Model Forum / General / Models / February 2009

trying to line a up a build day for the Super Bowl -
this is the "deluxe kit" with the tubs of paint. Sure gave you a lot
of red paint for this kit.  Anyway, the 1999 instructions seem to act
as though this big thing is a toy.    Can anyone clarify some of these

While reading various articles about modeling the F-16 I realised that
I was getting confused about the exhaust nozzles.
Am I right in the following assumptions ?
1) the F-16 A/B, F-16ADF, F-16MLU and the F-16I, all have the same

The Red Baron too -
Craig
http://www.culttvmanshop.com/shop/home.php?cat=379

Guys,
About a year ago I posted a thread regarding small mills suitable fo
CNC conversion:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=812631

the kit has all matchbox markings on it. so does the m2 110.
the hobbytown guy said the 110 was made in china.

Whats the difference between the two?
I'm considering using bevel gears (mitre?) to drive the governor on a small
stationary steam engine.  The drive would be 2:1 from the crankshaft then
1:1 to drive the governor.  The crankshaft is 7/16inch and the flywheel is

I'm thinking about getting a 1/35 scale kit of the M1A1 *JUST FOR
COMPARISON PURPOSES*. Therefore I'm looking for an inexpensive yet
reasonably accurate kit. I see that Academy, Italeri, Tamiya, and
Trumpeter all have offerings. Whose offering builds into a decent but

I am looking for some 155 mm Ammo *SHELLS* in 1/35 scale.
There seem to be two sources.
1) Italeri Modern Combat Gear which has eleven 155 mm Shells
2) Verlinden 155 mm Ammo which has ? number of shells.

    So, I am looking for a USMC M1A1 for my 1/72 Trumpy LCAC.
    What do you all recommend? I am thinking the RoG M1A1 HA,
  as the rest seem to be somewhat specific vehicles.
                        Tanks,

Any Model Company make Mothers custom van into a kit?
Thanks