Model Forum / General / Models / July 2007

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Now that sounds like fun!

I'm going to McMinneville, Oregon next month and wanted to get hobby
shop recommendations for stores in McMinneville and Portland and the
area in between the two.
And yes, I'm planning to see the Spruce Goose.

I would like to scratch a couple of Unlimiteds.  I can find lots of
pictures, but few scale drawings (three-views) or dimensions.  I did
find 3-views for Slo-Mo-Shun, but would like to find dimensions or
drawings of Tempo IV which appears to be a bit smaller, especially in

I don't know if anyone on this newsgroup can help but if you can I'd
appreciate it.
I'm trying to repair a small paper shredder. It has a motor that turns a
number of gears that eventually turns some rollers to pull the paper

As something of a lurker in this group and maybe an old timer who should
be ignored I am often surprised by the constant search for accuracy in
terms of numbers.
A simple lathe such as the Portass S which I have alongside my Myford ML7

Anyone know if there a well tried and tested relationship for ball check
valves between ball diameter, hole diameter and ball lift restriction?
Alan

the upcoming Hasagawa 1/32 Tony has an option with a metal pilot
figure.
why metal?  better for detail ???
wassup?

Kit Review: Dragon Models Limited 1/35 Scale Modern AFV Series Kit No.
3536; M1A2 SEP;
817 parts (669 in grey styrene, 98 etched brass, 40 clear styrene, 3
prebent metal parts, 2 DS plastic track runs, 2 prebent brass wire, 1

I plan to travel to the Czech Republic next summer and am trying to
find out if anyone knows of any model shops or model manufacturers in
the Prague area.  My area of interest is WWII tanks and planes. 1/72
scale and 1/48 scale.

I am after about six to ten of 3/8inch hss square section blanks about
4 inch long to make some turning tools.
Any ideas on suppliers ?
Steve (in Cheshire)

I was terrible at algebra.
Anybody here know the answer to this one:
20 mm is equal to 1/76 scale
25 mm is equal to 1/72 scale

Can anyone tell me what is on the following sheets:
ADS Decals 001-32 Hawker Typhoon Part 1
Eagle Strike 32006 Marauding Typhoons Mk IB
In terms of Squadrons or codes? Enough roundels for more than one kit (fat

I'm preparing to build the Italeri Gripen in 1/48th scale, including several
aftermarket detail sets, so i want to do it up right. Can anyone tell me for
sure the camouflage colors used on the airplane by the Swedish Air Force,
and the cockpit & wheel well colors?

OK, Arc Euro finally got the X1 long table back in so I can start putting
together the X1 cnc converson.
I have 3 amp steppers (57BYGH728-B), MSD 542 microstepping drivers and a
suitable 42v power supply all from Motion Control Products following good

Kit Review: Italeri 1/72 scale Kit No. 7049; KV-1 m41; 106 parts (104
in olive stryene, 2 steel colored vinyl track runs); price about US
$14.00
Advantages: re-release of ESCI kit No. 8037, easy assembly and good