WWI Digest 2481 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Re: Oshkosh Vimy Visit by "David C. Fletcher" 2) Very Frequently Asked Questions. by "Andrew Ronayne" 3) Award clarification by "Matthew Bittner" 4) Re: Award clarification by smperry@mindspring.com 5) Re: Award clarification by Albatrosdv@aol.com 6) Re: Award clarification by bucky@ptdprolog.net 7) Fokker D VI by Marc Flake 8) Re: Award clarification by Peter Crow 9) Re: Fokker D VI by "Bob Pearson" 10) Re: Fokker D VI by "Matthew Bittner" 11) Re: Fokker D VI by "Matthew Bittner" 12) Re: Scratchbuilt bombers by KarrArt@aol.com 13) Re: Award clarification by Lyle Lamboley 14) Re: Award clarification by "Leonard Endy" 15) Re: Very Frequently Asked Questions. by MAnde72343@aol.com 16) Re: Award clarification by MAnde72343@aol.com 17) RE: Very Frequently Asked Questions. by "Ed Schaller" 18) Re: Very Frequently Asked Questions. by "cameron rile" 19) Re: Award clarification by "Paul G." 20) Good day at Rhinebeck by Mark Miller 21) RE: Good day at Rhinebeck by Shane Weier 22) Albatros Cookup by "Charles and Linda Duckworth" 23) RE: Good day at Rhinebeck by Mark Miller 24) RE: Good day at Rhinebeck by Shane Weier 25) Re: Very Frequently Asked Questions. by "Andrew Ronayne" 26) Re: What Farman? (was MF.11) by "Len Smith" 27) Re: Very Frequently Asked Questions. by Albatrosdv@aol.com 28) Joystick Ni.24/27 by "Alberto Casirati" 29) Joystick Ni.24/27 by "Alberto Casirati" 30) Morane on Hyperscale by David Fleming 31) Re: Blue Max Dolphin arrived by "Sandy Adam" 32) SV: Very Frequently Asked Questions. by "Neil Crawford" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2000 13:58:35 -0700 From: "David C. Fletcher" To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Oshkosh Vimy Visit Message-ID: <3978B97B.6CEF3221@mars.ark.com> Brad & Merville wrote: "I had the pleasure of hooking up with Dave Fletcher last year..." And Dave Fletcher has returned! Eleven weeks and 18,000 Km (that's about 11,250 miles y'all) on the road and I managed to miss every airshow and IPMS meeting... I did get to Wright-Pat, however, and took the duty photo's of the Nieuport for No.1 son. I don't think that I'll turn right around and head for Oshkosh, though, as nobody has offered me an aircraft to ferry this year. On the subject of the Vimy, I saw it fly at the IAT in Fairford, although the flight was cut short by a precautionary return. It looked desperately slow for anything intended to fly in harm's way. I doubt if it is any faster, even with BMWs replacing the former Chevrolet V-8s. Dave Fletcher -- Visit us at our Home Page: ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 08:38:06 +1000 From: "Andrew Ronayne" To: Subject: Very Frequently Asked Questions. Message-ID: <005601bff4f6$ac7bf440$094e8ec6@t9hf2> Hi folks, Not sure if this suggestion is out of order, but would it be possible to put up a VFAQ page or add to the FAQ page that currently exists for this forum? Occassionally I see topics of discussion that produce definitive "how to" answers. Rather than having the group repeat itself periodically or have folks go searching through digests for half-remembered answers, it'd be beneficial for old and new members alike to be able to just go to a VFAQ page and have the info at their fingertips. It doesn't need to be any different to the current FAQ in format. I'm currently involved in a graphics newsgroup that uses this method very successfully. Any thoughts? Cheers Drew Ronayne ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 17:32:58 -0500 From: "Matthew Bittner" To: "wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu" Subject: Award clarification Message-ID: <200007232234.PAA18778@scaup.prod.itd.earthlink.net> Now that the cat is out of the bag, I thought I would go into further detail on what "web thingie" I was given (via a proxy since I wasn't there). I have been awarded the IPMS/USA Web Master of the Year for 1999-2000. Not to toot my own horn, or anything. ;-) I knew last weekend, but was "under oath" not to tell anyone until after the award was handed to my "stand in" at the Nats. You know, this one feels a little good. ;-) Matt Bittner ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 18:40:33 -0400 From: smperry@mindspring.com To: Subject: Re: Award clarification Message-ID: <003e01bff4f7$03fbdb40$e70956d1@default> Congratulations Matt: And a well earned awart it is too!. sp ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matthew Bittner" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2000 6:37 PM Subject: Award clarification > Now that the cat is out of the bag, I thought I would go into further > detail on what "web thingie" I was given (via a proxy since I wasn't > there). > > I have been awarded the IPMS/USA Web Master of the Year for 1999-2000. > > Not to toot my own horn, or anything. ;-) > > I knew last weekend, but was "under oath" not to tell anyone until > after the award was handed to my "stand in" at the Nats. > > You know, this one feels a little good. ;-) > > > Matt Bittner > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 18:45:05 EDT From: Albatrosdv@aol.com To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Award clarification Message-ID: <9.861f4fe.26accf71@aol.com> In a message dated 7/23/00 5:39:41 PM EST, smperry@mindspring.com writes: << And a well earned awart it is too!. >> Sounds like something you'd better see a dermatologist about, though! :-) TC ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 18:49:33 -0400 From: bucky@ptdprolog.net To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Award clarification Message-ID: <397B767D.3CE7F938@ptdprolog.net> smperry@mindspring.com wrote: > Congratulations Matt: And a well earned awart it is too!. > Add my well wishes to all the rest. I guess all of that "free" scanning you did for me must have honed your skills ;- Mike Muth nb: Bavarian Green Tail...almost done except for the undercarriage. nu: Probably nothing until I get back from vacation in Holland and England. Then, I think the Revell 1/72 Morane. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 17:57:08 -0500 From: Marc Flake To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Fokker D VI Message-ID: <397B7844.7D4C@airmail.net> Inspired by the Nats, I'm starting on the Roden D VI. Just a quick question -- for the Bavarian Air Force, four or five color lozenge? TIA Marc ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 16:12:54 -0700 (PDT) From: Peter Crow To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Award clarification Message-ID: <20000723231254.15431.qmail@web703.mail.yahoo.com> Congrats... well deserved..... PCrow > > I have been awarded the IPMS/USA Web Master of the > Year for 1999-2000. > Matt Bittner > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get Yahoo! Mail – Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 16:19:45 -0700 From: "Bob Pearson" To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Fokker D VI Message-ID: <200007232328.QAA27998@mail.rapidnet.net> Both :-) I have a two-view profile on my CD of a D.VI wearing four and five-colour lozenge. Five colour on the lower port wing, four colour everywhere else. It should be in the next IM along with Matt's Tom-M D.VI. It would appear that four-colour was the norm for the D.VI Bob ---------- >From: Marc Flake >To: Multiple recipients of list >Subject: Fokker D VI >Date: Sun, Jul 23, 2000, 4:07 pm > > Inspired by the Nats, I'm starting on the Roden D VI. Just a quick > question -- for the Bavarian Air Force, four or five color lozenge? > > TIA > > Marc ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 18:23:53 -0500 From: "Matthew Bittner" To: "wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu" Subject: Re: Fokker D VI Message-ID: <200007232325.QAA15041@scaup.prod.itd.earthlink.net> On Sun, 23 Jul 2000 19:07:19 -0400 (EDT), Marc Flake wrote: > Inspired by the Nats, I'm starting on the Roden D VI. Just a quick > question -- for the Bavarian Air Force, four or five color lozenge? Trust me on this - and you'll see why in a few weeks hopefully - four color. ;-) Matt Bittner ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 18:36:41 -0500 From: "Matthew Bittner" To: "wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu" Subject: Re: Fokker D VI Message-ID: <200007232336.QAA08166@scaup.prod.itd.earthlink.net> On Sun, 23 Jul 2000 19:30:23 -0400 (EDT), Matthew Bittner wrote: > Trust me on this - and you'll see why in a few weeks hopefully - four > color. ;-) But Bob's right. There was one that sported both. Matt Bittner ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 19:40:19 EDT From: KarrArt@aol.com To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Scratchbuilt bombers Message-ID: <2f.86549b4.26acdc63@aol.com> In a message dated 7/20/00 3:30:25 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Albatrosdv@aol.com writes: << << have any of you done any scratchbuilt = bombers? >> Robert Karr has done a scratchbuilt 1/32 Gotha G.IV and a 1/48 Handley-Page O-400. You can see them at: http://members.aol.com/karrart/ Tom Cleaver >> Guilty! RK (back to working/lurking/resting/recooperating for another day or two or three!) ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 19:51:33 -0400 From: Lyle Lamboley To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Award clarification Message-ID: <20000723.195135.-321567.2.lyle.lamboley@juno.com> Bravo Matt! It is definitely a well-earned recognition for your talents. All my best, Lyle ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 19:59:44 -0400 From: "Leonard Endy" To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Award clarification Message-ID: On Sun, 23 Jul 2000 19:55:29 -0400 (EDT), you wrote: >Bravo Matt! It is definitely a well-earned recognition for your talents. > Wow, I didn't know they even had this award. Great job Matt ! Len ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 20:06:26 EDT From: MAnde72343@aol.com To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Very Frequently Asked Questions. Message-ID: <27.896fa5c.26ace282@aol.com> That would eliminate the personal touch, which is the heart of the list, anyway, those questions would come up regularly anyway, as who reads FAQ lists? not a majority thats a fairly certain guesstimate.. Merrill ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 20:07:52 EDT From: MAnde72343@aol.com To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Award clarification Message-ID: Congrats Matt, its nice to knowsomeone noticed your dedication and work. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 20:31:40 -0400 From: "Ed Schaller" To: Subject: RE: Very Frequently Asked Questions. Message-ID: I think that many who visit the web site would appreciate such a FAQ list or an update and expansion of the WWI Modeling Information Files. This might get more people "over the hump" to get hooked on WWI modelling. I've only subscribed to the list in the past few months, but I previously looked at the web site several times over the last few years, and while I liked what I found, there was very little of it -- very few kit reviews, and very little in the way of helpful hints. As you point out, Merrill, the list is a lot different, but the question is how to get people interested enough to subscribe? (I think it's difficult and often frustrating to get anything out of the archives, unless you are lucky or have a lot of time on your hands.) I fully support an expansion of the WWI Modeling Information Files, and I'd be willing to take on some of the work. There have been recent posts on rigging and color matches that would fit in very well. If the authors were willing to have their material put on the web page, it would be fairly easy to do. Ed Schaller > -----Original Message----- > From: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu [mailto:wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu]On Behalf Of > MAnde72343@aol.com > Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2000 8:13 PM > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: Re: Very Frequently Asked Questions. > > > That would eliminate the personal touch, which is the heart of the list, > anyway, those questions would come up regularly anyway, as who reads FAQ > lists? not a majority thats a fairly certain guesstimate.. > Merrill > > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 21:27:48 -0400 From: "cameron rile" To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Very Frequently Asked Questions. Message-ID: <9F5193FF9E064D115AC40005B80A9E19@cameron.prontomail.com> >as who reads FAQ lists? Anyone who needs to know precise information that they may be too embarrassed to ask as it is a very "newbie" question. Alternativley lists that generate a lot of dynamic information put up FAQs so they dont get inundated with newbie and repetitive questions that got answered two threads ago. >not a majority thats a fairly certain guesstimate.. An incorrect guesstimate. They are an invaluable tool in digital media, every commercial site I do has a FAQ of one form or another. It certainly saves on support. FAQs can be annoying to maintain though. cam AFC - http://members.xoom.com/PointCook/index.htm ______________________________________________________________ Get Your Free E-mail and Homepage at http://www.prontomail.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 21:45:38 -0400 From: "Paul G." To: Subject: Re: Award clarification Message-ID: <007f01bff510$dec07560$d8dc9bce@gabertp> Matt, Well deserved recognition. Now go for two years in a row! :^D Paul G. ------------------------------ Date: 23 Jul 2000 19:41:34 -0700 From: Mark Miller To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Good day at Rhinebeck Message-ID: <20000724024134.25569.cpmta@c012.sfo.cp.net> Hi all Just got back from Rhinebeck. It was a beautiful day today clear sunny and not to terribly hot. Perfect for watching WW1 airplanes fly around. My two oldest sons even agreed to go on an airplane ride with me. Pretty pricy at 30$ a person but it was worth it. I got the digital camera from work and filled up the drive. Then one of the volunteers loaned me his Kodak digital camera and supplied me with floppys to take more. They certainly have some nice helpful people at Rhinebeck. I got photos of the following: The Albatros (of course) Focusing mainly on fittings and details which I need to finish my project. I also got some good shots of the markings - I think I've decided to make the Rhinbeck DVa my first color scheme. Is the blue on the wings accurate - I can't recall seeing that color before. They let me into the workshop where they are in the middle of restoring a Hissy powered Jenny. The fuse is covered , but the engine and cockpit area was exposed - so I got some pretty good stuff. They have a new Spad 7 in Nungesser (sic) colors Also took a couple of shots of the Sopwith Dolphin that's been up in the museam for years. Totaly uncovered - I just can't resist a naked plane Also Took a couple overall shots of the Camel that Cam requested. Don't know how much of this stuff is of interest but will send it in to Matt btw - congrats to Matt and all the IPSM winners! Mark _______________________________________________________________________ $1 million in prizes! 20 daily instant winners. AltaVista Rewards: Click here to win! http://shopping.altavista.com/e.sdc?e=3 _______________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 13:00:16 +1000 From: Shane Weier To: "'wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu'" Subject: RE: Good day at Rhinebeck Message-ID: <7186131CB805D411A60E0090272F7C7115D418@mimhexch1.mim.com.au> Mark asks: > > The Albatros (of course) Focusing mainly on fittings and > details which I need to finish my project. I also got some > good shots of the markings - I think I've decided to make the > Rhinbeck DVa my first color scheme. Is the blue on the wings > accurate - I can't recall seeing that color before. You should remember that the D.Va is a replica, and not guaranteed to be accurate in any detail including colours. Compare with the real thing where possible ! 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: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 22:16:25 -0500 From: "Charles and Linda Duckworth" To: "ww1FAQ" Subject: Albatros Cookup Message-ID: <005301bff51d$8f453f40$ba2c57d8@cnlduckwor> St. Louis 'finally' got to under 100 (heat index) so I actually made some progress on Jacobsen's flowered early DIII. Got the fuselage, wings and tail painted a light blue today, masked it off and got the fuselage and part of the winds and tail painted a pale Brunswick green. Then masked the dark green and finally the brownish-red. SO finally some progress- the kit been in a ready to paint stage for several week but the Midwest heat has been very high, I airbrush in the garage and when it gets about 90 degrees don't paint. (St. Louis humidity also hits high 90's). On vacation this week so between couple of days at Cub Scout camp I plan to get the flower decals drawn up and to my friend who will print them out on an ALPS for me. Checked out two books at the St. Louis library on Friday, one dated 1918 "Aeroplane Assembly and Construction" which covers pulling a JN4 out of the shipping crate to rigging and flight. The second is dtaed 1920 and is on how to take aerial photography. Material is from the 1914-1918 period. Lot on how to's and shot of DH4 out fitted with a fuselage mounted camera. The St. Louis library was built in 1900 and has lots of ot Great War books. Charlie ------------------------------ Date: 23 Jul 2000 20:36:21 -0700 From: Mark Miller To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: RE: Good day at Rhinebeck Message-ID: <20000724033621.7838.cpmta@c012.sfo.cp.net> > Mark asks: > > The Albatros (of course) Focusing mainly on fittings and > > details which I need to finish my project. I also got some > > good shots of the markings - I think I've decided to make the > > Rhinbeck DVa my first color scheme. Is the blue on the wings > > accurate - I can't recall seeing that color before. > > You should remember that the D.Va is a replica, and not guaranteed to be > accurate in any detail including colours. Compare with the real thing where > possible ! > > Shane Shane The Rhinebeck DVa is most definitly a replica. and the engine is entirly wrong. But I'm told that Cole Palen got all his reference from NASM, and the people there assure me that it is a authentic as possible. But I must admit that I'm a little doubtful myself, especialy when it comes to fittings - which is what I'm most interested in at this point. Maybe the list can help point out historic innaccuracies if we get the shots up on the web. Luckily the Mikesh book covers the plane pretty completly - so there aren't to many blind spots. Mark _______________________________________________________________________ $1 million in prizes! 20 daily instant winners. AltaVista Rewards: Click here to win! http://shopping.altavista.com/e.sdc?e=3 _______________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 13:59:50 +1000 From: Shane Weier To: "'wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu'" Subject: RE: Good day at Rhinebeck Message-ID: <7186131CB805D411A60E0090272F7C7115D419@mimhexch1.mim.com.au> Mark, > But I must admit that I'm a > little doubtful myself, especialy when it comes to fittings - > which is what I'm most interested in at this point. That's what I was most concerned about - because if they intended to fly it (they did/do) and knew about the tendency to shed wings I figured there'd be some non-prototypical beefing up here and there. > Maybe the > list can help point out historic innaccuracies if we get the > shots up on the web. I also suspect that with a non-authentic engine the fuel/oil/cooling/engine controls etc would be of marginal use, but you'd have been aware of that. > > Luckily the Mikesh book covers the plane pretty completly - > so there aren't to many blind spots. It's a great book - and covers D.5390 pretty well too courtesy of Bob Waughs drawings 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: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 15:59:10 +1000 From: "Andrew Ronayne" To: Subject: Re: Very Frequently Asked Questions. Message-ID: <029901bff534$4a6068c0$094e8ec6@t9hf2> Ed, this is exactly my point - things like rigging tips, creating your own decals (look at the recent threads) etc are all perfect candidates. Resources like a VFAQ or tips page, as both you and Cam correctly pointed out, are invaluable resources, especially for beginners or those seeking a quick answer. The downside is they can be a PITA unless maintained regularly. As far as I'm concerned, nothing will replace the group dynamic - just look at the wealth of information, knowledge and cameraderie in this list. Anyway, it was just a suggestion, no harm in airing it. Cheers Drew Ronayne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ed Schaller" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Monday, 24 July 2000 10:35 Subject: RE: Very Frequently Asked Questions. > I think that many who visit the web site would appreciate such a FAQ list or > an update and expansion of the WWI Modeling Information Files. This might > get more people "over the hump" to get hooked on WWI modelling. I've only > subscribed to the list in the past few months, but I previously looked at > the web site several times over the last few years, and while I liked what I > found, there was very little of it -- very few kit reviews, and very little > in the way of helpful hints. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 07:41:34 +0100 From: "Len Smith" To: Subject: Re: What Farman? (was MF.11) Message-ID: <000b01bff53a$5b61af20$9f857ed4@mesh> Peter, 'Looks' like an F40, but not 100% sure. I've seen that marking before somewhere but I can't remember where, still looking. Regards Len. lensmith@clara.net http://home.clara.net/lensmith ----- Original Message ----- From: Peter Leonard To: Multiple recipients of list Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2000 9:45 PM Subject: What Farman? (was MF.11) > I've posted a pic of what I hope is a Farman F40 at http://www.theaerodrome.com/forum/thread.cgi?5500,0 > can anyone identify it for me? > > cheers > > Peter L ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 02:44:01 EDT From: Albatrosdv@aol.com To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Very Frequently Asked Questions. Message-ID: In a message dated 7/24/00 0:54:15 AM EST, andrewr@comm-unique.com.au writes: << Resources like a VFAQ or tips page, as both you and Cam correctly pointed out, are invaluable resources, especially for beginners or those seeking a quick answer. The downside is they can be a PITA unless maintained regularly. As far as I'm concerned, nothing will replace the group dynamic - just look at the wealth of information, knowledge and cameraderie in this list. >> I happen to know for a fact that there are WW1 "newbies" who have come to the page recently as a result of my hoo-rahs in the WW1 reviews over at Modeling Madness, who are in fact a bit daunted at asking the really basic questions here, so I get a fair number of them off-list. I keep telling them that no one here is going to give anyone any s - - t for it, but they all have their experiences and most aren't all that positive (for shame for all of us). So likely a VFAQ or a "List of Tips" or something like that would in fact be helpful, people would feel better able to sound like they knew *something* and would thereby become better/more freuqent contributors. If we are really the proselytizers we claim to be for this sub-genre of the hobby, we should be doing everything we can to make it a less-daunting field to enter. While I do not have the time to take on such a responsibility, I do have the time to work with someone who does, going through the archives, extracting stuff, editing it to be sure it is written understandably, etc. - not as the only editor, but as I can. Anyone else?? Tom Cleaver ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 08:54:38 +0200 From: "Alberto Casirati" To: Cc: Subject: Joystick Ni.24/27 Message-ID: <001701bff53d$84653a60$320106c0@acasirat> I am currently working on that nice kit. It dose come with a Ni.17 tail and ailerons, so that you can model the Ni. 27, 24, 24 bis and 17bis, but the engine cowling is good for the Ni17 bis only. A spare Revell Ni.17 cowl will solve the problem. Top wing's span is too large by about 2mm and ribbing should be sanded away from both wings' leading edges. According to Ian Stair's most recent drawings (in WS Datafile special on the Nieuport fighters), fuselage seems a little too deep in line with the cockpit opening; nothing serious, anyway. PE parts are good in my opinion, although the engine crackase can be improved. All in all, a nice kit, with nice decals. Please note, however, that the Italian national colours are reversed both on the rudder and on the fuselage decor decals. Contemporary pictures show green was leading on the real plane. Alberto Casirati. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 09:31:11 +0200 From: "Alberto Casirati" To: Cc: Subject: Joystick Ni.24/27 Message-ID: <003f01bff541$24520e60$320106c0@acasirat> Oooohps! In my short review of the above named kit, a "PE" escaped from my keyboard in place of "white metal". That vac does not include photo-etched parts, but white metal engine, wheels, airscrew and gun. Sorry ! Alberto Casirati ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 10:21:11 +0100 From: David Fleming To: "wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu" Subject: Morane on Hyperscale Message-ID: <397C0A87.13476E43@dial.pipex.com> Caz Dalton has done a nice Morane I from the Eduard Kit, it's on Hyperscale: http://www.hyperscale.com/features/ms1cd_1.htm Dave ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 10:26:53 +0100 From: "Sandy Adam" To: "AAA - WW1 Group" Subject: Re: Blue Max Dolphin arrived Message-ID: <002101bff551$594df2e0$23e8b094@sandyada> >Oh - just noted: Squadron has "found" some Blue Max Pfalz D.XII kits. This >thing is long out of production, and available only at inflated prices from >collectors nowadays. They're charging US$39.95 for it, which is a damn good >price. You all know I don't let Gannon get away with much, and I will say >this is one of his better kits, worth the price. They are also selling the >Camel for US$33.95, which is an *excellent* price. >Cheers, >Tom Cleaver I don't understand Tom's reasoning at all here and I send this reply for the benefit of all the new listees who may be unaware of BM direct sales policy. How can 39.95USD be a damn good price when you can buy the Pfalz (still available, although low stock) direct from Chris Gannon for 19.99GBP including international shipping. He takes credit cards, so you send him an e-mail today with your card number and for about 32 bucks you'll have a BM Pfalz in your hands in a week or so. Simlilarly, you'll get the Camel for about 34 bucks, shipping inclusive. (During Chris's last e-sale you could have had the Pfalz for 16.99GBP (26USD) and at the moment you can get the beautiful SE5a model for 18.99GBP (29USD) shipping included. (Also the F2b is on offer, although I prefer the Aeroclub version)) Sandy ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 11:32:49 +0200 From: "Neil Crawford" To: Subject: SV: Very Frequently Asked Questions. Message-ID: <200007240937.LAA17879@mb07.swip.net> As a newbie I hope to see all the VFAQ questions coming up on the list. I was reading the list from the beginning of the year, which was fascinating, but I ran out of time. I was sort of hoping that some of the good stuff will come up again. I think the VFAQ idea is also good but the risk is I'll read it once, then forget it, on the whole I prefer things just to pop up on the list. ALso congrats to all the IPMS prize winners. /Neil ---------- > Från: Albatrosdv@aol.com > Till: Multiple recipients of list > Ämne: Re: Very Frequently Asked Questions. > Datum: den 24 juli 2000 08:48 > > In a message dated 7/24/00 0:54:15 AM EST, andrewr@comm-unique.com.au writes: > > << Resources like a VFAQ or tips page, as both you and Cam correctly pointed > out, are invaluable resources, especially for beginners or those seeking a > quick answer. The downside is they can be a PITA unless maintained > regularly. > > As far as I'm concerned, nothing will replace the group dynamic - just look > at the wealth of information, knowledge and cameraderie in this list. > >> > > I happen to know for a fact that there are WW1 "newbies" who have come to the > page recently as a result of my hoo-rahs in the WW1 reviews over at Modeling > Madness, who are in fact a bit daunted at asking the really basic questions > here, so I get a fair number of them off-list. I keep telling them that no > one here is going to give anyone any s - - t for it, but they all have their > experiences and most aren't all that positive (for shame for all of us). So > likely a VFAQ or a "List of Tips" or something like that would in fact be > helpful, people would feel better able to sound like they knew *something* > and would thereby become better/more freuqent contributors. > > If we are really the proselytizers we claim to be for this sub-genre of the > hobby, we should be doing everything we can to make it a less-daunting field > to enter. While I do not have the time to take on such a responsibility, I > do have the time to work with someone who does, going through the archives, > extracting stuff, editing it to be sure it is written understandably, etc. - > not as the only editor, but as I can. > > Anyone else?? > > Tom Cleaver ------------------------------ End of WWI Digest 2481 **********************