Model Forum / General / Models / February 2008

I found an interesting website at www.calculatoredge.com an online
engineering calculator for formula and equations you can solve at
click of a button,  If you like this website send links to your
friends and engineering group members.

meddings floor standing drill for sale. Very new. near Uxbridge, off th
A40.
See my ad for all the details.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270214422059&ssPageNam
e=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=017

Some time back we had a couple of interesting discussions on the
future direction of our specialist magazines; for those interested in
such things the business model of the new owners outlined here might
be of interest:

Anybody have suggestions as to technique for adding tall grass/weeds
to a vignette/diorama?
I'm using standard railroad diorama grass, which seems to be a pain in
the a.s to use. When I get a clump together and try to put it in a

Does anyone have an idea where I can find a replacement clear plastic nose
piece for a Monogram B17G 1/48th scale?

Okay, I'm ranting again...
Just watching a show on History international about the cold war.
I want to know, just where in the heck is my 1/72 HMMT with
Pershing II and launcher!?!?  And gimme a HAWK missile launcher

I know that Eduard have a "Weekend" series, which are simplified kits that
can be completed in a couple of days. Has anyone actually completed any kit
in a weeked?
Well, I have!  *strutt* :-D

I am about to replace the engine in my car, which requires me to shorten
the engines sump
I have chopped off the required amount and would like to know if anyone
 knows of a good safe method of throughly cleaning the alloy prior to

Simple query, but interested to hear opinions.
I only have a modest sized bench lathe with vertical table available
for light milling. It works fine within its capabilities.
I'm just nearing the end of building Harold Halls' basic tool grinding

Please excuse me if this is a duplicate post.  My net interface is
flaky. I see no evidence of the post showing, so I am trying again.
I want to build a model of the Guy Lombardo unlimited hydro Tempo IV.
I have found lots of pictures, but no dimensions.  I primarily need

SIX Rare 1968-1972 Big TAMIYA Motorized RC Model Tanks!
1/21 and 1/25 Scale MOTORIZED and REMOTE-CONTROL!
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emZ320220396138QQihZ011QQcategoryZ44026QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I had forgotten ...

A friend asked me about this, and I've not been able to find out how
to find out.
Thanks.

Where can I get Quickboost engines for the B17G in 1/48 in the US?
Thanks
Jose

Has someone traded with this store? ANy feedback? I found out they
carry Quicboost engines and I need them for the B17G.
Thanks
Jose

Has anyone here ever had success contacting Revell?
I recently received my long awaited Visible B-17G kit, and the one critical
part (the clear left fuselage) was marred dead center next to the waist
gunner window.  I could fix any other part, but not the clear plastic