Model Forum / General / Models / June 2008

I just bought a silverline wiggler. When I was an apprentice (over 20 years
ago), I made one of these and they proved really useful. From what I
remember of mine, it was flat on the edge.
Now, this wiggler has 4 pieces. I have only ever used one, so I am not sure

I just foolishly tried to engage the clutch on my S7 with the spindle
locked. Medium loud bang, ring main c/b tripped. Switched off,
disengaged, reset c/b, tried again (properly this time). Another bang
and c/b tripped, and also this time the plug fuse blew.

does anyone have or know the where abouts that i might be able to get the
build plans for this plane i know its old and from the 80's ish but i have
just bought the plane off ebay and got every thing apart from the plans got
the manuel and al lthe plane just need the plans it looks ...

Please see & enjoy --
http://modelshipsworld.blogspot.com/2008/06/thames-barge-katheen-1880.html

Anyone know where I might get a datasheet for a Belclere toroida
transformer stamped TR7401?  It was in a Datel Unicase 4001X bo
(modem?)
Thanks in advance :-

...Passed by the location at The Village for the first time in about a
year or more, and noticed the place is now a gaming geek store. Any
idea what happened to the great hobby shop that had been there for so
many decades?

One of the tech reps I work with has a wooden ship model his granddad made.
Time has been a bit rough on the old girl. I told him I didn't have the skills
but I knew some people that might.
He's in KY around Frankfort/Louisville area.

I got addicted to watching all those Japanese tutorials on model making
on You Tube, especially those posted by sleepylafiel, which seem to come
out of the same video studio. I have found them most informative,
especially in the painting and weathering, even though they are in

Any model shops where models are the main subject?

Is anyone with a Transit-sized pick-up truck or larger (not really big,
I know) making a journey from the south west (Somerset/Wiltshire area)
to the Midlands (Shropshire)? I know it's a long shot, but I thought I'd
ask. I might be buying some JCB parts which need transporting. ...

hi Gang,
There are more models listed for sale
http://www.modelersswapmeet.com/searchshow.php?category=1
With your support we can build this site into a great community

"...I see an increasing number of model ships sold on Ebay described
as 'Museum Quality'. I have yet to see one so described that actually
WAS museum quality..."
Continued: http://easyurl.net/MuseumQuality

If anyone has an X1 mill, could they please tell me the dimensions
(length, diameter, pitch) of the Z-axis screw?
Thanks,
-- Peter Fairbrother

In view of my cack-handed wrecking of my S7 motor (see separate thread),
I am looking at a potential excuse to spend some cash on a 3-phase motor
and inverter drive. Always liked the potential for speed control, good
torque at low speeds, smoother running etc and was toying with ...

found this gem on the monstersinmotion website.
they superimposed the voice actors lips onto the cartoon characters.
from around 1959 I think.  Luckily I missed out on this classic.
Craig