WWI Digest 2285 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Re: Thanks for stitching help by smperry@mindspring.com 2) Re: Stropp Help by KarrArt@aol.com 3) Fokker Evolution by Ernest Thomas 4) Re: OVERLOAD by Ernest Thomas 5) Re: Thanks for stitching help by "DAVID BURKE" 6) RE: Weary Pensacola Travellers.... by Sharon Henderson 7) Re: Fokker Evolution by "DAVID BURKE" 8) Re: AMS now SMS by "DAVID BURKE" 9) Re: WWI digest 2284 by "John & Allison Cyganowski" 10) Re: BM Pfalz D.XII/ was: Eduard Info by "DAVID BURKE" 11) Re: Stropp Changes by "John & Allison Cyganowski" 12) RE: lozenge ? by "John Glaser" 13) Paul Gaudette Books by "John Glaser" 14) Re: Weary Pensacola Travellers.... by Ernest Thomas 15) Slightly off topic OT question by "Ray Boorman" 16) Re: Slightly off topic OT question by Ernest Thomas 17) The Vimy Flies Again! by Brent & Tina Theobald 18) Re: ANZAC Day by "cameron rile" 19) Re: Paul Gaudette Books by Zulis@aol.com 20) Re: The Vimy Flies Again! by "Ray Boorman" 21) RE: Slightly off topic OT question by Shane Weier 22) RE: The Vimy Flies Again! by Shane Weier 23) RE: The Vimy Flies Again! by Shane Weier 24) Re: The Vimy Flies Again! by "Andrew Ronayne" 25) Re: The Vimy Flies Again! by "Andrew Ronayne" 26) lozenge - ? by "Paul E. Thompson" 27) Re: Fokker DII by skarver@banet.net 28) Reason for the RADF Project, was Re:Help On Alb D.III OEF by skarver@banet.net 29) Re: Osprey's French Blue by skarver@banet.net 30) Re: AMS now SMS by Mark Vaughan-Jackson 31) Re: ANZAC Day by Mark Vaughan-Jackson ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 22:38:14 -0400 From: smperry@mindspring.com To: Subject: Re: Thanks for stitching help Message-ID: <00a401bfae5f$4ee01e20$0c0356d1@default> David: Apply the transfers to clear decal material then cut in strips and apply to the seam. Not every stitch will transfer. even the directions tell you this, so don't apply direct to model. A better alternative IMO is to take a flat toothpic and with a sharp #11 blade, cut a chisel point on the wide end for 1/48 or the narrow end for 1:72. Now mix some acrylic gel (or white glue that has become a bit thick) and india ink. Gently touch the chisel end to the black goo and then carefully make one stitch by just touching the end to the model. You may end up touching the end on a piece of paper first in order to get just the right anount to make a proper raised stitch on the model. Screw up and it's water soluble while wet. A damp Q-tip will clean up spooges. Works best over a coat of Future. sp ----- Original Message ----- From: "D Charles" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Monday, April 24, 2000 10:21 PM Subject: Re: Thanks for stitching help > Thanks all for your leads to Archer Fine Transfers for the dry transfer > stitching. Apparently they're not distributed in Australia. I'm contacting > them direct now. It looks like it will save a few headaches. Any tips on > how to, or how not to, use? > > David > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 22:45:57 EDT From: KarrArt@aol.com To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Stropp Help Message-ID: In a message dated 4/24/00 7:32:09 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Otisgood@aol.com writes: << Q#2 NASM changed the markings in 1990 based on some additional info. The Mikesh book was written much earlier. I asked NASM what info precipitated the changes but the current personnel didn't know. Otis >> AND it's been re-marked yet again. The lastest WW I Aero has a quick note about the latest Stropp revision, and it's STILL not correct. I'll have to go dig out the article. RK ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 21:50:00 -0500 From: Ernest Thomas To: "11111qqqqqqsd'f'dc]v" Subject: Fokker Evolution Message-ID: <390507D6.FAD9CC60@bellsouth.net> Hi All, I now have Eric's D-V and the Gavia D-II on order. This got me to thinking about building a complete set of the Fokker D types(I through VIII, and Dr.I) But I don't have the Fokker Fighters special, and I traded my '19 Janes for a Beech 17. Can someone tell me about the D-I, D-III, and D-IV? Were these actual production models or one shot prototypes? Does the Fokker Fighters file have GA's of all the types? And if I decide it's just too much trouble to convert, then I 'may' have a Sierra vac D-II available for trade. Anyone got a cheaply got Eduard, or extra Datafile they'd be interested in letting go? tia.... E. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 21:58:45 -0500 From: Ernest Thomas To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: OVERLOAD Message-ID: <390509E4.702B5606@bellsouth.net> Shane Weier wrote: > Say what? #15 is Fokker E.III in my collection. Whoops, my mistake. (can't even read my own handwriting) I meant #13, Alb.C-III. I already had the E-III, which I have since traded. But thanks for all the other info. I'll keep me mouth shut....... until next time. E. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 21:54:43 -0500 From: "DAVID BURKE" To: Subject: Re: Thanks for stitching help Message-ID: <000e01bfae61$9d0e8b20$6186aec7@dora9sprynet.com> Hey! I've seen him at the IPMS Nats, otherwise it's mail order from him - I don't know if he distributes. As for advice, there's a Tips section on their website - tell you all you need to know! DB -----Original Message----- From: D Charles To: Multiple recipients of list Date: Monday, April 24, 2000 9:18 PM Subject: Re: Thanks for stitching help >Thanks all for your leads to Archer Fine Transfers for the dry transfer >stitching. Apparently they're not distributed in Australia. I'm contacting >them direct now. It looks like it will save a few headaches. Any tips on >how to, or how not to, use? > >David > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 23:02:01 -0400 From: Sharon Henderson To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: RE: Weary Pensacola Travellers.... Message-ID: >Sharon says: > >> Alvie is >> positively charming, and his wife Sharon only proves what I have >> always known: there ain't a Sharon been made that ain't perfect in >> every way, charming, fun, friendly, smart, outgoing, modest.... > >You ought to give up the church gig and head for Hollyweird. You'd fit >right in ;-) All you'd need is to borrow Toms patented portable >appluase FX machine ! > >Shane Already got one! It's very nice! ;-) Great for those grey days when down in the dumps.... ;-) S.H. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 21:56:12 -0500 From: "DAVID BURKE" To: Subject: Re: Fokker Evolution Message-ID: <002a01bfae62$95bbbcc0$6186aec7@dora9sprynet.com> Hey Ernie, I got the Imrie book on early Fokker fighters, if you need reference. DB -----Original Message----- From: Ernest Thomas To: Multiple recipients of list Date: Monday, April 24, 2000 9:50 PM Subject: Fokker Evolution >Hi All, >I now have Eric's D-V and the Gavia D-II on order. This got me to >thinking about building a complete set of the Fokker D types(I through >VIII, and Dr.I) >But I don't have the Fokker Fighters special, and I traded my '19 Janes >for a Beech 17. Can someone tell me about the D-I, D-III, and D-IV? Were >these actual production models or one shot prototypes? Does the Fokker >Fighters file have GA's of all the types? >And if I decide it's just too much trouble to convert, then I 'may' have >a Sierra vac D-II available for trade. Anyone got a cheaply got Eduard, >or extra Datafile they'd be interested in letting go? tia.... >E. > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 22:01:39 -0500 From: "DAVID BURKE" To: Subject: Re: AMS now SMS Message-ID: <002b01bfae62$96745e60$6186aec7@dora9sprynet.com> >> >> Oh mate, you should go back and read the archive for the first few weeks >> after you joined us. We (you and I) clashed a couple of times over my >> overenthusiasm for OT. Now *you* are just as addicted as the rest of the >> crazy inmates and it looks like basket weaving is your forte ! >> >> Shane ...Yeah, and don't think I forgot it neither, and you gotta admit I cut you a HELL of a chunk of slack over alot of YOUR ot posts, mate! But now, as you mentioned, since things have calmed down, I'm in the thick of it, and as I said, lovin' every minute of it. Oh dear God, wasn't that a Loverboy song? Now I NEED this beer... DB ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 23:09:14 -0400 From: "John & Allison Cyganowski" To: Subject: Re: WWI digest 2284 Message-ID: <000801bfae63$a3f4d4b0$7437183f@cyrixp166> Shane Wrote: This interest and respect is still growing and I suspect we'll be honouring our grandfathers and great grandfathers etc. for a long time yet. Amen Brother. You Australians have a lot to be proud of. Cyg. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 22:03:59 -0500 From: "DAVID BURKE" To: Subject: Re: BM Pfalz D.XII/ was: Eduard Info Message-ID: <006301bfae63$4c9b3a60$6186aec7@dora9sprynet.com> Hey Otis, On my SSW D.IV, I used a medium-dark varnished-wood look - Also my SSW D.III (under construction). I figure like you do - the darker varnish on the exterior. But I wasn't there, so... DB -----Original Message----- From: Otisgood@aol.com To: Multiple recipients of list Date: Monday, April 24, 2000 7:54 PM Subject: Re: BM Pfalz D.XII/ was: Eduard Info >In a message dated 4/24/00 7:34:24 PM Central Daylight Time, >ethomas6@bellsouth.net writes: > >> nd it's not real expensive either. Or, you could ahve the best of both >worlds >> and get the BM kit and buy Erics PF fret seperately to dress it up. > >Actually I have both and that's probably the best solution at present. > >On another issue, what is the group's opinion on the interior color of the >wood on the Siemens Schuckert? Do you think it is as dark as the exterior or >would it be lighter? My thought is it might be lighter because the dark >varnish may have only been applied to the exterior after assembly. The >interior side of the wood may have been the original light color. Any >thoughts? > >Otis > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 23:23:19 -0400 From: "John & Allison Cyganowski" To: Subject: Re: Stropp Changes Message-ID: <001001bfae65$9b598b50$7437183f@cyrixp166> Therr was a rather caustic letter to the editor of WWI Aero by Dan-San Abbott about the changes to Stropp. Apparently DSA has discovered who the pilot was and when the Aircraft was shot down. His criticism boils down to this: Stropp left the factory in Mauve/Green camo, with Iron Crosses. He complains that for the restoration, the Loz was wrong in the first place. 2nd, now that the crosses have been changed, the insignia & the Loz are both wrong. I wouldn't want to debate him. Cyg. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 22:28:51 -0500 From: "John Glaser" To: Subject: RE: lozenge ? Message-ID: <003c01bfae66$60f79a00$8d00000a@johnghome> Now RK said it so I don't need to repeat it but.... A memorable shot nonetheless. And as a card-carrying member of Dave Z's laity, I would have missed it completely if my friend with the artist's eye hadn't pointed it out. - JCG -----Original Message----- From: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu [mailto:wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu]On Behalf Of KarrArt@aol.com Sent: Monday, April 24, 2000 6:50 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: lozenge ? In a message dated 4/24/00 3:34:50 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Zulis@aol.com writes: << That is a VERY laypersons description of what is going on.... but it works for me. Dave Z >> I think I may have mentioned this before, but there's a shot in the "4 years of Thunder" documentary of the Rhinebeck D.VII banking away from the camera, and those lozenge wings just melt into nothingness- and at not too great a distence. RK ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 22:44:11 -0500 From: "John Glaser" To: "WW1 Mail List \(E-mail\)" Subject: Paul Gaudette Books Message-ID: <003d01bfae68$85f549e0$8d00000a@johnghome> Received an entirely OT flyer from the subject bookseller today. Many titles too pricey for my tastes ($85 for the Apostolo book -yikes!) but almost 300 titles to choose from. Still advertising the FMP IRAS book for 49.95. No web page but e-mail at pgbooks@aol.com. I was thinking that a list like this in Dave Z's hands is something like storing matches with the gasoline. - JCG ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 22:48:23 -0500 From: Ernest Thomas To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Weary Pensacola Travellers.... Message-ID: <39051585.CBFD70B0@bellsouth.net> Sharon Henderson wrote: > machine she has stashed in the corner...> > > Already got one! It's very nice! ;-) > > Great for those grey days when down in the dumps.... ;-) ITH HMY THONGUE BLEETHING? ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 21:14:47 -0700 From: "Ray Boorman" To: Subject: Slightly off topic OT question Message-ID: <003701bfae6c$cb459820$9b1335d1@bconnected.net> Whilst in the hobby store the other day I noticed a box of sale items on the counter. The box contained about 30 Tauro Soldiers in 1/35th I think. Now they were mostly duplicates. Two wwi German Tank crew standing. A French wwi infantryman with red pantaloons (Very colourfull not sure how I would want to wear that getup in a trench with snipers though) There were a few others too. Anyway they were selling these for $1.95. Now I know nothing about wwi figurines. I used to make the occasional Napoleonic figure (Historex as I remember). Is there some reason these would have been selling at that price has anyone heard of Tauro Model are they any good?? I didn't buy, I had already used my budget on an ICM EIV and a certain Toko IL product from the next bout of nastiness. Anyway are the Tauros worthwhile if they are I might pay another visit next week. Ray. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 23:40:17 -0500 From: Ernest Thomas To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Slightly off topic OT question Message-ID: <390521B0.2C395ACB@bellsouth.net> Ray Boorman wrote: > are the Tauros worthwhile Not familiar, but if no one else comes along with a better answer, I'd say spend two sheckels and find out. E. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 23:55:04 -0500 From: Brent & Tina Theobald To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: The Vimy Flies Again! Message-ID: <39052528.405CD55A@airmail.net> Howdy! Remember the Vimy that re-flew the 1919 England to Australia passage in 1994? Well she's back in the latest (May) National Geographic recreating another epic flight. This time it's from England to Cape Town. A very nice read and great in flight pics. National Geographic ought to do more of this stuff! Have a good one! Brent ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 00:42:30 -0400 From: "cameron rile" To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: ANZAC Day Message-ID: <56292BEA92A14D115AE30005B80A9E19@cameron.prontomail.com> >Or ever served under bigger British morons, < It isnt quite that simple, by 1918 most Corps level leadership was Australian. Australian leadership killed many Australians too. The Australia Corps suffered a bit for having Birdwood who used the Corps as careerist rather than Byng who more quickly nationalised the Canada Corps at it's upper levels. By the end of 1918 the AIF in Europe was having trouble replenishing numbers and one division was essentially reinforcements. Also in late 1918 AIF soldiers were being offered "ANZAC Leave" if they had been fighting since Gallipoli, meaning they could go on leave to Australia instead of getting leave to London or Cairo. ANZAC Day quite rightly is a prominent day in Australia as it is the day Australia hit the word stage in it's own right. The first world war marks the point when Australia, Britain and the rest of the word discovered that Australia had a unique culture and it's people were unique as well. Rather than just being a minor colony that happened to have self government and it's own form of democracy. The Australian Imperial Force in WWI was a volunteer Army as well, meaning anyone who wanted to fight in the AIF overseas could. Many men and women of other nations fought under the Australian flag including, New Zealanders, English, Canadians, Scots, Irish, Welsh, Dutch, Russian, American etc. The Australian Flying Corps has amongst other Australian, New Zealand, English and Dutch, two Americans in their Roll of Honour. Anzac Day links; http://www.acn.net.au/articles/anzac/ http://www.anzacday.org.au/ cam AFC page - http://members.xoom.com/PointCook/index.htm ______________________________________________________________ Get Your Free E-mail and Homepage at http://www.prontomail.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 00:43:53 EDT From: Zulis@aol.com To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Paul Gaudette Books Message-ID: John writes: << Received an entirely OT flyer from the subject bookseller today. Many titles too pricey for my tastes ($85 for the Apostolo book -yikes!) but almost 300 titles to choose from. Still advertising the FMP IRAS book for 49.95. No web page but e-mail at pgbooks@aol.com. I was thinking that a list like this in Dave Z's hands is something like storing matches with the gasoline. >> I really must work on keeping a lower profile.... :-) Actually, one of the unexpected nice things about getting the book collection up over the 250 or so mark - there arent as many books out there that I need anymore. I am now a much less voracious book-buyer. Down to about a book every other week or so (I have been using the patch to help me cut down). Of course, then there is Brad..... DZ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 22:26:52 -0700 From: "Ray Boorman" To: Subject: Re: The Vimy Flies Again! Message-ID: <001401bfae76$dd4dca60$9b1335d1@bconnected.net> I wonder if there will be a documentary National Geographic Special too?. When I last looked at the web site for the Vimy, there was mention of duplicating the Alcock and Brown flight too. Does anyone know if this is really in the works. (I've since lost the web address). (Strange but true the Vimy replica is powered by BMW engines, same ones as used in the newest models of Rolls Royce) Ray ----- Original Message ----- From: Brent & Tina Theobald To: Multiple recipients of list Sent: Monday, April 24, 2000 9:44 PM Subject: The Vimy Flies Again! > Howdy! > > Remember the Vimy that re-flew the 1919 England to Australia passage in 1994? > Well she's back in the latest (May) National Geographic recreating another epic > flight. This time it's from England to Cape Town. A very nice read and great in > flight pics. National Geographic ought to do more of this stuff! > > Have a good one! > > Brent > > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 17:07:03 +1000 From: Shane Weier To: "'wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu'" Subject: RE: Slightly off topic OT question Message-ID: <65C968E11318D311B0BD0060B06865CDBD1F53@mimhexch.mim.com.au> Ray, >A French wwi > infantryman with red pantaloons (Very colourfull not sure how > I would want > to wear that getup in a trench with snipers though) I suspect the theory is that if your head is below the parapet, so is your ass. They'd have been in trouble fighting in the Southern Hemisphere though :-) Shane ************************************************************** The information contained in this E-Mail is confidential and is intended only for the use of the addressee(s). If you receive this E-Mail in error, any use, distribution or copying of this E-Mail is not permitted. You are requested to forward unwanted E-Mail and address any problems to the MIM Holdings Limited Support Centre. E-Mail: supportcentre@mim.com.au or phone: Australia 07 3833 8042. ************************************************************** ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 17:11:18 +1000 From: Shane Weier To: "'wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu'" Subject: RE: The Vimy Flies Again! Message-ID: <65C968E11318D311B0BD0060B06865CDBD1F54@mimhexch.mim.com.au> Brent, > Remember the Vimy that re-flew the 1919 England to Australia > passage in 1994? > Well she's back in the latest (May) National Geographic > recreating another epic > flight. This time it's from England to Cape Town. A very nice > read and great in > flight pics. National Geographic ought to do more of this stuff! > Sob, howl, cry, bitch, moan, whinge. After them building the bloody thing here in Brisbane I get to see it *once* and then it gets sold abroad. I have more pics from National Geographic and Aeroplane than I have from its *one* visit here. Life is unjust. It'll end up owned by one of TC's "pals" who'll paint it red with faux loz wings because it looks good that way :-( Shane ************************************************************** The information contained in this E-Mail is confidential and is intended only for the use of the addressee(s). If you receive this E-Mail in error, any use, distribution or copying of this E-Mail is not permitted. You are requested to forward unwanted E-Mail and address any problems to the MIM Holdings Limited Support Centre. E-Mail: supportcentre@mim.com.au or phone: Australia 07 3833 8042. ************************************************************** ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 17:14:13 +1000 From: Shane Weier To: "'wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu'" Subject: RE: The Vimy Flies Again! Message-ID: <65C968E11318D311B0BD0060B06865CDBD1F55@mimhexch.mim.com.au> Ray, > I wonder if there will be a documentary National Geographic > Special too?. > When I last looked at the web site for the Vimy, there was mention of > duplicating the Alcock and Brown flight too. > Does anyone know if this is really in the works. It is. :-( Shane ************************************************************** The information contained in this E-Mail is confidential and is intended only for the use of the addressee(s). If you receive this E-Mail in error, any use, distribution or copying of this E-Mail is not permitted. You are requested to forward unwanted E-Mail and address any problems to the MIM Holdings Limited Support Centre. E-Mail: supportcentre@mim.com.au or phone: Australia 07 3833 8042. ************************************************************** ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 17:16:49 +1000 From: "Andrew Ronayne" To: Subject: Re: The Vimy Flies Again! Message-ID: <000d01bfae86$3a7107c0$e1cb1dcb@t9hf2> The UK magazine Aeroplane Monthly always covers the Vimy. The official Vimy website is: http://www.vimy.org/ HTH Andrew ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ray Boorman" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Tuesday, 25 April 2000 3:30 Subject: Re: The Vimy Flies Again! > I wonder if there will be a documentary National Geographic Special too?. > When I last looked at the web site for the Vimy, there was mention of > duplicating the Alcock and Brown flight too. > Does anyone know if this is really in the works. (I've since lost the web > address). > > (Strange but true the Vimy replica is powered by BMW engines, same ones as > used in the newest models of Rolls Royce) > > Ray > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Brent & Tina Theobald > To: Multiple recipients of list > Sent: Monday, April 24, 2000 9:44 PM > Subject: The Vimy Flies Again! > > > > Howdy! > > > > Remember the Vimy that re-flew the 1919 England to Australia passage in > 1994? > > Well she's back in the latest (May) National Geographic recreating another > epic > > flight. This time it's from England to Cape Town. A very nice read and > great in > > flight pics. National Geographic ought to do more of this stuff! > > > > Have a good one! > > > > Brent > > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 17:23:09 +1000 From: "Andrew Ronayne" To: Subject: Re: The Vimy Flies Again! Message-ID: <001b01bfae87$1c671980$e1cb1dcb@t9hf2> I don't think I've ever seen it in the "flesh" so to speak, only in o/s mags. Andrew NSW Australia ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 12:22:22 +0200 From: "Paul E. Thompson" To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: lozenge - ? Message-ID: <3.0.5.32.20000425122222.007db850@pop.xs4all.nl> I thought the lozenges were to hide the chewing gum. Sorry - digest mode is no aid to spontaneity. Paul Thompson. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 07:10:23 -0400 From: skarver@banet.net To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Fokker DII Message-ID: <39057D1F.14086A36@banet.net> Lance Krieg wrote: > AAs for color on early Fokkers, recall the Windsock discussion on "reseda green" as a possibility. For those who missed it, Where was it? (i.e., what issues or DFs) TIA, SK ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 07:18:56 -0400 From: skarver@banet.net To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Reason for the RADF Project, was Re:Help On Alb D.III OEF Message-ID: <39057F20.F07798B3@banet.net> laskodi wrote: > I am currently building the Blue Max Alby OEF. I have ordered the Datafile > on it from Roll but it's taking forever to get here (see previous thread on > poor service!). Does the DF have some good pics or drawings showing the > interior arrangement? 'Nuf said. (BTW, just got the Roland C.II DF, and the answer would be, yes. And, yes, Eduard's battens on the inner skinning are exaggerated.)) ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 07:57:32 -0400 From: skarver@banet.net To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Osprey's French Blue Message-ID: <3905882C.CAED6734@banet.net> I saw the Ni Osprey last week, so I am only reporting optical memory here, but I remember remarking to myself (yes, it's gotten to that point, I'm afraid) that I thought the insignia blue used on the cover painting was correct, but the deeper blue used in the profiles was too dark (i.e., too much chroma). That's not to say I agree with "RR" blue (and that doesn't stand for a Floquil Railroad color). Take a look at the Breguet 14 at the Musee de l'Air site (Le Bourget). I'm afraid I don't have the url to hand. Regards, SK "K. Hagerup" wrote: > Just got the Osprey Nieuport book and noticed that Osprey favors the > brighter, Tricolor blue over the more subdued, gray-blue of the > Datafiles. > > Ken ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 09:48:57 -0400 From: Mark Vaughan-Jackson To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: AMS now SMS Message-ID: >Then of course you have SMS Slow Modelers syndrome. Where it takes forever >to get a model finished. Usually this is because of only being able to >devote about 8 or so hours a week to building. Ray, that's so true it's scary. . .stop watching through my basement window!! Mark "modeling with geological speed" V-J ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 10:01:40 -0400 From: Mark Vaughan-Jackson To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: ANZAC Day Message-ID: > Hi, > > 85 years ago today, ANZAC (Australian & New Zealand Army Corps) troops >landed in Gallipoli. > > Today we honour all our servicemen, past & present. > > "They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old; > Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn; > At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, > We will remember them" > > "LEST WE FORGET" > > Shane & Lorna Jenkins Amen to that Remembering the Anzacs and the members of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, who also served in Gallipoli, before they transferred to the west and ran smack into Beamont Hamel, July 1 1916. Mark V-J echoing both Shane& Lorna and the Pgues a la DB. . .two good sentiments "No braver men ever saw combat" Lest We Forget. ------------------------------ End of WWI Digest 2285 **********************