Model Forum / General / Models / March 2008

I bought a new 8mm x 1.25 mm die last week from one of our Northern on-
line specialists.  After cutting the thread I needed using a tailstock
die holder in the lathe, I happened to check it against a few
commercial screws, and found a consistent error.  Over 20 threads the

I'd like to convert my Super 7 to 3 phase. I think I will go the
inverter route. Can anyone point me at a solution that won't require a
lot of electrical troubleshooting. I haven't got 3 phase to the house.
Thanks

I just ordered a Euard's B-17G exterior photo etched kit.  How do you apply
the pieces to the model?  Is it okay to use regular model plane glue?  Also,
what is the best method of detaching from the parts tree without damaging the
piece?

evening all,
whilst doing some tiny (1 - 2mm dia) work on my hulking great L5 I
noticed my tailstock is low, by about 8 to 10 thou. Is there an
accepted way to shim this up? I have currently got 8 thou of feeler

I've purchased a vintage Medcalf Bros. Hy-Flo pump off eBay and I plan
to strip it down completely and overhaul it.
I've extracted the two pistons, they are about 12mm diameter and not
'butted' - it's a 12mm wide piston all the way.  The bottom of the

When I use Xtracolor enamels as the finish to my aircraft models I must
in many cases eventually use a flat coat  to get rid of the high gloss
finish of the paint.  For years I have used Testors Dullcote to obtain
this final effect and until I started using Xtracolor paints never ...

Andrew,now it`s been established you`re still on the planet,do you
still have the number for yon Welsh guy who picked up the cooler for
you.You know the number I gave you for safe keeping as I have lost it
and your email address.

and can anyone offer a diorama idea that would fit whatever this
storage thing is for?
thx - Craig
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LR0821&P=IR

Anyone heard of Andrew these days.Not seen him posting anywhere for
ages.
Mark.

Hoping someone can help on a little problem of mine !!
I have a 2.2KW 3phase extractor fan motor which is bifurcated (inside
seperate ducting within the flue).   The fan motor is controlled by a
transformer type device rather than an inverter.  The motor seems to be

Gentlemen,
Could one of you kind chaps look through your MEW's and tell me which issues
have the articles on simple upgrades for a Clarke CL500 as I have looked and
cant find it.

I need to buy a small compressor for home hobby use. It doesn't need t
be very big, but I do want a decent quality item, not the Machine Mar
tat. Which brands should I be looking at?
Cheers,

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Just the 5 Squadron low viz ones supplied with the kit. Had a blonde moment
with a botlle of microsol, and dissolved a couple on the sheet. Happy to
trade the unused hi viz markings and a couple of CMK pe F2A & F6 instrument
panels and acetates.