Model Forum / General / Models / November 2007

I am considering creating a "Hobby" workshop and have the offer of
purchasing a Harrison M250.
Would the group feel that this is too big for model type work? First
project would probably be a small IC engine typically of the Jan

I have to grind some steel using a diamond tool. Any tips on extending
tool life?
Thanks,
-- Peter Fairbrother

I've recently bought the Academy Dragon Wagon tank transporter in 1/72
scale.  I know that the windscreen was glazed but can't tell from
photographs whether the side windows were also glazed.  Does anyone know?
I haven't seen the Academy M3A1 Half Track / Seep / Harley kit yet but ...

Just thought you should know that.  :-D
I've finished a 1/48 Spitfire XII today and I'm particularly pleased with
it.

Just taken delivery of one of the Shoba 6 inch rotary table kits, with
the extras, indexer, centre, etc etc, and a few other bits and pieces
from Chronos...
1/ Obviously haven't had a chance to use it in anger yet.

had two auctions close in just the past week, won by people who can't
read.
I clearly stated that I ship to the Continental USA only.   One winner
wants it shipped to Central America and the other wants it to go to

I'll give a link to the short story in English. I post a lot and more
elaborate on a local ( read : Dutch ) forum, but I guess that's no good
here.
http://www.wings-of-valor.net/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=30;t=000049

Heard that one on the radio today.
Thought it was a particularly good idea as 'treats' to dish out to the
little buggers who may come calling tonight.
Unfortunately we heard it far too late to prepare any today.

want to do a 1/35 diorama with a disabled German tank captured by
either a British tank or infantry in North Africa.
I wanted to lay out all the equipment the Brits would have found in
and on the tank.

Lots of stuff I'd like to get. Still trying to convince myself to splurge a
bit :-)

Got my kit today Italeri kit No. 3778.
http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/Italeri-3778-124-Medium-3-Ton-Firetruck-productx
402210.html
I'd like to pose it beside a 1/24 Panther or Tiger tank  Is there any
wartime finish I can use?  Firetruck red as illustrated in the would