Model Forum / General / Models / March 2008

I would like to convert my tailstock lock from a nasty split clamp to
a normal locking system. I need to enlarge the clamp bolt hole and
centre the new hole on the edge of the existing one (approx).
The old hole will probably be entirely absorbed by the new one. The

 I used the search function, but couldn't find info I wanted, so....
 My question is:  how does one go about polishing die-cast metal parts to a
mirror-like sheen?
The piece of metal I'm dealing with is rather small-- less than 2 inches, in

Did they mostly carry rockets on Air/Rescue flights?
Bill Banaszak, MFE Sr.

Pretty sure that my old standard Testors brown will not work.
would appreciate color ideas guys...  a nice diversion from tanks and
planes!
Craig

Anyone have any experience of this?  I'm thinking of an airbrush.   Is it
possible to work out total costs before ordering anything? How can I find
out what Taxes/custom dues would have to be paid?
Regards and thanks in advance

Don't recall treads being brown.
Craig
No color of the paint is offered with this link.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&W=001340767&I=LNTVD8&P=K

I was just thinking.
There must be some way to chemically chrome plastic parts.
Does any body know or have an idea?
Or does any body know if the major injection moulders galvanize their

OK, I've solved (more or less) the cross-feed, it's now got about 2 thou'
backlash in the middle and pretty much zero at the ends, which is doubtless
down to wear in the screw.
The next thing to receive attention will be the slide ways.  It's a more or

hard to believe she is 27 years old.  Now I feel old.
Craig
Air Force's stealth fighters making final flights
STORY HIGHLIGHTS

I am looking for a canopy for the old Revell 1/32 Raiden, condition is
not important, just as long as it is complete.

Hello I have made some home made transfers with white transfer paper, what
do I seal with, its says acrylic but my floor polish is causing runs and
smudging. My test one ran badly despite being covered.
Any ideas on what to do please?

Never saw this one before, which looks like some sort of 1930's French
bomber:
http://blog.modernmechanix.com/mags/qf/c/ModernMechanix/11-1929/baby_cars/xlg_ba
by_cars_1.jpg
Did these ever see service?

Bit quiet, so I suppose everyone is busy on top secret projects.
So, in the absence of any meaningful discussion, I thought you might
like this little snippet.
I bought a bit from RDG on e-bay the other day, and when it arrived,

I couldn't believe it. ANYONE can afford this.
Do yourself a favour and at least check it out:
http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2924912-10359791
Michael

I have tape lifting paint for the first time in...well, I can't remember the
last time.  Gunze Mr. Surfacer as primer coat; 4 very light coats of Tamiya
semi-gloss black with each coat lightly sanded and buffed; paint thinned
with Tamiya thinner; left to dry for three days before ...