WWI Digest 2254 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Re: Eduard Roland CII by Albatrosdv@aol.com 2) Re: Going to Pensacola by bucky@ptdprolog.net 3) Re: Le Prieur Rocket Colour by bucky@ptdprolog.net 4) Re: Appeal to Hollywood, appeal to TC by "DAVID BURKE" 5) Re: SMO April supplement by "DAVID BURKE" 6) Re: Appeal to Hollywood, appeal to TC by "DAVID BURKE" 7) Re: Going to Pensacola by "DAVID BURKE" 8) Re: Going to Pensacola by "Ken Acosta" 9) Re: SMO April supplement by "Lance Krieg" 10) triplanes by "Harris, Mack" 11) Re: Please make with the info... by "Andy Kemp" 12) Help:paint remover by Matthew Zivich 13) Re: Help, Fokker DV111 Colors ????? by "Roger Belanger" 14) Re: triplanes by "Matthew Bittner" 15) Re: Help:paint remover by Brent_A_Theobald@notes.seagate.com 16) Re: Help, Fokker DV111 Colors ????? by "Matthew Bittner" 17) Re: Help, Fokker DV111 Colors ????? by "Roger Belanger" 18) Squadron broken by "Matthew Bittner" 19) Silverbird back by "Matthew Bittner" 20) Re: Squadron broken by Albatrosdv@aol.com 21) Re: triplanes by Allan Wright 22) Re: Help:paint remover by Allan Wright 23) Re: Help:paint remover by Matthew Zivich 24) Re: Help:paint remover by Albatrosdv@aol.com 25) Re: Help:paint remover by "Mike Franklin" 26) Re: Help:paint remover by "David C. Fletcher" 27) Re: wire wheels by Steve Cox 28) UK East Midlands Show Hinkley by Steve Cox 29) Re: Help, Fokker DV111 Colors ????? by Otisgood@aol.com 30) Re: Help:paint remover by Brent_A_Theobald@notes.seagate.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 11:41:08 EDT From: Albatrosdv@aol.com To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Eduard Roland CII Message-ID: In a message dated 4/12/00 8:28:25 AM Pacific Daylight Time, PSchwartzkopf@transcrypt.com writes: << The kit provides paint masks and decals for two versions. No PE parts in this one, everything is plastic. Well worth the price, though. Paul >> Allow me to second what Paul has said. My one complaint is the kit doesn't have the fish scales decal - most likely that will show up in the Profipack. BTW: with all the time I am spending in Computer Hell, I was given the Grand Prize last night: AOL5 lost my address book!!! So, would those of you who correspond with me off-list please e-mail me so I can get you back in? If any of you keep jokes that go around, and have one from me, please e-mail me the address list. A friend has already sent me one from a few months ago, but it's not completely current. This would be a big help if you can. TIA Also, if there is anyone here who is a Computer Genius, and can tell me why it is I cannot use my clipboard (cut/paste) function on the net to bring info from a page down to a file in my computer, tho I *can* use the function in the computer between say WordPerfect and WordPad, etc., and in e-mail to cut what was said and put in another one, your insight would be deeply appreciated - particularly if you know the cure!! AOL and MS have been no help on this one, and since I use this function for research (some of which pays the bills) it is really important to get it solved. Cheers, Tom ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 12:33:38 -0400 From: bucky@ptdprolog.net To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Going to Pensacola Message-ID: <38F4A562.177EE5E2@ptdprolog.net> Ken Drop-ins are always welcome. There is a fee for the seminar, but I don't remember how much. Two days of events, although I don't have a schedule. Well worth it...this will be the 4th one I've gone to....leaving Thursday morning. Hope to see everyone there. Mike Muth Ken Acosta wrote: > All- > > Although I currently live in Huntsville, AL, my in-laws are still in Pensacola. I've read so many posts about the OTF seminar in P-cola, but only with a passing interest, since I didn't think I'd be able to attend. > > As it turns out, my wife and I are heading down there this weekend for a family birthday. From the latest posts on the subject, it sounds like my trip schedule and the seminar just might overlap enough for it to be worth investigating. I'd be willing to bet that I could get the kitchen pass for a couple of hours on Saturday. > > Knowing absolutely nothing about the seminar, is it something that I needed to register for a long time ago? Or is it one that I can drop in on for just part of one day? Is there a schedule? Will there be vendors? Any and all details would be GREATLY appreciated. > > Thanks- > Ken > > >>> REwing@aol.com 04/12/00 12:13AM >>> > Hey all, > I'll be leaving in 24 hours for the gathering of, as Bill Bacon lovingly > refers to us, "the Mad Lads". Looking forward to meeting people face-to-face > after all these years of reading e-mails. I will also be wearing my button!! > I'll unsub tomorrow and try to get one last read in before I go. Hopefully, > someone will have access to "The List" while we are all there. Really > looking forward to this adventure. I'll be back Sunday night. > See ya, > -Rick- ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 12:37:09 -0400 From: bucky@ptdprolog.net To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Le Prieur Rocket Colour Message-ID: <38F4A635.6CCFFEF4@ptdprolog.net> Matthew Bittner wrote: > On Tue, 11 Apr 2000 20:17:20 -0400 (EDT), Brad Gossen wrote: > > > Does anyone know what colour the rockets ought to be? Were the tubes made > > of wood? Were they painted? I'm guessing the rails were wood. Thanks > > Red bodies; wood tips with steel sides to represent the "razors"; the > rails attached to the rockets were wood, but the tubes they were > inserted on (which were mounted on the struts) were metal. Let me add my own thoughts....I've always gone with dull red bodies with the tips painted ModelMaster Steel along with the binders(?) around the bodies. The tubes I paiant gunmetal, since you can't see the rails very well and using both colors looks weird! There was a pretty good article about the rockets in an OTF a few years ago and I believe it had a picture or two showing the electrical work, or at least some of it....memory fading...must get to Pensacola for a WWI fix Mike Muth ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 11:27:28 -0500 From: "DAVID BURKE" To: Subject: Re: Appeal to Hollywood, appeal to TC Message-ID: <004c01bfa49c$e8d9bb20$2389aec7@dora9sprynet.com> I'm keeping mum on the topic then. -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Ronayne To: Multiple recipients of list Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2000 4:02 AM Subject: Re: Appeal to Hollywood, appeal to TC >Nothing like a good dose of humility ;^) > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 11:30:22 -0500 From: "DAVID BURKE" To: Subject: Re: SMO April supplement Message-ID: <004d01bfa49c$e99b8480$2389aec7@dora9sprynet.com> Hi, I have the Alliance Aviatik kit - I ordered it straight from Hannant's (man, they are first rate too!). Nicely cast resin, and I like it, but the interior is pretty sparse. Does anyone know what the history of this bird is? It's a parasol-winged monoplane - was it like an Austrian Fokker D.VIII? DB -----Original Message----- From: Brent_A_Theobald@notes.seagate.com To: Multiple recipients of list Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2000 10:14 AM Subject: Re: SMO April supplement > > > > >Greetings, > >I know this is a little late but... > >>>I got my SMO supplement yesterday. I see the new Aviatik 30.40 and WKF >D.1 from Aliance Models, both 1/48(hee hee hee). Has anyone else seen >this and called to see if this is really in stock or just another DML >Camel? Please let me know, as I can't make long distance calls from work >and SMO isn't open when I'm not at work, or stuck in traffic trying to >get home.<< > >I have seen the Aviatik at SMO with my own eyes. I would hazard a guess >that the WKF is also there. The model is surprisingly small. Matt Bittner >might even like it! > >>>(anniversary present. six years, the 'resin' anniversary. remember that >one.)>> > >I am going to use this one. Ha hah! > >Later! > >Brent > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 11:31:39 -0500 From: "DAVID BURKE" To: Subject: Re: Appeal to Hollywood, appeal to TC Message-ID: <004f01bfa49c$ec3960e0$2389aec7@dora9sprynet.com> Sorry RK, Those Tenax fumes build up quick, don't they? DB -----Original Message----- From: KarrArt@aol.com To: Multiple recipients of list Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2000 12:02 AM Subject: Re: Appeal to Hollywood, appeal to TC >In a message dated 4/11/00 9:57:19 PM Pacific Daylight Time, >dora9@sprynet.com writes: > ><< Pardon me while I climb back into my box.... > > > > DB > >> > >sir...oh sir......step back from the glue bottle.....NOW!!!!!!!!! >RK ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 11:32:31 -0500 From: "DAVID BURKE" To: Subject: Re: Going to Pensacola Message-ID: <005001bfa49c$ed784980$2389aec7@dora9sprynet.com> Hey Ken, I didn't realize that you was just up I-65 a ways - you going to Anniston? DB -----Original Message----- From: Ken Acosta To: Multiple recipients of list Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2000 9:54 AM Subject: Re: Going to Pensacola >All- > >Although I currently live in Huntsville, AL, my in-laws are still in Pensacola. I've read so many posts about the OTF seminar in P-cola, but only with a passing interest, since I didn't think I'd be able to attend. > >As it turns out, my wife and I are heading down there this weekend for a family birthday. From the latest posts on the subject, it sounds like my trip schedule and the seminar just might overlap enough for it to be worth investigating. I'd be willing to bet that I could get the kitchen pass for a couple of hours on Saturday. > >Knowing absolutely nothing about the seminar, is it something that I needed to register for a long time ago? Or is it one that I can drop in on for just part of one day? Is there a schedule? Will there be vendors? Any and all details would be GREATLY appreciated. > >Thanks- >Ken > >>>> REwing@aol.com 04/12/00 12:13AM >>> >Hey all, > I'll be leaving in 24 hours for the gathering of, as Bill Bacon lovingly >refers to us, "the Mad Lads". Looking forward to meeting people face-to-face >after all these years of reading e-mails. I will also be wearing my button!! > I'll unsub tomorrow and try to get one last read in before I go. Hopefully, >someone will have access to "The List" while we are all there. Really >looking forward to this adventure. I'll be back Sunday night. > See ya, >-Rick- > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 11:44:39 -0500 From: "Ken Acosta" To: Subject: Re: Going to Pensacola Message-ID: Mike- Thanks for the response. Do you know where the seminar is being held? Ken >>> bucky@ptdprolog.net 04/12/00 11:41AM >>> Ken Drop-ins are always welcome. There is a fee for the seminar, but I don't remember how much. Two days of events, although I don't have a schedule. Well worth it...this will be the 4th one I've gone to....leaving Thursday morning. Hope to see everyone there. Mike Muth Ken Acosta wrote: > All- > > Although I currently live in Huntsville, AL, my in-laws are still in Pensacola. I've read so many posts about the OTF seminar in P-cola, but only with a passing interest, since I didn't think I'd be able to attend. > > As it turns out, my wife and I are heading down there this weekend for a family birthday. From the latest posts on the subject, it sounds like my trip schedule and the seminar just might overlap enough for it to be worth investigating. I'd be willing to bet that I could get the kitchen pass for a couple of hours on Saturday. > > Knowing absolutely nothing about the seminar, is it something that I needed to register for a long time ago? Or is it one that I can drop in on for just part of one day? Is there a schedule? Will there be vendors? Any and all details would be GREATLY appreciated. > > Thanks- > Ken > > >>> REwing@aol.com 04/12/00 12:13AM >>> > Hey all, > I'll be leaving in 24 hours for the gathering of, as Bill Bacon lovingly > refers to us, "the Mad Lads". Looking forward to meeting people face-to-face > after all these years of reading e-mails. I will also be wearing my button!! > I'll unsub tomorrow and try to get one last read in before I go. Hopefully, > someone will have access to "The List" while we are all there. Really > looking forward to this adventure. I'll be back Sunday night. > See ya, > -Rick- ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 12:35:23 -0500 From: "Lance Krieg" To: Subject: Re: SMO April supplement Message-ID: I looked up the histories on both the Aviatik and WDF in the FMP Austrian book when the kits first appeared. Since both were experimental/non-operational, I took a pass, and so don't remember the particulars...but they're both in the book. Lance ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 12:37:34 -0500 From: "Harris, Mack" To: "'World War I'" Subject: triplanes Message-ID: There's a book on ebay about to end called Triplanes, a pictorial history of the world's triplanes and mulitiplanes by Bowers & McDowell. Anyone know anything about it or have it? Only $5 currently. Mack ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 18:37:50 +0100 From: "Andy Kemp" To: Subject: Re: Please make with the info... Message-ID: <007901bfa4a7$5acde580$91428cd4@675> Hi Cam > It is the view over Cobbys Camel. I dont know how good the pic will be for your aircraft as 4 > AFC hot-rodded their Aldis sites. Gordon Branch unearthed an Engineering Intelligence > Summary for 4 AFC on the subject of modified Aldis gunsights which became standard in the > squadron. Probably need to check it against a standard Aldis to see what is differant. All I can see different from a standard Aldis in the photo is the addition of a ring & bead sight! Does the document give any clues as to the alterations? > Most of the AFC Camels have a plain metal blister over the carburetter intake pipe as well. > Does anyone know if other squadrons used that modification? Seems the 4 AFC engineers > werent against taking to the aircraft with hacksaws, they modified their Snipes as well. You're right - although many of the mods were also standard on other squadrons, or were done by the AP before hitting squadrons. The cut-away to the right-hand side of the top decking is a classic that had to be done for months by the AP as the manufacturers drawings didn't get changed quickly enough. The additional windscreen segments to either side of the standard "Avro" screen were also standard issue from the APs for a while, having been initiated by Naval 1. The blisters you mention were used by a number of squadrons, seemingly at the whim of the CO or EO. I've not been able to find a pattern digging through the PRO records. Certainly the US squadrons (17 & 148) had them too. Also, if you look at the Italian-based Camel squadrons (28, 45 & 66) they had some machines with even fancier (locally produced) scoops, designed to push more air into the carb (this was one of the key factors limiting the power available from rotaries) and keep the crap out. Interesting subject, mods to Camels. Folk think of the Camel as being a built to a "standard", but in reality there were all sorts of tweaks, mods etc done in any number of ways; either at the manufacturers, APs, repair parks or squadrons. Gosh - that went on a bit - sorry :-) Andy ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 13:48:34 -0400 From: Matthew Zivich To: "wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu" Subject: Help:paint remover Message-ID: <38F4B6F1.F50896AF@svsu.edu> What's the best enamel and acrylic paint remover for plastic models? Matt Z. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 13:56:33 -0400 From: "Roger Belanger" To: Subject: Re: Help, Fokker DV111 Colors ????? Message-ID: <002001bfa4a8$85a04f40$26a24d0c@rogerb1> What kind do you suggest?? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matthew Bittner" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 10:17 PM Subject: Re: Help, Fokker DV111 Colors ????? > On Mon, 10 Apr 2000 21:52:31 -0400 (EDT), Roger Belanger wrote: > > > I am building an Edouard 1/72 Fokker DV111 and feel that the lozenge decals > > in the kit are too light in color, can anyone help me on this. Roger > > Definitely best to replace with aftermarket. > > > Matt Bittner > http://www.geocities.com/~ipmsfortcrook > http://pease1.sr.unh.edu/misc/ww1fr.htm > > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 12:56:36 -0500 From: "Matthew Bittner" To: "wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu" Subject: Re: triplanes Message-ID: <200004121757.MAA12241@mail1.neonramp.com> On Wed, 12 Apr 2000 13:47:24 -0400 (EDT), Harris, Mack wrote: > There's a book on ebay about to end called Triplanes, a pictorial history of > the world's triplanes and mulitiplanes by Bowers & McDowell. Anyone know > anything about it or have it? Only $5 currently. If this is the older, hardback book, I have it and it's definitely worth it. While you'll find more information about the Fokker Tripe in other publications, this one covers the other, lesser-known subjects quite well. If this is the softcover book that came out about 10 years ago, then I can't honestly say... Matt Bittner http://pease1.sr.unh.edu/misc/ww1fr.htm http://www.geocities.com/~ipmsfortcrook ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 12:59:06 -0500 From: Brent_A_Theobald@notes.seagate.com To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Help:paint remover Message-ID: Howdy! >>What's the best enamel and acrylic paint remover for plastic models? It may not be the best, but I use Easy Off Oven cleaner. I already have it and it seems to work, albeit slowly. Good luck! Brent ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 13:00:51 -0500 From: "Matthew Bittner" To: "wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu" Subject: Re: Help, Fokker DV111 Colors ????? Message-ID: <200004121801.NAA00621@mail2.neonramp.com> On Wed, 12 Apr 2000 14:00:39 -0400 (EDT), Roger Belanger wrote: > What kind do you suggest?? I rank them in the following order: Americal Pegasus Almark Superscale Unfortunately I haven't seen the Rosemont examples yet, but suspect they would be very accurate, knowing Barry. Just be aware that with ALPS decals a white background is absolutely necessary. Matt Bittner http://pease1.sr.unh.edu/misc/ww1fr.htm http://www.geocities.com/~ipmsfortcrook ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 13:57:45 -0400 From: "Roger Belanger" To: Subject: Re: Help, Fokker DV111 Colors ????? Message-ID: <00b301bfa4a9$f7039a60$26a24d0c@rogerb1> Thanks Ray, will do ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ray Boorman" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 10:45 PM Subject: Re: Help, Fokker DV111 Colors ????? > Roger, the decals in the model are way to bright, I think some people have > used them but toned them down, I used Almark 4 colour. They are not being > made anymore so next best would be Americal Gryphon. They are cheaper than > Pegasus and well researched imho. Unfortunately Americal Gryphon don't have > an online presence but snail mail will get them at > > 4373 Varsity Lane, > Houston, > Texas, 77004 > USA > > (Just as side question , I've always understood that Fokker used 4 colour > Lozenge only. Albatros used 5 colour. Is this really true or just an urban > legend. Oh and the reason why Fokker DVII's are found in both, is that > Albatros built them as well as Fokker? ) > > Ray - Last week I heard a Dutchman tell the Fokker joke. It sounds much > better with the accent btw ;) > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Roger Belanger > To: Multiple recipients of list > Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 6:52 PM > Subject: Help, Fokker DV111 Colors ????? > > > > I am building an Edouard 1/72 Fokker DV111 and feel that the lozenge > decals > > in the kit are too light in color, can anyone help me on this. Roger > > Belanger > > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 13:13:42 -0500 From: "Matthew Bittner" To: "wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu" Subject: Squadron broken Message-ID: <200004121814.NAA00834@mail2.neonramp.com> Just to let people know, the Squadron review area seems to be broken. Instead of providing a needed-to-be-overhauled table of review contents, you get the latest releases for March. :-) Matt Bittner http://pease1.sr.unh.edu/misc/ww1fr.htm http://www.geocities.com/~ipmsfortcrook ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 13:16:17 -0500 From: "Matthew Bittner" To: "wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu" Subject: Silverbird back Message-ID: <200004121816.NAA00881@mail2.neonramp.com> Looks like Silverbird is back on line. I see Ivan is still subscribed, but I'm not sure how often he gets to read. Looks like he pared down his offerings. You can get there from the Links page on Al's site. Matt Bittner http://pease1.sr.unh.edu/misc/ww1fr.htm http://www.geocities.com/~ipmsfortcrook ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 14:20:06 EDT From: Albatrosdv@aol.com To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Squadron broken Message-ID: <4f.2713ced.26261856@aol.com> In a message dated 4/12/00 11:17:24 AM Pacific Daylight Time, tbittners@sprintmail.com writes: << Just to let people know, the Squadron review area seems to be broken. Instead of providing a needed-to-be-overhauled table of review contents, you get the latest releases for March. :-) >> The information, as well as the source of the problem, was found by one of my reviewers and sent to me, I have sent the information on to SMO. Hopefully they will take care of it soon. Best, Tom C ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 14:32:23 -0400 (EDT) From: Allan Wright To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: triplanes Message-ID: <200004121832.OAA18889@pease1.sr.unh.edu> > > There's a book on ebay about to end called Triplanes, a pictorial history of > > the world's triplanes and mulitiplanes by Bowers & McDowell. Anyone know > > anything about it or have it? Only $5 currently. > > If this is the older, hardback book, I have it and it's definitely > worth it. While you'll find more information about the Fokker Tripe in > other publications, this one covers the other, lesser-known subjects > quite well. > > If this is the softcover book that came out about 10 years ago, then I > can't honestly say... I believe the softcover is a reprint of the hardcover. I have the softcover, paid I think $15 or $20 new. It's definately worth that much. Many original photos.... -Al =============================================================================== Allan Wright Jr. | "Without love, life's just a long fight" - SSJ University of New Hampshire+--------------------------------------------------- Research Computing Center | WWI Modeling mailing list: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Internet: aew@unh.edu | WWI Modeling WWW Page: http://pease1.sr.unh.edu =============================================================================== ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 14:33:16 -0400 (EDT) From: Allan Wright To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Help:paint remover Message-ID: <200004121833.OAA18900@pease1.sr.unh.edu> > What's the best enamel and acrylic paint remover for plastic models? Straight pine-sol brand pine cleaner. Takes off the paint with a couple days soak. Safe to almost all plastics..... -Al =============================================================================== Allan Wright Jr. | "Without love, life's just a long fight" - SSJ University of New Hampshire+--------------------------------------------------- Research Computing Center | WWI Modeling mailing list: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Internet: aew@unh.edu | WWI Modeling WWW Page: http://pease1.sr.unh.edu =============================================================================== ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 14:35:13 -0400 From: Matthew Zivich To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Help:paint remover Message-ID: <38F4C1E0.3AB6BEA1@svsu.edu> Brent: Thanks for the reply. I've heard of oven cleaner being used but have been hesitant because of the noxious nature of the stuff. If you don't mind, just how do you use it? Matt Z Brent_A_Theobald@notes.seagate.com wrote: > Howdy! > > >>What's the best enamel and acrylic paint remover for plastic models? > > It may not be the best, but I use Easy Off Oven cleaner. I already have it > and it seems to work, albeit slowly. > > Good luck! > > Brent ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 14:45:38 EDT From: Albatrosdv@aol.com To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Help:paint remover Message-ID: <26.434b363.26261e52@aol.com> In a message dated 4/12/00 11:35:54 AM Pacific Daylight Time, aew@pease1.sr.unh.edu writes: << What's the best enamel and acrylic paint remover for plastic models? >> Polly-Scale ELO (Easy Lift Off) - generally available at train hobby shops, or better-organized other ones. You paint it on, leave it there for awhile, then take the paint off with a toothbrush or a teflon scrubber. This will take off all paint without harming the plastic, and without disassembling the model, which is what Al's solution will do if you're not careful. An even-easier suggestion is to get Strip-A-Kit from Rick Fluke. You can get his address at r.m.s. (Sorry, I used to have it in my address book but right now I don't have an address book anymore.) HTH Tom Cleaver ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 11:55:08 -0700 From: "Mike Franklin" To: Subject: Re: Help:paint remover Message-ID: <001f01bfa4b0$a0ac29a0$c3ecfc9e@default> It was written: > >>What's the best enamel and acrylic paint remover for plastic models? I write: I use Strip-A-Kit, available from Hanger 3, POB 361, Arlee, MT 59821-0361. http://people.montana.com/~arl3845/hangar1.html This stuff works great, best I ever used. Mike Franklin Bellingham, WA "No man is so hated as he who will drive the speed limit." ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 12:22:56 -0700 From: "David C. Fletcher" To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Help:paint remover Message-ID: <38F4CD10.44E511CC@mars.ark.com> "What's the best enamel and acrylic paint remover for plastic models?" I use clear brake fluid - none of the nastiness of Easy-Off and not so pricy as the fancy stripping kits. It works very quickly - just spill some on your car if you have any doubts - but it doesn't attack plastic. Dave Fletcher -- Visit us at our Home Page: ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 20:26:45 +0100 From: Steve Cox To: Subject: Re: wire wheels Message-ID: > is your site listed under the links? - I'm not sure, but then I've never had any trouble finding it ;-). The SE5 pictures were taken at the Shuttleworth Collection. One of the lads at the Brampton Model Club I belong to works at Old Warden, and once a year takes us on a 'behind-the-scenes' (and under the ropes) tour of the collection. Always a popular evening out. So it's thanks to Sam that the pictures are on the site. I also have a few pictures of the stripped Bristol F2B at the RAF Museum I could scan if anyone is interested. Regards Steve =========================================== steve@oldglebe.freeserve.co.uk http://www.oldglebe.freeserve.co.uk If I didn't spend so much time on line �� I'd get some models finished ================ > From: Mark Miller > On Mon, 10 April 2000, Steve Cox wrote: > >> >> Mark, I have put a scan of my scratch built wheel on my web site, url: >> www.oldglebe.freeserve.co.uk/OS/os.html > > Steve - > I like the wheels - But I love the reference photos > where were you when I was making the Se5 cockpit? I looked in a lot of places > but your photos are just about the best I,ve seen for cockpit details - I > think I need to revise my CAD file > is your site listed under the links? or did I miss it > Thanks > Mark ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 20:26:45 +0100 From: Steve Cox To: WW1 Mail List Subject: UK East Midlands Show Hinkley Message-ID: Any UK listees going to the East Midlands Show at Hinkley next Sunday? I hope to be there on the Brampton stand. Call by and say hello Regards Steve =========================================== steve@oldglebe.freeserve.co.uk http://www.oldglebe.freeserve.co.uk If I didn't spend so much time on line �� I'd get some models finished ================ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 15:33:01 EDT From: Otisgood@aol.com To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Help, Fokker DV111 Colors ????? Message-ID: <28.42cc93c.2626296d@aol.com> In a message dated Wed, 12 Apr 2000 2:03:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, "Matthew Bittner" writes: > On Wed, 12 Apr 2000 14:00:39 -0400 (EDT), Roger Belanger wrote: > > > What kind do you suggest?? > > I rank them in the following order: > > Americal > Pegasus > Almark > Superscale > > Unfortunately I haven't seen the Rosemont examples yet, but suspect > they would be very accurate, knowing Barry. Just be aware that with > ALPS decals a white background is absolutely necessary. > > > Matt Bittner > http://pease1.sr.unh.edu/misc/ww1fr.htm > http://www.geocities.com/~ipmsfortcrook Since you're most likely dealing with 4 color lozenge, I would highly recommend the Americal decals. I think their 4 color, especially the upper, is dead on. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 14:47:43 -0500 From: Brent_A_Theobald@notes.seagate.com To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Help:paint remover Message-ID: Howdy! >Thanks for the reply. I've heard of oven cleaner being used but have been >hesitant because of the noxious nature of the stuff. If you don't mind, just >how do you use it? I have a piece of scrap plywood I use to protect the lawn out back. Then just spray the model down with the oven cleaner. I let it sit for about 15 minutes or so and then bring it inside clean it off with running water. Some enamels take two or three attempts, but it all comes off. I don't think the oven cleaner is as caustic as it used to be. Or it could be our oven is dirtier nowdays. Some people like to use bleach to remove paint. So far I have had less than good luck with it. Brake fluid is REALLY nasty stuff. I don't know what to do with it after I strip my parts or how to clean it of my parts. The Strip A Kit stuff does work very nicely, but it is also a little spendy. Good luck! Brent ------------------------------ End of WWI Digest 2254 **********************