Model Forum / General / Models / August 2007

Kit Review: Italeri 1/35th Scale Kit No. 6456; Autoblinda AB 40
Ferroviaria; 197 parts (193 in light brown styrene, 4 black vinyl);
price US$45.00
Advantages: another variation on this armored car; track section

Does anyone know where I can get a repair manual and/or an instruction book
for an Adler industrial sewing machine?   I think it's a model 69.  It has a
"walking needle".
                  With thanks,  Jin Lugsden

Kit Review: Dragon Models Limited 1/35 Scale '39-'45 Series Kit No.
6257; Sd.Kfz. 234/3 Schwerer Panzerspaehwagen (7.5 cm); 573 parts (530
in grey styrene, 22 clear styrene, 17 etched brass, 4 turned brass);
estimated price US$40-45

I have a large assortment of 'really useful' files, thin section /
various profiles etc but these are now getting past their best.
Where' s the best place to get replacements? There used to a be a
local shop that held a massive range but thats gone now.

Fellow Modelers,
How can I get a nice finish on my aircraft's jet exhaust, ala Alclad
II, without using an airbrush.  Are there any other manufacturers who
make such realistic finishes?  FWIW, the exhaust will be for a

What can I mix with Araldite / Epoxy to make to set black, please?
I thought of laser toner.

Over on www.hyperscale.com in the discussion forum's theme pics page are a
lot of very nice museum and airshow shots. Which should be viewable by all
regardless of your preferred posting format.
Hub

Amongst the boxes of stuff that came with my lathe was a container of
'liquid'.
I have no idea what it is and the previous owner is no longer with
us.  I have decanted it into a clear container and allowed it to

http://s208.photobucket.com/albums/bb94/emimec/?action=view&current=Image006.jpg
Hopefully this link will show a photo of a label that's on my MEC 75 saw.
I know it relates to the centre line of the blade etc to the job, but would
welcome a full interpretation of its meaning.

Life Like HAWK Missile Battery & more.
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfclZ4QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ2QQsassZtheQ5fplasticQ5fmouseQQs
brsrtZd
Thanks for looking.
Mouse

Does anyone know of a motorcycle modelling group please?

Too many of my posts have been about business. This sort of is because
Humbrol has folded. Does anyone know if those enamels will blend with
other enamels that are still being made?
TIA

I will be collecting later this week a Southbend lathe. looks like a model
A, with Norton gearbox. Lathe is in semi stripped condition, but looks
complete.
If there are any interested parties with sensible offers please contact me.

I wonder if anyone can help.
I have a ww2 prismatic compass mk111. The body if filled with a liquid but
in mine most has "leaked" .
Would anyone know what the liquid is?.  I have looked on google but cant

Possibly the worst ebay picture I have seen.
http://tinyurl.com/2xjr3j
I think the car could be an Austin Allegro !.