WWI Digest 3001 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Re: Opinion on Profiles Book by Mark Miller 2) Re: Opinion on Profiles Book by Todd Hayes 3) Fokker D.VII for Sale by Brent Theobald 4) Plug for Aeroclub's BE2's by "Charlie and Linda Duckworth" 5) Re: Plug for Aeroclub's BE2's by Todd Hayes 6) Re: Plug for Aeroclub's BE2's by "DAVID BURKE" 7) Re: Fokker D.VII for Sale by "TOM PLESHA" 8) Re: Plug for Aeroclub's BE2's by Todd Hayes 9) Re: Spin Models Spad A.4 by "David Calhoun" 10) Esci DVII too [ was Re: ot heads-up ] by "cameron rile" 11) Re: ot heads-up by MAnde72343@aol.com 12) Re: Spin Models Spad A.4 by Todd Hayes 13) Re: Spin Models Spad A.4 by =?iso-8859-1?Q?Volker_H=E4usler?= 14) New Datafile? by Todd Hayes 15) Re: Spin Models Spad A.4 by Todd Hayes 16) Ribbing Tape by "TOM PLESHA" 17) Re: Ribbing Tape by "DAVID BURKE" 18) Re: ot heads-up by Ernest Thomas 19) RE: ot heads-up by Shane Weier 20) Re: ot heads-up by "Dale Sebring" 21) Re: Plug for Aeroclub's BE2's by "Limon3" 22) wonder why? by MAnde72343@aol.com 23) RE: wonder why? by Shane Weier ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: 22 Jan 2001 13:42:18 -0800 From: Mark Miller To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Opinion on Profiles Book Message-ID: <20010122214218.28744.cpmta@c012.sfo.cp.net> On Mon, 22 January 2001, NodalPoint@aol.com wrote: > > > > Hi, > > Anyone have an opinion on the Color Profiles of World War I Combat Planes > book by Apostolo, Giorgio, etc? I believe it was translated into English from > Italian. The reprint is 1974. > > Just wondering if this is a usefull book and what it covers. I haven't > personally seen a copy but have seen it listed in a book catalog. > > Is it a good reference? > > TIA, > Steve Hah! I love this book was given to me as a present by a high school girlfriend - a looong time ago As to it's usefulness - I like the illustrations and think they are quite well done. I don't have the book with me right now but it covers about 20 different AC each section starts out with some nicly done plan views and then there are usualy about 10 profiles. Accuracy? I'm not much of a judge but it seems pretty good I don't think they will replace datafiles - and there is almost no structural info but all-in-all a nice book Mark Miller Find the best deals on the web at AltaVista Shopping! http://www.shopping.altavista.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 15:50:49 -0800 (PST) From: Todd Hayes To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Opinion on Profiles Book Message-ID: <20010122235049.92387.qmail@web9006.mail.yahoo.com> Brad, I have a copy of this book and I'm glad I do. the last one I saw for sale cost $60. It has numerous color plates and some useful info. Even though it doesn't have the SE, it does have many lesser known a/c. Todd --- Brad & Merville wrote: > Warning! This book has no SE5a! Other than that... > what Bob said. : ) > > Brad > > (It does however have the Handley Page 0/400 which > almost makes up for the > omitted SE ) > > -----Original Message----- > From: NodalPoint@aol.com > To: Multiple recipients of list > > Date: Monday, January 22, 2001 4:29 PM > Subject: Opinion on Profiles Book > > > > > > > >Hi, > > > >Anyone have an opinion on the Color Profiles of > World War I Combat Planes > >book by Apostolo, Giorgio, etc? I believe it was > translated into English > from > >Italian. The reprint is 1974. > > > >Just wondering if this is a usefull book and what > it covers. I haven't > >personally seen a copy but have seen it listed in a > book catalog. > > > >Is it a good reference? > > > >TIA, > >Steve > > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you want at great prices. http://auctions.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 18:25:04 -0600 From: Brent Theobald To: "'wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu'" Subject: Fokker D.VII for Sale Message-ID: <4B9386E83999D411997100508BAF206A79EC85@stamail.telecom.sna.samsung.com> Howdy! I just surfed over to Hyper Scale and found this: A/c models for sale in US Hi, gang! I have the following kits for sale: 1/48 DML Fokker DVII, $15 hnsi21@aol.com I have no ideas who this guy is. Email him with any questions. Good luck! Brent ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 18:49:27 -0600 From: "Charlie and Linda Duckworth" To: "wwi-faq" Subject: Plug for Aeroclub's BE2's Message-ID: <010701c084d6$72cbcac0$e62c57d8@unionrai> This past weekend I received my Aeroclub BE2c (through Bob at Sierra Models) and wanted to pass along this is a great looking model; probably the best from them to date. Nice injected molding, lots of white metal including a great looking camera to mount of the side of the fuselage (it's so large of a camera you have to mount it on the side). Nice decals too. If you haven't bought one and like the looks of early Great War aircraft this one is a 'keeper'. Also have his BE2e ditto on the remarks. Charlie ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 17:31:14 -0800 (PST) From: Todd Hayes To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Plug for Aeroclub's BE2's Message-ID: <20010123013114.53632.qmail@web9009.mail.yahoo.com> Hi Charlie, Agreed on the BE's!! The Martinsydes should be here this week. Todd --- Charlie and Linda Duckworth wrote: > This past weekend I received my Aeroclub BE2c > (through Bob at Sierra Models) > and wanted to pass along this is a great looking > model; probably the best > from them to date. Nice injected molding, lots of > white metal including a > great looking camera to mount of the side of the > fuselage (it's so large of > a camera you have to mount it on the side). Nice > decals too. If you > haven't bought one and like the looks of early Great > War aircraft this one > is a 'keeper'. Also have his BE2e ditto on the > remarks. > Charlie > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you want at great prices. http://auctions.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 19:43:06 -0600 From: "DAVID BURKE" To: Subject: Re: Plug for Aeroclub's BE2's Message-ID: <002501c084dd$d728fb80$068aaec7@com> Charlie wrote: > This past weekend I received my Aeroclub BE2c (through Bob at Sierra Models) > and wanted to pass along this is a great looking model; probably the best > from them to date. You sure ain't kidding! I am in love with this ungainly beast! A funky-looking plane, but as far as engineering and detailed injection-molding, WOW! One may not be enough! DB ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 20:49:49 -0500 From: "TOM PLESHA" To: Subject: Re: Fokker D.VII for Sale Message-ID: <002101c084de$c5c67e20$9e5d570c@tom> Thanks Brent- I just contacted him and bought it. Tom ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brent Theobald" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Monday, January 22, 2001 7:28 PM Subject: Fokker D.VII for Sale > Howdy! > > I just surfed over to Hyper Scale and found this: > > A/c models for sale in US > > Hi, gang! I have the following kits for sale: > > 1/48 DML Fokker DVII, $15 > > hnsi21@aol.com > > I have no ideas who this guy is. Email him with any questions. > > Good luck! > > Brent > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 17:52:04 -0800 (PST) From: Todd Hayes To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Plug for Aeroclub's BE2's Message-ID: <20010123015204.90268.qmail@web9007.mail.yahoo.com> Dave, One ain't enough! Two or three might be for such an important a/c. Todd --- DAVID BURKE wrote: > Charlie wrote: > > > > This past weekend I received my Aeroclub BE2c > (through Bob at Sierra > Models) > > and wanted to pass along this is a great looking > model; probably the best > > from them to date. > > You sure ain't kidding! I am in love with this > ungainly beast! A > funky-looking plane, but as far as engineering and > detailed > injection-molding, WOW! One may not be enough! > > > DB > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you want at great prices. http://auctions.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 21:05:50 -0800 From: "David Calhoun" To: Subject: Re: Spin Models Spad A.4 Message-ID: <009401c084fa$29029760$dae23ccc@oemcomputer> Hi Todd, The mini datafile on the Spad A-2 & A-4 states only 80 & 110hp LeRhones were used, but does not state which was used in each aircraft. I would guess since the A-4 was built later, it would have the 110hp engine. Or maybe since they were going to Russia, the French only gave them 80hp, keeping the 110's for Nieuports! Can't tell from the photos available in the mini. Dave Calhoun ----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd Hayes" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2001 10:36 PM Subject: Spin Models Spad A.4 > Just a suggestion for anyone planning on building this > kit. As nice of a kit as it is, the skis seem a > little too thick. I bought some Tom's Russian skis > for mine and they're really nice. With the Digmayer > Integral prop I bought through CSM, a beautiful A.4 is > a real possibility. And I have a question. What type > of engine did the A.4 use? Is it a 110hp LeRhone? > > TH > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you want at great prices. > http://auctions.yahoo.com/ > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 21:07:40 -0500 From: "cameron rile" To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Esci DVII too [ was Re: ot heads-up ] Message-ID: <5DC8C1774C0F4D115A750005B80A9E19@cameron.prontomail.com> >Seems that the bugaboo that's bedeviled Revell >for using the Wylam drawings in its big D.VII >is making the rounds in the modeling industry. Is the 1:72 Esci DVII the same? I have 99% finished it, and I dont think it passes the "looks like a DVII on the shelf" test? I dont know why, but it looks odd. The nose looks good, but it is the Roseplanes resin nose, so that is expected ot be right. The wings look funny, I thinned them down and took off the ribbing. The rear fuselage looks funny too. I dont know, it just doesnt look right. I think it is a false economy buying the old cheap kits, a $15 Eduard or $12 Toko can be done in one third the time, doesnt require a Datafile and is guaranteed to pass the "looks like a ... " test. The Esci DVII build is definately not one I am proud of. cam AFC - http://members.nbci.com/pointcook/ ________________________________________ Get your email at http://www.prontomail.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 21:31:28 EST From: MAnde72343@aol.com To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: ot heads-up Message-ID: <84.1067e205.279e4700@aol.com> --part1_84.1067e205.279e4700_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Dan, no need to get defensive, TC can and will go "over the top" when he wants to, and nothing slows him in the slightest. I was thinking that among modeling retentives, the 'worst' are the Spitfire mob, they all moan about EVERY kit released as inaccurate and etc., I have yet to read a Spit kit review that complemented the kit's accuracy; ( a little like some OT modelers, who bitch, bitch, bitch, and then build anyway) Merrill --part1_84.1067e205.279e4700_boundary Content-Type: text/html; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Dan, no need to get defensive, TC can and will go "over the top" when he
wants to, and nothing slows him in the slightest. I was thinking that among
modeling retentives, the 'worst' are the Spitfire mob, they all moan about
EVERY kit released as inaccurate and etc., I have yet to read a Spit kit
review that complemented the kit's accuracy; ( a little like some OT
modelers, who bitch, bitch, bitch, and then build anyway)
Merrill

--part1_84.1067e205.279e4700_boundary-- ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 18:44:45 -0800 (PST) From: Todd Hayes To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Spin Models Spad A.4 Message-ID: <20010123024445.99234.qmail@web9007.mail.yahoo.com> Dave, Your guess is right. The A.1 (prototype only) and A.2 used the 80hp LeRhone and the A.4 the 110hp engine. I saw a DF for the A.2/4 listed on Hannants new arrivals page. I'm wondering if maybe a full size DF has been done recently. The French obviously knew what they were doing! Todd --- David Calhoun wrote: > Hi Todd, > The mini datafile on the Spad A-2 & A-4 states only > 80 & 110hp LeRhones were > used, but does not state which was used in each > aircraft. I would guess > since the A-4 was built later, it would have the > 110hp engine. Or maybe > since they were going to Russia, the French only > gave them 80hp, keeping the > 110's for Nieuports! Can't tell from the photos > available in the mini. > Dave Calhoun > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Todd Hayes" > To: "Multiple recipients of list" > > Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2001 10:36 PM > Subject: Spin Models Spad A.4 > > > > Just a suggestion for anyone planning on building > this > > kit. As nice of a kit as it is, the skis seem a > > little too thick. I bought some Tom's Russian > skis > > for mine and they're really nice. With the > Digmayer > > Integral prop I bought through CSM, a beautiful > A.4 is > > a real possibility. And I have a question. What > type > > of engine did the A.4 use? Is it a 110hp LeRhone? > > > > TH > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Do You Yahoo!? > > Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you want at great > prices. > > http://auctions.yahoo.com/ > > > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you want at great prices. http://auctions.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 11:15:41 +0800 From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Volker_H=E4usler?= To: Subject: Re: Spin Models Spad A.4 Message-ID: <004401c084ea$cd151ae0$7f01010a@jaring.my> Todd, that is actually the (older) Mini Datafile 04. Still worth having though... Volker ----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd Hayes" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2001 10:48 AM Subject: Re: Spin Models Spad A.4 > Dave, > > Your guess is right. The A.1 (prototype only) and A.2 > used the 80hp LeRhone and the A.4 the 110hp engine. I > saw a DF for the A.2/4 listed on Hannants new arrivals > page. I'm wondering if maybe a full size DF has been > done recently. The French obviously knew what they > were doing! > > Todd > > --- David Calhoun wrote: > > Hi Todd, > > The mini datafile on the Spad A-2 & A-4 states only > > 80 & 110hp LeRhones were > > used, but does not state which was used in each > > aircraft. I would guess > > since the A-4 was built later, it would have the > > 110hp engine. Or maybe > > since they were going to Russia, the French only > > gave them 80hp, keeping the > > 110's for Nieuports! Can't tell from the photos > > available in the mini. > > Dave Calhoun > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Todd Hayes" > > To: "Multiple recipients of list" > > > > Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2001 10:36 PM > > Subject: Spin Models Spad A.4 > > > > > > > Just a suggestion for anyone planning on building > > this > > > kit. As nice of a kit as it is, the skis seem a > > > little too thick. I bought some Tom's Russian > > skis > > > for mine and they're really nice. With the > > Digmayer > > > Integral prop I bought through CSM, a beautiful > > A.4 is > > > a real possibility. And I have a question. What > > type > > > of engine did the A.4 use? Is it a 110hp LeRhone? > > > > > > TH > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > > Do You Yahoo!? > > > Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you want at great > > prices. > > > http://auctions.yahoo.com/ > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you want at great prices. > http://auctions.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 19:17:29 -0800 (PST) From: Todd Hayes To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: New Datafile? Message-ID: <20010123031729.4374.qmail@web9007.mail.yahoo.com> Hi Folks, Hannants list a DF for the Spad A.2/4 on their new arrivals page dated 01/10/01. Does anyone here know if this is a new DF, or a reprint of the MDF? TH __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you want at great prices. http://auctions.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 19:20:55 -0800 (PST) From: Todd Hayes To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: Spin Models Spad A.4 Message-ID: <20010123032055.27622.qmail@web9006.mail.yahoo.com> Thanks Volker. I was hoping it was a new full length DF. Guess I'll buy the mini-DF. Todd --- Volker_Häusler wrote: > Todd, > > that is actually the (older) Mini Datafile 04. Still > worth having though... > > Volker > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Todd Hayes" > To: "Multiple recipients of list" > > Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2001 10:48 AM > Subject: Re: Spin Models Spad A.4 > > > > Dave, > > > > Your guess is right. The A.1 (prototype only) and > A.2 > > used the 80hp LeRhone and the A.4 the 110hp > engine. I > > saw a DF for the A.2/4 listed on Hannants new > arrivals > > page. I'm wondering if maybe a full size DF has > been > > done recently. The French obviously knew what > they > > were doing! > > > > Todd > > > > --- David Calhoun wrote: > > > Hi Todd, > > > The mini datafile on the Spad A-2 & A-4 states > only > > > 80 & 110hp LeRhones were > > > used, but does not state which was used in each > > > aircraft. I would guess > > > since the A-4 was built later, it would have the > > > 110hp engine. Or maybe > > > since they were going to Russia, the French only > > > gave them 80hp, keeping the > > > 110's for Nieuports! Can't tell from the photos > > > available in the mini. > > > Dave Calhoun > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "Todd Hayes" > > > To: "Multiple recipients of list" > > > > > > Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2001 10:36 PM > > > Subject: Spin Models Spad A.4 > > > > > > > > > > Just a suggestion for anyone planning on > building > > > this > > > > kit. As nice of a kit as it is, the skis seem > a > > > > little too thick. I bought some Tom's Russian > > > skis > > > > for mine and they're really nice. With the > > > Digmayer > > > > Integral prop I bought through CSM, a > beautiful > > > A.4 is > > > > a real possibility. And I have a question. > What > > > type > > > > of engine did the A.4 use? Is it a 110hp > LeRhone? > > > > > > > > TH > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > > > Do You Yahoo!? > > > > Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you want at > great > > > prices. > > > > http://auctions.yahoo.com/ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Do You Yahoo!? > > Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you want at great > prices. > > http://auctions.yahoo.com/ > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you want at great prices. http://auctions.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 22:23:22 -0500 From: "TOM PLESHA" To: Subject: Ribbing Tape Message-ID: <000701c084eb$d79dd500$41464c0c@tom> Hi- The catalogue I viewed online shows that Eagle Strike indicates 4 loz. sheets. They indicate a 5th without any indication other then Ger.Camo. these are the rib tapes, in case any wondered. I just received them, I think they are very nice. Tom ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 21:28:33 -0600 From: "DAVID BURKE" To: Subject: Re: Ribbing Tape Message-ID: <002101c084ec$92eb0d00$7d92aec7@com> > Hi- > The catalogue I viewed online shows that Eagle Strike indicates 4 loz. > sheets. They indicate a 5th without any indication other then Ger.Camo. > these are the rib tapes, in case any wondered. I just received them, I > think they are very nice. > Tom > > Hi Tom, Yeah, I shouted out about them the other day. The rib tape treatment is very user-friendly - individually printed and separated tapes instead of them being printed on a single sheet of decal! However, IMHO, the 1/72 tapes are more suitable for 1/48 - I think the 1/48 ones are a bit too wide. But that's me. DB ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 21:42:23 -0600 From: Ernest Thomas To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: Re: ot heads-up Message-ID: <3A6CFD9F.211303CE@bellsouth.net> MAnde72343@aol.com wrote: > I was thinking that among > modeling retentives, the 'worst' are the Spitfire mob, That's funny. My friend Doug, who flew Spits in the sequal, walked into the D-DAY Museum, took one look at the 1/1 model hanging from the ceiling and immediately started pointing out all the GROSS inaccuracies, as well as the fact that it wasn't even labled correctly, to the museum staff. He'll be so shocked to hear that he's now a part of an unruly 'mob'. He's such a mild mannered chap. E. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 13:46:49 +1000 From: Shane Weier To: "'wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu'" Subject: RE: ot heads-up Message-ID: <7186131CB805D411A60E0090272F7C7101748ABB@mimhexch1.mim.com.au> EtH says: > That's funny. My friend Doug, who flew Spits in the sequal, > walked into > the D-DAY Museum, took one look at the 1/1 model hanging from the > ceiling and immediately started pointing out all the GROSS > inaccuracies, I had to laugh at this. Yes, I know that there are excellent 1:1 replicas of OT subjects about, but so too are there some pretty horrible ones while of all aircraft I have seen more bad 1:1 fibreglass replicas of S*******s than any other aircraft. > He's such a mild mannered chap. No wonder he keeps company with a shrinking violet like yourself ! 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 phone: Australia 1800500646 ********************************************************************** ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 21:02:09 -0700 From: "Dale Sebring" To: Subject: Re: ot heads-up Message-ID: <005d01c084f1$42d1bbc0$85b58dd0@main> E wrote: > He'll be so shocked to hear that he's now a part of an unruly 'mob'. > He's such a mild mannered chap. > E. Bravo E, I love it. Its interesting to know that even 1/1 sometimes fall short. ;-) Regards, Dale ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 20:12:41 -0800 From: "Limon3" To: Subject: Re: Plug for Aeroclub's BE2's Message-ID: <019601c084f2$bbacf400$05f7303f@f4w2s5> Ditto from me on this kit. It's now waiting to be painted. I do need the BE2e now. Gabe -----Original Message----- From: DAVID BURKE To: Multiple recipients of list Date: Monday, January 22, 2001 5:47 PM Subject: Re: Plug for Aeroclub's BE2's >Charlie wrote: > > >> This past weekend I received my Aeroclub BE2c (through Bob at Sierra >Models) >> and wanted to pass along this is a great looking model; probably the best >> from them to date. > >You sure ain't kidding! I am in love with this ungainly beast! A >funky-looking plane, but as far as engineering and detailed >injection-molding, WOW! One may not be enough! > > >DB > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 23:32:19 EST From: MAnde72343@aol.com To: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu Subject: wonder why? Message-ID: --part1_f8.6cf0512.279e6353_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit The replies to my remarks about Spitfire fanatics, brought up another thought, why are British subjects (OT) also so often kitted badly. There must have been ten different, mostly horrible SE 5's, and as many Camels (also mostly inaccurate) made, with few fair to good ones until recently, were there no accurate records or plans available? Many of the kits didn't even look like the types they were supposed to represent, except in a generic way, Why? Merrill --part1_f8.6cf0512.279e6353_boundary Content-Type: text/html; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit The replies to my remarks about Spitfire fanatics, brought up another
thought, why are British subjects (OT) also so often kitted badly. There must
have been ten different, mostly horrible SE 5's, and as many Camels (also
mostly inaccurate) made, with few fair to good ones until recently, were
there no accurate records or plans available?  Many of the kits didn't even
look like the types they were supposed to represent, except in a generic way,
Why?
Merrill

--part1_f8.6cf0512.279e6353_boundary-- ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 14:39:57 +1000 From: Shane Weier To: "'wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu'" Subject: RE: wonder why? Message-ID: <7186131CB805D411A60E0090272F7C7101748ABD@mimhexch1.mim.com.au> Merrill asks: > There must > have been ten different, mostly horrible SE 5's, and as many > Camels (also > mostly inaccurate) made, with few fair to good ones until > recently, were > there no accurate records or plans available? Maybe because these were well known aircraft and kitted very early, using less than wonderfull plans. The same could be said of most of the first tranche of WW1 kits released - think Airfix Dr.I for example. Later on, major manufacturers shied from competing with kits already released of what by then were known to be subjects of a minority interest, so later kits are short run and sometimes of indifferent quality. Well...maybe not, but it could be. 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 phone: Australia 1800500646 ********************************************************************** ------------------------------ End of WWI Digest 3001 **********************