Model Forum / General / Models / July 2007

Anyone see it yet?  Was that vehicle just made up or does the Army
have a dune buggy? Kit?
Reminded me of the Rat Patrol tv show.
Craig

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yep, she just got canned.  damned if I know how I am gonna pull off
all the expenses by myself...
Look for a list soon. Mostly aircraft. Hell, I don't what else I will
have to move.

I'm pondering the addition of a Z axis power feed to my Elliott UO
mill. Clearly there are numerousm machine specific detail design
features needed but does anyone have a suggestion of a suitable
motor/gearbox that will drive slowly and steadily.

cookie, are the tamiya tracks on the tiger 1 early ok or who
for modest priced replacement?
thanks...

are they really retiring the 117 in 2008?
too expensive to maintain?

that's the one. i had it mixed with the lost ship in orbit
that the seamky 5-eyes were trying to hide.
damn, after all these years.

Are they worth the price - anyone with experiences ?
Are they made of steel strong enough ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/52-Pc-Clamping-Kit-for-milling-lathe-work-7-16_W0QQitemZ22
0108468947QQihZ012QQcategoryZ633QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
What kind of steel is used compared to the standards "8.8" ...

Kit Review: Dragon Models Limited 1/72 Scale Armor Pro Series Kit No.
7312; Sherman Mk. V "Tulip"; 201 parts (153 in grey styrene, 46 etched
brass, 2 DS plastic track runs); price US$13.98
Advantages: continuing the versions of the Sherman and tracking the

Is there a url for Heller?
Googles has not been entirely helpful, but at least I know Heller make
BIOS and micro-controllers.

370lbs of cast iron sash weights in Epsom on ebay. Currently at £10 with no
bids:-
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200126022309
I thought about it, but I've already got another bid running on something else

Slightly OT, but might be of interest to the group.
We use a lot of MCB's in our chargers, especially the mobile railway chargers,
and recent experiences with various manufacturers seems to suggest that although
they all may come with the same nominal rating, some makes seem to ...

I am thinking about replacing my lathe bed. Myford super 7 , what
problems will I have in aligning the head stock when finished,  to
turn accurately again.
Mike (Wirral)

Well, it's that time again when the model kits that are left from our
most recent catalog are posted on the web site. Lots of new stuff!
www.rare-planedetective.com
Hope you find something you just can't live without!