
Time to Give a Report from Your Temple

I have just about finneshed the  Vpoint Dodge Challenger, got a plastic
display case to take to it to Germany on Sunday
I want to fix the car to the base, which is a mix of sand and false grass
etc...but i thought if i use superglue, the rubber tyres will melt....is

I am trying to ID a model part from a kit that was available in the
mid-1970's.  Please ignore the color, it's just metallic paint.
Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
[IMG]http://pic50.picturetrail.com/

I have never cut out doors before. Is there a best way?  I want to
have the doors open for a diorama idea.
just make continuous runs along the seam with a sharp blade?
a razor saw would be too rough.

do you still need a small 3 phase motor for your power feed
I think I still have a worm drive motor off an older mill that might
suit if not I have some rs 555 timer pcb boards just add componants
for a stepper pulse driver i used one to test out my bridgeport set up

HobbyLink Japan has the new 1/72 Hobby Boss A-7A in stock
http://www.hlj.com/product/HOB87201
This is obviously not one of the Hobby Boss "Easy Build" range. However, I
simply cannot find any reference on the web to the quality of these kits.

I know that dividing heads will be passe in a cnc dominated production
environment, but I've been quite surprised to see how low some ebay
prices have been lately.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170129556139

I bought some software from a seller last week on a "Buy-It-Now", 21k
feedbacks with a 99.5% positive feedback score.
Good enough I thought, he was on surface the cheapest seller I could
see so I went ahead and paid for it right away with Paypal.

What makes 'cling film' and 'pallet wrap' cling?
I've just been wrapping up several pallets with 'pallet wrap', and
with one roll it was fine until half way through the roll, then it
ceased to cling - all one continuous length, but two distinctly

Do you guys know if anyone else sells his stuff. He only wants cash or check
and of course you have to mail it. I'm not even sure I remember how to do
that!!!
Well if it's the only option...

Whats the nornal way to connect up 1/8" OD copper steam pipes to my
model (actually compressed air in this case)? I have made a union and
nut, but I am not sure whether I should solder a ring onto the pipe,
attempt a compression fitting, or make a nipple into which the 1/8"

Evening All,
Well the TOS is in the garage  :) had to set the head all the way over
(much head scratching until I spotted the dowel holding it in
position...) but then there was 2" clearance thro the door :)