WWI Digest 528 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Re: Matt's response by Patrick Padovan 2) Rep : Off topic (but only slightly) by Fportier@aol.com 3) Re: Laminated Props by Geoff Smith 4) Re: Mark:Re: Dragon Update by mnelson@compusmart.ab.ca (Mark K. Nelson) 5) Re: Hannover help by mnelson@compusmart.ab.ca (Mark K. Nelson) 6) Re: Spain by Alberto Rada 7) Re: French Aircraft of the First World War by Alberto Rada 8) Re: US Nationals by bucky@mail.prolog.net (Mary-Ann/Michael) 9) Re: US/UK/Texas and A/C Trivia by Michelle and Rory Goodwin 10) Re: New SuperScale sheets by Michelle and Rory Goodwin 11) Re: What I want by Michelle and Rory Goodwin 12) Re: Gotha Photoetch by Alberto Rada 13) Re: US Nationals by "huggins@onramp.net" 14) Re: Laminated Props by "Robert Woodbury" 15) Re: New SuperScale sheets by "Robert Woodbury" 16) Re: New SuperScale sheets by Carlos Valdes 17) Re: New SuperScale sheets by "Robert Woodbury" 18) Re: US/UK/Texas and A/C Trivia by "S.M. Head" 19) Re: What I want by bshatzer@orednet.org (Bill Shatzer) 20) Re: New SuperScale sheets by Carlos Valdes 21) Re: What I want by Michelle and Rory Goodwin 22) Re: IPMS Region V by Michelle and Rory Goodwin 23) Re: US Nationals by mbittner@juno.com 24) Re: New SuperScale sheets by mbittner@juno.com 25) Re: Ceramic Wire by mbittner@juno.com 26) Re: Niueport 17C.1 markings by mbittner@juno.com 27) Re: Niueport 17C.1 markings by bshatzer@orednet.org (Bill Shatzer) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 11:13:23 -0700 (PDT) From: Patrick Padovan To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: Matt's response Message-ID: Dear Matt: thank you very much for responding to my question. That's all I wanted to know. Regards, Patrick ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Patrick Padovan Interlibrary Loan Associate Timberland Regional Library Voice: 360-943-5001 415 Airdustrial Way SW FAX: 360-586-6838 Olympia, WA 98501-5799 e-mail: ppadovan@timberland.lib.wa.us ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 15:25:02 -0400 (EDT) From: Fportier@aol.com To: wwi Subject: Rep : Off topic (but only slightly) Message-ID: <970505152457_-830828625@emout14.mail.aol.com> Dear Mr Kilduff This is absolutely brilliant and I'm going to use it for future school reports -- at least what I am allowed to get away with. Yours truly, FPortier ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 16:08:12 -0400 From: Geoff Smith To: "INTERNET:wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu" Subject: Re: Laminated Props Message-ID: <199705051609_MC2-15FA-AD4@compuserve.com> >Joseph Gentile wrote: > > Robert, sorry to chime in but please do as Alberto, myself and a few others > are interested in his props. > > Thanks, > > Joe > > ---------- > > From: Robert Woodbury > > To: Multiple recipients of list > > Subject: Re: Laminated Props > > Date: Sunday, May 04, 1997 9:39 PM > > > > Hi Alberto, > > > > Sorry I don't have the list with me here at work, and I'm not sure how > old > > the list is that I currently have. It does also mention that he will only > > take US cash for orders under $100. > > > > I can bring the list in to the office with me tomorrow, if you are after > > something specific I can check for you then and let you know the prices. > > > > Cheers, > > Rob > > Me too, please. Thanks Kevin W.< And me, please, TIA Geoff ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 15:11:51 -0600 From: mnelson@compusmart.ab.ca (Mark K. Nelson) To: wwi Subject: Re: Mark:Re: Dragon Update Message-ID: >Greetings! Mark: The Ju88a from DML that's "not available in North >America..." Is it a 48 or 72? Just curious. (Oh, wha a give-away!) > Regards, Patrick It's the 1/48 one that first appeared in the catalog about 2 years ago PS: The three Dragon Shanghai WW1 kits are the Kempf & Jacobs Fokker DR.1s and the Stars & Stripes Spad 13. The four Dragon WW1 kits are the Raben & Udet (with bust) Fokker D.VIIs and the two Fokker E.V/D.VIII kits (one with Hans Goerth bust.) > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Patrick Padovan >Interlibrary Loan Associate > >Timberland Regional Library Voice: 360-943-5001 >415 Airdustrial Way SW FAX: 360-586-6838 >Olympia, WA 98501-5799 e-mail: ppadovan@timberland.lib.wa.us >------------------------------------------------------------------------ _____________________________________________________________________ Mark (An Employee at Kites & Other Delights in West Edmonton Mall) ------------------------ mnelson@compusmart.ab.ca ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 15:34:17 -0600 From: mnelson@compusmart.ab.ca (Mark K. Nelson) To: wwi Subject: Re: Hannover help Message-ID: >An update on the Hannover... > >Flying surfaces are finally covered, taped, touched up and will be sealed >this week. Which brings me to the completion of the upper wing and a small >dilema in which I need some help. > >I am not exactly sure where to place the radiator shutter/ring. There >seems to be two locations pre determined for inbound and outbound water >sources but I can't seem to find exactly where to stick the shutter. Maybe >if someone tells me what this thingamabob did I'll have a better idea of >what to do. Does it overlap the underside of the radiator? Did this thing >regulate the water flow? Should I just stick the damn thing up there? > >Dazed and confused, > >Joe The shutter/ring blocks airflow over the radiator. In cool air the shutter can be rotated to reduce the cooling effect of the radiator. Annoyingly the CL.III datafile doesn't have many photos showing the underside of the radiator. There are 3 photos showing the bottom of the radiator on the generally similar CL.II (pp. 9, 25, 20) though. In the photos the shutter appears to be mounted on the metal frame on the port underside of the radiator (ie. more or less on the aircraft centerline.) The ring is mounted so that the 'rear' of the ring is in line with the 'rear' of the radiator. There appears to be a gap of a cm or two between the top of the ring and the radiator. I hope this helps! _____________________________________________________________________ Mark (An Employee at Kites & Other Delights in West Edmonton Mall) ------------------------ mnelson@compusmart.ab.ca ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 17:33:06 -0400 (AST) From: Alberto Rada To: wwi Subject: Re: Spain Message-ID: <199705052133.RAA00535@fw.true.net> Thanks very much for your offer, What I am really looking for is the colors of an specific aeroplane; Back in 1926 3 Spanish aviators flew from Spain to Argentina in a Dornier Do J Wal , named "Plus Ultra". It was the first time this was accomplished, from Europe to South America in a single plane, My uncle, Pablo Rada was one of the three on board. I am modifying a Dornier Do JII, Wal ( scale 1/72 ) and need some information on the colors, as a 1/1 replica is in Madrid, I need someone to have a peek at it. Thanks a lot Riordan and Muito Obrigado Pedro SALUDOS ALBERTO At 06:26 AM 05-05-97 -0400, you wrote: >Alberto Rada wrote: >> >> Is there any one on this list living in Spain >> >> Or does any one knows of a www page for modelers in Spain >> >> I need some infor on a Spanish Aircraft >> >> SALUDOS >> >> ALBERTO > >Hi Alberto, > >AFAIK There's a Spanish modeling page but it's devoted to luftwaffe a/c. >You could try to e-mail it's maintainer though, he can probably direct >you somewhere. Try: > >http://www.redestb.es/personal/fatiha/. > >Riordan's page at http://www.serve.com/rgoodwin/ also has info on the >Spanish Civil War. > >HTH > >Um abraco > >Pedro > > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 18:17:05 -0400 (AST) From: Alberto Rada To: wwi Subject: Re: French Aircraft of the First World War Message-ID: <199705052217.SAA02778@fw.true.net> Try Bob Mills, very good price bobmills@iname.com (Robert J. Mills, Jr.) I have no business relation with him, I am just a very satisfied customer, and friend. SALUDOS ALBERTO At 12:06 AM 05-05-97 -0400, you wrote: > >>But moving right along, I didn't pre-order the French Aircraft tome, >>figuring someone >>would send in a review. Now that the good word has been given by list >>members as >>a must need book, could someone repost their source and approximate price? >>TIA.... > >Check out the Squadron Web Site. The book is listed there. >JPH > >Disclaimer: Any errors in spelling, tact, or fact are transmission errors. > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 19:55:29 -0400 From: bucky@mail.prolog.net (Mary-Ann/Michael) To: wwi, Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: US Nationals Message-ID: <199705052355.TAA20818@pease1.sr.unh.edu> At 07:47 AM 5/5/97 -0400, mbittner@juno.com wrote: >> With the US IPMS Nationals only a few months away it is time to >> start planning the trip to Columbus, Ohio. >> >> Is anyone from this list attending? I hope to be there and would >> like to meet fellow list members. Matt I never went to one of these things, but I usually go to Ohio 1-2 times a year. When in Columbus? Depending on the dates, I might be able to make it. Do you have to be an IMPS member, which I am not? Mike ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 05 May 1997 17:55:11 -0700 From: Michelle and Rory Goodwin To: wwi Subject: Re: US/UK/Texas and A/C Trivia Message-ID: <336E816F.3A79@ricochet.net> S.M. Head wrote: > > >> > >>By the way, to include some early aviation content in this thread, how > >>about some trivia? What was the first operational use of an aircraft in > >>combat in the U.S.? Anyone? (It was in Texas, by the way) > > > > > >An airplane was used by the American armed forces commanded by General > >Pershing to look for the forces of Pancho Villa who had been making > >incursiuons into the southeast US, most notably, New mexico, in 1917 (?) > > > >>Bonus- What type of aircraft? > > > >Some kind of Curtiss biplane - a Jenny? > > > >--Jesse > > We have a winner! Your prize is a big "Yeeee Haw!". OK, so I'm not a cowboy > and I DO live in a civilized portion of Texas (we actually have running > water!), but it will have to do. > > I knew I could bring some aviation content to that thread! > > Cheers! > > Scott H > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > Scott M. Head (smh@iapc.net) > IPMS/USA #32841 "Make it idiot proof - > IPMS/Houston Scale Model Forum and someone will make a better idiot!" > http://web-hou.iapc.net/~smh > --------------------------------------------------------------------- It was actually the precursor to the Jenny, the JN-3; almost identicle, but with different cockpit openings and rudder. No markings except for aircraft numbers and US Army Signal Corps red stars on rudder. OK, may have had US ARMY on underside of wings but I don't remember. Spent some time in the San Diego Aerospace Museum Archive researching this for the Lindberg kit I very nearly finished a few years back. Talk about rigging! Riordan -- Shelley and Riordan Goodwin Visit our websites: Riordan's Wings of Revolution: http://www.serve.com/rgoodwin Shelley's Jewelry Gifts: http://www.silkroadjewels.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 05 May 1997 18:00:14 -0700 From: Michelle and Rory Goodwin To: wwi Subject: Re: New SuperScale sheets Message-ID: <336E829E.1AF6@ricochet.net> mbittner@juno.com wrote: > > Before the Regionals, I picked up the new SuperScale Albatros > D.III sheet. It comes with four schemes: Lowenhardt's all > natural with "skriggly-line" on the top wing from Jasta 10; > Barenfanger's all red with the bear on the sides from Jasta 28w; > Voss' machine circa June 1917 from Jasta 5; and von Bertrab's all > "black" machine with "star and ribbon" from Jasta 30. My sheet > is spot on register wise; not all that common with SuperScale, > and I'm glad they're getting things right. > > I also saw the new sheet for Albatros D.V's, but I don't remember > any of the markings, and I had to choose (this time) between the > two, so I picked the D.III sheet. > > Highly recommended. > > Matt > mbittner@juno.com I'm assuming these are 1/72-who else besides Pegasus and Airfix has Albatrosen currently in production? ESCIs are long since discontinued aren't they? Pickin's are pretty slim when I start thinking about hoarding Airfix D.Vs... Riordan -- Shelley and Riordan Goodwin Visit our websites: Riordan's Wings of Revolution: http://www.serve.com/rgoodwin Shelley's Jewelry Gifts: http://www.silkroadjewels.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 05 May 1997 18:12:03 -0700 From: Michelle and Rory Goodwin To: wwi Subject: Re: What I want Message-ID: <336E8563.649D@ricochet.net> Tom Eisenhour wrote: > > Russell W Niles wrote: > > > Personally I would really like to see some 1/32 German subjects. Like an > > Albatross, DR1, Pfalz, or Fokker D VII. I really think that this scale lends > > itself to the diminutive size of the aircraft, and allows for lots of > > detailing room. Plus they don't take up much room in the display case. > > I'll second that! I'd LOVE to see an Albatros D.III or D.Va in 1/32 > that's as nice as the Hobbycraft Nie. 17. > > Tom Eisenhour > eisen@swbell.net You guys just might have to start whittling...Marco's makes one in 1/28... -- Shelley and Riordan Goodwin Visit our websites: Riordan's Wings of Revolution: http://www.serve.com/rgoodwin Shelley's Jewelry Gifts: http://www.silkroadjewels.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 22:09:42 -0400 (AST) From: Alberto Rada To: wwi Subject: Re: Gotha Photoetch Message-ID: <199705060209.WAA13541@fw.true.net> Kevin Last week I offered you the Gotha Datafile, unfortunately my office computer's hard disk went kaput and it's been hell trying to update the backups etc. and your message was there, and just found it today. OK I have the datafile and your address, please confirm you still need it, so I will mail it tomorrow. SALUDOS ALBERTO >>> At 12:55 PM 24-04-97 -0400, you wrote: >>> >Bill Ciciora wrote: >>> >> >> >>OK, I guess I'm doing the Gotha V photoetch set. I have no idea what >>will be involved or what it will cost. Let's work that out later. What >>I do need is if someone will photocopy or lend me the Windsock on the >>Gotha and any other pics or drawings. All non photocopies will be >>returned. Quite frankly, I would rather make this a collective effort >>rather than sell them - so, if you want a set, participate. My address >>is below. I'll keep you all informed as to the progress of what I >>receive, what I am doing and how it is going. >> >>Lat me know what you folks think on this, ok? >> >>Kevin Wenker >>9218 Whitehall Ln >>Orland Park, IL 60462 >> >> >> >> > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 22:00:34 -0500 (CDT) From: "huggins@onramp.net" To: wwi Subject: Re: US Nationals Message-ID: >On Thu, 1 May 1997 09:19:44 -0400 jsthorn@clt.mindspring.com >(Jesse Thorn) writes: > >> With the US IPMS Nationals only a few months away it is time to >> start planning the trip to Columbus, Ohio. >> >> Is anyone from this list attending? I hope to be there and would >> like to meet fellow list members. > I will be there, and am planning on having the buttons finished and in the mail between the 15th and 20th. Please take a look at the new button and let me know which url you like. The yellow with black outline is probably easier to read. When the final layout is done, I will be asking for snail mail address and numbers from all who want buttons. You can pass the info on now if you like. I will be in the vendor room most of the time, and plan on attending the manufacturers briefing. John Disclaimer: Any errors in spelling, tact, or fact are transmission errors. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 6 May 1997 09:42:18 +0800 From: "Robert Woodbury" To: Subject: Re: Laminated Props Message-ID: <199705060306.LAA19652@cronus.per.dwr.csiro.au> Good Morning All, As promised here are the details from, Martin Digmayers list: The catalogue is from 11/95, this edition has 460 items. You can order airscrews in all main scales as well as 1/27 and 1/144 (But he will not make a prop for the T-28 Floh in 1/144) Colours and shades of airscrews. Airscrews were made from different woods and some were overpainted by black, kept visible wood structure (esp. early French [Chauviere] and some German [Axial, Garudal]). Generally we can say A/H types were very light and British were mahogany. Please let me know if you wish light wood (L), dark wood (d) or black (B) shade for your airscrew. Prices (all U.S. Dollars): Two bladed: 1/72 $4.00, 1/48 $8.00, 1/32 $10.00, 1/24 $12.00 Four bladed: 1/72 $5.00, 1/48 $10.00, 1/32 $12.00, 1/24 $16.00 Composed four bladed: 1/72 $8.00, 1/48 $16.00, 1/32 $20.00, 1/24 $24.00 Payment: by IMO or bank draft- if order is over USD $100.00- please add 15% for bank or post charges, by cash (P&P free) Post and Packing: Europe USD $2.00 , Rest of the World USD $4.00 (air mail) ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 6 May 1997 09:44:47 +0800 From: "Robert Woodbury" To: Subject: Re: New SuperScale sheets Message-ID: <199705060306.LAA19639@cronus.per.dwr.csiro.au> Anyone know the numbers of these sheets? Rob ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 05 May 1997 23:22:49 -0400 From: Carlos Valdes To: wwi Subject: Re: New SuperScale sheets Message-ID: <336EA409.324A@conted.gatech.edu> Rob, The numbers are 72-770 and 72-771 for the D.III and D.V sheets, respectivley. Carlos ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 6 May 1997 11:34:19 +0800 From: "Robert Woodbury" To: Subject: Re: New SuperScale sheets Message-ID: <199705060330.LAA22217@cronus.per.dwr.csiro.au> Thanks Carlos. Any idea what the 1/48 sheet numbers are? Rob ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 6 May 1997 00:12:28 -0400 From: "S.M. Head" To: wwi Subject: Re: US/UK/Texas and A/C Trivia Message-ID: <9705052304.aa04431@mail.iapc.net> >OK, Good Buddy! Wow, Texas - brings back memories... > >Do they still sell Pearl Beer for $4.95 a case at WalGreens in Houston? No more, nowadays it's Shiner, about the same price. >Can you still see "We Drink Hippie Blood" signs above the front doors of cowboy >bars off the state roads leading out of town? Nope, just hippie blood. Do Air Force jets still buzz >cars on the Intersate leading to Austin? Now THAT's civilized! Closed 'em all down! Now the pigeons buzz the people picnicking under the jets at the local parks! Actually, we still have jets around my neck of the woods. Ellington (in Houston) houses the ANG (111th FIG), NASA (Astronauts' T-38s, WB-57F, Vomit Comet C-135, WC-130), USCG (Dauphine), Army NG (AH-64 and Kiowas), lots of transients from all branches, Canada and Mexico, and a few local MiGs. No one single WWI bird plies these skies I am sad to report. I guess them ol stringbags just aint BIG nuff! Cheers! (and I promise WWI content with my next post!) Scott H --------------------------------------------------------------------- Scott M. Head (smh@iapc.net) IPMS/USA #32841 "Make it idiot proof - IPMS/Houston Scale Model Forum and someone will make a better idiot!" http://web-hou.iapc.net/~smh --------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 21:43:03 -0700 From: bshatzer@orednet.org (Bill Shatzer) To: wwi Subject: Re: What I want Message-ID: <199705060443.AA17357@ednet1.orednet.org> Riordan writes: >Tom Eisenhour wrote: >> I'll second that! I'd LOVE to see an Albatros D.III or D.Va in 1/32 >> that's as nice as the Hobbycraft Nie. 17. >You guys just might have to start whittling...Marco's makes one in >1/28... The Marco stuff is 1/24, is it not? Cheers, -- - Bill Shatzer bshatzer@orednet.org - "This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend." ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 06 May 1997 00:48:01 -0400 From: Carlos Valdes To: wwi Subject: Re: New SuperScale sheets Message-ID: <336EB801.758A@conted.gatech.edu> Rob, I haven't heard of 1/48 versions, but I assume these will follow. Carlos ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 05 May 1997 22:08:45 -0700 From: Michelle and Rory Goodwin To: wwi Subject: Re: What I want Message-ID: <336EBCDD.45A2@ricochet.net> Bill Shatzer wrote: > > Riordan writes: > > >Tom Eisenhour wrote: > > >> I'll second that! I'd LOVE to see an Albatros D.III or D.Va in 1/32 > >> that's as nice as the Hobbycraft Nie. 17. > > >You guys just might have to start whittling...Marco's makes one in > >1/28... > > The Marco stuff is 1/24, is it not? > > Cheers, > > -- > - Bill Shatzer bshatzer@orednet.org - > > "This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend." If you say so, they probably are. Getting 'em mixed up with the old Revell kits. Riordan -- Shelley and Riordan Goodwin Visit our websites: Riordan's Wings of Revolution: http://www.serve.com/rgoodwin Shelley's Jewelry Gifts: http://www.silkroadjewels.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 05 May 1997 22:14:54 -0700 From: Michelle and Rory Goodwin To: wwi Subject: Re: IPMS Region V Message-ID: <336EBE4E.805@ricochet.net> mbittner@juno.com wrote: > > On Sat, 3 May 1997 11:04:16 -0400 "Joseph Gentile" > writes: > > > I went last night and thought I'd offer a report of what I saw. > > I ran into David Layton who is a fellow St. Louisan and list > > member contributing regularly but no other list members. > > I was hoping to meet you, Joe. Too bad we just didn't "click" > (you were there probably when I was at CRM Hobbies - another > goldmine hobby store). > > > Matt's Nieuport 28, SSW D.III and some silver thing with two > > wings one of them painted yellow were on the 1/72 table! He > > also had a wee tiny tank that was very nicely done. If you > > think Matt's work is nice on the web you should see it up close > > and in person. I really dug the Nie 28, well done Sir! > > Thanks! That "silver thing" was the F9C-2 Sparrowhawk > made by Pegasus. Just don't tell them what else I had there > . ;-) > > > Then there was Mr. Hustads 1/72 Fokker D.VII finished as Von > > Buren's Jasta 18 machine complete with ducklings and Lothar Von > > Richtofen's Dr.I. Unreal........It is hard to comment on what > > he is accomplishing in this scale. The level of detail he puts > > into his art is without peer. It is quite an inspiration! Even > > his WWII birds a four engined Heinkel (177?), ME-309, FW 190 D > > and Kawasaki Jack? were out of this world! > > Surprise, surprise; the He-177 walked away with everything. > Gold, Best Aircraft, Best of Show and People's Choice (I'm not > 100% sure of the last one). > > > The creme de la creme however were two WWI 1/35 vignettes which > > could only be from the master Mr. Hustad himself. One was > > titled "Gorillas in the Mist". Three German shock troopers > > complete with gas masks, armed with rifles and ton's of potato > > mashers on the prowl during a gas attack. The level of detail > > was incredible, from the Duro epoxy gas masks to the number of > > individual grenades. He used DML, Tamiya, Verlinden parts along > > with a lot of scratching and ingenuity to create the figures. > > The other vignette was inscribed as "The Calm Before the Storm" > > and is a look into a German trench just as the counter attack is > > about to be launched. Kristal Kleer glazed wire rimmed glasses > > adorned the face of the German officer who was poised foot on > > the bottom rung of the ladder, Luger in hand reading his watch > > ready to lead his troops out of the trench. The level of > > realism depicted is breathtaking. Allan you have got to get > > some pics of these vignettes onto the web page they are just too > > good to miss! I know Steve is unsubscribed as of now, but I'll > > contact John Roll and see If I can persuade him into taking some > > photos. I'll assume that these dioramas will be at this years > > National's. > > His diorama's were wonderful. "Gorilla's" took Gold and Best > Diorama. > > > The vendors room offered a few bargains. I bought the 1925 > > Preiser 1/72 figures from my local hobby store who by the way is > > getting in a case, yes case of Aurora 1/48 Gotha's next week. > > These are the metallic red ones complete with raised decal > > panels. Retail will be around $40.00 USD. I'll buy the lot if > > there is enough genuine interest here. I just want one for > > collectors purposes. I also picked up another DML triplane for > > a rainy day and a nice Blue Rider 1/48 sheet which has all the > > nice Roland Cl.II markings and Rabens Dr.I for $5.00. One other > > item that may be of interest to list members is a 1988 Meikraft > > Albatros D.I, D.II. It is complete injection molded with very > > little brass. A very nice decal sheet and lots of drawings and > > text are with it. The box was sealed with cellophane but I > > opened it to peak inside. I payed $14.00 and would be willing > > to part with it for the same plus shipping if anyone here wants > > it. > > There were few deals (WW1-wise) in the vendor area because Glen > and I got there before you did. :-) I picked up a Revell Nie.17 > for $4, and an Airfix "Mk. I WW1 Tank" for $2. Decal wise I > picked up a PD Decal SPAD sheet for $2, and two Americal sheets > for $2 a piece. Glen bought the rest of the decals. Oh, these > were all in 1/72nd, naturally. ;-) > > Matt > mbittner@juno.com If you ever want to reduce your Revell Nie. 17 population, please let me know. Riordan -- Shelley and Riordan Goodwin Visit our websites: Riordan's Wings of Revolution: http://www.serve.com/rgoodwin Shelley's Jewelry Gifts: http://www.silkroadjewels.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 20:33:50 -0500 From: mbittner@juno.com To: wwi Subject: Re: US Nationals Message-ID: <19970505.210101.9062.2.mbittner@juno.com> On Mon, 5 May 1997 19:56:00 -0400 bucky@postoffice.ptd.net (Mary-Ann/Michael) writes: > I never went to one of these things, but I usually go to Ohio > 1-2 times a year. When in Columbus? Depending on the dates, I > might be able to make it. Do you have to be an IMPS member, > which I am not? It's 9-13 July. >From what I've been able to discern (Erik) you *do* have to be a national member of IPMS to enter the contest. Matt mbittner@juno.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 21:08:23 -0500 From: mbittner@juno.com To: wwi Subject: Re: New SuperScale sheets Message-ID: <19970505.210824.9062.7.mbittner@juno.com> On Mon, 5 May 1997 21:03:10 -0400 Michelle and Rory Goodwin writes: > I'm assuming these are 1/72-who else besides Pegasus and Airfix > has Albatrosen currently in production? ESCIs are long since > discontinued aren't they? Pickin's are pretty slim when I start > thinking about hoarding Airfix D.Vs... Yes, of course. How dare you think I would buy anything else. Yes, the Pegasus D.V and D.III. Wonderful kits, but unfortunately a bit pricey. Just a bit... Matt mbittner@juno.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 21:00:48 -0500 From: mbittner@juno.com To: wwi Subject: Re: Ceramic Wire Message-ID: <19970505.210101.9062.6.mbittner@juno.com> On Fri, 2 May 1997 17:05:35 -0400 "Bill Ciciora" writes: > I have been trying, without success, to use a drafting compass > to measure rigging runs. This compass has very narrow points, so > you would think I could get a pretty close, but I always seem to > measure too short with the cabanes and interplanes. Can you > describe the process you use in words to get an accurate > measurement? Well, getting those points into a 1/72nd model is quite a chore. However, what I'm doing is adding a bit to both ends of the wire, so it comes out too large. Then, using the "stick it in and measure" technique I keep cutting until it's the right length. Matt mbittner@juno.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 20:58:39 -0500 From: mbittner@juno.com To: wwi Subject: Re: Niueport 17C.1 markings Message-ID: <19970505.210101.9062.5.mbittner@juno.com> On Thu, 1 May 1997 19:24:59 -0400 Kevin Wenker writes: > I did Nungesser's N17 (#1490) per the picture in the Datafile. > It had green and brown camo with a light blue cone' de > penetration. Vickers on the fuselage and Lewis on the wing. I > did mine from the 1/48 kit. Scratchbuild a new upper wing as > well as elevator and rudder. Got a full cockpit using Tom's > etchings. I was real pleased with it. I'm sorry that I'm posting this without looking at my references. However, I would doubt the light blue cone. Maybe aluminum instead? My apologies if I am wrong, but light blue just doesn't seem right. Can anybody else provide some feedback? Matt mbittner@juno.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 23:59:03 -0700 From: bshatzer@orednet.org (Bill Shatzer) To: wwi Subject: Re: Niueport 17C.1 markings Message-ID: <199705060659.AA03009@ednet1.orednet.org> Matt wrote: > >On Thu, 1 May 1997 19:24:59 -0400 Kevin Wenker > writes: > >> I did Nungesser's N17 (#1490) per the picture in the Datafile. >> It had green and brown camo with a light blue cone' de >> penetration. Vickers on the fuselage and Lewis on the wing. I >> did mine from the 1/48 kit. Scratchbuild a new upper wing as >> well as elevator and rudder. Got a full cockpit using Tom's >> etchings. I was real pleased with it. > >I'm sorry that I'm posting this without looking at my references. >However, I would doubt the light blue cone. Maybe aluminum >instead? My apologies if I am wrong, but light blue just doesn't >seem right. Can anybody else provide some feedback? Well, while I can't speak to this particular aircraft, spinners (or rather, cones de penetration) paint up as easily as do rudders, vertical stabilizers, fuselage sides, wheel covers or wings. All of which were regularly painted up with escadrille or personal markings. Why would the cone de penetration be exempt from the general decorations? Photos disclose that at least some aircraft had painted or partially painted "spinners" A light blue matching the roundel colors would not offend my sense of propriety. :-) Cheers, -- - Bill Shatzer bshatzer@orednet.org - "This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend." ------------------------------ End of WWI Digest 528 *********************