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| F-15's fly again | 12 Jan 2008 03:53 GMT | 2 |
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=48625
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| ju 188 glass | 12 Jan 2008 01:48 GMT | 2 |
chcecking squadron was a great idea. but they currently offer only a 1/48. but thanks for the help.
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| Camlock pins | 12 Jan 2008 00:42 GMT | 1 |
First, does anyone know the correct term for Camlock pins? Or is it Camlock studs? Or something else? Second, where might I purchase a set of D1-3 ones, with IMPERIAL (7/16" x 20tpi) thread? UK preferred, but US if I have to.
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| Gloss Finishes | 12 Jan 2008 00:29 GMT | 10 |
Ineed to do a gloss finish - not a high gloss but gloss nonetheless. It seems there are two ways to accomplish this: 1. Paint a flat color finish, let dry and then paint a clear gloss finish. 2. Use gloss colors from the get-go.
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| Informative website to recommend | 11 Jan 2008 23:53 GMT | 2 |
Came across this while surfing. http://www.epi-eng.com/index.html They design aircraft engines and gearboxes. The site has a very extensive list of technical articles on mechanical basics, engine theory, gearbox and
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| In praise of wood aircraft modelers | 11 Jan 2008 17:18 GMT | 2 |
Especially the ones that don't crack up while doing the hundreds of turbine blades one-by-one. :-) From "Modern Mechanix" - behold rapid prototyping, 1948 style: http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/08/wooden-jet-mockups/
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| Book recommendation | 11 Jan 2008 13:02 GMT | 14 |
"Spitfire: Portrait of a Legend" by Leo McKinstry. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Spitfire-Portrait-Legend-Leo-McKinstry/dp/0719568749 I was bought this book for Christmas and I thoroughly enjoyed. It has a very interesting account of the rivalry between Dowding and Park on the one
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| f/a on ebay | 11 Jan 2008 13:00 GMT | 4 |
This is my girlfriend's ebay account but she's trying to sell a few old kits for me Thanks http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsunshineinpa710
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| Heat treating... | 11 Jan 2008 05:52 GMT | 4 |
I've noticed a few times that the likes of CPC sell amplifiers that, in bridge mode, can pump 2kW into 8Ohms at 30kHz. Said amps are about £275 with VAT. Is this an excuse to wrap a bit of microbore heating pipe into a coil, connect it to the amp and the suds pump, connect the amp ...
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| On Topic ......... Is bigger better | 11 Jan 2008 03:06 GMT | 12 |
After getting back into this hobby I have, over the last couple of years, been building about 1 kit per month on average. I've done a variety of things, with the object of getting my skill level back up to snuff. That being said, I am looking at 2008 as building bigger /
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| Instrument head screws ? | 10 Jan 2008 23:07 GMT | 9 |
Have instrument head* screws become obsolete ? Googling failed to produce one supplier. I 'm after a couple of dozen 2BA X 0.5" slotted in either stainless steel or chrome-plated.
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| UK materials and nomenclature | 10 Jan 2008 18:08 GMT | 5 |
Can some kind person help with: Is aluminium stock (25.4 mm square section, 20 X 3 mm strip, 10 mm od tube) readily available in UK as it is here in Australia? Is metric (rather than imperial) the normal measurement of eg drills etc.
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| Big Lindberg Japanese submarines coming! | 10 Jan 2008 13:08 GMT | 74 |
Wait till you see what Lindberg is bringing out. _1/72_ scale Japanese WW II C-1 class fleet subs with Kaitens and Type A midget subs to go on them: http://www.lindberg-models.com/water_model70818.html
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| Small vibratory machine | 10 Jan 2008 11:34 GMT | 52 |
Any one got a small vibratory machine for deburring they want shot off ? One on ebay looks a bit small, but interesting Item number: 370010061476 Bob
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| Washing panel lines - suggestions for new approach | 10 Jan 2008 03:39 GMT | 1 |
Have until now used the following approach for washing panel lines: * Mix distilled water and artist acrylics * Add tiny amount of dish wash detergent * Apply to panel line with fine brush using relevant laws from
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