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Airfix Falklands War Collecton	23 Oct 2007 22:44 GMT	4
Airfix has announced a few kits to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Falklands War. The 1/24 Sea Harrier and Vulcan are thers. The big 1/72 set includes: an A-4, Pucara, Mirage, Super Etendard, Sea Harrier and Harrier.
IME Watchmakers lathe eBay item 250178741171	23 Oct 2007 10:04 GMT	2
Hi Chaps, I'm auctioning my IME 8mm watchmakers lathe on eBay. The item number is 250178741171 and I've attached the auction blurb below if anyone's interested.
Figures with leopard pelt	23 Oct 2007 08:47 GMT	7
OK i know this is probably not the best group to ask this question. I am looking for images of figures (54mm or bigger) with leopard / lion pelt. Thanks in advance
Khaki?	22 Oct 2007 22:10 GMT	10
What are we using for khaki anymore, especially in the Testor's Model Master Acryl paint. Signature Bill
Chrome	22 Oct 2007 21:39 GMT	2
Anyone knows of any cottage industries that chrome resin parts? Thanks RatRod
ARM: Review - DML 1/35 scale Heuschreke 10.5 cm leFH 18/1 SF	22 Oct 2007 20:42 GMT	5
Kit Review: Dragon Models Limited 1/35 scale '39-'45 Series Kit No. 6439; Heuschreke IVb "Grasshopper" 10.5 cm le.F.H. 18/6 (Sf.) auf Geschuetzwagen III/IV; 957 parts (677 in grey styrene, 216 "Magic Track" links, 53 etched brass, 11 clear styrene); price estimated at US
Top Gun	21 Oct 2007 21:45 GMT	127
In the UK, the satellite telly channel Sky onc is currently showing this film. I've recorded the first three minutes. That short clip is one of the best representations of aviation that I have ever seen. I didn't bother with the
Showman steam engine	21 Oct 2007 18:01 GMT	1
Hi all. I wonder if anyone can help me.I want to build a reasonable scale non working model of a showman type fairground steam engine about 10th scale.I can buy plans for a working type but they are very expensive.I have a workshop fitted out with a lathe ,mill and CNC router so ...
Chrome	21 Oct 2007 16:52 GMT	1
Anyone know any cottage industries that do custom chroming for resin parts?
Dauntless question	21 Oct 2007 16:40 GMT	4
rcvd the old Revell 1/48 repop kit. this one offers a version for the plane on board the Wasp in 1942. Calls for a grey fuselage. it comes with decals with a rough blue roundel, is that supposed to make it appear that it was hand painted or that the usual blue fuselage was
Must be some mistake...	21 Oct 2007 15:49 GMT	7
http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=HB80235 RAF markings? I don't think so... Signature Enzo
Pocher F16 4x2 for sale	21 Oct 2007 14:16 GMT	3
Hello group. Not sure if this is wrongly posted, but I'll make a try for it. Complete chassis, cab in bad condition. My plan for this was to obtain another copy of a Pocher Volvo and make
FNK25 Works :) finished my first project.	21 Oct 2007 07:28 GMT	5
Evening All, Just a little update on my milling machine saga, Ive just finished my first milling project, so I thought Id post a couple of pics:
GYEARRRRGGGH! Lost parts...	21 Oct 2007 04:59 GMT	1
Okay... So, here I am, getting ready for a contest coming up in a week. Building a Hasegawa F-106 in 1/72 scale (god's OWN scale) with decals for 5th FIS from Minot,
Rivet setting	20 Oct 2007 20:46 GMT	18
Looking for a quick and easy solution of fixing many plates to the ends of steel supports of assemblies I produce, I have considered the use of rivet snaps to dome the head of said support (reduced dia from 8mm to 6mm where it passes through the plate) giving a neat and quick ...