WWI Digest 990 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Re: Blue Max Pfalz D.XII decals? by "Peter Crow" <888444222@email.msn.com> 2) Re: Sopwith Dove by Ernest Thomas 3) RE: Sins of the (mostly) faithful by "Dr. Phillip Anz-Meador" 4) Re: Sopwith Dove by "Sandy Adam" 5) Re: Blue Max Pfalz D.XII decals? by "Sandy Adam" 6) Re: Presentation Aircraft lettering height by "Sandy Adam" 7) Re: Sins of the (mostly) faithful by The Shannons 8) Armand van Ishoven by Joey Valenciano 9) Re: Sanding by The Shannons 10) 9 Acks by Charles Hart 11) Re: Sins of the (mostly) faithful by "Gerald P. McOsker" 12) OOP Rosepart by Charles Hart 13) Re: Sanding by Bob Pearson 14) RE: Sins of the (mostly) faithful by Bob Pearson 15) Re: Sopwith Dove by "Tom Werner Hansen" 16) April 21,1918 by MACFARB 17) Re: Sopwith Dove by "Eli Geher" 18) Re: Sins of the (mostly) faithful by GRBroman 19) HaT Industries by Mountaineer 20) Sopwith Dove -Reply by Peter Mitchell 21) Farewell Manfred, was April 21,1918 -Reply by Peter Mitchell 22) Re: HaT Industries by "Gerald P. McOsker" 23) Re: April 21,1918 by KarrArt 24) Re: Sins of the (mostly) faithful by Ernest Thomas 25) Re: Presentation Aircraft lettering height by "Charles Duckworth" 26) Re: Salmson Stuff by Jim Elkins 27) Re: Sins of the (mostly) faithful by Ernest Thomas 28) Re: Sopwith Dove by Michelle and Rory Goodwin 29) Re: HaT Industries by Michelle and Rory Goodwin 30) Re: HaT Industries by BStett3770 31) Re: April 21,1918 by Michelle and Rory Goodwin 32) Re: Salmson Stuff by Michelle and Rory Goodwin 33) Re: Australian slang - as if! by "Leonard Endy" 34) Re: Sins of the (mostly) faithful by "Bill Ciciora" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 07:20:54 -0700 From: "Peter Crow" <888444222@email.msn.com> To: Subject: Re: Blue Max Pfalz D.XII decals? Message-ID: <0162c2222141448UPIMSSMTPUSR03@email.msn.com> > I'm having trouble identifying where some of the decals from this kit go. > I assume the small rectangle is the foot step. What are the two small > circles? And there appear to be two very small white decals, but I can't > tell what they are or where they should go. > > I'd appreciate any help on this. > I got this kit also and have only just started.. looking at the decals now, and I don't have a clue either.. I've had vacuforms with clearer instructions.. Is there an off chance that there trying to influence us into buying a Windsock datafile... hopefully someone has an answer.... Peter Crow ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 09:22:38 -0500 From: Ernest Thomas To: wwi Subject: Re: Sopwith Dove Message-ID: <353B5A2E.7B72@bellsouth.net> perrysm@juno.com wrote: > > I recently aquired a picture of a Sopwith Dove in civillian markings and > would like to convert an Airfix Pup kit that I have. Does anyone have > drawings for the Dove and if so, can I get a copy. > > Steven Perry > perrysm@juno.com > > _____________________________________________________________________ > 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] Steve, Let me get back to you this evening. I may have something. Ernest ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 09:32:22 -0500 From: "Dr. Phillip Anz-Meador" To: "'wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu'" Subject: RE: Sins of the (mostly) faithful Message-ID: <01BD6C3F.39C393A0.panz-meador@vsti.com> don't forget the pemberton-billing "nighthawk" at the head of that line! phillip -----Original Message----- From: KarrArt [SMTP:KarrArt@aol.com] Sent: Monday, April 20, 1998 12:40 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: Sins of the (mostly) faithful In a message dated 98-04-20 00:51:04 EDT, you write: << Robert, > Not a confession- a proclamation! You don't have 95 of these, do you? 80)>> On the money! << (the last of the protesting protestants?): My revered forebears were among the first.......hopefully none of us will be be among the last.>> not while I breathe! SOMEWHAT on topic, I'd like to see someone do the entire Sopwith line from the prewar racers all the way to the Harrier. Now THAT would be a lineage! Robert (the mediator) K. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 16:13:32 +0100 From: "Sandy Adam" To: Subject: Re: Sopwith Dove Message-ID: <199804201601.RAA03178@beryl.sol.co.uk> > I recently aquired a picture of a Sopwith Dove in civillian markings and > would like to convert an Airfix Pup kit that I have. Does anyone have > drawings for the Dove and if so, can I get a copy. > > Steven Perry I'm sure the Dove is in the Harleyford Sopwith book - I don't have easy access to a photocopier here, so maybe somebody Stateside has this volume? - if not get back to me and I'll see what I can do. Sandy PS the Shuttleworth Pup was actually a Dove before they converted it back - there may be info on their web page about it. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 17:08:37 +0100 From: "Sandy Adam" To: Subject: Re: Blue Max Pfalz D.XII decals? Message-ID: <199804201601.RAA03181@beryl.sol.co.uk> > > I'm having trouble identifying where some of the decals from this kit go. > > I assume the small rectangle is the foot step. What are the two small > > circles? And there appear to be two very small white decals, but I can't > > tell what they are or where they should go. >Is there an off chance that there trying to influence us > into buying a Windsock datafile... > > hopefully someone has an answer.... Well I've got the Datafile and the kit in front of me and I haven't a clue either! The circles look like maybe instrument bezels(?!?) but what the small white transfers are, who knows? (The Datafile interiors are the Canberra machine with no instruments in place.) I tried to phone Chris Gannon to ask him, but just get his ansaphone playing Wagner's Lohengrin at me - he must be on holiday just now. I'll phone back in a week or so if nobody has solved it before then. Sandy ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 17:44:35 +0100 From: "Sandy Adam" To: Subject: Re: Presentation Aircraft lettering height Message-ID: <199804201637.RAA04489@beryl.sol.co.uk> > Am working on a set of presentation aircraft decals (white lettering on > PC10) - does anyone have any idea how high the lettering was? I have CC > Vol 14 No2 but it doesn't get into this detail. I know this could vary > between aircraft and the painter's taste but I'm only looking for a general > idea. Thanks I don't think there is such a thing as a general rule - every one is pretty well a one-off. Some of the writing was blocked capitals, some italics, some large, some small, straight text, curved banners, position, etc. I think you have to identify the particular subject and go by photographs. Sorry can't be more helpful. Sandy ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 12:30:15 -0500 From: The Shannons To: wwi Subject: Re: Sins of the (mostly) faithful Message-ID: <353B8626.18DB12F1@ix.netcom.com> > In a message dated 98-04-19 18:39:23 EDT, you write: > > << So spill your guts folks - tell us if you really build *only* WW1, and > if not, what other subjects you enjoy (as a minor entertainment, of > course). Then we may be able to identify fellow sufferers for off list > comradeship in our efforts to repent ! >> > > I shall not feel ashamed of my mistresses -- I, too, have been seen with other models. My livingroom is proof positive of the frivolous nature of my fancies, as a short rundown of my on-the-bench, open and waiting for me to get off the computer pretties will show: C.S.S. Virginia (1/196th scale) 1/48th Pfalz D.III (Almost done!) 1/72nd F4F-4 Wildcat (keeping pace -- an old favorite type) 1/700 Soviet OSCAR SSGN (Thar' she blow's, and sparm at that!) 1/20th Lotus-Climax 25 (Ahhhh, childhood memories of Watkins Glen) Come, my pretties, time to do the thing....... -- 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, 21 Apr 1998 01:36:59 +0800 From: Joey Valenciano To: wwi Subject: Armand van Ishoven Message-ID: <3.0.1.32.19980421013659.006f4b38@philonline.com.ph> Hi all, Is aviation author Armand van Ishoven still around? Could anyone give me suggestions on how he can be contacted? ********************************************************************* 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: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 12:36:48 -0500 From: The Shannons To: wwi Subject: Re: Sanding Message-ID: <353B87B0.D574014@ix.netcom.com> Bob Pearson wrote: > Okay, how do you make a guitar player stop playing? > > Put sheet music in front of him. > > In response to: > ---------- > > What do you call a guy who hangs out with 3 musicians? > > The Drummer. And what is the difference between a string bass and a guitar? The bass burns longer. What's the difference between a singer and a seamstress? The seamstress tucks up the frills. What did the drummer get on his IQ test" Drool. How can you tell if a drummer is at your door? He keeps knocking faster. -- This has been Mark and/or Mary Shannon at Shingend@ix.netcom.com History manages to get away with cliches no novelist could. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 12:30:16 -0700 From: Charles Hart To: wwi Subject: 9 Acks Message-ID: >Upon receipt of current Ian Stair drawings (thanks Barry!, some serious >scale 'issues' become apparent: > >Span about 5mm too wide, chord 2-3mm out; radiator cowl + fuselage 5mm >too long; fuselage has 'facets' for some reason along sides of decking >between cowling and cockpit and fuselage is perhaps 1mm too wide >overall; cockpit padding overstated & observer/gunner's cockpit opening >too small, decking between cockpits wrong/different; wheels differ from >RAF types. >The whole kit is possibly slightly overscale except for the empennage >and prop, which for some reason are virtually spot-on. >The wings have the wash-board effect as with the Airfix Pup. >Although all of the above are probably correctable, those wanting a >correct Ninack with less work may want to hunt down a Pegasus (?) kit. >Good luck as they're outta print (I think Barry has one listed at >Rosemont). > >Hope I didn't dash anyone's schemes for building a flight of 9As... > >Riordan There was a Merlin kit of the Nine-Ack released about 1988. some versions of the kit came with a RR Armored Car made in cast white metal with more pits per square millimeter than you would care to count. The a/c kit was pretty nice, based on a Czech resin though. Original Czech kit would be worth seeking out, Aviation Usk would be one source for this. Charles hartc@spot.colorado.edu ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 13:32:46 -0300 From: "Gerald P. McOsker" To: wwi Subject: Re: Sins of the (mostly) faithful Message-ID: This list resembles a medieval passion play at times with constant pressure to confess our innermost sins- yes but it is a compelling idea- I dabble not only in the collection and occasional building of WWI air in plastic and paper etc. but Napoleonics- especially flats, anything to do with the 95th Rifles and the Peninsula Campaign [Sharpes Rifles got me going] and occasional forays into Japanese samurai etc. All of this surrounded by volumes which cost a price my wife should not know- [Allright I confessed that but do I have to make amends?] Cheers in sinfulness! Gerry ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 13:34:48 -0700 From: Charles Hart To: wwi Subject: OOP Rosepart Message-ID: Greetings All, A friend of mine is desperate for an example of Rosepart #406, a 1/48 Monosupape Cowling for an Eduard Sopwith Pup. Anyone out there with one to spare or sell ? If so, please contact me off list. Many thanks Charles hartc@spot.colorado.edu ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 12:44:34 -0700 From: Bob Pearson To: WW1 Mailing list Subject: Re: Sanding Message-ID: <19443457000571@KAIEN.COM> Mark wrote (in reply to my writing) . . > Bob Pearson wrote: > > > Okay, how do you make a guitar player stop playing? > > > > Put sheet music in front of him. > > In response to: > > > ---------- > > > What do you call a guy who hangs out with 3 musicians? > > > The Drummer. > > And what is the difference between a string bass and a guitar? > > The bass burns longer. > > What's the difference between a singer and a seamstress? > > The seamstress tucks up the frills. > > What did the drummer get on his IQ test" > > Drool. > > How can you tell if a drummer is at your door? > > He keeps knocking faster. Further on this theme . . . How can you tell when a female singer is at your door? She knocks, but doesn't know when to enter. What is the differance between an onion and a clarinet? you cry when you chop up an onion. Bob ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 12:44:50 -0700 From: Bob Pearson To: WW1 Mailing list Subject: RE: Sins of the (mostly) faithful Message-ID: <19445008200573@KAIEN.COM> Paul wrote . . . > Just picked up a plank-on-frame ship model of the 1790 Enterprise. Brass cannon, cloth sails, etc. Really looking forward to building this one, although it looks like a 2-3 year project. But I figure a modeler *has* to do one of these in his lifetime. I have spent 14 years on my model of HMS Bounty (off and on) I started it in 1984, did some more work in '86 and '89. My trouble is I love rigging and hate planking. A drummer I was in a band with a few years ago also ahd the same kit ans he was the opposite so we were each going to do part of the other guys ship, with him doing the hulls and myself doing the rigging. Unfortunately he moved before wew got around to it. So now my Nounty is a home for wayward spiders until the urge next strikes. Regards, Bob Pearson ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 22:24:10 +0200 From: "Tom Werner Hansen" To: Subject: Re: Sopwith Dove Message-ID: <199804202028.WAA26976@d1o211.telia.com> Steven. As Sandy guessed there is a nice 3-view in the Harleyford book, of which I have a photocopy (thanks Graham). I could scan it. and mail it to you, if no one nearer comes up with a photocopy. The drawing should be quite sufficient to produce a conversion, especially if you have some pictures to go with it. Tom ---------- > From: Sandy Adam > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: Re: Sopwith Dove > Date: 20. april 1998 18:13 > > > I recently aquired a picture of a Sopwith Dove in civillian markings and > > would like to convert an Airfix Pup kit that I have. Does anyone have > > drawings for the Dove and if so, can I get a copy. > > > > Steven Perry > > I'm sure the Dove is in the Harleyford Sopwith book - I don't have easy > access to a photocopier here, so maybe somebody Stateside has this volume? > - if not get back to me and I'll see what I can do. > Sandy > PS the Shuttleworth Pup was actually a Dove before they converted it back - > there may be info on their web page about it. > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 18:21:13 EDT From: MACFARB To: wwi Subject: April 21,1918 Message-ID: A reminder that tomorrow is the 80th anniversary of the death of Manfred von Richthofen. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 17:28:56 -0500 From: "Eli Geher" To: Subject: Re: Sopwith Dove Message-ID: <199804202235.RAA20583@sh1.ro.com> The Harleyford book, "Sopwith - The Man and His Aircraft", has a 1/72 scale drawing of a Dove. There are also 2 photos and several paragraphs of information. I also have 6 personal photos of the Shuttleworth collections Dove rebuilt as a Pup and about a dozen video stills of Doves. Everything depicted in the Harleyford book is what I believe to be the "production" configuration, which had swept back wings and different tip shapes from the prototypes. Most of the video stills show straight wings & a center section cutout as per the Pup. The Harleyford data tables indicate that the Dove had a shorter wing span then the Pup, but this may have applied to the "new" wing only. Certainly, it would be easier to convert a kit to one version than to the other. Contact me directly if you want copies. Eli Geher ---------- > From: perrysm@juno.com > Subject: Sopwith Dove > I recently aquired a picture of a Sopwith Dove in civillian markings and > would like to convert an Airfix Pup kit that I have. Does anyone have > drawings for the Dove and if so, can I get a copy. > > Steven Perry ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 18:47:26 EDT From: GRBroman To: wwi Subject: Re: Sins of the (mostly) faithful Message-ID: <6bd3da72.353bd080@aol.com> In a message dated 98-04-20 10:12:54 EDT, Brother Kent writes: << 1/72, 1/76 armor and artillery >> Ah yes, another Man among Men :). Come join Matt and I in a rousing chorus of "men, men, men, men" from Monty Python. Speaking of which, my Mark IV female in captured german colors is nearing completion for the Region V Regional this weekend, but will the salvage and wireless tanks make it? Place your bets, Ladies and Gentlemen. BTW, the odds are 10-1 against :). Glen ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 06:58:27 -0400 From: Mountaineer To: wwi Subject: HaT Industries Message-ID: <3.0.3.32.19980421065827.007ce9b0@pop.mindspring.com> I need an opinion: I was browsing through the Roll Models webpage last week and happened on a listing for Hat Industries. The listing shows them offering inexpensive 1/35 scale sets of WW1 infantry. I'm very interested about this. I emailed Roll Models and haven't received any reply from them yet concerning this set of figures. If anyone has had any experience with Hat Industries stuff please write me. Thanks! The listing is on : http://www.rollmodels.com/jesse/catalog/catalog.html Eric Townsend ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 08:59:46 +1000 From: Peter Mitchell To: wwi Subject: Sopwith Dove -Reply Message-ID: >I recently aquired a picture of a Sopwith Dove in civillian markings and >would like to convert an Airfix Pup kit that I have. Does anyone have >drawings for the Dove and if so, can I get a copy. Steve, There was a small article in one of the lesser model mags (late 80's I think) on the conversion of a sopwith Camel to both the Dove and the Swallow. I will try and dig it out for you tonight when I get home. Cheers Pete. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 09:14:54 +1000 From: Peter Mitchell To: wwi Subject: Farewell Manfred, was April 21,1918 -Reply Message-ID: >A reminder that tomorrow is the 80th anniversary of the death of >Manfred von Richthofen. Yes indeed, 80 years to the day Manfred von Richthofen downed by Commonwealth forces..... or was it that chap on the "Grasssy knoll"? ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 19:57:06 -0400 From: "Gerald P. McOsker" To: wwi Subject: Re: HaT Industries Message-ID: Eric- Hat Industries has their own WEB page with photos of products- I've only purchased their 1:72 offerings. They do offer the WWI Airfix troops under their label. See http://www.HaT.com/ Gerry ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 19:56:20 EDT From: KarrArt To: wwi Subject: Re: April 21,1918 Message-ID: <196b9119.353be0a5@aol.com> In a message dated 98-04-20 18:22:33 EDT, you write: << A reminder that tomorrow is the 80th anniversary of the death of Manfred von Richthofen. >> An odd and sad thing in the news today is the mid-air of two Stearmans in the Red Baron aerobatic team over Florida.Two pilots killed. I've seen these guys- they were great! Robert K. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 19:13:32 -0500 From: Ernest Thomas To: wwi Subject: Re: Sins of the (mostly) faithful Message-ID: <353BE4AC.69FD@bellsouth.net> The Shannons wrote: > > > In a message dated 98-04-19 18:39:23 EDT, you write: > > > > << So spill your guts folks - tell us if you really build *only* WW1, and > > if not, what other subjects you enjoy (as a minor entertainment, of > > course). Then we may be able to identify fellow sufferers for off list > > comradeship in our efforts to repent ! >> > > > > > > I shall not feel ashamed of my mistresses -- I, too, have been seen with other > models. > > 1/20th Lotus-Climax 25 (Ahhhh, childhood memories of Watkins Glen) > Yeah, the fat broad in my closet is an elan S3 left hand drive conversion. Just like the one big bro had when I was a kid. Heretic ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 18:41:28 -0500 From: "Charles Duckworth" To: Subject: Re: Presentation Aircraft lettering height Message-ID: <199804210016.TAA08866@mail.primary.net> Sandy, thanks before I used a SWAG I wanted to see if anyone had perhaps gone this same route - I didn't measure the DH9a at the RAF museum, but in looking at items around the lettering one can always be close. Thanks ---------- > From: Sandy Adam > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: Re: Presentation Aircraft lettering height > Date: Monday, April 20, 1998 11:49 AM > > > Am working on a set of presentation aircraft decals (white lettering on > > PC10) - does anyone have any idea how high the lettering was? I have CC > > Vol 14 No2 but it doesn't get into this detail. I know this could vary > > between aircraft and the painter's taste but I'm only looking for a > general > > idea. Thanks > I don't think there is such a thing as a general rule - every one is pretty > well a one-off. Some of the writing was blocked capitals, some italics, > some large, some small, straight text, curved banners, position, etc. I > think you have to identify the particular subject and go by photographs. > Sorry can't be more helpful. > Sandy > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 19:39:07 -0700 From: Jim Elkins To: wwi Subject: Re: Salmson Stuff Message-ID: <353C06C2.A6A4B9C3@swbell.net> Michelle and Rory Goodwin wrote: > Thanks! Anything you need from the library? A Profile perhaps? The decals are on the way... My main obsession is observation aircraft... If you have anything with a two-seat SPAD (XI) or Dorand A.R. (Antique Rattletrap!) I would be grateful... I have a copy of Jane's but no real good info on the SPAD XI; just a ton of 'Hat in the Ring' 13s! Thanks, Jim ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 19:36:31 -0500 From: Ernest Thomas To: wwi Subject: Re: Sins of the (mostly) faithful Message-ID: <353BEA0F.E03@bellsouth.net> Gerald P. McOsker wrote: > > This list resembles a medieval passion play at times with constant > pressure to confess our innermost sins- yes but it is a compelling idea- > I dabble not only in the collection and occasional building of WWI air in > plastic and paper etc. but Napoleonics- especially flats, anything to do > with the 95th Rifles and the Peninsula Campaign [Sharpes Rifles got me > going] and occasional forays into Japanese samurai etc. All of this > surrounded by volumes which cost a price my wife should not know- [Allright > I confessed that but do I have to make amends?] > > Cheers in sinfulness! > > Gerry Gerry, I've been interested in painting some green jackets lately, and for the same reason as you. Who makes some nice 54mm or larger riflemen. Have you scratched a seven barreled gun yet? Ernest ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 17:36:47 -0700 From: Michelle and Rory Goodwin To: wwi Subject: Re: Sopwith Dove Message-ID: <353BEA1F.7C55@ricochet.net> FWIW, Osprey's Classic Aircraft of WWI has photos of a covered and uncovered Dove replica by Skyport engineering of Bedfordshire made for Roger Reeves Riordan ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 17:56:05 -0700 From: Michelle and Rory Goodwin To: wwi Subject: Re: HaT Industries Message-ID: <353BEEA5.65D3@ricochet.net> Mountaineer wrote: > > I need an opinion: > > I was browsing through the Roll Models webpage last week and happened >on a listing for Hat Industries. The listing shows them offering >inexpensive 1/35 scale sets of WW1 infantry. This might have been a typo, as I just saw HaT sets of British, German, French and American Infantry in 1/72 in a shop this weekend. These are actually reissues of the old Airfix toolings, all in lovely soft vinyl. The French and German sets are the best; the Germans have picklehaubes, a Maxim and flamethrowers while the French have a couple cyclists and a flag-waver. The Americans are only equipped for rear areas or training as they're sporting the old campaign or 'Smokey the Bear' hats, and are armed with only one lousy Chauchat. The British set I still have bits of was an exceptionally poor molding of uninspired figure sculpting. The Boche would have 'em for a snack. I've heard one can stiffen vinyl by dunking it in vinegar; any truth to this? HTH, Riordan ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 21:22:01 EDT From: BStett3770 To: wwi Subject: Re: HaT Industries Message-ID: <89f96e5e.353bf4ba@aol.com> Eric I think Roll has a typo, the only WWI stuff that Hat makes are 1/72 scale. They are the old Airfix figures from years ago. Soft plastic but very nice. Keep Modeling Barry Rosemont Hobby ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 18:27:39 -0700 From: Michelle and Rory Goodwin To: wwi Subject: Re: April 21,1918 Message-ID: <353BF60B.772E@ricochet.net> MACFARB wrote: > > A reminder that tomorrow is the 80th anniversary of the death of Manfred von > Richthofen. And what a lovely birthday present that is! >:-) Darius ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 18:46:26 -0700 From: Michelle and Rory Goodwin To: wwi Subject: Re: Salmson Stuff Message-ID: <353BFA72.4DF8@ricochet.net> Jim Elkins wrote: > If you have anything with a two-seat SPAD (XI) I have the old (not necessarily accurate) 1/48 Wylam drawings as well as the (accurate) 1/72 material in the FMP French book. >or Dorand A.R. (Antique Rattletrap!) I would be grateful. Can't find this one in the French book. Did it have another designation/name/number? I'll copy the Spad stuff at least, and get it in the mail this week. Cheers, Riordan ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 01:53:01 GMT From: "Leonard Endy" To: wwi Subject: Re: Australian slang - as if! Message-ID: <353bfb27.1773415@legend.firstsaga.com> I've always used "gander" when I'm ready to read the paper. Something I picked up from my Mother. She who came to America from England via steerage in the early 1900s'. Of course America television has a campaign on how to speak Australian....the Foster's Beer commercials! Len ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 21:18:18 -0500 From: "Bill Ciciora" To: Subject: Re: Sins of the (mostly) faithful Message-ID: Well, since finding the list here I have been completely faithful. My last 12 projects in reverse order, all 1/48: D.H.10A Fokker E.V Nieuport XI S.E.5a Pfalz D.III SVA-5 SPAD XIII Avro 504K Fokker Dr.I Albatros D.III D.H.2 Fokker D.VII Sopwith Camel Prior to these I had sinned with an F-16 and an F-14, but it was before finding the Truth ;-) Oh, BTW, by now it should be after midnight BST, and the 80th anniversary of Sandy's favorite day of WWI. ;-) Bill Ciciora ------------------------------ End of WWI Digest 990 *********************