WWI Digest 532 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Re: Dornier Wal - slightly off topic. by hartc@spot.Colorado.EDU (Charles Hart) 2) Re: Roland CII by "Joseph Gentile" 3) Re: Ceramic Wire by "Joseph Gentile" 4) Re: Laminated Props by "Steve Kerry & Carol Ann Green" 5) IPMS Region V by Geoff Smith 6) 1/48 figures by thayer@sirius.com (Thayer Syme) 7) New 1/72 Camel from Eduard: by Patrick Padovan 8) Re: Moranes by ModelerAl@aol.com 9) Re : Re: Moranes by Fportier@aol.com 10) RE: Polyurethane Foam by Shane Weier 11) Re: Ceramic wire by Geoff Smith 12) Re: First US use of airpower in Mexico and the American Southwest by lothar@televar.com (mark) 13) Re: Ceramic Wire by lothar@televar.com (mark) 14) Re: Spain by lothar@televar.com (mark) 15) Swapping/Mooching for Datafile (#23) info by Michelle and Rory Goodwin 16) Flying Machines Press e-mail address by Michelle and Rory Goodwin 17) Re: Modelling magazine(s) by knut.erik.hagen@login.eunet.no (Knut Erik Hagen) 18) Re: Medals Etc. by Carlos Valdes 19) in absentia by hartc@spot.Colorado.EDU (Charles Hart) 20) More Moranes by mbittner@juno.com 21) Re: Moranes by bucky@mail.prolog.net (Mary-Ann/Michael) 22) Re: Figures by Alberto Rada 23) Re: Dornier Wal - slightly off topic. by Alberto Rada 24) Re: Ceramic Wire by "huggins@onramp.net" 25) Re: Ceramic Wire by "David Solosy" 26) Re: by "David Solosy" 27) Re: Modelling magazine(s) by "David Solosy" 28) Re: Modelling magazine(s) by Tom Eisenhour 29) Re: Resurrection of a Jenny by Charles_A._Duckworth@notes.up.com (Charles A. Duckworth) 30) Re: Ceramic Wire by Pedro Soares ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 7 May 1997 10:02:29 -0700 From: hartc@spot.Colorado.EDU (Charles Hart) To: wwi Subject: Re: Dornier Wal - slightly off topic. Message-ID: >Brian Nicklas wrote: >> >> The Dornier Wal kit in question is from HUMA of Germany. >> It is a Dornier J II Wal (8 ton). It dates from about 1930, so >> Amundsen's plane would have to be modified from the kit as his was >> an earlier type. The wing might be good, but the tail would have >> to be new, and most of the fuselage re-arranged. BTW, if anyone >> is building this kit "staright", don't use the provided canopy as >> this only went on 10 ton Wals. To do that, you'd have to increase the >> span of the wings and add more struts at the sponsons. >> I think the earlier J Wals were much more slab-sided than the >> J II Wals. >> The Huma kit is nice, albeit pricey. I got mine thru Squadron Mail Order. >> Brian Nicklas > >How much? The ones I have seen are in the $45.00 range. Charles hartc@spot.colorado.edu ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 May 1997 11:14:13 -0500 From: "Joseph Gentile" To: Subject: Re: Roland CII Message-ID: <199705071628.LAA25602@Walden.MO.NET> Pedro, check the images section of Al's web page. He has a pic of a Walfisch with the sharks mouth and painted curtains. Just an idea. I also believe the Datafile is available. HTH Joe ---------- > From: Pedro Soares > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: Roland CII > Date: Wednesday, May 07, 1997 8:48 AM > > Hi guys, > > As you know from previous postings this recent convert to the joys of > eye crossing rigging (but still addicted to instructionless erection) is > planing another go into the realms of WW1 aircraft modeling. This time > it'll be the Roland CII and again Matt Bitner was the best of friends > and willingly sent me a bunch of documentation that will help a lot. > What I am lacking still is a copy of the colour sideviews that according > to Matt can be found in the old "Profile" publication on the type, since > it seems that one of the schemes depicted is an example of the famous > fish-scale finish that was applied to some Rollands, which I might be > tempted to replicate. > > So guys, if any of you has access to the "profile" could anyone send me > a photocopy of the side views page - specifically of the fish scale > scheme. Colour would be grand but B&W would also do it, provided you'd > tell me what colour would the shades of grey be... > > Costs on me of course. > > Thanks in advance > > Pedro > > P.S. > > Alberto, gostei de ver. Muito obrigado para ti tambem. > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 May 1997 11:19:14 -0500 From: "Joseph Gentile" To: Subject: Re: Ceramic Wire Message-ID: <199705071628.LAA25608@Walden.MO.NET> Pedro, I believe tippet is a length of monofilament fishing line used as a leader for fly fishing. It is very soft, with little to no memory. Joe ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 May 1997 17:55:16 +0000 From: "Steve Kerry & Carol Ann Green" To: wwi Subject: Re: Laminated Props Message-ID: <199705071655.RAA22674@mail.enterprise.net> Maybe I'm just being obtuse, but if you want to accurately model something that was made of laminated wood - why don't you just laminate some thin strips of wood, and make one yourself? You know, scratchbuilding - like modellers used to do? ;-P -- Steve Kerry Yorkshire, UK ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 May 1997 13:10:02 -0400 From: Geoff Smith To: "INTERNET:wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu" Subject: IPMS Region V Message-ID: <199705071310_MC2-161D-16FC@compuserve.com> Joe Gentile wrote last week: >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.< Haven't seen any replies to this but if it's on the way to being a good representation, consider my interest genuine. Let me know how much financial damage altogether for one. I think that puts me in line for one of Kevin W's etches too. Regards Geoff. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 May 1997 10:52:54 -0700 From: thayer@sirius.com (Thayer Syme) To: wwi Subject: 1/48 figures Message-ID: Mick Fauchon writes about the availability of 1/48 figures... >In point of fact, there seem to be very few figures around in >1:48; but these are definitely worth the money. Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't 1/48 the same as 'O' scale model trains? I would think there are litterally hundreds of different figures available, though obviously most will need reworking before looking right in a cockpit or as ground crew. My first stop would be a local hobby shop for a copy of the Walther's model railroading catalog. And endless supply of goodies for dioramas. -- Thayer Syme Model Aviation Homepage San Francisco http://www.sirius.com/~thayer/modelhp.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 May 1997 12:14:57 -0700 (PDT) From: Patrick Padovan To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: New 1/72 Camel from Eduard: Message-ID: Greetings: Under their New Arrivals listing on their online catalog, Squadron has a 1/72nd Sopwith Camel kit from Eduard. Now for the bad news: its another of their "Strip Down" kits, like their recent Fokker E-type. I don't recall the price. Plastic cowl, engine, etc. The rest of the kit consists of brass from which to make the "skeletal" airframe. Not a favorite of mine. Anyone have any experience or advice on applying an Austro-Hungarian "Autumn Leaf" pattern in 1/72nd? Martin O'Connor provides a detailed description of the pattern in his Austro-Hungarian tome, and apparently the original was applaied with paint soaked rags or sponges. I don't plan on doing this, as the paint would be too thick for the scale. Any suggestions? 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: Wed, 7 May 1997 16:00:43 -0400 (EDT) From: ModelerAl@aol.com To: wwi Subject: Re: Moranes Message-ID: <970507160002_1088664259@emout07.mail.aol.com> << >>Since my copy of the huge Flying Machines French book came >>yesterday, I was perusing the Morane Saulnier section, and came >>up with the following, in 1/72nd: >> >>Type BB: Eastern Models Vacuform >>Type I: Temens Injected >>Type G: Roseplane Resin >>Type L: 12 Squared Injected >> >>Does anybody know if any of the other types have been kitted, and >>by whom? Plus, if anybody knows of other sources for the above, >>please let me know, as well. >> >> Revell once made an injection molded Morane Saulnier N in 1/72 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 May 1997 16:27:00 -0400 (EDT) From: Fportier@aol.com To: wwi Subject: Re : Re: Moranes Message-ID: <970507162540_-797024250@emout20.mail.aol.com> This is just to confirm that Veterans 72 (RIP) produced resin models of the type BB, type AC (excellent) and type P in the past but they are no longer available. A vacform kit of the type P is currently available from Joystick (UK), a recent kit with decals and metal parts, contact Hannants. A vacform of the type BB was also issued by an other firm, a British/Russian outfit, Red Star I think. I'm not sure. I doubt if that is available now. I built all those kits and they were all very good. Good luck! Francois ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 May 1997 07:30:14 +1000 From: Shane Weier To: "'wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu'" Subject: RE: Polyurethane Foam Message-ID: > I think there was an article in FSM (or was it Scale Models Intn'l) >some >years ago dealing with polyurethane and vacs. If I do recall correctly >the trick was to have a hole somewhere to allow excess foam to come >trough. If you're interested I can look up the article and copy it to >you. > > >Pedro > Fine Scale Modeller, March 89 >Shane ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 May 1997 17:45:05 -0400 From: Geoff Smith To: LIST Subject: Re: Ceramic wire Message-ID: <199705071745_MC2-1629-102C@compuserve.com> Hi all, Just a quickie, I believe that monofilament needs colouring. Is this by painting or other devious means and does the ceramic wire need similar treatment? Geoff. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 May 1997 14:53:24 -0700 (PDT) From: lothar@televar.com (mark) To: wwi Subject: Re: First US use of airpower in Mexico and the American Southwest Message-ID: <199705072153.OAA19608@concord.televar.com> As an interesting side note to this thread: Janes Fighting Aircraft of WWI, page 213, states as follows - "Mexico enjoys the distinction of being the first country to have employed aeroplanes in actual warfare. During the Constitutcionalista campaigns against the Diaz regime, and later, against the Villista uprising, a motley assortment of aeroplanes was purchased in the United States and American aviators were engaged to fly them. Four Mexican officers and one civilian were also sent to the United States for training as aviators. In spite of the questionable quality of the flying materiel thus gathered, and the not less doubtful military value of aerial mercenaries, the small Constitucionalista Flying Corps proved quite useful in sundry patrol and reconnaisance work, particularly in suppression of the Villista guerilla forces. With the stabilisation of the Constitucionalista regime, the American aviators were discharged and steps were taken to establish a regular Flying Corps." (It then goes on to describe the aircraft manufactured by Mexico in 1917 and 18 - a single seat biplane fighter called the Microplano Veloz, and a parasol type that resembles a cross between a Bleriot XI and a Morane L) My only reference on the Mexican Revolution doesn't say anything about the use of aircraft, but I recall reading **somewhere** that one of the early USAS pilots in France was among the aerial mercenaries hired by Mexico. The uprising against the Diaz regime occured in 1911, so whether or not this pre-dates the Italo-Turkish war of the same year, I do not know. Speaking of Mexico, it is interesting to speculate on how history might have gone differently if: a.) Germany had sent aircraft and pilots to Mexico (shipments of rifles, ammo, small arms, and military advisers to the Carranza regime are known to have occured), and - b.) The Zimmerman telegram had never been intercepted (there is reason to believe that Carranza would have taken Germany up on their offer if those gringo-loving Brits hadn't been listening in to the telegraph line...). Would our grandparents have then faced the prospect of Halberstadts over Houston, Pfalz's over Phoenix, Albatrii over Austin, and LVG's over L.A., defended only by a handful of Jennies? Caramba! OK, historical speculation mode off.... Mark ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 May 1997 14:53:28 -0700 (PDT) From: lothar@televar.com (mark) To: wwi Subject: Re: Ceramic Wire Message-ID: <199705072153.OAA19633@concord.televar.com> >Valenciano . Jose wrote: >> > >> >> Guys, guys, what's nylon monofilament for then? > >Hi Jose > >I too have used monofilament a couple of times but i'm not yet >satisfied with the methods I've tried to anchor it. How do you do it? > >Pedro Well, this is going to sound primitive compared to some of the other methods described so far, but it works just fine for me. Tie a simple knot around the strut or thru the hole you've drilled, making sure that the slight thickening caused by the knot is "pointed" in the same direction as where you're going. Add a touch of CA for added strength, let dry, then stretch it taut. Attach the other end with superglue (if it's going thru a hole in the strut) or loop it around and tie another knot. Paint the wire with a steel/aluminum-ish looking paint. The knot will resemble a turnbuckle. The portion of the monofilament that is looped around the end of the strut is unpainted and therefore, of course, remains transparent and quite difficult to see - especially to the eyes of us "braille scalers". ;-) I've tried steel wire and the ceramic stuff, and both sent me back - screaming - to my beloved nylon thread! Mark ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 May 1997 14:53:26 -0700 (PDT) From: lothar@televar.com (mark) To: wwi Subject: Re: Spain Message-ID: <199705072153.OAA19623@concord.televar.com> Alberto asks: >I need some infor on a Spanish Aircraft > >SALUDOS > >ALBERTO Although I've since read the rest of this thread and know you're looking for something different, there is some interesting info. on 1914-18 Spanish built aircraft in Janes Fighting Aircraft of WWI, pages 218 - 220. Mark ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 07 May 1997 15:07:59 -0700 From: Michelle and Rory Goodwin To: wwi Subject: Swapping/Mooching for Datafile (#23) info Message-ID: <3370FD3F.1AA9@ricochet.net> Gentlemen, I'm looking to obtain copies of pgs 1-30 of #23 on the Hannover Cl.III. I can offer extra color copies from A-H book, 2nd gen. copies of info from Halberstadt Fighters Book, 1/72 Voisin 6, Fokker D.VII (featuring various panel configurations), or Spad XIII drawings from Smithsonian book. Alternatively, with a few exceptions, your choice of Profile Pubs copies w/color plates. Or make a data request with no obligation. YT, 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: Wed, 07 May 1997 15:15:08 -0700 From: Michelle and Rory Goodwin To: wwi Subject: Flying Machines Press e-mail address Message-ID: <3370FEEC.6504@ricochet.net> Anyone? I'm becoming impatient. -- 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: Thu, 8 May 1997 00:48:55 +0200 (MET DST) From: knut.erik.hagen@login.eunet.no (Knut Erik Hagen) To: wwi Subject: Re: Modelling magazine(s) Message-ID: <199705072248.AAA12640@login.eunet.no> Hi folks, Here is my opinion: >I am hooked up with OTF, Windsock, and am considering WWI Aero. I am also >thinking about either Scale Aircraft Modelling, Scale Aviation Modeller or >Scale Models International. I think these publications are generated from >the UK and are available through Wise Owl in California. Is any one >magazine better than the other in covering WWI materials? If I was to select one of the above, I would go for Scale Aviation Modeller Int. Even if someone who wrote a couple of WW1 model reviews last year probably didn't know the difference between a Zeppeliner and a Wurst, they have Collin Owers and Harry Woodman among their contributors. You can reach them at dmzee@kbnet.co.uk Scale Aircraft Modeller hardly ever has anything from WW1. Scale Models International do feature as much mudmoving equipment and toy cars as aircraft. Eders Knut Erik ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 07 May 1997 19:34:33 -0400 From: Carlos Valdes To: wwi Subject: Re: Medals Etc. Message-ID: <33711189.11BD@conted.gatech.edu> David & Joey, Company of Eagles offers a one-sided Blue Max with ribbon and oak leaves for $24.95; it is also available wth only a chain (16 or 18 in.) for $14.95. I have one of these (I think--I don't remember my source) and can say it looks OK. OTOH, Der Dienst offers a two-sided BM with ribbon for $37.50; available also are one-sided BMs with and without oak leaves for $19.50 and $24.50, respectively. I've seen one of these and it might be a little nicer than the one from Eagles, but I haven't compared them side by side. Both operations carry a DFC (which I suspect may come from the same manufacturer), Eagles' for $13.95 and DD's for $19.50; I believe these are one-sided. Carlos ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 May 1997 18:11:13 -0700 From: hartc@spot.Colorado.EDU (Charles Hart) To: wwi Subject: in absentia Message-ID: Is the server out to lunch again ? Charles hartc@spot.colorado.edu ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 May 1997 19:56:10 -0500 From: mbittner@juno.com To: wwi Subject: More Moranes Message-ID: <19970507.195611.14686.1.mbittner@juno.com> Well, here's an addendum that I know of. However, I'll just put all down that I know of: Type I: Temens Injected Type G: Roseplane Resin Type L: 12 Squared Injected Type N: Revell Injected Type BB: Eastern Vacuform Type A1: Merlin There are some by Veterans 72; however, can anybody supply me with the types? Are any of the still available? Matt mbittner@juno.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 May 1997 21:35:49 -0400 From: bucky@mail.prolog.net (Mary-Ann/Michael) To: wwi, Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: Moranes Message-ID: <199705080135.VAA02496@pease1.sr.unh.edu> At 07:50 AM 5/7/97 -0400, mbittner@juno.com wrote: >Since my copy of the huge Flying Machines French book came >yesterday, I was perusing the Morane Saulnier section, and came >up with the following, > >The only ones I know if in 1/48th are: > >Type G: Russian Kit Injected >Type L: Eduard Injected >Type N: Eduard Injected > >Again, any help with these lists would be great. TIA! The Russian kit is/was put out by a company whose name can't be spelled in English, but it looks something like Mone?t , with the ? looking like an H with the crossbar lowered on the left hand side of the H. It lists a phone # of 095-259-62-27. I don't know how old the # is or if it is still good. HTH Mike(I promise...the tape will soon be done.) ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 May 1997 21:54:04 -0400 (AST) From: Alberto Rada To: wwi Subject: Re: Figures Message-ID: <199705080154.VAA02825@fw.true.net> Maquettes from France just got out a Pilote Francais in 1/48, not a very military tipe, but an Aviateur certainement and quite well done. Elan has a German refueling cart that includes the cart, the guy and an alsatian dog, not bad for a diorama, or putting some life to a plane. ( 1/48 of course ) SALUDOS ALBERTO At 07:39 AM 07-05-97 -0400, you wrote: > Since I seem to be one of the few who does pilot >> figures, I'd be very interested in these... > > > In point of fact, there seem to be very few figures around in >1:48; but these are definitely worth the money. > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 May 1997 21:57:08 -0400 (AST) From: Alberto Rada To: wwi Subject: Re: Dornier Wal - slightly off topic. Message-ID: <199705080157.VAA02917@fw.true.net> It is indeed a HUMA of Germany, this kit is offered by Squadron at $ 54.98 which is pricey without doubt , in my case conversion is not all that difficult, as the wings are OK and the fuselage does have some variants but not all that difficult, the only scratch to be done is part of the tail fin and the rudder, and also the airscrews. Please let me know what type of Wal did Amundsen's plane was so I can try to help in the investigation. The information I have available is about 3 articles of some 5 to 10 pages each, including quite some photographs on the Do J Wal and 3 way drawings in some unidentified scale and of which I can not put my hand on their accuracy, by the way it's all in Spanish, nevertheless if anyone is going to investigate this airplane this would consist important material. Needless to say that it is at the disposal of anyone on the list interested, just send me your snail mail address and I will be more than glad to send a photocopy of all the articles. SALUDOS ALBERTO At 10:02 AM 07-05-97 -0400, you wrote: >The Dornier Wal kit in question is from HUMA of Germany. >It is a Dornier J II Wal (8 ton). It dates from about 1930, so >Amundsen's plane would have to be modified from the kit as his was >an earlier type. The wing might be good, but the tail would have >to be new, and most of the fuselage re-arranged. BTW, if anyone >is building this kit "staright", don't use the provided canopy as >this only went on 10 ton Wals. To do that, you'd have to increase the >span of the wings and add more struts at the sponsons. >I think the earlier J Wals were much more slab-sided than the >J II Wals. >The Huma kit is nice, albeit pricey. I got mine thru Squadron Mail Order. >Brian Nicklas > > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 May 1997 21:42:47 -0500 (CDT) From: "huggins@onramp.net" To: wwi Subject: Re: Ceramic Wire Message-ID: >Valenciano . Jose wrote: >> > >> >> Guys, guys, what's nylon monofilament for then? > >Hi Jose > >I too have used monofilament a couple of times but i'm not yet >satisfied with the methods I've tried to anchor it. How do you do it? > Pedro, I use the mono filiment also. I first drill #80 holes through the wing, strut or fuselage. I insert the thread into the hole, then coat the end with super glue. Next, pull the thread and glue back into the hole. A drop of kicker sets the thing in place. Next pass the other end through the opposite hole. Leaving the thread a bit slack, place a drop of super glue on the thread just below the hole. Pull the thread tight and apply a drop of kicker and you have a tight wire. You can drill two holes side by side to do the double flying wires. The stuff I use is made by Coats abd Clarke and can be purchased in sewing stores. it is called invisable thread and comes in clear and smoked. It takes paint well and can be tightened with heat like sprue. John Disclaimer: Any errors in spelling, tact, or fact are transmission errors. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 May 1997 19:20:55 +0800 From: "David Solosy" To: Subject: Re: Ceramic Wire Message-ID: 11232666903301@argo.net.au Is there "no end" to this ceramic wire mail? ---------- > From: Geoff Smith > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: RE: Ceramic Wire > Date: 07 May, 1997 6:32 PM > > NO! NO! NO! > Cutting the "right" end depends on whether you're looking from > front,back,port or starboard. What you have to do is position the wire in > one hole but cut the OTHER end. However you have to make sure you keep the > wire the correct way round or it'll still be wrong. > Cheers > Geoff > > >The "right" end, obviously. > > >---------- > >From: Gregory N Rydquist[SMTP:gregrydquist@juno.com] > >Sent: Wednesday, 7 May 1997 15:32 > >To: Multiple recipients of list > >Subject: Re: Ceramic Wire > > > >Which end do you make longer? > >Greg > >On Tue, 6 May 1997 17:32:59 -0400 Shane Weier > >writes: > >>>Matt wrote: > >> > >>>> 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. > >> > >>Well, when I cut the original piece I take care to make *one* end > >>exactly the right length and trim back the other, thus avoiding having > >>to cut twice every time. Otherwise, I approve of this technique ;-) > >> > >>Shane ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 May 1997 19:28:39 +0800 From: "David Solosy" To: Subject: Re: Message-ID: 11370727903310@argo.net.au FWIW the Jaguar figures which you gentlemen are referring were scupted by Mike Good, the one and the same who sculpted (or should that be sculptured?) the busts of the Baron, Capt Eddie and Udet that come with the DML kits. He's a brilliant painter of figures as well. I've seen photos of his work in a number of figure modeling mags. The very same figures are featured on the cover of Windsock, v12 n6 jan/Feb 1996. hard to believe they are only 1:48. I know that in this country (Oz) they are fairly expensive, but they are far and away the best WW1 figures I have seen. Years ago (back in the 70s) Cameo did three WW1 white metal figures (about 54mm, I think) of the Baron, Guynemer and Rickenbacker. They were very nice. CU ---------- > From: Mick Fauchon > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: Re: > Date: 07 May, 1997 7:40 PM > > > > Mark, > > > > >of course 80)] from an outfit called Jaguar: German pilot and crew [GD- > > >48002]. Never heard of them before, but they are well worth buying. Resin, > > >superb detail, excellent moulding, very clean finish. > > > > Mick - > > > > Is the pilot seated or standing? > > > Pilot is standing, being helped into his "Fliegerkombination" by > the ground crewman. > > > Where did you find them, > > I found them here in Newcastle at Frontline Hobbies......but that > probably won't help you much 80) > > and do you have > > an address for Jaguar? > > > According to their packaging, they're available from: > > Marco Polo Import, Inc., > 532 S. Coralridge Place, > City of Industry, > CA 91746. > > Since I seem to be one of the few who does pilot > > figures, I'd be very interested in these... > > > In point of fact, there seem to be very few figures around in > 1:48; but these are definitely worth the money. > > If youo have a look at Plate 141 [p. 98] of Alex Imrie's "The > Fokker Triplane [Lt. Hans Pippart/Jasta 19], I have more than a sneaking > suspicion theat this is what they're modelled from. > > > > Good hunting! > > Mick. > > > > > > -- -- > Mick Fauchon | Internet: ulmjf@dewey.newcastle.edu.au > Reference Section, Auchmuty Library | Ph (intl+61+49) 215861 > University of Newcastle, AUSTRALIA | Fax (intl+61+49) 215833 > > MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM > M M > M Tasmanian Devil: "#@%!&^*%%...!#@!&**%^@@#$#-+*+*&##@...!!" M > M M > M Yosemite Sam : "Cut out that Army talk!..Yer in the Navy now!" M > M M > MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 May 1997 19:34:34 +0800 From: "David Solosy" To: Subject: Re: Modelling magazine(s) Message-ID: 11371309703311@argo.net.au Joe Scale Models International does have a fairly regular (about every second issue) called Wind in the Wires which is dedicated to the latest WW1 relaeses (including decals and publications) It's written by a guty named Paul Monteagle, who you may recognize as the artist for the boxes of the Blue Max kits. I think his Pfalz D.XII box art is one of the best I have seen of a WW1 aircraft. David ---------- > From: Joseph Gentile > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: Modelling magazine(s) > Date: 07 May, 1997 9:45 PM > > I am letting my subscription to FSM expire. Although there are still some > sound generic suggestions that apply to the hobby in general it is mediocre > at best. > > I am hooked up with OTF, Windsock, and am considering WWI Aero. I am also > thinking about either Scale Aircraft Modelling, Scale Aviation Modeller or > Scale Models International. I think these publications are generated from > the UK and are available through Wise Owl in California. Is any one > magazine better than the other in covering WWI materials? > > TIA > > Joe ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 08 May 1997 06:49:44 -0700 From: Tom Eisenhour To: wwi Subject: Re: Modelling magazine(s) Message-ID: <3371D9F7.3CE5@swbell.net> Joseph Gentile wrote: > > I am letting my subscription to FSM expire. Although there are still some > sound generic suggestions that apply to the hobby in general it is mediocre > at best. You might want to hold off a bit -- next month FSM is doing a feature on a scratchbuilt DH-1A. Tom ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 08 May 1997 08:47:00 -0500 From: Charles_A._Duckworth@notes.up.com (Charles A. Duckworth) To: wwi Subject: Re: Resurrection of a Jenny Message-ID: <1997May08.045029.1155.1539996@uprr-internet.notes.up.com> Has anyone seen the book 'Resurrection of a Jenny' listed on page 32 of the latest Historic Aviation catalog. 120 pages, 150 photos $19.95. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 08 May 1997 14:48:35 +0200 From: Pedro Soares To: wwi Subject: Re: Ceramic Wire Message-ID: <3371CBA3.6219@anaep.pt> huggins@onramp.net wrote: > > Pedro, > I use the mono filiment also. I first drill #80 holes through the wing, > strut or fuselage. I insert the thread into the hole, then coat the end > with super glue. Next, pull the thread and glue back into the hole. A drop > of kicker sets the thing in place. Next pass the other end through the > opposite hole. Leaving the thread a bit slack, place a drop of super glue > on the thread just below the hole. Pull the thread tight and apply a drop > of kicker and you have a tight wire. You can drill two holes side by side > to do the double flying wires. The stuff I use is made by Coats abd Clarke > and can be purchased in sewing stores. it is called invisable thread and > comes in clear and smoked. It takes paint well and can be tightened with > heat like sprue. > John > That's almost the way I've been doing it but instead of applying glue to the thread I would try to drop glue with a needle into the hole and that's where things would go bad because since I used CA Gel the rim of the hole would tend to get clogged in glue what would be readily perceived as an imperfection on the wing. In fact, from looking at the top wing on my models you can readilly tell where the holes were made due to this fact. Guess I'll try it your way on an old kit to see how I can handle it. Muito obrigado John Pedro ------------------------------ End of WWI Digest 532 *********************