WWI Digest 2221 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Re: USAAS mounts by KarrArt@aol.com 2) Re: What's (OT) on the work bench? by Otisgood@aol.com 3) "Southern" model contests by Otisgood@aol.com 4) Re: What's (OT) on the work bench? by "Nigel Rayner" 5) Re: Help!! by Mark Vaughan-Jackson 6) Re: What's (OT) on the work bench? by "laskodi" 7) Re: What's (OT) on the work bench? by "Dale Beamish" 8) Re: Help!! by "Paul Schwartzkopf" 9) Re: What's (OT) on the work bench? by "DAVID BURKE" 10) Re: 1/28 Camel questions by "DAVID BURKE" 11) Re: "Southern" model contests by "DAVID BURKE" 12) Re: Help!! by "Matthew Bittner" 13) Re: Hi Tech's LFG Roland D.II by "Peter Leonard" 14) Camel joystick by "DAVID BURKE" 15) Re: Hi Tech's LFG Roland D.II by "DAVID BURKE" 16) Photographing models (was Re: Dumb question) by "Bob Pearson" 17) Re: What's (OT) on the work bench? by "chrisjpb" 18) Re: Speaking of strutters by Pedro e Francisca 19) Re: USAAS mounts by Suvoroff@aol.com 20) Re: Dumb question by Zulis@aol.com 21) Re: Hi Tech's LFG Roland D.II by Albatrosdv@aol.com 22) Re: Hi Tech's LFG Roland D.II by Albatrosdv@aol.com 23) RE: Dumb question by "Harris, Mack" 24) Re: Dumb question by "Lance Krieg" 25) Re: What's (OT) on the work bench? by "Mike Fanklin" 26) Re: Hi Tech's LFG Roland D.II by "DAVID BURKE" 27) Re: Dumb question by "David C. Fletcher" 28) Re: What's (OT) on the work bench? by Otisgood@aol.com 29) Re: Dumb question by "laskodi" 30) Re: Future Splatter Problem by bucky@ptdprolog.net ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 13:34:04 EST From: KarrArt@aol.com To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: USAAS mounts Message-ID: <50.331c77e.2611039c@aol.com> In a message dated 3/27/00 9:35:12 AM Pacific Standard Time, tbittners@sprintmail.com writes: << > So what were the combat aircraft of the USAAS in France? > > I have 1/72 kits of the Nie.28, Spad XIII, Breget 14, DH4, Se5a, Salmson, > Tommy Morse, and Jenny. Of course the last two weren't combat planes. > > Did I miss any? SPADs 11, 12 and 16. Nieuport 17bis+ for training at Isoudun. Maybe some Strutters? Matt Bittner >> Two squadrons, the 148th A.S.and the 17th A.S. flew Camels (see my goofy website http://members.aol.com/karrart/index.htm for a painting of a 148th Camel...BTW- they kept their British roundels); 1st Aero flew Dorand AR 1 and 2 in combat for awhile; 90th and 99th AS flew Strutters. Alot of interestting airplanes beyond the usual Spad/Nieuport/Liberty Plane stuff! RK ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 13:35:49 EST From: Otisgood@aol.com To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: What's (OT) on the work bench? Message-ID: <35.3053ead.26110405@aol.com> In a message dated 3/27/00 10:19:22 AM Pacific Standard Time, laskodi@launchnet.com writes: > mmm, wonder if my wife will spring for the new Blue Max Snipe! > ----Bob Laskodi You actually let your wife know how much you spend on models? That's the main reason we have separate checkbooks! ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 13:41:15 EST From: Otisgood@aol.com To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: "Southern" model contests Message-ID: <48.344aa6d.2611054b@aol.com> Just got word that the local contest I had been building my Albatros for was canceled due to lack of interest. This is a terrible area to live and be a modeler, much less an OT one. Does anyone out there know of any upcoming contests that would be a 3-4 hour drive form Nashville, TN? I'm thinking of Memphis, Atlanta, Birmingham, or maybe somewhere in Kentucky. Thanks. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 20:13:14 +0100 From: "Nigel Rayner" To: Subject: Re: What's (OT) on the work bench? Message-ID: <001201bf9820$80d0b480$9c4f883e@nigelr> Hi all, Lurk mode off: On Sun, 26 Mar 2000 20:25:43 -0500 (EST), Charles and Linda Duckworth wrote (and it's nice to see such a constant advert for marital bliss - jointly penned messages!): > Wondering with all the new resin, plastic coming out this past century could > we get a recaps of > what 'on-topic' kit you're working on > Maker and scale > how long have you been working on it and % complete > comments as to the kit or decals Unfortunately it's the same as my nb from my rare posts several months ago: two Tokos. 1. Pfalz DXII being done as 2600/18, nearly ready to fit the top wing, so about 75% complete. This is my first lozenge attempt, and I'm having trouble getting the Aeromaster decals to sit snugly on the le and te (I'm using Micro Set), so any thoughts/help greatfully appreciated. Apart from that, the lozenge isn't too difficult. Only problem is getting the rib tapes straight - I can't tell if they're wonky or it's just an optical illusion caused by lozenge on lozenge! 2. HB D I being (probably) done in a standard finish using a profile from Bob's page (I think the Brumowski squiggles will add too much time to this one). About 30% complete (fuselage closed,just putting the star struts together). I'm not liking this kit too much - the instrument panel got knocked out of true when I closed the fuse (didn't notice it til it was dry), and as for the star struts, well there's a voyage into the unknown. These are my first Tokos and I have to say I'm not mourning their passing too much - fit problems and poor decals. There's plenty of other geat stuff in all scales to worry too much about them (although I must admit I have the Aeroclub Gotha set ready in case someone does release it) (and sorry Eric, I don't have room for a 1/48 G III, as much as I'd love one!!). Have also been experimenting with digital photography and have managed to get some thoroughly passable shots of my early OT attempts with relatively little effort (using a Kodak DC215 if anyone's interested). Will post to Allan for inclusion on the site (no laughter, please) when he's back from holiday (vacation). BTW, if you're still with me, I have the Pegasus crosses and crowns. Usual good quality, spot on register (and you can see the crown jewels, if you know what I mean.....). Cheers for now, Nigel ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 16:04:42 -0230 From: Mark Vaughan-Jackson To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Help!! Message-ID: Alas big scale is my weakness. . .my wife laments the number of 1/350 scale battle ships, 1/32 and 1/24 WWII planes and the litter of 1/32 Hobby craft Nieuports and Camels. Personally I blame the 1/28 DR I (that I tried to muck into Kempf's lovely green monster) that was the kit that dragged me back into modeling back in 1992 after about 15 years absence. I'm just a sucker for punishment I guess even though ordering in kits here in Newfoundland (that's eastern Canada for the uninitiated) is a pain in the b**t. If anyone out there has a line on what other WWI kits are available in 1/32 or bigger, I'd be interested in finding out. MVJ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 11:40:59 -0800 From: "laskodi" To: Subject: Re: What's (OT) on the work bench? Message-ID: <001301bf9824$614dda80$2a3819d0@laskodi> What can I say! After I retired last year, my checking account vanished since no more money was coming into it! So now my wife is the only real source of disposable income! Actually, she doesn't really care how much I spend on modeling, I just like to blame her! In fact, I better watch out what I say about her since she just approved my request to build a digital photo studio with an expensive new Nikon digital camera! ----Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Monday, March 27, 2000 10:41 AM Subject: Re: What's (OT) on the work bench? > In a message dated 3/27/00 10:19:22 AM Pacific Standard Time, > laskodi@launchnet.com writes: > > > mmm, wonder if my wife will spring for the new Blue Max Snipe! > > ----Bob Laskodi > You actually let your wife know how much you spend on models? That's the main > reason we have separate checkbooks! > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 13:01:03 -0700 From: "Dale Beamish" To: "List" Subject: Re: What's (OT) on the work bench? Message-ID: <007101bf9827$7da56100$03000004@darcy> Nigel Rayner said: >(and sorry Eric, I don't have room for a 1/48 G III, as much as I'd love one!!). I'll take his Eric! While working on the HB W12, all I can say is GOTHA! Dale ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 13:58:50 -0600 From: "Paul Schwartzkopf" To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Help!! Message-ID: Mark, FWIW Hobbycraft has listed a 1/32 Spad XIII for release this year. Paul >>If anyone out there has a line on what other WWI kits are available in 1/32 or bigger, I'd be interested in finding out.<< ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 13:54:55 -0600 From: "DAVID BURKE" To: Subject: Re: What's (OT) on the work bench? Message-ID: <004001bf9826$e182fb20$6283aec7@dora9sprynet.com> >In a message dated 3/26/100 9:15:13 PM EST, laskodi@launchnet.com writes: > ><< Next up, I think will be an old Tom's Modelworks Pfalz DXII in resin that I > just picked up at a garage sale for $10!. If any one has some helpful hints > on building that puppy I'd like to hear from you. >> > >DON'T DO IT!!! The wings are as thick as a D.VII when they should be as thin >as a SPAD's, and there is *no* way to correct that past getting new wings. >If you really want to do a Tom's D.XII, get the far better vacuform. The >resin casting of this kit sank his reputation - and that's his words on the >subject. To hell with all that, DO IT!!! DICTA IRA!! DB ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 13:57:11 -0600 From: "DAVID BURKE" To: Subject: Re: 1/28 Camel questions Message-ID: <004101bf9826$e28e0280$6283aec7@dora9sprynet.com> I also say hello Danielle, and thank you for the offer. I will let you know if I need help - and that is usually as much as I can get! DB -----Original Message----- From: dfernet0 To: Multiple recipients of list Date: Monday, March 27, 2000 11:39 AM Subject: RE: 1/28 Camel questions >Hi Daniele >welcome to the list and congratulations for your impressive work on that >engine and the incredible effort of building such a beauty from Airfix's Fok >Dr1! >D. > >----- Original Message ----- >From: daniele silvestri >To: Multiple recipients of list >Sent: Monday, March 27, 2000 2:35 PM >Subject: Re: 1/28 Camel questions > > >> Hi David... >> Sorry but I'm realy late (modem's problem). >> I don't know if you need help but if you want I'm here, sometimes and if >> you type slowly ;-) >> Peter is the only bear my english! >> >> Regards All >> >> At 00.48 21/03/00 -0500, you wrote: >> >Hey Folks, >> > >> > I am somehow blazing thru scratching the cockpit of this 1/28 Sopwith >> >Camel.... >> > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 14:02:28 -0600 From: "DAVID BURKE" To: Subject: Re: "Southern" model contests Message-ID: <007701bf9827$69139220$6283aec7@dora9sprynet.com> Hi Otis, The Anniston, AL show is on May 27. For more info, you can call John Cornett at (205)-320-0114 ext. 26. DB Your neighbor in Birmingham -----Original Message----- From: Otisgood@aol.com To: Multiple recipients of list Date: Monday, March 27, 2000 12:42 PM Subject: "Southern" model contests >Just got word that the local contest I had been building my Albatros for was >canceled due to lack of interest. This is a terrible area to live and be a >modeler, much less an OT one. Does anyone out there know of any upcoming >contests that would be a 3-4 hour drive form Nashville, TN? I'm thinking of >Memphis, Atlanta, Birmingham, or maybe somewhere in Kentucky. Thanks. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 14:14:48 -0600 From: "Matthew Bittner" To: "wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu" Subject: Re: Help!! Message-ID: <200003272015.OAA08738@mail1.neonramp.com> On Mon, 27 Mar 2000 15:06:48 -0500 (EST), Paul Schwartzkopf wrote: > FWIW Hobbycraft has listed a 1/32 Spad XIII for release this year. And DML lists a Camel! Matt Bittner http://pease1.sr.unh.edu/misc/ww1fr.htm http://www.geocities.com/~ipmsfortcrook ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 20:15:27 GMT From: "Peter Leonard" To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Hi Tech's LFG Roland D.II Message-ID: <20000327201527.28146.qmail@hotmail.com> Tom, I think we have proof here that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For me the 14 is a cracking peice of work, and if I could find an excuse to wonder from my chosen path I'd have a 501 too Peter L ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 14:14:33 -0600 From: "DAVID BURKE" To: Subject: Camel joystick Message-ID: <000601bf9829$195141e0$5a97aec7@dora9sprynet.com> Hello you wingnuts, I was looking at the info I have on the Camel's joystick, and the prominent brass button at the top of the control column is labelled as the engine cutout. If that's so, then where is the firing trigger? DB ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 14:21:21 -0600 From: "DAVID BURKE" To: Subject: Re: Hi Tech's LFG Roland D.II Message-ID: <000f01bf982a$05758720$5a97aec7@dora9sprynet.com> I feel the same way. Although I haven't touched my Breguet yet, I was pleased with the quality. I think that the thing that must be kept in mind is that EVERY kit can be built into an accurate model of the subject in question - it's just a matter of how much scratchbuilding is required to make it accurate. But to blast Hi-Tech straight off is not fair. They are producing a decent WWI subject, and the price is reasonable. Me, I like to scratchbuild some. And I'll tell you what: if it was all easy, then I'd find something else to do. Challenge me and I pop out impressive stuff. Some of my best stuff is the stuff that I had to hassle with. Some of my worst are those that were supposedly 'shake and bake' kits. Or maybe not. DB -----Original Message----- From: Peter Leonard To: Multiple recipients of list Date: Monday, March 27, 2000 2:18 PM Subject: Re: Hi Tech's LFG Roland D.II >Tom, I think we have proof here that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. >For me the 14 is a cracking peice of work, and if I could find an excuse to >wonder from my chosen path I'd have a 501 too > >Peter L >______________________________________________________ >Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 12:24:01 -0800 From: "Bob Pearson" To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Photographing models (was Re: Dumb question) Message-ID: <200003272044.MAA27316@mail.rapidnet.net> I must have fluked it off and hit a happy combination. .. I shoot in sunlight in the entrance way to my house .. it has a full length window beside the door. I open the curtain wide, place the model in the light . . .and then open the door and use that as a reflector to remove harsh shadows .... I also use a large card as a reflector as well. Using an old Pentax SLR, I just set the aperature and shutter speed to within the parameters given by the light meter .. an old hand-held Miranda Cadius. I just use the 50mm lense from about 2' away and am happy with the results so far (well except for when the light meter was broken and I guessed the settings wrong .. but even those ones look artsy). Bob ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 15:33:55 -0500 From: "chrisjpb" To: "WWI Modeling" Subject: Re: What's (OT) on the work bench? Message-ID: <000201bf982f$0f19d7e0$57aa183f@computer> Hello All, I am having a time of it with Hi Tech's Breguet 14B2 kit at the moment. I have the fuselage together and the lower wings on. Still trying to make the rear gunner's machine gun mount but can not seem to get anything bent into shape without looking pinched. Can not decide if I want to try and add rigging and if I should use fishing line or this invisible thread made of nylon that I saw. I am tempted to start Eduard's Albatros Dr.I next. Anybody out there built one of these yet? Sincerely, Chris Bernique ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 21:24:49 +0100 From: Pedro e Francisca To: WW1 modeling list Subject: Re: Speaking of strutters Message-ID: <38DFC391.8382FFBF@mail.telepac.pt> Briefly coming out of my semi-lurking mode of the last few days to 1)send a huge congrats note to Matt for his weekend achievements, 2) Welcome the new guy(s). Mark, you'll feel at home here. 3) On my workbench now: A french thing the american way (in time, guys.....in time....) and I'll be starting the ot Westland Wallace soon. Are you ready too, Tom? 4) Reason for my lurking the last few days? Finished 3, yes 3!!! 2 Strutters and an UFAG CI. Photos soon. Um abraco to you all gang, Back to hibernation Pedro nb. Can't tell you yet but it's beautifull np. Music for the Royal Fireworks - Handel ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 16:19:09 EST From: Suvoroff@aol.com To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: USAAS mounts Message-ID: <75.28c4712.26112a4d@aol.com> Don't forget the Caudron R.XI, which also served in the USAS. Yours, James D. Gray ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 16:40:07 EST From: Zulis@aol.com To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Dumb question Message-ID: <70.1ef6973.26112f37@aol.com> << With the tiny aperature and light-absorbing filter, I've been using a LOT of light, and consequently heat. In fact, my last session melted a cowling that I'd spent many hours installing with 26 functional louvers. >> Wow! THAT is extreme! A neat setup to photograph eggs cooking, though.... I was reading ahead and saw the suggestions from others on the list and so far I would endorse all/any of them. However, as the quickest fix, back the lights off a few feet, keep the aperture small (for sharp focus) but double the exposure time. I presume your camera is on some sort of tripod or beanbag - as long as it is being kept dead still you could run exposures of a few seconds if need be without affecting the print quality - and you certainly wont need that much. This is only a short-term solution - if you need to get some pics done immediately and dont yet have time to experiment with a more conventional setup as suggested by the others. In the long run, it is worth taking the time to adjust your "standard" setup to something less extreme. My opinion, well aware that I have a lot less than 67 years experience.... Dave Zulis ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 16:47:38 EST From: Albatrosdv@aol.com To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Hi Tech's LFG Roland D.II Message-ID: <6a.15ebf4f.261130fa@aol.com> In a message dated 3/27/100 3:18:18 PM EST, peter_leonard@hotmail.com writes: << and if I could find an excuse to wonder from my chosen path I'd have a 501 too >> I sure wanted one, and would have, too, only I don't have the time to scratchbuild it. Tom ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 16:49:28 EST From: Albatrosdv@aol.com To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Hi Tech's LFG Roland D.II Message-ID: <4b.22f256f.26113168@aol.com> In a message dated 3/27/100 3:29:46 PM EST, dora9@sprynet.com writes: << Me, I like to scratchbuild some. And I'll tell you what: if it was all easy, then I'd find something else to do. >> I like to scratchbuild some, I have even scratchbuilt a lot. I just don't like getting a kit that turns out to be scratchbuild *all.* Tom ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 15:50:40 -0600 From: "Harris, Mack" To: "'wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu'" Subject: RE: Dumb question Message-ID: A couple of other small points to help, if you're using a longer exposure time, definitely a tripod and even consider a cable release. That's an attachment to the button to take the picture, it keeps you from shaking the camera when you push the button. Also you might consider a gray card (I guess that would be grey card in the UK), they're pretty cheap and they give your camera a better idea of exposure. And the back side is usually white so you can use it as a small reflector. Mack -----Original Message----- From: Zulis@aol.com [mailto:Zulis@aol.com] Sent: Monday, March 27, 2000 3:46 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: Dumb question << With the tiny aperature and light-absorbing filter, I've been using a LOT of light, and consequently heat. In fact, my last session melted a cowling that I'd spent many hours installing with 26 functional louvers. >> Wow! THAT is extreme! A neat setup to photograph eggs cooking, though.... I was reading ahead and saw the suggestions from others on the list and so far I would endorse all/any of them. However, as the quickest fix, back the lights off a few feet, keep the aperture small (for sharp focus) but double the exposure time. I presume your camera is on some sort of tripod or beanbag - as long as it is being kept dead still you could run exposures of a few seconds if need be without affecting the print quality - and you certainly wont need that much. This is only a short-term solution - if you need to get some pics done immediately and dont yet have time to experiment with a more conventional setup as suggested by the others. In the long run, it is worth taking the time to adjust your "standard" setup to something less extreme. My opinion, well aware that I have a lot less than 67 years experience.... Dave Zulis ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 16:07:06 -0600 From: "Lance Krieg" To: Subject: Re: Dumb question Message-ID: Thanks to all who chimed in. I'll try some of these suggestions and report back. I'm after EXTREME closeups and detail shots at the moment. I've got to get better, since I'm spending more on film and development than I am on models... Lance ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 14:08:00 -0800 From: "Mike Fanklin" To: Subject: Re: What's (OT) on the work bench? Message-ID: <001901bf9838$ebef9200$4bedfc9e@default> As for OT subjects, 1. Aurora DH-4. 20% done. Lots of work to do correcting shapes and removing embossed markings before you can even start to glue parts. 2. Eduard Albatros D.III, converting to an Austro-Hungarian version. 50% done. All the parts re-shaped, motor modifications pretty much done, waiting for valve springs. 3. Smer Avro 504. 10% done. Embossed markings removed, parts sanded and smoothed. 4. Glencoe Nieuport 28. 20% done. Parts sanded and control surfaces removed for re-positioning. 5. Aeroclub Sopwith Pup. 20% done. Scratch interior pretty much complete. 6. Eduard Sopwith Triplane. 20% done. Parts off sprues and sanded. Interior coming along nicely. 7. DML Fokker Triplane. 70% done. Converting to F1, Voss plane. Cockpit done and fuselage together, reshaping of tail plane done, reshaping of ailerons done, control surfaced re-positioned, cowl accurised to pre-production configuration (see Windsock book on Voss for drawing of this). A not on this kit here. I found that the middle wing sat too high on the fuselage and I had to remove approx 3/32" from the bottom of the middle wing and fuselage ledge where the middle wing sits. Otherwise the top coaming in front of the cockpit between the middle wings does not match the curve of the top of the cowl. Comparing the kit to the plans in the Windsock Datafile Special shows the middle wing on the kit too far above the lower wing and too high on the fuselage. I have not read anywhere else about this, has anyone had this problem, or is it just me or my version of the kit? Mike Franklin Bellingham, WA "No man is so hated as he who will drive the speed limit." ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles and Linda Duckworth" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2000 5:25 PM Subject: What's (OT) on the work bench? > Wondering with all the new resin, plastic coming out this past century could > we get a recaps of > what 'on-topic' kit you're working on > Maker and scale > how long have you been working on it and % complete > comments as to the kit or decals > > Me first ? > Fokker DrI > DML 1/48th > 2 weeks - 65% complete > so far very easy to build, so much so I've scratch built an interior added > extra instruments .020 rod and rigging, most to be hidded by the ammo box > using Testor's Sand, Humbol Dark Green and Gunze Turquoise. I wanted to do > an a/c with a lot of the factory camo intact so I've found a Triplane from > Jasta 32b as in the Triplane Special plane 'W' with the zig-zag markings and > light blue cowling. Haven't tried the kit's decals as yet. Comments: first > triplane I've built in 15 years - last one was Revell's 1/72. > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 16:05:16 -0600 From: "DAVID BURKE" To: Subject: Re: Hi Tech's LFG Roland D.II Message-ID: <000801bf9838$8dd1f140$5590aec7@dora9sprynet.com> -----Original Message----- From: Albatrosdv@aol.com To: Multiple recipients of list Date: Monday, March 27, 2000 3:54 PM Subject: Re: Hi Tech's LFG Roland D.II >In a message dated 3/27/100 3:29:46 PM EST, dora9@sprynet.com writes: > ><< Me, I like to scratchbuild some. And > I'll tell you what: if it was all easy, then I'd find something else to do. >>> > >I like to scratchbuild some, I have even scratchbuilt a lot. I just don't >like getting a kit that turns out to be scratchbuild *all.* > >Tom Aww, c'mon Tom, you don't really mean that, do you? I'll tell you what. I'll get a Roland and check it out against drawings. And I'll do it against the Breguet too. If it's that far off, then I'll apologize to you publicly. I will say that the Breguet looks a hell of a lot better than the Mystere kit that they just released. It's a piece of crap, but since it's an aircraft type that I like, I'll do the extra work. The resin is nice, but the plastic is like KP. I apologize for going about as far off-topic as one can without mentioning sci-fi; just a comparison. Is it the quality of the kits, or are you more troubled by the fact that they have trouble delivering their kits to the distributors? I agree (and have been quite emphatic) about my dislike of that as well. But I don't think that they are producing a terrible product with the Breguet, and I look forward to seeing the Roland. And like I said, I may be wrong - and I will be the first to admit it if it is true. I'm not trying to start a fight, really. However, for some reason, there's been negativity about, for which I'm partly responsible. Forgive me for asking if we can have a kinder, gentler site? I'm in a really good mood! DB (not saying 'Give peace a chance - this is a WWI board after all!) ;) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 14:34:47 -0800 From: "David C. Fletcher" To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Dumb question Message-ID: <38DFE207.74A804D6@mars.ark.com> On the subject of photography and cameras, I've just started using a Polaroid PDC700 digital camera ($218.00 at Wal-Mart). The close-up mode and natural light do a passable job on a 1/48th scale kit. Besides, you can decide right there and then if you want to try a different composition without biting your nails waiting for the film to develop... I hope to be posting some shots on my website in the next week or two (there are other priorities at the moment and I can't afford the alimony which might accrue if the house doesn't come first). Cheers, Jasta la Vista! (to our Germano-Spanish members) Dave Fletcher -- Visit us at our Home Page: ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 17:41:53 EST From: Otisgood@aol.com To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: What's (OT) on the work bench? Message-ID: In a message dated 3/27/00 12:56:06 PM Pacific Standard Time, chrisjpb@gateway.net writes: > I am tempted to start Eduard's Albatros Dr.I next. Anybody out there > built one of these yet? > I asked that question a few weeks ago. Nobody owned up to trying one of those. It's sitting in my "what to build next" closet. Maybe we should start at the same time and compare notes. From looking at the kit it seems to be the most complete Albatros kit of any kind I've ever seen. Tons of photo etch, inside and out. I don't think any scratchbuilding is needed at all for the cockpit, except maybe building up the stringers and formers a little. The only complaint I have is the usual with Eduard, the lozenge decals aren't that hot (colors are wrong). It amazes me that a company that can put out the quality they do can still screw up something so important. That being said, however, at least they try, unlike some other companies. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 14:57:56 -0800 From: "laskodi" To: Subject: Re: Dumb question Message-ID: <001901bf983f$e49e3b80$483819d0@laskodi> Ahhhh, you like to get up close and personal! There is really only one solution (besides that hot new Nikon digital camera I covet that focuses down to 7 cm!) to get reallllllllllly close. Get a Tiffen Close Up Lens Set, about $40. Set of three lens that screw on into any standard lens or filter and can also be stacked at +1, +2, +4. Put them all together and you will have a "macro" capability of a couple of inches! Can't be beat, but a warning, the closer you get the smaller your focusing field. See my Albatros D.III review on the Modeling Madness Website (www.modelingmadness.com) for examples of this lens set in action. All those pictures were shot with the +1 lens only. Imagine what the +4, +2, & +1 all stacked will get you! Can you say rivet! -----Bob Laskodi ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lance Krieg" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Monday, March 27, 2000 2:12 PM Subject: Re: Dumb question > Thanks to all who chimed in. I'll try some of these suggestions and report back. > > I'm after EXTREME closeups and detail shots at the moment. > > I've got to get better, since I'm spending more on film and development than I am on models... > > Lance > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 18:05:17 -0500 From: bucky@ptdprolog.net To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Future Splatter Problem Message-ID: <38DFE92D.AF283F93@ptdprolog.net> Thanks, Dave. I'll give it a gentle try! Mike DAVID BURKE wrote: > If you have a good coat of Future built up, use 3200-3600 grit sanding cloth > CAREFULLY. Works like a charm. > > DB > -----Original Message----- > From: bucky@ptdprolog.net > To: Multiple recipients of list > Date: Saturday, March 25, 2000 7:22 PM > Subject: Future Splatter Problem > > >Getting close to finishing the H-B W.29. I airbrushed undiluted Future > >over the Americals to try and solve the thin decals for the wing crosses > >the kit provide. It worked like a charm, but the future ended up on the > >flat sided fuselage in tiny clump-like splatters. I tried airbrushing > >the fuselage in Future, but the splatter remains. Any ideas on how to > >get tid of them? I tried blue windshiel washer fluid, but no luck. The > >fuselage is painted w/Modelmaster new acrylic which I hope not to > >disturb. > >tia > >Mike Muth > >nb: W.29 Almost done > >nu Nieuport 24bis using Tom's conversion for the Eduard kit > >nl: Thistle & Shamrock on NPR > > ------------------------------ End of WWI Digest 2221 **********************