WWI Digest 309 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Re[2]: Revell 1/72 kits by "Shelley Goodwin" 2) Re: FSM Top 5 by bucky@mail.prolog.net (Mary-Ann/Michael) 3) Tools by bucky@mail.prolog.net (Mary-Ann/Michael) 4) Re: Questions of the Week by bciciora@wwa.com 5) RE: Tools by Shane Weier 6) Re: FSM Top 5 by bciciora@wwa.com 7) Re: Fokker D V111 by NPWE28A@prodigy.com ( KENNETH L HAGERUP) 8) Re: Musik while modelling? by NPWE28A@prodigy.com ( KENNETH L HAGERUP) 9) Re: Tools by NPWE28A@prodigy.com ( KENNETH L HAGERUP) 10) Re: "Sanding" hard photoetch by Bill Bacon 11) Re: FAQ Addition by Bill Bacon 12) Re: Musik while modelling? by "S.M. Head" 13) Re: Reference Material by Bill Bacon 14) Re: Re[2]: Revell 1/72 kits by "Marian Hollinger, Bradley Omanson" 15) Re: Tools by "S.M. Head" 16) RE: Eduard Albatros D.V - oops by Shane Weier 17) Re: FSM Top 5 by DavidL1217@aol.com 18) Re[2]: Reference Material by "Shelley Goodwin" 19) Re: FSM Top 5 by bshatzer@orednet.org (Bill Shatzer) 20) Re: Tools by "Valenciano . Jose" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 27 Oct 96 18:15:17 PST From: "Shelley Goodwin" To: wwi Subject: Re[2]: Revell 1/72 kits Message-ID: <9609278464.AA846473049@mx.Ricochet.net> Bradley, If you are out there right now, Sunday night, please post your address ASAP so I can mail your Nieuports tomorrow. Your total including tax & postage in the US is $14.00 Riordan 4435 Callecita Ct. Union City CA 94587 ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Re: Revell 1/72 kits Author: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu at Internet Date: 10/22/96 9:35 AM Shelley Goodwin wrote: > > Gentlemen, > > I was in one of the local shops this weekend and noticed some old > Revell D.VIIs with Udet's markings, as well as a few Camels and > Nie.17s, all for $6.00 ea. + tax. There were also a couple Nie.28s > for $10(this kit is obtainable as a reissue for around 8 bucks) and > two boxed sets w/ an SE5, D.VII & SPAD for $20.00 ea. > Off topic, there were a few I-16s as well > I don't know how sought-after these are, but thought I'd mention it. > If anyone has to have one of these, I could be persuaded to pick them > up if I get to open the box of each kind before I send it! > > YT, > > Riordan Riordan, I would definitely like a couple of Nieuport 17s for my Escadrille Lafayette project. I can send a check posthaste-- and you can open them. Bradley ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 22:03:47 -0500 (EST) From: bucky@mail.prolog.net (Mary-Ann/Michael) To: wwi, Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: FSM Top 5 Message-ID: <199610280303.WAA18678@ns1.ptd.net> At 08:35 PM 10/27/96 -0500, Don Rinker wrote: >Silver Hill Historic Aviation | Documentation - Photography >4051 Ivy Lane | Research - Specialty Paints >Easton, PA 18045 | Antique Instrumentation Hey Don, You are in my neck of the woods. I live up in East Stroudsburg! Mike Muth ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 22:03:49 -0500 (EST) From: bucky@mail.prolog.net (Mary-Ann/Michael) To: wwi, Multiple recipients of list Subject: Tools Message-ID: <199610280303.WAA18693@ns1.ptd.net> OK, time to admit I'm stupid again/(I'm starting to get used to this ;-) I was looking in FSM (the issue before the one that shows Roger's stuff) and saw an add for a Dremel. Not knowing what it was, but looking at a picture which showed all sorts of attachments, etc, it looked like a power tool miniaturized. Then, after catching up on e-mail, I find it is mentioned twice. So, what the hell is a dremel, should I get one, how much does it cost, what attachments are needed, etc. I must admit that I feel a little buit like someone asking to go on a snipe(small s) hunt. Mike Muth ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Oct 96 21:36 CST From: bciciora@wwa.com To: wwi Subject: Re: Questions of the Week Message-ID: Riordan asks: > Any company still manufacture an aftermarket prop/spinner for 1/48 Pfalz D.III? I scratched one from a Monogram 1/48 P-38 drop tank. Cemented together, gap filled, razor saw to take the front off, dremel to make the prop cutouts. Looks good. Bill C. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 13:38:57 +1100 From: Shane Weier To: "'wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu'" Subject: RE: Tools Message-ID: <01BBC4D5.5FFB3F40@pc087b.mim.com.au> Mike, I *don't* have a Dremel (brandname) but I do have a miniature motor tool. I have to say that it is the second best investment i made in modelling tools after my airbrush, and I've had, and used, the same one for over 20 years. > So, what the hell is a .dremel, should I get one, how much does it cost, what attachments are >needed, etc. I must admit that I feel a little buit like someone asking to >go on a snipe(small s) hunt. >Mike Muth I won't go into price or attachments from here in Australia, but commend you to get one if you can at all afford it, unless you're a one day a year modeller. regards shane ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Oct 96 21:46 CST From: bciciora@wwa.com To: wwi Subject: Re: FSM Top 5 Message-ID: John writes: > Look at Rvell-O-Gram's new 1/72 releases: > Messerschmitt Me 262A > Supermarine Spitfire Mk. V > Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-10 > Focke-Wulf FW 190 A-8 My point exactly. How many more kits of the same old subjects do we need? Maybe I'm alone in wanting variety of subjects in my collection, rather than multiple versions of the same thing. Bill C. ------------------------------ Date: 27 Oct 96 From: NPWE28A@prodigy.com ( KENNETH L HAGERUP) To: wwi Subject: Re: Fokker D V111 Message-ID: <199610280430.AAA09946@mime2.prodigy.com> -- [ From: Kenneth Hagerup * EMC.Ver #2.5.1 ] -- Jose wrote (regarding Jasta 6's cowl triangles), > Try putting on glass as many layers of triangles as you need. Cut the triangle > shape. They'll all be of the same dimensions! > > I did it this way. It worked great! Thanks for the tip! I'll give it a try if the second attempt at decaling the cowl ends up as unsuccessful as the first. Ken -- Kenneth Hagerup 11419 South 43rd Avenue Omaha, NE 68123-1073 USA npwe28a@prodigy.com hagerupk@j5.stratcom.af.mil ------------------------------ Date: 27 Oct 96 From: NPWE28A@prodigy.com ( KENNETH L HAGERUP) To: wwi Subject: Re: Musik while modelling? Message-ID: <199610280430.AAA25578@mime2.prodigy.com> -- [ From: Kenneth Hagerup * EMC.Ver #2.5.1 ] -- Scott wrote, > Does this mean we have more than one Mad Norseman on the list? ;-) Only half Norwegian - the other half Scot. And, if I'm mad, it's only because neither half of my heritage can cook. Uff da! Ken -- Kenneth Hagerup 11419 South 43rd Avenue Omaha, NE 68123-1073 USA npwe28a@prodigy.com hagerupk@j5.stratcom.af.mil ------------------------------ Date: 27 Oct 96 From: NPWE28A@prodigy.com ( KENNETH L HAGERUP) To: wwi Subject: Re: Tools Message-ID: <199610280430.AAA25554@mime2.prodigy.com> -- [ From: Kenneth Hagerup * EMC.Ver #2.5.1 ] -- Mike wrote regarding Dremels, snippage... > So, what the hell is a > dremel, should I get one, how much does it cost, what attachments are > needed, etc. Several comments on Dremels: I have a variable (5) speed one and even the slowest speed is too fast at times. I mostly use a few different cutting bits to hollow out resin parts, grind away locating pins for seats, etc. An invaluable attachment is a flexible shaft. Much easier to manipulate the bit without having to hold the tool. I also have a device which converts it to a drill press - also very handy. Finally, consider a Dremel Minimite . It is a small rechargeable moto tool. Only two speeds, but it works well at most jobs and is easier to use than its larger cousin. Ken -- Kenneth Hagerup 11419 South 43rd Avenue Omaha, NE 68123-1073 USA npwe28a@prodigy.com hagerupk@j5.stratcom.af.mil ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 18:41:22 -0600 From: Bill Bacon To: wwi Subject: Re: "Sanding" hard photoetch Message-ID: <32740132.72E9@netjava.net> S.M. Head wrote: > > Matt replied: > > >About "steel" and the harder photoetch. > > > >I've made a tool that's invaluable. Since friends of mine > >are in the hospital business, I have gotten a few hemostats > >(those plier-type things that clamp in the middle). Since > >most - if not all - are serated (in an other word, "teeth") > >something must be done so as not to leave a bite mark in > >your work. :-) > > My wife gets non-serrated hemostats from the hospital where she practices, > so I know they are available to save the trouble of grinding off the teeth. > I have attempted to find out who supplies them, but to no avail (several > layers of middle men until the manufacturer- I find better things to do) > > But I have seen at several contests tool manufacturers who offer a mind > bending array of hemostats. I think the name of one brand was Xenon or > Xuron or similar. I don't know if this is of any help, but medical supply > houses have a mass of great tools available, and some sell by mail. > > While on tools, if anyone has a jeweler's supply shop nearby it is worth a > visit. Fortunately there's one right around the corner from the local hobby > shop here. I have found a zillion useful cutting bits, blades, holders, > polishes, burnishers, fine wire/tubing, etc..... Look one up in the phone > book. They really are a wealthy source. > > Cheers! > > Scott M. Head > IPMS/USA #32841 > IPMS Houston Scale Model Forum > http://web-hou.iapc.net/~smh > > Win95=Mac'87 ;) Haven't tried it yet but if the steel is hard, anneal it by heating it to red heat. That should tahe any temper out of it. Just an idea. Bill Bill Bacon wbacon@netjava.net ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 18:32:38 -0600 From: Bill Bacon To: wwi Subject: Re: FAQ Addition Message-ID: <3273FF26.1EBB@netjava.net> meba@cso.com wrote: > > In an earlier message, I was asking people for their rigging > source. Here's the concept I'm writing to add to the FAQ: > > VII. Aircraft Rigging > > Rigging models is always a tricky endeavour. You will get as many > ideas on how to do it as there are modelers. Each has their own > trick and techique; this section is to explain a few of the more > "common" ones, as well as provide a source for some of the rigging > material. > > There are a few ways to rig your models. One of the favorites is > to drill holes all the way through the area where the rigging will > be. Glue the rigging in one of the holes, wait for it to dry, > then pull it through the other hole. Glue, again wait for it to > dry, then cut off the excess. Finally, if the parts need it, fill > the hole and continue. >super major snip > Matt > meba@cso.com Matt, I have had success on both munchkin scale and the real one using nylon thread, drilling #75 - #80 holes, fiishing evergthing but painting upper and lower wing, and then running the thread through all holes (This will take some planning). I generally start at the fuselage end, and secure it with streached sprue dipped in liquid glue. Snap it off at the fuselage. The streached sprue should be real clos to the hole diameter. After riging for one thread has been finished, pull it taught as above but rather than glueing it, use tge sprue dipped in liquid glue. Insert the sprue from the finished side and snap off. The spue should break at the surface and will be small enough that it won't need touchup. Don't sweat the un painted surface. With a small loop on the unfinished side, lock it in place with sprue, tighten loc in place and continuu until done. The model will look wild but never fear. Take X-acto knife, razor blade or scalpel and trim all to surface. Sand smooth and finish wing. I've made it sound involved but it is a no sweat deal after a couple of tries. The nylon thread is strong enough so it won't break under slight tension. You will have all kinds of trouble if you insert the sprue from the unfinished side because if you try to trim the sprue, you will cut the thread. Paint the thread your favorite color. Cheers, Bill Bill Bacon wbacon@netjava.net ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 00:35:16 -0500 From: "S.M. Head" To: wwi Subject: Re: Musik while modelling? Message-ID: <9610272345.aa12443@mail.iapc.net> >On Sat, 26 Oct 1996, S.M. Head wrote: > >> good dirge in the form of Karl Orf's "Carmina Burana" seem's right to me. > >Wrong war - you may be interested to know that Carl Orff was a dedicated >member of the Nazi party and wrote many of his works in the thirties with >the official blessing of the Nazi elite. Everybody associates Hitler's >musical tastes with Wagner, but in fact he stated his own favourite piece >of music to be Carmina Burana and it was performed countless times in his >honour. True indeed, but there's an ominous flavor about it, kind of fitting for doomed attempts at empire. By the way, Toyota used segments from Carmina Burana in a few TV commercials a few years ago in the US. I wonder... >> Then again, as mentioned before, no one beats Wagner for that blasting >> grandeur and "sweeping of empire". Just my input... > >Give Bruckner 7 a try - only problem is I try to conduct it with a modelling >knife in my hand!!! - guess how many blood-red triplanes (and everything >else) I've got by now? I have that problem with music from Cirque du Soleil, the Mystere, Saltimbanco, and Nouvelle Experience (sp?) collections. If you've never heard the music from this incredible modern circus troupe, or seen them perform, it is mind boggling. Though not exceptionally revolutionary, thee music is a masterful mix of classical, modern, ancient, primitive, etc. You name it and it's probably there. I've had the chance to see the Circuis twice in Las Vegas (sounds cheesy, but the dedicated theatre is a work of art itself) and would reccomend it as a "must see" to anyone. They perform the music live too, so variations are nice to hear. It makes for great modeling music, and runs the gammut from cheerful bliss to heart wrenching tradgedy. Mystere is great for first timers. Imagine an airshow coreograhed to this stuff? Could be outstanding! Cheers! Scott M. Head IPMS/USA #32841 IPMS Houston Scale Model Forum http://web-hou.iapc.net/~smh Win95=Mac'87 ;) ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 18:53:23 -0600 From: Bill Bacon To: wwi Subject: Re: Reference Material Message-ID: <32740403.C44@netjava.net> Shelley Goodwin wrote: > > Bill, > > My ever-helpful spouse suggested digitizing the portions of ref. > materials requested. > Hi this is Shelley, I am taking over this e-mail message as some of > the meaning may be lost in the translation: Aside from typing the > material in, which is not an option, we are able to scan images/text > and convert them into various graphics files such as tif, eps, jpeg, > etc. From this format, I have OCR (optical character recognition) > software at work that we use for resumes which can read the scanned > images and convert them into a word processing format such as MSWord, > WordPerfect or a more basic text format. The other option which we > need to research further is the Acrobat Reader software. It is > available free to anyone, you can download it from Adobe's home page > or just copy it and pass it around. It is very useful for graphic and > text mixed formats and many magazines and books have been transferred > to this format. It is a great medium because files are small enough to > be transferred on-line or on a few floppys via snail mail. Also, the > text and images are "searchable" which is great for reference > material. We just aren't sure how we get the materials prepared for > this format. In addition, the copywright issue is important because > this is serious reproduction. I will check out some copywright sites > I found on the web and check into issues about materials that are out > of print and the laws regarding periodicals. > OK, back to Rory--- > I'll attempt to get the C&C materials in the mail to you early this > week. > > S, > > Riordan & Michelle > > ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ > Subject: Re: Reference Material > Author: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu at Internet > Date: 10/25/96 5:04 PM > > Shelley Goodwin wrote: > > > > Bill, > > > > My better half informs me that we don't have Zip-drive but are > > zip-capable and she has access Excel and Paradox for Windows and > > thinks that it will convert dBase files. Have you started an index or > > other directory file? > > I would estimate up and running with simple bibliography within a few > > weeks of receipt of ref. materials; database may take a few months to > > create/adapt. I will be pouring over the materials as soon as I get > > them, and I might get a better idea on useful ways to index them. I > > was thinking of a stop-gap directory to the periodicals by copying > > their table of contents pages and collecting them in a binder, so I > > might better direct inquiries/requests... > > I think we should state in the "charter" that it may not be practical > > to ship a few of the oversized books. I don't mind making occasional > > copies of less than 10 pages, incl. enlarging plans. > > > > Have you seen_Richtofen and Brown_ or _Zeppelin_? > > > > Perhaps we can persuade Mike to copy the Lafayette Esc. film for the > > library. > > > > YT, > > > > Riordan > > > > ______________________________ Reply Separator > _________________________________ > Riordan, > > No, I'm not dead. My computer has been down for about a week and I have > about 300 messages to digest if I can get my mail program to work right. > I think I have it almost whipped. > > The Zipdrive is different from Zipped files. Zipped files are > compressed files and are great but the Zip Drive is a separate drive and > takes disks that hold 100meg of data. Real neat for backups etc. as the > data is random accessable just like your hard drive. > > I have seen and I have _Richthofen and Brown_ and _Zeppelin_. Don't > sink your cash in them, they aren't that great. Will send you a list of > my WWI films and a brochure on the Zip Drive. > > If you have a problem with Xeroxing stuff, I have my own copier and can > do copies if it would help. Peter Kilduff sent a bunch of stuff. Will > go through it and get with you. Much to get squared away. Will send my > stuff first of the week. > > Cheers, > > Bill > > Bill Bacon > wbacon@netjava.net > Shelley, You are a jewel. Scanning would seem to be the way to get stuff to our members across the various rivers streams ponds etc. that separate us. For data bases, I have Access, Paradox and old versions of dBase. Word processors, MS Word, Ami Pro and Various versions of WordStar. Name your poison. Now how to get the library cointens to list members only? Riordan, Should have stuff on the way Tuesday. Would you have a problem with UPS? If so, other suggestions. Will have some info on RAF vs the Reds. What squadrons were involved? Cheers, Bill Bill Bacon wbacon@netjava.net ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 01:47:57 -0800 From: "Marian Hollinger, Bradley Omanson" To: wwi Subject: Re: Re[2]: Revell 1/72 kits Message-ID: <3274814D.1FAB@host.dmsc.net> Riordan: my address is: 333 Wagner Road Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 I'll send the check tomorrow-- I REALLY appreciate this-- very hard for me to find those old kits in this neck of the woods. Thanks again! Bradley Shelley Goodwin wrote: > > > Bradley, > > If you are out there right now, Sunday night, please post your address ASAP so I > can mail your Nieuports tomorrow. Your total including tax & postage in the US > is $14.00 > > Riordan > 4435 Callecita Ct. > Union City CA 94587 > ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ > Subject: Re: Revell 1/72 kits > Author: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu at Internet > Date: 10/22/96 9:35 AM > > Shelley Goodwin wrote: > > > > Gentlemen, > > > > I was in one of the local shops this weekend and noticed some old > > Revell D.VIIs with Udet's markings, as well as a few Camels and > > Nie.17s, all for $6.00 ea. + tax. There were also a couple Nie.28s > > for $10(this kit is obtainable as a reissue for around 8 bucks) and > > two boxed sets w/ an SE5, D.VII & SPAD for $20.00 ea. > > Off topic, there were a few I-16s as well > > I don't know how sought-after these are, but thought I'd mention it. > > If anyone has to have one of these, I could be persuaded to pick them > > up if I get to open the box of each kind before I send it! > > > > YT, > > > > Riordan > > Riordan, > I would definitely like a couple of Nieuport 17s for my Escadrille > Lafayette project. I can send a check posthaste-- and you can open them. > Bradley ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 00:55:10 -0500 From: "S.M. Head" To: wwi Subject: Re: Tools Message-ID: <9610280024.aa12861@mail.iapc.net> > OK, time to admit I'm stupid again/(I'm starting to get used to this >;-) >I was looking in FSM (the issue before the one that shows Roger's stuff) and >saw an add for a Dremel. >Not knowing what it was, but looking at a picture which showed all sorts of >attachments, etc, it looked like a power tool miniaturized. Then, after >catching up on e-mail, I find it is mentioned twice. So, what the hell is a >dremel, should I get one, how much does it cost, what attachments are >needed, etc. I must admit that I feel a little buit like someone asking to >go on a snipe(small s) hunt. >Mike Muth Dremel tool= God's gift to the modeler! Yes, the Dremel is indeed a small motor tool. The attachements are many and varied- cutting wheels for steel and plastic; sanding discs and drums; drill bits; engraving bits; and most likely the best for modelers, grinding bits. They make short work out of removing those annoying pin marks/sprues from the inside of Eduard kits. I've thinned sidewalls down to paper thin on occasion (well, posterboard thin at least!) and find it great for cutting stainless steel wire. Personally, I use the Mini Mite, a scaled down, rechargeable version of the plug in kind. The bigger variety can be chucked in a specially designed lathe, drill press, or mill if you have the money and need for them. I've found thousands of uses for mine, and fear I may need a new one soon! In fact, there are several instances where I could not have finished a model without it (Meikraft models come to mind!) They are relatively inexpensive, especially considering all the time and effort you'll save by having one. Hope this helps, and don't feel alone- I've hunted a few snipe in my day too! Cheers! Scott M. Head IPMS/USA #32841 IPMS Houston Scale Model Forum http://web-hou.iapc.net/~smh Win95=Mac'87 ;) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 16:00:31 +1100 From: Shane Weier To: "'wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu'" Subject: RE: Eduard Albatros D.V - oops Message-ID: <01BBC4E9.25F41D80@pc087b.mim.com.au> Hello folks FWIW I goofed again Regarding Albatros radiators: >Type "a" is described and drawn by Eric >Watson in Windsock Vol8 #4, and shown in detail photograph in the special. No it isn't. Eric decribed the type "b" radiator from the AWM Canberra D.Va which *he* restored Regards Shane ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 01:20:34 -0500 From: DavidL1217@aol.com To: wwi Subject: Re: FSM Top 5 Message-ID: <961028012033_133478090@emout01.mail.aol.com> I would disagree with the prerequisite that these be "new" subjects. There are some terrible kits of worthwhile sujects. The Airfix RE8 springs immediately to mind. And because there are these terrible beasts our there, no one wants to give us a orrect kit. Maybe Pegasus or Aeroclub will correct the Airfix Harry Tate, SPAD VII and maybe, yes maybe the Bristol F2B! ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Oct 96 22:53:28 PST From: "Shelley Goodwin" To: wwi Subject: Re[2]: Reference Material Message-ID: <9609278464.AA846489129@mx.Ricochet.net> Bill, UPS is fine, but it might be tricky getting it to me on a weekday since I work during regular business hours; regular mail might be better, as I can just make the post office after work. To the best of my knowledge, the RAF squadrons involved in the Russian Civil War were #s 47, 17, 221, 63 (?) and #s 1,2,and 3 (Slavo-British). I'll have more have a more detailed inquiry on personnel once I've had time to look them up. TIA, Riordan ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Re: Reference Material Author: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu at Internet Date: 10/27/96 10:36 PM Shelley Goodwin wrote: > > Bill, > > My ever-helpful spouse suggested digitizing the portions of ref. > materials requested. > Hi this is Shelley, I am taking over this e-mail message as some of > the meaning may be lost in the translation: Aside from typing the > material in, which is not an option, we are able to scan images/text > and convert them into various graphics files such as tif, eps, jpeg, > etc. From this format, I have OCR (optical character recognition) > software at work that we use for resumes which can read the scanned > images and convert them into a word processing format such as MSWord, > WordPerfect or a more basic text format. The other option which we > need to research further is the Acrobat Reader software. It is > available free to anyone, you can download it from Adobe's home page > or just copy it and pass it around. It is very useful for graphic and > text mixed formats and many magazines and books have been transferred > to this format. It is a great medium because files are small enough to > be transferred on-line or on a few floppys via snail mail. Also, the > text and images are "searchable" which is great for reference > material. We just aren't sure how we get the materials prepared for > this format. In addition, the copywright issue is important because > this is serious reproduction. I will check out some copywright sites > I found on the web and check into issues about materials that are out > of print and the laws regarding periodicals. > OK, back to Rory--- > I'll attempt to get the C&C materials in the mail to you early this > week. > > S, > > Riordan & Michelle > > ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ > Subject: Re: Reference Material > Author: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu at Internet > Date: 10/25/96 5:04 PM > > Shelley Goodwin wrote: > > > > Bill, > > > > My better half informs me that we don't have Zip-drive but are > > zip-capable and she has access Excel and Paradox for Windows and > > thinks that it will convert dBase files. Have you started an index or > > other directory file? > > I would estimate up and running with simple bibliography within a few > > weeks of receipt of ref. materials; database may take a few months to > > create/adapt. I will be pouring over the materials as soon as I get > > them, and I might get a better idea on useful ways to index them. I > > was thinking of a stop-gap directory to the periodicals by copying > > their table of contents pages and collecting them in a binder, so I > > might better direct inquiries/requests... > > I think we should state in the "charter" that it may not be practical > > to ship a few of the oversized books. I don't mind making occasional > > copies of less than 10 pages, incl. enlarging plans. > > > > Have you seen_Richtofen and Brown_ or _Zeppelin_? > > > > Perhaps we can persuade Mike to copy the Lafayette Esc. film for the > > library. > > > > YT, > > > > Riordan > > > > ______________________________ Reply Separator > _________________________________ > Riordan, > > No, I'm not dead. My computer has been down for about a week and I have > about 300 messages to digest if I can get my mail program to work right. > I think I have it almost whipped. > > The Zipdrive is different from Zipped files. Zipped files are > compressed files and are great but the Zip Drive is a separate drive and > takes disks that hold 100meg of data. Real neat for backups etc. as the > data is random accessable just like your hard drive. > > I have seen and I have _Richthofen and Brown_ and _Zeppelin_. Don't > sink your cash in them, they aren't that great. Will send you a list of > my WWI films and a brochure on the Zip Drive. > > If you have a problem with Xeroxing stuff, I have my own copier and can > do copies if it would help. Peter Kilduff sent a bunch of stuff. Will > go through it and get with you. Much to get squared away. Will send my > stuff first of the week. > > Cheers, > > Bill > > Bill Bacon > wbacon@netjava.net > Shelley, You are a jewel. Scanning would seem to be the way to get stuff to our members across the various rivers streams ponds etc. that separate us. For data bases, I have Access, Paradox and old versions of dBase. Word processors, MS Word, Ami Pro and Various versions of WordStar. Name your poison. Now how to get the library cointens to list members only? Riordan, Should have stuff on the way Tuesday. Would you have a problem with UPS? If so, other suggestions. Will have some info on RAF vs the Reds. What squadrons were involved? Cheers, Bill Bill Bacon wbacon@netjava.net ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 22:58:56 -0800 From: bshatzer@orednet.org (Bill Shatzer) To: wwi Subject: Re: FSM Top 5 Message-ID: <199610280658.AB24819@ednet1.orednet.org> DavidL wrote: >I would disagree with the prerequisite that these be "new" subjects. There >are some terrible kits of worthwhile sujects. The Airfix RE8 springs >immediately to mind. And because there are these terrible beasts our there, >no one wants to give us a orrect kit. Maybe Pegasus or Aeroclub will correct >the Airfix Harry Tate, SPAD VII and maybe, yes maybe the Bristol F2B! I'd tend to agree, although I'm not sure the Airfix RE8 is _that_ bad. But the SPAD VII remains the single most important single seater of the 1914-1918 war which lacks a single acceptable injection molded kit in _any_ scale. Although I've never actually seen the 1/40 scale Heller SPAD VII - maybe that makes up into a decent model but still, its "odd" scale would make it non-acceptable in any case. Let's get a decent SPAD VII! Cheers, -- -Bill Shatzer bshatzer@orednet.org- "Listen - strange women lying around in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony!" ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 14:45:24 +0800 (GMT+0800) From: "Valenciano . Jose" To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: Tools Message-ID: On Mon, 28 Oct 1996, KENNETH L HAGERUP wrote: > Several comments on Dremels: aka MotoTools > I have a variable (5) speed one and even the slowest speed is too fast > at times. I plug it in to a "step down" transformer thereby cutting the voltage in half (is this bad for the tool?). Get more good working speed choices in this voltage range. I get a very slow speed ideal for working fiddly bits of plastic. > An invaluable attachment is a flexible shaft. Much easier to manipulate > the bit without having to hold the tool. I have the f-shaft too. Here's a tip. Tie the mototool to the ceiling with the f-shaft dangling to just about work table height. That way the tool is practically weightless! I actually have a pulley on the ceiling so I can get the tool at the ideal height (and also for adjusting the speed control) Happy modelling! ********************************************************************* Joey Valenciano WW1 modeller, teacher, jazz musician, joeyval@pusit.admu.edu.ph sitarist tel. (632) 921-26-75 Metro-Manila, Philippines "The more you know, the more you don't know." ********************************************************************* ------------------------------ End of WWI Digest 309 *********************