WWI Digest 1382

Topics covered in this issue include:

  1) windsock magazine
	by mkendix <mkendix@worthen.ihcrp.georgetown.edu>
  2) display cases
	by mkendix <mkendix@worthen.ihcrp.georgetown.edu>
  3) Re: model magazines
	by Shane & Lorna Jenkins <sljenkins@tac.com.au>
  4) Re: display cases
	by "David R.L. Laws" <laws@webtime.com.au>
  5) Re: Huggins Site!
	by John Huggins <huggins@onramp.net>
  6) Re: Bob Pearson's Profile Pages
	by Rick Milas <rmilas@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu>
  7) Re: model magazines
	by "Sandy Adam" <cbbs@almac.co.uk>
  8) Re: display cases
	by "Sandy Adam" <cbbs@almac.co.uk>
  9) Re: Toko W29 decals
	by knut.erik.hagen@eunet.no (Knut Erik Hagen)
 10) Re: Cocked hats/Halbritter's Arms Through the ages
	by KarrArt@aol.com
 11) Re: Bob Pearson's Profile Pages
	by Bob Pearson <bpearson@kaien.com>
 12) Re: WWI model
	by "Richard Caudron" <richard_caudron@ibm.net>
 13) Re: windsock magazine
	by "D. Anderson" <2814823733@home.com>
 14) Re: Great Scale Models 1999
	by KarrArt@aol.com
 15) getting plastered wasRe: GRUMMAN F3F AND ACCURATE MINIATURES
	by KarrArt@aol.com
 16) Re: Spadistically speaking
	by KarrArt@aol.com
 17) Alan ClarkRe: WWI model - MOVING CONTROL SURFACES
	by KarrArt@aol.com
 18) Re: Just How Fast Does This Guy Build Anyway?
	by KarrArt@aol.com
 19) Re: getting plastered wasRe: GRUMMAN F3F AND ACCURATE MINIATURES
	by Modelhound@aol.com
 20) Ebay
	by Mike Fletcher <mdf@mars.ark.com>
 21) Re: Ebay
	by Allan Wright <aew>
 22) Introducing myself
	by Yves Buffetaut <ybufto@club-internet.fr>
 23) Re: Ebay
	by "Paul Schwartzkopf" <PSchwartzkopf@transcrypt.com>
 24) Re: Introducing myself
	by KarrArt@aol.com
 25) Re: Ebay
	by Sharon Henderson <sharon@portcullis.maxson.com>
 26) Re: Introducing myself
	by Bill Bacon <wbacon@netjava.net>
 27) Re: Introducing myself
	by "Paul Schwartzkopf" <PSchwartzkopf@transcrypt.com>
 28) Re: Introducing myself
	by "David Vosburgh" <dave@vga-graphics.com>
 29) RE: Albatros (OEF) D.III ser 53
	by Shane Weier <sdw@qld.mim.com.au>
 30) RE: GRUMMAN F3F AND ACCURATE MINIATURES
	by Shane Weier <sdw@qld.mim.com.au>
 31) Re: Ebay
	by MACFARB@aol.com
 32) Re: Ebay
	by "cameron rile" <cameron@prontomail.com>
 33) Re: Introducing myself
	by Suvoroff@aol.com
 34) Re: Ebay Names
	by "K. Hagerup" <hagerupk@prodigy.net>
 35) Re: Caudron R-11
	by Yves Buffetaut <ybufto@club-internet.fr>
 36) Re: Ebay
	by "P. Howard" <phoward@abilene.com>
 37) Re: Introducing myself
	by mbittner@juno.com (Matthew E Bittner)

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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 10:45:11 -0500 (EST)
From: mkendix <mkendix@worthen.ihcrp.georgetown.edu>
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: windsock magazine
Message-ID: <Pine.SOL.3.91.990113104257.12379A-100000@worthen>

Since I concentrate almost exclusievely on WWI aeroplanes at present, I 
am contemplating subscribing to Windsock magazine.  What are the best 
sources to obtain this publication?  Is it best to order directly from 
the UK?  How much is it?

Michael


mkendix@worthen.ihcrp.georgetown.edu


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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 10:47:07 -0500 (EST)
From: mkendix <mkendix@worthen.ihcrp.georgetown.edu>
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: display cases
Message-ID: <Pine.SOL.3.91.990113104514.12379B-100000@worthen>

I want to purchase a display case for a single model - not that my 
production is wonderful but it's to be placed in my 4 year old's bedroom 
and it must be protected from the plastic swords etc.  Can anyone let me 
know of sources to purchase such a display case for a 1/72 Strutter sized 
model?

Michael


mkendix@worthen.ihcrp.georgetown.edu


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Date: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 03:24:14 -0800
From: Shane & Lorna Jenkins <sljenkins@tac.com.au>
To: WW1 posts <wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu>
Subject: Re: model magazines
Message-ID: <369DD3DE.82D43828@tac.com.au>

Sandy wrote:

>> No question SM used to be excellent - Hell, I used to be a contributor myself. Used to pay well too! - but I have no interest whatsoever in Donorcycles (my wife works in Intensive Care in Perth Hospital - that's what they call big bikes!), Tanks, Big Lorries, SF or diecasts - that usually accounts for about 80-90% of SMI. But if that mix appeals to you - go for it!

 Sandy <<

 Hi Sandy,

 That's the reason why I put general modelling mag down. Now, not every
issue appeals to me either, but as a general mag it's pretty dammed
good.

 Now, can you tell us what articles did you contribute? Enquiring minds
will want to know :-).

 All the best:

 Shane (the Younger) aka Mr Lorna

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Date: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 02:50:12 +0000
From: "David R.L. Laws" <laws@webtime.com.au>
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: Re: display cases
Message-ID: <369D5B64.1F4C@webtime.com.au>

A fish tank would suffice and you might pick up a cheapy in Plexiglass
or some other relatively safe material at a garage/ flea market sale !

If youv'e ( a friend with ) a router and a little spare time you may
even be able to run up a simple and attractive wooden base providing a
secure anchorage for the model and by turning the tank over,  protection
from star knives and other objects propelled by an excess of
testosterone and adrenaline in the blood stream ! 

Father of two " deadly swordsmen " and consequentially somewhat fruity
and confused

regards

david

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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 10:44:25 -0600
From: John Huggins <huggins@onramp.net>
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: Re: Huggins Site!
Message-ID: <v04103600b2c27d262b53@[206.50.200.134]>

> On Tue, 12 Jan 1999 22:10:39 -0500 (EST) Shane Weier <sdw@qld.mim.com.au>
> writes:
>
>>IIRC I have a set made by Blue Rider with this aircraft in 1/48 and a
>>HUGE
>>decal to wallpaper the top wing as John has just described.  It may
>>also be
>>available in 1/72, if these sheets ARE still available
>
> Correct.  I just looked at the 1/72nd sheet, and they're exactly as John
> says about Almark in his message.
Matt,
 Thanks for the mind refresher.  The Lozenge was Almark and the Udet 
markings are from Blue Rider. Miami was a long time ago.  As you can 
see. there has been no bleeding or yellowing on the white.  The BR 
Decals are and have always been top notch.

John

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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 11:09:31 -0600 (CST)
From: Rick Milas <rmilas@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu>
To: Multiple recipients of list <wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu>
Subject: Re: Bob Pearson's Profile Pages
Message-ID: <Pine.SOL.3.96.990113110713.27861A-100000@staff2.cso.uiuc.edu>

Sharon,
Thanks for the info on Bob's page.  A few others have also filled me in.
I'll be anxiously awaiting its return.
Rick 


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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 17:11:33 -0800
From: "Sandy Adam" <cbbs@almac.co.uk>
To: <wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu>
Subject: Re: model magazines
Message-ID: <199901131709.RAA02397@beryl.sol.co.uk>

>  Now, can you tell us what articles did you contribute? Enquiring minds
> will want to know :-).

Extremely civil of you to enquire, Shane - 
Lots of pictures and suchlike - back then I was into photography in a big
way. Just the one full article all of my own work, waaaaay back in March
77, I am terrified to now realise, on a scratchbuilt 1/48 FE2b ( - which
still sits in a glass case - the Woodman-Folded wings still securely in
place - I'll get round to an Aeroclub copy one day!).

Funny thing is, I sent a companion article for a 1/48 Brisfit at the same
time - which they paid me for - but then never published! I seem to
remember it was either 40 or 70GBP for an article - which in 1977 was
pretty damned good money either way!
Halcyon days!
Sandy


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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 17:16:11 -0800
From: "Sandy Adam" <cbbs@almac.co.uk>
To: <wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu>
Subject: Re: display cases
Message-ID: <199901131714.RAA02607@beryl.sol.co.uk>

Usually see a vendor at UK shows who does these, but I don't recall the
name. They do a whole range of sizes and choices of wood bases. I'll note
the name next time I see them, but there are probably similar outfits
nearer home for you.
Sandy

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> From: mkendix <mkendix@worthen.ihcrp.georgetown.edu>
> To: Multiple recipients of list <wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu>
> Subject: display cases
> Date: 13 January 1999 07:53
> 
> I want to purchase a display case for a single model - not that my 
> production is wonderful but it's to be placed in my 4 year old's bedroom 
> and it must be protected from the plastic swords etc.  Can anyone let me 
> know of sources to purchase such a display case for a 1/72 Strutter sized

> model?
> 
> Michael
> 
> 
> mkendix@worthen.ihcrp.georgetown.edu
> 

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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 18:27:22 +0100 (CET)
From: knut.erik.hagen@eunet.no (Knut Erik Hagen)
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: Re: Toko W29 decals
Message-ID: <199901131727.SAA23250@login-2.eunet.no>

Folks,

Tim Crofoot wrote
>I seem to remember a review of the Toko W29 that commented about the
>inaccuracy of the Norwegian markings.  I realize that this is oh so
>slightly off topic but, was wondering if anyone could comment.

I still haven`t got hold of that kit, but markings for a Norwegian Navy W.29
can not be correct since that air arm only operated W.33s....
The Norwegian Army Air Arm operated two W.29s (501 & 503), neither were 
transfered to the Navy with the rest of their floatplanes in 1928.
If you want to build 501 or 503, send me a mail as I can try to forward a scan.
Basic colour scheme was khaki all over, numbers on both side of fuselage and
Norwegian national markings on rudder and wings.
You find some info on www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/1375/indeks.html
and select articles on both air arms.


I just returned from South Africa, we were flown out to the vessel in a Bell
47G.
It resembled a WW1 aircraft, same engine size, speed, construction and comfort.
Never thought I would get to fly in such a museumpiece over open sea.
(Someone who knows when ZS-HUW was built?)


                    Eders
                  Knut Erik


  


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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 12:47:06 EST
From: KarrArt@aol.com
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: Re: Cocked hats/Halbritter's Arms Through the ages
Message-ID: <99b2e705.369cdc1a@aol.com>

In a message dated 1/13/99 6:57:37 AM Pacific Standard Time, cbbs@almac.co.uk
writes:

<< and his equally
 gripping companion title "Legs Through the Ages".
 Sandy >>

Wow! There's a book about Bob P.?
Robert K.

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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 09:58:47 -0800
From: Bob Pearson <bpearson@kaien.com>
To: WW1 Mailing list <wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu>
Subject: Re: Bob Pearson's Profile Pages
Message-ID: <199901131758.JAA09794@spare.rapidnet.net>


Rick writes . . 


> Sharon,
> Thanks for the info on Bob's page.  A few others have also filled me in.
> I'll be anxiously awaiting its return.
> Rick 

Me too .. .. . At least I have email again .. ... however we are having a
windstorm here at the moment and the power has been out once this morning
already. So I may be gone again real soon :-(


Regards,
         Bob Pearson

Visit my WW1 aviation page at   (Well maybe not)
http://www.kaien.com/~bpearson/Index.htm

Managing Editor / Internet Modeler
http://www.avsim.com/mike/awn/

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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 19:56:52 +0100
From: "Richard Caudron" <richard_caudron@ibm.net>
To: <wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu>
Subject: Re: WWI model
Message-ID: <199901131857.SAA42422@out4.ibm.net>

Completely correct.
But I note that you have the complete collection.
I discover it recently in UK when I was searching data to build the F2A
Felixstowe, and I will subscribe to it in the coming days.
Cheers,
Richard Caudron
Mobile (+32) (0) 75 42 05 01

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> From: Sandy Adam <cbbs@almac.co.uk>
> To: Multiple recipients of list <wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu>
> Subject: Re: WWI model
> Date: woensdag 13 januari 1999 11:56
> 
> > Never seen Windsock Magazine produced by Albatross Productions ?
> > Richard Caudron
> 
> Indeed Richard, and I have nearly every issue - but it is unfortunately
not
> a High Street mag - ie generally available in newsagents in every town -
> which is what we were comparing.
> No disagreement from me that WS is best WWI mag around, but the tyro
> modeller probably won't buy it for starters - even if he can find it -
> until he has developed a taste for WWI.
> Sandy

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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 12:11:03 -0700
From: "D. Anderson" <2814823733@home.com>
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: Re: windsock magazine
Message-ID: <3.0.1.32.19990113121103.006fad28@mail>

At 10:52 AM 13/01/99 -0500, you wrote:
>Since I concentrate almost exclusievely on WWI aeroplanes at present, I 
>am contemplating subscribing to Windsock magazine.  What are the best 
>sources to obtain this publication?  Is it best to order directly from 
>the UK?  How much is it?
>
>Michael
>
>
>mkendix@worthen.ihcrp.georgetown.edu
>
>

Hey Michael, what do you do at Georgetown?

I was there from '90 to '93.

Dane


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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 14:13:40 EST
From: KarrArt@aol.com
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: Re: Great Scale Models 1999
Message-ID: <7a9b9be3.369cf064@aol.com>

In a message dated 1/12/99 9:56:40 AM Pacific Standard Time,
eswaim@hotmail.com writes:

<< I picked up a copy of "Great Scale Models 1999," put out by "Fine Scale 
 Modeler," at the hobby shop the other day. It has several pages of WWI 
 models by a fellow named Tom Wictor (1 plane, and several tank and 
 figure dioramas). It also has a diorama by Steve Hustad and a photo of a 
 scratchbuilt experimental Russian tank among a few other items of 
 interest to this list.
 
 Edward Swaim >>

Which Hustad diorama? I've not been out and about in the shops lately.........
Robert K.

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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 14:13:32 EST
From: KarrArt@aol.com
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: getting plastered wasRe: GRUMMAN F3F AND ACCURATE MINIATURES
Message-ID: <1a2be5e0.369cf05c@aol.com>

In a message dated 1/12/99 9:42:36 PM Pacific Standard Time,
laws@webtime.com.au writes:

<< Robert 
 Confused bunny here - well at least that's better than " fruity "  -
 Well I think it is ... still confused I suppose
 Thanks for the note re Plaster mixes - I was contemplating following
 John Alcorn's lead ... 'til I priced resins and the like - If plaster
 works it might be worth taking the next step 
 
 As to appearance  ... JPEG available off list on request @128k
 
 David>>

Dear Confused Bunny
  I may pass on the 128kportrait(for now),
 but on the subject of getting plastered, yeah, this stuff does make pretty
good vac-molds, whether male or female. The Durham's Putty I wrote about
(don't know if that's an international product or not) is also a slicker than
plaster. For an experiment in male molding (yeah, yeah, let's just assume all
the jokes are already made.....) I once poured a wad of this stuff into a
fuselage shell half from Tom's Modelworks Pfalz D III, and it yielded a
perfectly useable form. Not that anybody really needs a form of this dog of a
vac-kit.
Robert K.
 
 
 

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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 14:13:33 EST
From: KarrArt@aol.com
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: Re: Spadistically speaking
Message-ID: <e88567d7.369cf05d@aol.com>

In a message dated 1/12/99 9:24:59 PM Pacific Standard Time, sharon@sword.net
writes:

<<Roast SPAD Lo Mein, and picking out the 
 good bits with my chopsticks....  :-)
  >>

Another mental image filed forever, right next to the Confused Bunny.....
RK

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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 14:13:36 EST
From: KarrArt@aol.com
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: Alan ClarkRe: WWI model - MOVING CONTROL SURFACES
Message-ID: <25445e6.369cf060@aol.com>

In a message dated 1/12/99 9:04:16 PM Pacific Standard Time,
sdw@qld.mim.com.au writes:

<< >  Alb D Va by Alan Clark ( Scale Models International October 1990 - a
 >  truely magnificent piece of craftsmanship  >>
 > 
 > Break this man's fingers! That is a doozy of a model.
 
 Not to risk going off topic yet again, but have a look at the many wonderful
 bare metal machines he's scratchbuilt in 1/36 scale over the years.
 Incredible work, and liable to cause jealousy and fits of anger over your
 own results
 
 Shane >>

The book SCRATCHBUILT! has several of his works, including a metal clad
Vickers Viking airliner......ooooooohhh, and though not a metal bird, the book
also has his horrifically ugly-beautiful Vickers Victoria.
Robert K.

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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 14:13:35 EST
From: KarrArt@aol.com
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: Re: Just How Fast Does This Guy Build Anyway?
Message-ID: <5ce23063.369cf05f@aol.com>

In a message dated 1/12/99 9:16:34 PM Pacific Standard Time,
Uggies@compuserve.com writes:

<< >> kids start modeling
 for my own selfish reasons- more modelers= bigger market=more goodies for
 me
 to drool over.
 Seriously- keep up the good work! <<
 
 
         Thank you for your comments.  I assume that you have a vested
 interest in young people buying lots of kits.  I will continue to do my
 part here.  Buy lots of kits kids!!!!!  :-)
 
 Dennis Ugulano
 email:  Uggies@compuserve.com >>


I appreciate your good work! I like to see kids enjoying themselves actually
constructing something, not just crawling around the malls in their baggy
shorts mumbling "uh, you know, like, uh, I dunno".
That's it, I've finally flipped out and become middle aged. I admit it.(but I
still wanna keep all my old records)
Robert K.

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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 14:35:12 EST
From: Modelhound@aol.com
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: Re: getting plastered wasRe: GRUMMAN F3F AND ACCURATE MINIATURES
Message-ID: <b37b624f.369cf570@aol.com>

I must jump into this.  I have used an acrylic casting plaster to make female
molds for vacuforming.  This material is sold to dental techs for making molds
of plates and other dental devices.  I get my supply from a friend who makes
teeth for a living.  This acrylic casting plaster comes in two parts, a dry
powder and a solution which has bunches of teeny tiny particles suspended.
These particles give the mixed solution something to cling to so it cures in a
timely fashion.  The surface of the mold cavity is an exact copy of your
master, I stress exact.  The cured plaster has the consistancy of sandstone,
it can be drilled or carved very easily.  I made a jig to hold a vibrator
sander upside down so I can vibrate the casting of the mold so all the nooks
and craneys are filled completely.  I can get two or three perfect copies from
these molds.  Commercial vacuform people usually use an epoxy resin, or
aluminum impregnated resin to make their molds.  These last a good time
longer, but are much more difficult to produce.  I have done it and it needs
the vibration trick as well.
Anyone who is seriously interested in making their own vacuform molds is
invited to contact me off list and I will be as helpful as I can.

Mike Franklin
Bellingham, WA

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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 12:00:10 -0800 (PST)
From: Mike Fletcher <mdf@mars.ark.com>
To: Multiple recipients of list <wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu>
Subject: Ebay
Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.3.95.990113115739.14421C-100000@mars.ark.com>

due to my not recognizing a fellow list member on Ebay I bid for a few
books already being bid upon - would it be possible for anyone on ebay to
post their respective ebay names?

Mike Fletcher
Nieuport29


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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 15:01:48 -0500 (EST)
From: Allan Wright <aew>
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: Re: Ebay
Message-ID: <199901132001.PAA28788@pease1.sr.unh.edu>

> due to my not recognizing a fellow list member on Ebay I bid for a few
> books already being bid upon - would it be possible for anyone on ebay to
> post their respective ebay names?

aew

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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 21:18:16 +0200
From: Yves Buffetaut <ybufto@club-internet.fr>
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: Introducing myself
Message-ID: <369CF177.3BD6@club-internet.fr>

Dear List members,
I'm new today on your list. I'm the president of the French Association
1914-1918, a full-time writer and a contributor in some model magazines
in France : Steelmaster (on tanks) and Wingmaster (on aeroplanes). I'm
well introduced in the French military archives and I can be of some
help about all the French weapons. I go at least every three months to
the IWM and Public Record Office at Kew.
Yves Buffetaut

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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 14:36:38 -0600
From: "Paul Schwartzkopf" <PSchwartzkopf@transcrypt.com>
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: Re: Ebay
Message-ID: <s69caf81.082@transcrypt.com>

My handle is: braille_scale_modeler  (what else?)

Paul A. Schwartzkopf

>>> Mike Fletcher <mdf@mars.ark.com> 01/13 2:00 PM >>>
due to my not recognizing a fellow list member on Ebay I bid for a few
books already being bid upon - would it be possible for anyone on ebay to
post their respective ebay names?

Mike Fletcher
Nieuport29



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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 15:35:14 EST
From: KarrArt@aol.com
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: Re: Introducing myself
Message-ID: <a0b58f74.369d0382@aol.com>

In a message dated 1/13/99 12:18:17 PM Pacific Standard Time, ybufto@club-
internet.fr writes:

<< Dear List members,
 I'm new today on your list. I'm the president of the French Association
 1914-1918, a full-time writer and a contributor in some model magazines
 in France : Steelmaster (on tanks) and Wingmaster (on aeroplanes). I'm
 well introduced in the French military archives and I can be of some
 help about all the French weapons. I go at least every three months to
 the IWM and Public Record Office at Kew.
 Yves Buffetaut >>

Welcome Yves!
You'll find a wide assortment of crazy, generous people on this list! (and
watch out for the Nieuport fanatics)
Robert K.

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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 16:02:56 -0500 (EST)
From: Sharon Henderson <sharon@portcullis.maxson.com>
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: Re: Ebay
Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.3.91.990113160150.6312A-100000@portcullis.maxson.com.>


> > due to my not recognizing a fellow list member on Ebay I bid for a few
> > books already being bid upon - would it be possible for anyone on ebay to
> > post their respective ebay names?
> 
> aew

JastaElf (sharon)  Mike, what's yours?

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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 14:39:18 -0600
From: Bill Bacon <wbacon@netjava.net>
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: Re: Introducing myself
Message-ID: <369D0476.7FD80F61@netjava.net>

Yves,

You are not unknown to some of the members of this list.  Welcome and I am
sure you will add much to thgis list as you do to the World War One List.
You will find us to be a much lees stodgy group and not adverse to bits of
comedy.

Cheers,

Bill B.

Yves Buffetaut wrote:

> Dear List members,
> I'm new today on your list. I'm the president of the French Association
> 1914-1918, a full-time writer and a contributor in some model magazines
> in France : Steelmaster (on tanks) and Wingmaster (on aeroplanes). I'm
> well introduced in the French military archives and I can be of some
> help about all the French weapons. I go at least every three months to
> the IWM and Public Record Office at Kew.
> Yves Buffetaut


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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 14:43:32 -0600
From: "Paul Schwartzkopf" <PSchwartzkopf@transcrypt.com>
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: Re: Introducing myself
Message-ID: <s69cb127.084@transcrypt.com>

Welcome, Yves.

I'm sure you will enjoy the discussions and people on this list, as we will enjoy having your participation.  

Paul A. Schwartzkopf

>>> Yves Buffetaut <ybufto@club-internet.fr> 01/13 2:17 PM >>>
Dear List members,
I'm new today on your list. I'm the president of the French Association
1914-1918, a full-time writer and a contributor in some model magazines
in France : Steelmaster (on tanks) and Wingmaster (on aeroplanes). I'm
well introduced in the French military archives and I can be of some
help about all the French weapons. I go at least every three months to
the IWM and Public Record Office at Kew.
Yves Buffetaut


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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 15:44:52 -0500
From: "David Vosburgh" <dave@vga-graphics.com>
To: <wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu>
Subject: Re: Introducing myself
Message-ID: <000601be3f35$92b7fae0$24d690d0@Pvosburg>

Finally! We have some Belgian members, but (correct me if I'm wrong --- and
I usually am!) no currently active subscribers from France herself. About
time the situation got corrected. Bienvenu, Yves.

Dave V.
-----Original Message-----
From: Yves Buffetaut <ybufto@club-internet.fr>
To: Multiple recipients of list <wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu>
Date: Wednesday, January 13, 1999 4:38 PM
Subject: Introducing myself


>Dear List members,
>I'm new today on your list. I'm the president of the French Association
>1914-1918, a full-time writer and a contributor in some model magazines
>in France : Steelmaster (on tanks) and Wingmaster (on aeroplanes). I'm
>well introduced in the French military archives and I can be of some
>help about all the French weapons. I go at least every three months to
>the IWM and Public Record Office at Kew.
>Yves Buffetaut
>


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Date: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 07:20:02 +1000
From: Shane Weier <sdw@qld.mim.com.au>
To: "'wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu'" <wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu>
Subject: RE: Albatros (OEF) D.III ser 53
Message-ID: <A1654E835D0CD111B0730060B06865CD9FC214@mimhexch.mim.com.au>

Sandy,

> > I am *contemplating* converting the Eduard D.III into this 
> version - and maybe the 153 as well...
> 
> Sounds great Shane - I have a long term wish to build the 
> whole Albatros Series but I intend to get the Blue Max OEF kit, when it 
> comes, which will have alternative bits for 53, 153 & 253 series. Of
course you 
> may want to move more quickly, but I'm hoping we'll get enough bits in 
> one BM kit, to combine with two Eduard D.IIIs to make all models.
> 
Bearing in mind that the difference between an Albatros D.III and Albatros
(OEF) D.III ser 53  are:

Hiero vs Mercedes Engine
Schwarzlose v Spandau guns
Entirely different gun mount/ammo/belt retrieval system
Entirely different instrument layout, incl. engine and fule management
Different seat (maybe)

...it occurs to me that virtually *all* the differences are inside the
fuselage, an area which, with no disrespect to Chris Gannons lovely kits, is
hardly his strength. Assuming I was to buy an OEF series 53 from him it's
almost certain I'd toss all the interior and start again, leaving me with no
benefit whatever from starting with the Eduard. 

Same applies to early series 153, where the change is engine only, but the
later models with the round nose will need new fuselage halves OR a trivial
scratchbuilt nose piece.  Now.... I get an Eduard D.III for A$25, and a B-M
single seater for A$56 if I buy it direct from him. 

If I make one set of interior parts, cast a few more, knock out a nose piece
or two, then I can have the whole series at half price using a kit with
better basics as a starting point. And maybe sell a couple to recoup my
casting costs.

Ummm... no contest.


> I think BM is one of the most reliable makers, in that Chris 
> is able to get his new kits to market quickly as announced and doesn't 
> change priorities in mid-stream. Thus I fully expect the new SE in the
Spring, 
> then the two Sopwiths over Summer/Autumn and then the OEF end of year.

I couldn't agree more, and just as soon as the Christmas crush has passed my
order for a pair of Camels will go out - and I'll be buying the SE and
Sopwiths too. Chris turns out a terrific product at a reasonable price - but
not every subject is a *must* buy

Shane

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Date: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 07:25:11 +1000
From: Shane Weier <sdw@qld.mim.com.au>
To: "'wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu'" <wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu>
Subject: RE: GRUMMAN F3F AND ACCURATE MINIATURES
Message-ID: <A1654E835D0CD111B0730060B06865CD9FC215@mimhexch.mim.com.au>

Hi,

> > Unless you're Eldon and alter certain items just a little...;-)
> 
> Or Flashback.

There is, of course, a big difference between pirating a mould and using one
someone else used before you. One is illegal, the other - assuming you now
own or lease the mould - is not

Shane

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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 16:31:41 EST
From: MACFARB@aol.com
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: Re: Ebay
Message-ID: <fc39754f.369d10bd@aol.com>

In a message dated 99-01-13 15:38:16 EST, you write:

<<  would it be possible for anyone on ebay to
 post their respective ebay names? >>
MACFARB

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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 16:49:53 -0500
From: "cameron rile" <cameron@prontomail.com>
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: Re: Ebay
Message-ID: <199901131353433@cameron.prontomail.com>

>>>> due to my not recognizing a fellow list member on Ebay I bid for a few books already being bid upon - would it be possible for anyone on ebay to post their respective ebay names? <<<<

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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 17:27:55 EST
From: Suvoroff@aol.com
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: Re: Introducing myself
Message-ID: <cf888015.369d1deb@aol.com>

Greetings, Mr. Buffetaut!  
     Since you are here, perhaps you could help me with my pet project.  I am
working on a Caudron R.11 and all I have been able to find on it is the Flying
Machines Press volume on French aircraft.  Is there anything available in the
French language on this beast, or is it as obscure over there as it is over
here?

Yours,
James D. Gray

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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 16:41:29 -0600
From: "K. Hagerup" <hagerupk@prodigy.net>
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: Re: Ebay Names
Message-ID: <369D2119.7A0A@prodigy.net>

hagerupk

(no imagination)

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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 23:46:23 +0200
From: Yves Buffetaut <ybufto@club-internet.fr>
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: Re: Caudron R-11
Message-ID: <369D1423.57C8@club-internet.fr>

Dear James,
What do you want exactly on the Caudron R11 ? This so-called bomber was
in service in 8 French squadrons from April 1918 to the end of the war.
As you know, it was in fact used as an escort for the true bombers, with
quite a lot of machine-gunners (five in all), coming from the Ecole de
tir aérien, at Cazeaux, near Bordeaux. 
The French air force archives for 1914-1918 were almost entirely lost in
May or June 1940. What is left is supposed to be 10 % of the total.
Anyway, I've seen quite a lot of photographs of the R-11. It'll be more
difficult to find good drawings.
Regards
Yves

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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 16:46:57 -0600
From: "P. Howard" <phoward@abilene.com>
To: <wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu>
Subject: Re: Ebay
Message-ID: <002c01be3f46$a0fc4320$25868ece@phoward>

Ebay ID:
phoward@abilene.com

HTH
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Fletcher <mdf@mars.ark.com>
To: Multiple recipients of list <wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu>
Date: Wednesday, January 13, 1999 2:06 PM
Subject: Ebay


>due to my not recognizing a fellow list member on Ebay I bid for a few
>books already being bid upon - would it be possible for anyone on ebay to
>post their respective ebay names?
>
>Mike Fletcher
>Nieuport29
>
>


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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 16:47:57 -0600
From: mbittner@juno.com (Matthew E Bittner)
To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu
Subject: Re: Introducing myself
Message-ID: <19990113.165106.-846677.1.mbittner@juno.com>

On Wed, 13 Jan 1999 15:38:59 -0500 (EST) KarrArt@aol.com writes:

>You'll find a wide assortment of crazy, generous people on this list! 
>(and
>watch out for the Nieuport fanatics)

<snicker>


Matt Bittner

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