WWI Digest 951 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Re: SPAD A.4/new technique. by perrysm@juno.com (Steven M Perry) 2) Re: tacky Spad ribs by perrysm@juno.com (Steven M Perry) 3) Re: Parafilm by The Shannons 4) Re: Pfalz D.XII Colors by Matthew Zivich 5) Availability of Parafilm by perrysm@juno.com (Steven M Perry) 6) Re: Sopwith Snipe by mbittner@juno.com 7) Re: Parafilm by Matthew Zivich 8) Re: Pfalz D.XII Colors by Don Rinker 9) Re: Pfalz D.XII Colors by Mick Fauchon 10) Re: Aerodrome Modeler (was Re: Nieuport Clones) by BStett3770 11) Re: decal silvering by Pedro e Francisca Soares 12) Re: Nieuport Clones by "David R.L. Laws" 13) Re: Aerodrome Modeler (was Re: Nieuport Clones) by "David R.L. Laws" 14) Re: Aerodrome Modeler (was Re: Nieuport Clones) by Don Rinker 15) Re: decal silvering -Reply by Peter Mitchell 16) Re: Aerodrome Modeler (was Re: Nieuport Clones) by Don Rinker 17) Re: Pfalz D.XII Colors by KarrArt 18) Re: decal silvering -Reply by Don Rinker 19) RE: decal silvering -Reply by Shane Weier 20) Re: SPAD A.4/new technique. by Charles Hart 21) Air Enthusiast issue for sale/trade by Michelle and Rory Goodwin 22) Re: Aerodrome Modeler (was Re: Nieuport Clones) by DavidL1217 23) Re: decal silvering by kevinkim@interlog.com (Kevin & Kimberley Barrett) 24) Re: Pfalz D.XII Colors by kevinkim@interlog.com (Kevin & Kimberley Barrett) 25) Plywood finishes by "D. Anderson" 26) Re: Aerodrome Modeler (was Re: Nieuport Clones) by Bob Pearson 27) Re: Plywood finishes by Alberto Rada 28) Re: decal silvering -Reply by Ernest Thomas 29) Re: Plywood finishes by Joey Valenciano 30) Re: Aerodrome Modeler (was Re: Nieuport Clones) by Joey Valenciano 31) Hannover designs in Scale Aviation Modeller International (SAMI) by Frank Landrus 32) Pfalz D.XII Colors - Thanks by "Leonard Endy" 33) Re: Plywood finishes by Don Rinker ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 12:06:58 -0500 From: perrysm@juno.com (Steven M Perry) To: wwi Subject: Re: SPAD A.4/new technique. Message-ID: <19980324.125849.22222.0.perrysm@juno.com> . I think that this was in issues #46-50. This may >solve your rib tape question, I'll have to check on this. > >Charles > >hartc@spot.colorado.edu Charles: I haven't access to the literature you mentioned. If you get a chance, look and see if there is evidence of lower surface rib taping in any of the photos. Please let me know if you find anything definite. TIA sp _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 13:12:22 -0500 From: perrysm@juno.com (Steven M Perry) To: wwi Subject: Re: tacky Spad ribs Message-ID: <19980324.135259.22222.1.perrysm@juno.com> >Spads are another world.Early ones weren't stiched, but tacked, and >not every >rib! The sporadically tacked ribs were taped- several pics of up-ended >VIIs >show this.Somewhere in my brain there's a photo of one of the >pulpit-Spads >showing this same arrangement. >Robert K. > Robert: A close inspection of the datafile photos with a magnifying glass proves you entirely correct. There seems to be a lot of variation, some have taping showing on half ribs others don't. I can see no clear indication of them on the lower surfaces of S.79 (my subject) so I, being the lazy oaf that I am, I will forgo the pleasure applying them to the undersurfaces. Tacked, not stitched. I don't suppose the FAA would approve, but then again nobody building the originals expected them to last for years and tacking would have saved an imense amount of construction time. thanks sp _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 13:52:20 -0600 From: The Shannons To: wwi Subject: Re: Parafilm Message-ID: <35180EF3.FBE03EDA@ix.netcom.com> Steven M Perry wrote: > Parafilm is not like teflon plumbing tape. It will not shread lengthwise. > I get it in 2 " wide rolls about the size of a roll of masking tape or > duct tape only wound around a smaller core. > > Fisher Scientific sells it for $19.50 a roll, Cat # 13-374-16, (2" x > 250') (Nearly a lifetime supply). > They can be contacted at 1-800-766-7000. 711 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, > PA 15219-4785 > > For those interested list members, especially those not living in the US, > send me a SASE and I'll send you a sample to play with. > > BTW: DO NOT use it to mask a spray paint job if you use a gloss oil paint > from a spray can. It will gum up. (a Testors/Hawk 1:48 Gee Bee took two > baths in brake fluid before I had my airbrush running.) Airbrushing > even gloss paint seems to work ok. Just to add to Steve's information -- most cities will have scientific supply houses that will gladly sell you a roll of Parafilm or other supplies. I shop at them for things like disposable plastic transfer pipettes that I use for my paint mixing and measuring, bottles, rubber hose, etc. Many of them will have their own catalogue that lists all of the manufacturers they stock. These stores usually have items ranging from tweezers, scalpels, and small watch glasses (shallow glass circles, good for use as pallets in some applications like mixing epoxies (cover with aluminum foil)) to drying ovens, solvent storage cabinets, and ultrasonic baths large enough to put your lawnmower engine in. Check it out in the yellow pages under "Scientific Supply -- Retail". -- This has been Mark and/or Mary Shannon at Shingend@ix.netcom.com History manages to get away with cliches no novelist could. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 16:40:51 -0500 (EST) From: Matthew Zivich To: wwi Cc: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: Pfalz D.XII Colors Message-ID: I have a tattered magazine photo from many years ago of this aircraft in flight maneuvering with a Nie. 28. I think it was from an article about the Rhinebeck aerodrome. This Pfalz was spray painted completely in what appears to be the gray/green/violet scheme. No lozenge appears. Matt Z. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 16:41:05 -0500 From: perrysm@juno.com (Steven M Perry) To: wwi Subject: Availability of Parafilm Message-ID: <19980324.164133.13038.2.perrysm@juno.com> Having run my keyboard about parafilm, I've gotten several inquires as to where it can be had. This is what I've found: Fisher Scientific doesn't want to sell to individuals. All World Scientific is happy to sell to anyone with a credit card. They can be contacted by phone: 1-800-967-5316 or 813-854-4373 Hope this helps for those interested. sp _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 04:38:19 -0600 From: mbittner@juno.com To: wwi Subject: Re: Sopwith Snipe Message-ID: <19980324.155449.16694.0.mbittner@juno.com> On Mon, 23 Mar 1998 22:28:15 -0500 "Dr. Phillip Anz-Meador" writes: >matt: taking your question to mean "is TOKO making a Snipe", the answer is >yes! according to SAMI, their ww1 line will consist of the follow kits: No, what I said is that Jadar has on their site that the Toko Sopwith Snipe is out. I know what they're planning on releasing :-) and wish they would come out right now! :-) Especially that Nieuport type. Matt Bittner _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 16:58:12 -0500 (EST) From: Matthew Zivich To: wwi Cc: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: Parafilm Message-ID: And now this from a 1996 Carolina Science & Math catalogue: Parafilm (R). Convenient for sealing test tubes, flasks, and other containers. Resistant to alcohol, gases, and most acids. This moisture-proof, semitransparent, flexible thermoplastic seals even irregular surfaces with ease. 4" x 125-ft. roll. K3-21-5600 Per roll..$16.82 1-800-334-5551 or FAX 1-800-222-7112 International Orders Call 910-584-0381 Hey, have a ball. Matt Z. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 17:08:58 -0500 From: Don Rinker To: wwi Subject: Re: Pfalz D.XII Colors Message-ID: <35182EFA.52A5@fast.net> Matthew Zivich wrote: > > I have a tattered magazine photo from many years ago of this aircraft in > flight maneuvering with a Nie. 28. I think it was from an article about > the Rhinebeck aerodrome. This Pfalz was spray painted completely in what > appears to be the gray/green/violet scheme. No lozenge appears. > > Matt Z. I wouldn't count on ANYTHING from Old Rhinebeck as a source of documentation. Almost all the Cole Palen era colors and markings are a bit skewed. ( Like the Pigs Ass on the Dr-1 or the pathetic markings on the D-VII ) Old Cole was good guy about whipping up repro planes from a pile of sticks and a few rough overall measurements on a shirt board, but as a documentation source, no.... Unless you're doing a plane from Old Rhinebeck :-) The new Museum staff is a more on track for histoical accuracy, with Brain Couglin's D-VIII , the Nieuport, and supposedly the new markiings on the D-VII. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 09:46:49 +1100 (EST) From: Mick Fauchon To: wwi Cc: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: Pfalz D.XII Colors Message-ID: Len, > >Can anyone provide any insight to the overall silber-grau scheme as > >portrayed on the box of the Toko kit ? Don't have the Toko kit, what's the machine? Serial? Markings? I've got documentation on at least half-a-dozen. A common scheme seems to be silbergrau fuselage, wings loz. upper/ hellblau lower surfaces....... but for the moment I speak without the book. Cheers, 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: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 17:46:25 EST From: BStett3770 To: wwi Subject: Re: Aerodrome Modeler (was Re: Nieuport Clones) Message-ID: Hi Bob My $15 in the mail to you. Barry Rosemont Hobby ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 22:47:52 +0100 From: Pedro e Francisca Soares To: "'ww1 modeling list'" Subject: Re: decal silvering Message-ID: <01BD5776.E6E70860@fei1-p5.telepac.pt> Kevin I forgot the last 2 steps: 6 - when everything is dry, spray a last coat of varnish, flat, semi or gloss as required, to even out the finish 7 - Pour yourself a generous amount of your favourite drink and marvel at the nice work you just done :-) Um abraco Pedro ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 09:21:45 +0000 From: "David R.L. Laws" To: wwi Subject: Re: Nieuport Clones Message-ID: <3518CCAA.2CFE@webtime.com.au> Airfix magazine did an article on how to convert the Nieu 17 to a SS D1 yonks ago Its a brailler and perhaps the details need up-dating but as I recall it looked rather good when the conversion was done - Article would have been around 1965 - Start digging REGARDS DAVID ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 09:24:56 +0000 From: "David R.L. Laws" To: wwi Subject: Re: Aerodrome Modeler (was Re: Nieuport Clones) Message-ID: <3518CD69.4B05@webtime.com.au> BOB, You take Bankcard AMEX VISA ??? If you can set it up through a friend or local business might make a funds transfer quicker DAVID ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 18:18:31 -0500 From: Don Rinker To: wwi Subject: Re: Aerodrome Modeler (was Re: Nieuport Clones) Message-ID: <35183F47.A22@fast.net> Bob Pearson wrote: > > Phillip, > > As of the moment we still have no concensus of what will be done with the > copies, whether it be copies, disc or what. For now I suppose I shall hand > them over to Bill/Rick for copying and ultimate residence at the Great > Darius' Domicle of (darn, I need a 'D' word for books or learning). > > For anyone still wishing to contribute to the purchase and copying, send > $10-$15 US to > > Bob Pearson > 1332 Summit Ave > Prince Rupert, BC > V8J 3W7 > Canada > > Regards, > Bob Pearson I'll get you a MO out tommorrow AM for 15.00 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 10:21:05 +1000 From: Peter Mitchell To: wwi Subject: Re: decal silvering -Reply Message-ID: Pedro, Not wanting to sound ignorant but what is Future? Is like Microsol or the like? Cheers Pete. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 18:32:35 -0500 From: Don Rinker To: wwi Subject: Re: Aerodrome Modeler (was Re: Nieuport Clones) Message-ID: <35184293.1933@fast.net> David R.L. Laws wrote: > > BOB, > > You take Bankcard AMEX VISA ??? If you can set it up through a friend > or local business might make a funds transfer quicker > > DAVID And today only he's offering free oven mitts, and double frequent flier miles too.................. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 18:35:14 EST From: KarrArt To: wwi Subject: Re: Pfalz D.XII Colors Message-ID: <134b494b.35184334@aol.com> In a message dated 98-03-24 18:08:23 EST, you write: << have a tattered magazine photo from many years ago of this aircraft in flight maneuvering with a Nie. 28. I think it was from an article about the Rhinebeck aerodrome. This Pfalz was spray painted completely in what appears to be the gray/green/violet scheme. No lozenge appears. Matt Z. >> Most likely that shot was of Frank Tallman's planes.Tallman's Pfalz (now Champlin's) had the gray/green/violet fuselage and dark green wings.The fuselage was a not-bad attempt but I think the lozenge lack was just a wuss- out at the time it was restored .According to Tallman's book Flying the Old Planes, the colors were researched from some archive in Alabama- which may be the Maxwell AFB microfilm records. Robert K. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 18:35:39 -0500 From: Don Rinker To: wwi Subject: Re: decal silvering -Reply Message-ID: <3518434B.23EF@fast.net> Peter Mitchell wrote: > > Pedro, > > Not wanting to sound ignorant but what is Future? > Is like Microsol or the like? > > Cheers > > Pete. Acrylic Floor wax. Next week some bright boy is gonna do an article on building an entire model out of Future, Polyfilm, and old potato peelings............. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 08:35:57 +1000 From: Shane Weier To: "'Peter Mitchell'" Cc: "'wwi'" Subject: RE: decal silvering -Reply Message-ID: <199803242348.JAA22078@mimmon.mim.com.au> Peter. >Not wanting to sound ignorant but what is Future? >Is like Microsol or the like? Floor polish old mate. Or rather, "acrylic floor finish", since it isn't a polish, but a clear acrylic varnish Sold in Australia as Johnsons Super Stride, in the US as Future and the UK as Kleer. Ours looks milky in the bottle but dris just the same, rock hard, glossy and crystal clear. There *can* be a knack to using it as it's easy to overdo it, but many a modeller swaers by the stuff Shane ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 17:02:21 -0700 From: Charles Hart To: wwi Subject: Re: SPAD A.4/new technique. Message-ID: >. I think that this was in issues #46-50. This may >>solve your rib tape question, I'll have to check on this. >> >>Charles >> >>hartc@spot.colorado.edu > >Charles: >I haven't access to the literature you mentioned. If you get a chance, >look and see if there is evidence of lower surface rib taping in any of >the photos. Please let me know if you find anything definite. > >TIA >sp Steve, Avions is a French magazine of aviation history. While published in French, it is an excellent magazine with lots of photos and such on some very obscure aviation topics. WW I content is found in nearly every issue. Check some of the better news stands in your area, but NOT Barnes & Noble. Back issues are available from the publisher for 35 FF (about US$ 6.00) per issue plus postage. Charles hartc@spot.colorado.edu ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 16:04:18 -0800 From: Michelle and Rory Goodwin To: wwi Subject: Air Enthusiast issue for sale/trade Message-ID: <35184A01.1B9A@ricochet.net> In case anyone was not able to locate one, I have an extra since Jim Lyzum (thanks Jim!) was decent enough to send me copies of the DH9 and Young Turks articles. Let me know off list at mgoodwin@ricochet.net. There is to be a second part to the Turkish article in the nexy issue, presumably covering other aspects of WWI campaigns (or WWII?) $8.00 US plus postage Riordan ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 19:32:14 EST From: DavidL1217 To: wwi Subject: Re: Aerodrome Modeler (was Re: Nieuport Clones) Message-ID: <950ab383.35185090@aol.com> Bob, Let me know about payment. I can shoot my check anytime you need it. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 21:23:41 -0500 From: kevinkim@interlog.com (Kevin & Kimberley Barrett) To: wwi Subject: Re: decal silvering Message-ID: Pedro says: > >7 - Pour yourself a generous amount of your favourite drink and marvel... > Pedro, I like your way of thinking. Kevin Barrett. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 21:23:46 -0500 From: kevinkim@interlog.com (Kevin & Kimberley Barrett) To: wwi Subject: Re: Pfalz D.XII Colors Message-ID: Sandy says: >Hi Len - one of the subjects of the Blue Max Pfalz D.XII has a dark green >upper wing (like a Fokker D.VIII). Its a pretty well known machine flown by >Max Kanmer of J35 with a big yellow K on the fuselage side and a white >chevron on the green upper wing. (serial 2454/18). So they didn't all have >all-loz wings. >HTH >Sandy This plane is profiled in the Datafile, where it is indicated that "...Upper wing colours not known either but some photographs depict chevrons on the Jasta's aircraft which may have been the source of the Profile (*publication*) painting." The pilot's name is also given in an alternate spelling as Ltn. Max Kammerer. FWIW Kevin Barrett. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 18:54:32 -0700 From: "D. Anderson" To: wwi Subject: Plywood finishes Message-ID: <3.0.1.32.19980324185432.006a7504@cadvision.com> Let's talk about plywood finishes on German aircraft, specifically Albatroses. First off, has anyone had any luck with those "wood" pattern decals Aeromaster includes in their Albatros sheets? What are some good techniques for applying these. Failing these decals, what else can one do? The colour photos of the restored/replicated examples I've seen, such as in the one in the NASM, show a different pattern from what you see in the Aeromaster decals and, for that matter, as depicted by the talented Steve Hustad. On the real examples, the wood grain doesn't appear anywhere near as definite as you see on a decal or on Hustad's models. So, what are some other techniques for simulating the natural wood grain on an Albatros? Regards, Dane nb Eduard Albatros DVa, Dragon Fokker Dr.I ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 18:21:26 -0800 From: Bob Pearson To: WW1 Mailing list Subject: Re: Aerodrome Modeler (was Re: Nieuport Clones) Message-ID: <02212638957641@KAIEN.COM> David et al, Sorry, no, all I have is a US funds bank account at the Royal Bank of Canada. This way I can deposit/withdraw US funds with no conversion charges except for when I deposit Cdn cash into this account. So is the Australian/Tasmanian contingent making just one donation? One other thought is for those who are going to Phoenix to pay me there. Regards, Bob Pearson ---------- > From: "David R.L. Laws" > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: Re: Aerodrome Modeler (was Re: Nieuport Clones) > Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 18:20:39 -0500 > > BOB, > > You take Bankcard AMEX VISA ??? If you can set it up through a friend > or local business might make a funds transfer quicker > > > DAVID ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 22:55:35 -0400 From: Alberto Rada To: wwi Subject: Re: Plywood finishes Message-ID: <3.0.5.32.19980324225535.007f0ab0@argonaut.net> Hi Dane I did an Albatros C III with the Eduard decals which are to my opinion better than the Aeromaster, but still I didn't like the end result Since, I have tried two other methods: 1.- I apply a coat of sand color, let it dry for a couple of days and then dry-brush ( very very dry-brush ) with a darker brown, yellow, red ,white and black ( red and black with a really dry brush) when finished one coat of Future and that's it. 2.- a coat of sand color, let it dry at least 4 days and then apply Floquil Flo-Stain ( they have about 4 or 5 different stains , Maple, Rosewood, Mahogany etc. ) this you wet ( not much ) a flat brush, and make a pass let it dry a couple of minutes and then make a second pass, each pass will make it darker, so don't overdo it, let it dry a couple of days and then a coat of Future. You can use this second method with propellers and you get an impressive result. If you really want to be picky, mask some panels alternatively and do whichever method suits you best, this way you'll get different shades. My 2 Pesetas Regards Alberto At 09:04 PM 24-03-98 -0500, you wrote: >Let's talk about plywood finishes on German aircraft, specifically Albatroses. > >First off, has anyone had any luck with those "wood" pattern decals >Aeromaster includes in their Albatros sheets? What are some good techniques >for applying these. > >Failing these decals, what else can one do? The colour photos of the >restored/replicated examples I've seen, such as in the one in the NASM, >show a different pattern from what you see in the Aeromaster decals and, >for that matter, as depicted by the talented Steve Hustad. On the real >examples, the wood grain doesn't appear anywhere near as definite as you >see on a decal or on Hustad's models. So, what are some other techniques >for simulating the natural wood grain on an Albatros? > >Regards, > >Dane > >nb Eduard Albatros DVa, Dragon Fokker Dr.I > > > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 20:59:09 -0600 From: Ernest Thomas To: wwi Subject: Re: decal silvering -Reply Message-ID: <351871CC.6D30@bellsouth.net> Don Rinker wrote: > > Peter Mitchell wrote: > > > > Pedro, > > > > Not wanting to sound ignorant but what is Future? > > Is like Microsol or the like? > > > > Cheers > > > > Pete. > > Acrylic Floor wax. > > Next week some bright boy is gonna do an article on building an entire > model out of Future, Polyfilm, and old potato peelings............. I think Robert K. already did./%} ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 10:39:36 +0800 From: Joey Valenciano To: wwi Subject: Re: Plywood finishes Message-ID: <3.0.1.32.19980325103936.00777a00@philonline.com.ph> At 09:04 PM 3/24/98 -0500, you wrote: >Let's talk about plywood finishes on German aircraft, specifically Albatroses. > >First off, has anyone had any luck with those "wood" pattern decals >Aeromaster includes in their Albatros sheets? What are some good techniques >for applying these. Hmmmm.... another one for the FAQ? BTW, I said that I was going to compile a vac making treatise. Well, yes, I am. Just give me time to wind up this school year. ********************************************************************* 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." ********************************************************************* ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 10:41:08 +0800 From: Joey Valenciano To: wwi Subject: Re: Aerodrome Modeler (was Re: Nieuport Clones) Message-ID: <3.0.1.32.19980325104108.006fa068@philonline.com.ph> At 07:35 PM 3/24/98 -0500, you wrote: >Bob, > >Let me know about payment. I can shoot my check anytime you need it. I'd like to jump in and help but right now, my brother in LA, the bearer of my cash, is off on his honeymoon. I believe he took his wife with him. ********************************************************************* 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." ********************************************************************* ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 21:33:08 -0600 From: Frank Landrus To: wwi Subject: Hannover designs in Scale Aviation Modeller International (SAMI) Message-ID: <35187AF4.34CD@flash.net> The lastest issue (Volujme 4, Number 4 / April 1998) of Scale Aviation Modeller International (SAMI) has a nice little article on "The Hannover CL. Series" by Harry Woodman. The article covers six pages, eleven B&W photos, and a color reproduction of a postage stamp featuring the Hannover. Scrap drawings include a layout of the CL. IIIa pilot's cockpit, a general arrangement of the MG14 Parabellum gun, and the NKF type radiator. Twenty-seven drawings are reproduced form the parts catalogue for the CL. IIIa Also included is a short review of the MPM 1/72 Hansa Brandenburg W.29 (Recommended); Sierra's 1/48 Polikarpov Po-2 (Recommended); Blue Rider's 1/48 Sopwith Camel (Highly Recommended); Windsock Datafile 67 [AEG C.IV] (A Must), and Eduard's 1/48 Albatros D.V / D.Va photoetch set. Other features include a conversion of the Academy 1/48 Hawker Hunter to the two seat T.7; a quick build of the WSW 1/48 Bf. 108; Richard Caruna / Steve Benstead's focus on the Supermarine Swift; and a build feature on Koster's 1/48 Lockheed PV-1. For the other SAAB fanatic out there, Broplan is doing a SAAB 91A on floats! Frank Landrus Still waiting for the 1/48 SAAB J.21 series (An excellent project for Sierra!!!) Frank Landrus ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 03:36:00 GMT From: "Leonard Endy" To: wwi Subject: Pfalz D.XII Colors - Thanks Message-ID: <351c5c2d.3980900@legend.firstsaga.com> On Tue, 24 Mar 1998 17:44:02 -0500, you wrote: > Don't have the Toko kit, what's the machine? Serial? Markings? I've got >documentation on at least half-a-dozen.=20 The kit has two options: Lozenge wings w/the grey, green, mauve fuselage (Scratch the lozenge decals included.). The other is for an overall silber-grau machine with yellow for the tail feathers (elevator, rudder, fin) and engine cowl in yellow with a stripe from the cowl to the rudder in yellow. Wheel covers and struts also shown in yellow. Very questionable... The decals only include one serial number 2600/18. It's for both schemes (Very unlikely). The lozenge machine was flown by one of the Bavarian squadrons, Autumn 1918. The yellow marked plane was flown by "LT G. Klein", Summer 1918. I doubt that it came from the factory in the silber-grau scheme and was then later painted/covered in the lozenge scheme. I was just looking for a way to avoid using lozenge on this plane. I normally build 48th scale but I was seduced by the dark side (M. Bittner ?) into buying the Toko kit...get out the magnifying glass. Thanks to all who provided info on this subject. Also, sometime later tonight the Swap 'N' Shop site will have for sale a set of Profile Pubs. (http://www2.firstsaga.com/lfendy/fof_site.htm) Look under the miscellaneous listing. Len ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 23:14:25 -0500 From: Don Rinker To: wwi Subject: Re: Plywood finishes Message-ID: <351884A1.6E4E@fast.net> Joey Valenciano wrote: > > At 09:04 PM 3/24/98 -0500, you wrote: > >Let's talk about plywood finishes on German aircraft, specifically > Albatroses. > > > >First off, has anyone had any luck with those "wood" pattern decals > >Aeromaster includes in their Albatros sheets? What are some good techniques > >for applying these. > > Hmmmm.... another one for the FAQ? > Excellent idea. THere's got to be several hundreds messages a few months back with all sorts of methods. Woodgraining specialists please step forward. ------------------------------ End of WWI Digest 951 *********************