WWI Digest 3086

Topics covered in this issue include:

  1) Re: 1/48 Kits
	by "Hans Trauner" <hans.trauner@nefkom.net>
  2) RE: Parachutes
	by "Gaston Graf" <ggraf@vo.lu>
  3) Re: Photocopier and Decals Question
	by Todd Hayes <thayes_52601@yahoo.com>
  4) Sopwith Drawing set. Final answer
	by "Tom Solinski" <tskio4@home.com>
  5) RE: New domain
	by "Gaston Graf" <ggraf@vo.lu>
  6) Re: Pomerania
	by "Jim Landon" <thegreatlandoni@hotmail.com>
  7) RE: Balkan Jasta's
	by Volker Haeusler <haeusler@tm.net.my>
  8) Re: new unidentified pics posted..
	by "Hans Trauner" <hans.trauner@nefkom.net>
  9) New Flying OT models
	by "Tom Solinski" <tskio4@home.com>
 10) Re: The Roden Gotha assessed
	by RadspadMike@netscape.net
 11) Re: Help needed - how to clean the airbrush from FUTURE?
	by "Hans Trauner" <hans.trauner@nefkom.net>
 12) ERIC, are you listening? was: Re: Photocopier and Decals Question
	by "Hans Trauner" <hans.trauner@nefkom.net>
 13) Re: Photo-etched struts and white glue <yes I am back and still a
	by "Steven M.Perry" <smperry@mindspring.com>
 14) Re: Sopwith Drawing set. Final answer
	by "Jim Landon" <thegreatlandoni@hotmail.com>
 15) Re: new unidentified pics posted..
	by "Bob Pearson" <bpearson@rapidnet.net>
 16) Re: Sopwith Drawing set. Final answer
	by "mdf@mars.ark.com" <mdf@mars.ark.com>
 17) Re: Pomerania
	by "Hans Trauner" <hans.trauner@nefkom.net>
 18) Re: Pomerania
	by "Bob Pearson" <bpearson@rapidnet.net>
 19) Re: Pomerania
	by Todd Hayes <thayes_52601@yahoo.com>
 20) Re: ERIC, are you listening? was: Re: Photocopier and Decals Question
	by Todd Hayes <thayes_52601@yahoo.com>
 21) RE: Pomerania
	by Todd Hayes <thayes_52601@yahoo.com>
 22) Re: von Eschwege
	by RadspadMike@netscape.net
 23) Re: 1/48 Kits
	by RadspadMike@netscape.net
 24) Re: 1/48 Kits
	by RadspadMike@netscape.net
 25) Re: ERIC, are you listening? was: Re: Photocopier and Decals Question
	by Todd Hayes <thayes_52601@yahoo.com>
 26) Re: Help needed - how to clean the airbrush from FUTURE?
	by RadspadMike@netscape.net
 27) Re: Sopwith Drawing set. Final answer
	by "Tom Solinski" <tskio4@home.com>
 28) Re: New WWI Aero 
	by Morg17ms@aol.com
 29) Re: Deflector wedges
	by Marc Flake <mflake@airmail.net>

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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 00:05:46 +0100
From: "Hans Trauner" <hans.trauner@nefkom.net>
To: <wwi@wwi-models.org>
Subject: Re: 1/48 Kits
Message-ID: <010501c097a3$d4d0efe0$92a072d4@custom-pc>

>· LVG B.II                ??
>· Otto C.I                ??
>· Albatros C.III       a) Aurora ( K&B), oop      b) Eduard ,oop
>· DFW C.Va            ??
>· LFG Roland D.II    High Tech from France (still in production)
>· LFG Roland D.III  Definetely not made yet, but could be converted from
the DII, I presume
>· Fokker E.III            a) Aurora (1/40; oop)    b) Eduard (oop)  c)
Flashback (=Eduard kit), still available
>· Fridrichshafen FF.33   ??
>· Rumpler 6B.I                ??

?? means 'I have no idea'
oop = out of production, but the Eduard kits are still laying around in the
shops. Maybe you are lucky.

Hans


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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 00:07:04 +0100
From: "Gaston Graf" <ggraf@vo.lu>
To: <wwi@wwi-models.org>
Subject: RE: Parachutes
Message-ID: <NEEILCFEPCBGPDBHJFKHAEPICGAA.ggraf@vo.lu>

Ouch - me idiot should read my friends website more carefully since Anzacs
belongs to John Woods, who is my co-founder of the Red Baron Partners ;).

thanks for the link

Gaston Graf
18 Viichtener Strooss
L-8620 Schandel
Luxembourg
Europe
email: ggraf@vo.lu <mailto:ggraf@vo.lu>
website: http://www.jastaboelcke.de <http://www.jastaboelcke.de/>


> -----Original Message-----
> From: wwi@wwi-models.org [mailto:wwi@wwi-models.org]On Behalf Of Rob &
> Sherry
> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 6:31 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of list
> Subject: RE: Parachutes
>
>
> Gaston,
>  try this :
> http://www.anzacs.net/MvR-Eye-Witness.htm  There is an eyewitness
> recording
> talking about him having a parchute.
> Rob
>
> At 12:18 PM 2/15/2001 -0500, you wrote:
> >Merril,
> >
> >do you remember the source of the information? It is something new to me.
> >
> > Gaston Graf
> >(ggraf@vo.lu)
> >Meet the Royal Prussian Fighter Squadron 2 "Boelcke" at:
> >http://www.jastaboelcke.de
> >
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu [mailto:wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu]On Behalf Of
> >> MAnde72343@aol.com
> >> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 3:02 PM
> >> To: Multiple recipients of list
> >> Subject: Parachutes
> >>
> >>
> >> I distinctly remember reading that MvR was wearing a parachute
> >> when he was killed in April '18, and pictures from that spring
> >> show German pilots wearing parachute harnesses.
> >> Merrill
> >
>
>


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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 15:28:59 -0800 (PST)
From: Todd Hayes <thayes_52601@yahoo.com>
To: wwi@wwi-models.org
Subject: Re: Photocopier and Decals Question
Message-ID: <20010215232859.70171.qmail@web9008.mail.yahoo.com>

Hans,

What brand of decal paper do you use?

Todd

--- Hans Trauner <hans.trauner@nefkom.net> wrote:
> >Does anyone here know if a special type of color
> >copier is necessary to run decal paper safely
> through
> >it?  I just bought a new printer/copier/fax/scanner
> >machine last week and would like to produce some
> >decals for myself if possible.
> >
> I made tests with several brands of fotocopiers and
> they all worked well.
> The problem is not the fotocopier itself, but the
> paper you will use. If it
> is a REAL fotocopier working with the xerox method,
> it will burn the toner
> in your paper, or better, the toning substances will
> be melded on your
> paper. In a colour copier this process will be done
> three times. So, what
> you need is a decal paper which can take the heat. I
> can say nothing about
> copiers with the bubble ink method, but this method
> will not heat you paper
> in the same way.
> 
> I always use paper only covered with decal glue, no
> laquer film, no clear
> film. I simply cover the print with MicroScale Super
> film, but any flexible
> clear laquer will do. And never forget: Fotocopier
> will not print 'white'
> and all colours are very translucent. You have to
> use a white base on you
> model.
> 
> Hans
> 


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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 17:30:21 -0600
From: "Tom Solinski" <tskio4@home.com>
To: <wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu>
Subject: Sopwith Drawing set. Final answer
Message-ID: <007101c097a7$45071ac0$12330e18@Solinski.okc1.ok.home.com>

As promised I shot some test copies today of the best and worst images.  In
this case the tail secion of the Dolphin has faded to the point that only
about 30% there.  But the detail forward of that is great, right down to the
beautifully drawn pilot staring at you out from under the upper wing.  My
costs are lower than Jim Landon's so costs workout to
$2.10 each sheet x 11 sheets = $23.10.
Priority mail U.S. domestic = $3.95
So a total of $27.00 even for a domestic delivery of a full set of eleven.
Or $3.95+$ 2.10 for each individual sheet.  If you missed the list I've re
attached it below.
However I would prefer to make complete sets.
For the listers occupying places other than the fruited plains then please
go to
http://ircalc.usps.gov/
and compute mailing for 26 ounces or 1 pound 10 ounces to your home.

So far I have requests for seven complete sets and two requests for just bat
boats

Plans will be mailed the day after your check, cash or first born arrives on
my portch

Glad to share
Thomas Solinski
2917 Regency Ct
Oklahoma City, OK
73120
Ok folks looked at the stack again and the inventory of Sopwith drawings all
in 18 X 25.  They are ozlid drawings that are yellowing and starting to
fade. The tail of the dolphin is almost gone.
Most sid elevations are drawn in 1-1/2 inch = 1 foot, the 3-views are half
that.

"130 HP CLERGET SINGLE DEATER BIPLANE TYPE F-1"
        SIDE ELEVATION (SHOWS INTERIOR DETAILS)
        PLAN VIEW (LOOKING DOWN)
        FRONT VIEW

"130 HP CLERGET SINGLE SEATER BIPLANE SHIP CAMEL TYPE 2F-1"
        FRONT VIEW

"SOPWITH SNIPE 7.F.1. SINGLE SEAT BIPLANE 200 HP. B.R.2. ENGINE"
       THREE VIEW ON A SINGLE SHEET

"SOPWITH DOVE TWO SEATER TOURING BIPLANE 80 HP. LE RHONE"
       THREE VIEW ON A SINGLE SHEET
        SIDE ELEVATION (SHOWS INTERIOR DETAILS) and STILL HAS THE "SECRET
        AND CONFIDENTIAL"   WARNING ON THE TITLE BLOCK!

"SOPWITH 200 HP. HISPANO SUIZA. ENGINE SINGLE SEAT FIGHTER" (DOLPHIN)
        SIDE ELEVATION (SHOWS INTERIOR DETAILS) tail is extremely faided.

"SOPWITH DUAL CONTROL TWO SEATER BIPLANE (BUILT FOR SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL)
100 HP. GNOME"
       THREE VIEW ON A SINGLE SHEET

"SOPWITH BAT BOAT 1A TWO SEATER AMPHIBIAN 100 HP. GREEN"
       THREE VIEW ON A SINGLE SHEET

So that makes a total of eleven sheets.


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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 00:31:53 +0100
From: "Gaston Graf" <ggraf@vo.lu>
To: <wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu>
Subject: RE: New domain
Message-ID: <NEEILCFEPCBGPDBHJFKHAEPKCGAA.ggraf@vo.lu>

I checked it and it works perfectly so I updated the link to your site on
the links page of my site.

This site is really the best about modeling that one can find on the web
;o).

cheers

 Gaston Graf
(ggraf@vo.lu)
Meet the Royal Prussian Fighter Squadron 2 "Boelcke" at:
http://www.jastaboelcke.de

> -----Original Message-----
> From: wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu [mailto:wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu]On Behalf Of
> Allan Wright
> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 4:07 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of list
> Subject: New domain
>
>
> Hello modelers!
>
>    Well the time has come! The new registered domain is on-line!
> Please change
> all of your links and bookmarks to the new domain:
>
>               http://www.wwi-models.org
>
>    The old web address now forwards you to the new domain after a friendly
> reminder to change your links and bookmarks.
>
>    Whoever runs the web ring please update my entry in it.
>
>    I'm still going through the site checking for things I've
> broken. If you
> see any broken links please let me know.
>
>    Also, all of the e-mail list stuff SHOULD work at the new
> address. I'll be
> working the kinks out of that today too.
>
> Thanks,
> Allan
> ==================================================================
> =============
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 23:36:49 
From: "Jim Landon" <thegreatlandoni@hotmail.com>
To: wwi@wwi-models.org
Subject: Re: Pomerania
Message-ID: <F311naIfefBC7f6AfcI0000e003@hotmail.com>

<<It's on the west Baltic coast.  It's main cities are Stralsund and 
Stettin.  Historically it's tied to Mecklinburg and once was a Duchy.>>

Mecklinburg.  Mecklinburg.  He played for the Denver Broncos.

Jim
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Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2001 17:45:43 +0700
From: Volker Haeusler <haeusler@tm.net.my>
To: wwi@wwi-models.org
Subject: RE: Balkan Jasta's
Message-ID: <PIEDKPMPLLECGIPNNGNPGEGHCFAA.haeusler@tm.net.my>

Evan,

2 Jastas served in the Balkans:

Jasta 25
Jasta 38

Aircraft employed included Fokker D II, Halberstadt D II or III, LFG
"Roland" D II, Albatros D III, Albatros D V and (1 each for these 2 Jastas)
Fokker D VII.

There are quite a number of photos of Jasta 25, but Jasta 38 (and its
forerunner "Jasta Vardar") is not well documented.

Volker

-----Original Message-----
From: wwi@wwi-models.org [mailto:wwi@wwi-models.org]On Behalf Of Evan
Nits
Sent: 16 February 2001 00:58
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: Balkan Jasta's


Hello again,

Does anyone have a list of the Jasta that served in the Balkans? Also, can
anyone tell me the types of aircraft employed by these various Jasta?

Regards,

Evan.
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 00:48:09 +0100
From: "Hans Trauner" <hans.trauner@nefkom.net>
To: <wwi@wwi-models.org>
Subject: Re: new unidentified pics posted..
Message-ID: <013a01c097a9$c07600c0$92a072d4@custom-pc>

Hi, Gaston!
The Albatros DVa shows D5390/17, now in the Australian War Memorial,
Canberra. The very picture can be found in
Albatros Scouts Described by Charles Schaedel, Kookaburra Technical
Publications 1971, page 6.
Another fine picture is in Ray Rimell's World War One Survivors, page 21.
The colours are described as beeing 'dirty green' for the fuselage and the
tailplane beeing in light blue with red striping. Pilot was Leutnant Clauss,
wounded from a fight with R.E.8, A 3819, crewed by Lt J.L. Sandy and Sgt.
H.F. Hughes on Dec 17th, 1917. They did not survive. Lt. Sandy and Sgt.
Hughes where killed both from a single bullet. The a/c stayed airborne and
circled until it ran out of petrol and crashed.

The Albatros DII 1724/16 is flown by Leutnant Emil Schäfer, according to the
book 'Leutnant Schäfer, vom Jäger zum Flieger', Berlin 1918, which shows
this very photo on page 18. It does not state a date nor a Jasta, sorry.

Hals- und Beinbruch
Hans




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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 17:56:33 -0600
From: "Tom Solinski" <tskio4@home.com>
To: <wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu>
Cc: <DPCMODELS@aol.com>
Subject: New Flying OT models
Message-ID: <000701c097aa$ed13b4a0$12330e18@Solinski.okc1.ok.home.com>

I noticed today that Don of DPC models has some new kits out on ebay.  I
know for sure his Brisfit was scaled from old Cleveland plans so they will
be very accurate.

See the list at

http://www.dpcmodels.homestead.com/dpckits.html

Tom S


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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 18:55:59 -0500
From: RadspadMike@netscape.net
To: wwi@wwi-models.org
Subject: Re: The Roden Gotha assessed
Message-ID: <2C710ADF.40B7D814.3E0364A1@netscape.net>


Volker, thank you for the Roden Gotha assessment.  I'm sure it will be very useful in deciding what to do with the kit when I get it.  And, to forestall any wisecracks, I mean besides just building it or as is the fate of most other acquisitions, putting it on the shelf to properly age.

Mike K.
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 00:57:31 +0100
From: "Hans Trauner" <hans.trauner@nefkom.net>
To: <wwi@wwi-models.org>
Subject: Re: Help needed - how to clean the airbrush from FUTURE?
Message-ID: <017101c097ab$0f14d840$92a072d4@custom-pc>

>
>Personally, I use windshield wiper fluid to both thin and clean up after
Future: cheap and plentiful.

Does U.S.cars use the same strong smelling cleaning fluids?? Strong smelling
is the reason why I stopped using enamels!!   :-)

Thanks for your answers! I think I'll try  a  h²o + c²-mixture, as
suggested.

Hans



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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 01:03:57 +0100
From: "Hans Trauner" <hans.trauner@nefkom.net>
To: <wwi@wwi-models.org>
Subject: ERIC, are you listening? was: Re: Photocopier and Decals Question
Message-ID: <017c01c097ab$f5433c80$92a072d4@custom-pc>

>Hans,
>
>What brand of decal paper do you use?
>
>Todd

Oh! I feared this question, when I typed my suggestions. I really have no
idea. 5 years ago I went to a local transfer printer and asked him for help.
He gave me around 30 sheets of glue coated paper, the very paper he starts
with when making 'real' decals. BTW, I have to figure out, if he is still
running his business.

ERIC! Where do you get your decals printed? Superscale? Maybe you can offer
blank sheets, only glue covered?

Hans


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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 19:11:39 -0500
From: "Steven M.Perry" <smperry@mindspring.com>
To: <wwi@wwi-models.org>
Subject: Re: Photo-etched struts and white glue <yes I am back and still a
Message-ID: <00d501c097ad$0970d5e0$08f3aec7@default>

>
> I just apply paint to thicken up the struts. I usually need to give it a
few
> layers. If I get any runs or brush strokes I just sand it.
>
> The super glue idea sounds good though. The added strength could be a real
> bonus.

Both white glue and super glue work real fine. It is best to buff the PE
struts with fine sanding film to remove any oxidation or other residues and
provide some tooth to the surface. This prevents the white glue, especially,
from beading up and gives a smooth coat. I paint my struts while still on
the fret unless they require major bending. Best to use two or three light
coats to prevent gravity from forming blobs or thick places as it dries.
Straight struts done like this are better than styrene or resin ones but not
as good as bamboo or contrail type stock. (never used Strutz). "N" and "Vee"
shapes are easier and stronger this way than anything but good white metal.

sp



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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 00:11:59 
From: "Jim Landon" <thegreatlandoni@hotmail.com>
To: wwi@wwi-models.org
Subject: Re: Sopwith Drawing set. Final answer
Message-ID: <F246tc5CQ9fupGtIpqq0000e1dc@hotmail.com>

<<My costs are lower than Jim Landon's so costs work out to $2.10 each 
sheet>>

Duh.  I was talking about BIG sheets for $2.50, not your puny little 18 X 25 
sheets.  ;-)

(Just teasing)

Jim
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 16:11:08 -0800
From: "Bob Pearson" <bpearson@rapidnet.net>
To: wwi@wwi-models.org
Subject: Re: new unidentified pics posted..
Message-ID: <200102160015.QAA01486@mail.rapidnet.net>


> The Albatros DII 1724/16 is flown by Leutnant Emil Schäfer, according to the
> book 'Leutnant Schäfer, vom Jäger zum Flieger', Berlin 1918, which shows
> this very photo on page 18. It does not state a date nor a Jasta, sorry.

Not a Jasta .. a Kasta ..it is at Kasta 11 (IIRC) and has been illustrated
in various publications. . including the Osprey book.

Bob

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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 19:36:26 -0500
From: "mdf@mars.ark.com" <mdf@mars.ark.com>
To: wwi@wwi-models.org
Subject: Re: Sopwith Drawing set. Final answer
Message-ID: <3A8C760A.3177E06D@mars.ark.com>

Tom Solinski wrote:
> 
> As promised I shot some test copies today of the best and worst images.  In
> this case the tail secion of the Dolphin has faded to the point that only
> about 30% there.  But the detail forward of that is great, right down to the
> beautifully drawn pilot staring at you out from under the upper wing. 

do you mean this drawing? 
http://members.home.net/british-ac/Sopwith_Dolphin_side.jpg

Mike

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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 01:37:16 +0100
From: "Hans Trauner" <hans.trauner@nefkom.net>
To: <wwi@wwi-models.org>
Subject: Re: Pomerania
Message-ID: <01db01c097b0$9cff7700$92a072d4@custom-pc>

>Mecklinburg.  Mecklinburg.

Ah! Vae victis! MECKLENBURG! Always the same story with you guys from the
colonies!

Eisernes Keruz
Balkankreus
Werknomer
Eindekker.....

Ehem..what's wrong with Eindekker?

Hnas




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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 16:57:48 -0800
From: "Bob Pearson" <bpearson@rapidnet.net>
To: wwi@wwi-models.org
Subject: Re: Pomerania
Message-ID: <200102160059.QAA03488@mail.rapidnet.net>

Hnas asks ..

> Ehem..what's wrong with Eindekker?

the first K instead of a C. . English users tend to think it should have two
'K's

Bob

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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 17:00:36 -0800 (PST)
From: Todd Hayes <thayes_52601@yahoo.com>
To: wwi@wwi-models.org
Subject: Re: Pomerania
Message-ID: <20010216010036.1387.qmail@web9009.mail.yahoo.com>

Actaully, I misspelled it.  It should Mecklenburg.


--- Jim Landon <thegreatlandoni@hotmail.com> wrote:
> <<It's on the west Baltic coast.  It's main cities
> are Stralsund and 
> Stettin.  Historically it's tied to Mecklinburg and
> once was a Duchy.>>
> 
> Mecklinburg.  Mecklinburg.  He played for the Denver
> Broncos.
> 
> Jim
>
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 17:02:45 -0800 (PST)
From: Todd Hayes <thayes_52601@yahoo.com>
To: wwi@wwi-models.org
Subject: Re: ERIC, are you listening? was: Re: Photocopier and Decals Question
Message-ID: <20010216010245.82626.qmail@web9008.mail.yahoo.com>

Hans,

I believe Eric uses Microscale.

Todd
--- Hans Trauner <hans.trauner@nefkom.net> wrote:
> >Hans,
> >
> >What brand of decal paper do you use?
> >
> >Todd
> 
> Oh! I feared this question, when I typed my
> suggestions. I really have no
> idea. 5 years ago I went to a local transfer printer
> and asked him for help.
> He gave me around 30 sheets of glue coated paper,
> the very paper he starts
> with when making 'real' decals. BTW, I have to
> figure out, if he is still
> running his business.
> 
> ERIC! Where do you get your decals printed?
> Superscale? Maybe you can offer
> blank sheets, only glue covered?
> 
> Hans
> 


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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 17:13:17 -0800 (PST)
From: Todd Hayes <thayes_52601@yahoo.com>
To: wwi@wwi-models.org
Subject: RE: Pomerania
Message-ID: <20010216011317.78687.qmail@web9010.mail.yahoo.com>

Brent,

Speaking of Halberstadt CL's, have you got your Sram
kits yet?

Todd
--- Brent Theobald <btheobal@sta.samsung.com> wrote:
> SP states:
> 
> The reason I ask is that BvB just got a little
> Pomeranian puppy and wanted
> to know.
> 
> I ask:
> Why? So you can send it back? Seriously, you have my
> condolences. That "dog"
> is so small you would throw it back if it was a
> fish. Sheesh!
> 
> But don't you just LOVE Halberstadt Cl's? In all
> scales?
> 
> Later!
> 
> Brent - Rasputin. Apparently I need to trim the
> beard again. :-)


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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 20:16:01 -0500
From: RadspadMike@netscape.net
To: wwi@wwi-models.org
Subject: Re: von Eschwege
Message-ID: <784E2F2C.79797ADD.3E0364A1@netscape.net>


wwi@wwi-models.org wrote:
>
> Can anyone tell me what markings Rudolf von Eschwege's Haberstadt DIII
> carried, and which Jasta he belonged to? Also, does any company produce a 
> 1/48 kit of a Haberstadt DIII?
> 
> Regards
> Evan
> 
> Can't help you with Eschwege's Halberstadt DIII markings.  I got my 1/48 Halberstadt DIII from Passchendaele.  Cyg, do you have any left?

HTH,
Mike K.
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 20:35:34 -0500
From: RadspadMike@netscape.net
To: wwi@wwi-models.org
Subject: Re: 1/48 Kits
Message-ID: <320C17E5.3781546B.3E0364A1@netscape.net>


wwi@wwi-models.org wrote:
>
> Final question for today,
> 
> Are any of the following aircraft produced in 1/48th scale? If so, who makes 
> them, and where can I get a hold of them?
> · LVG B.II
> · Otto C.I
> · Albatros C.III
> · DFW C.Va
> · LFG Roland D.II
> · LFG Roland D.III
> · Fokker E.III
> · Fridrichshafen FF.33
> · Rumpler 6B.I
> 
> Regards
> Evan
> 

Albatros C.III:  Eduard (out of production)
LFG Roland D.II:  Hi Tech - Squadron, Great Models Webstore, probably Roll     Models and several others.
Fokker E.III:  Eduard #8002 and Flashback KLH89-10 - sources probably same     as Roland D.II above and VAMP.

HTH,
Mike K.
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 20:50:13 -0500
From: RadspadMike@netscape.net
To: wwi@wwi-models.org
Subject: Re: 1/48 Kits
Message-ID: <69C1B006.626333AF.3E0364A1@netscape.net>


wwi@wwi-models.org wrote:
>
> On Thu, 15 Feb 2001 15:09:10 -0500 (EST), TOM PLESHA wrote:
> 
> > I don'y know about the others.
> 
> Funny how all of 'em are available in the One True Scale, 1/72nd. ;-)
> 
> 
> Matt Bittner
> 
> Not so funny . . . apparently not many "otherwise sensible" modelers bought them so they are still around.

Mike K.
> 
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 18:07:30 -0800 (PST)
From: Todd Hayes <thayes_52601@yahoo.com>
To: wwi@wwi-models.org
Subject: Re: ERIC, are you listening? was: Re: Photocopier and Decals Question
Message-ID: <20010216020730.9315.qmail@web9009.mail.yahoo.com>

What a break!  Bare-Metal Foil not only advertises
decal film but actually mentions the kind of copier I
have as one of those tried successfully by them.

Todd

--- Hans Trauner <hans.trauner@nefkom.net> wrote:
> >Hans,
> >
> >What brand of decal paper do you use?
> >
> >Todd
> 
> Oh! I feared this question, when I typed my
> suggestions. I really have no
> idea. 5 years ago I went to a local transfer printer
> and asked him for help.
> He gave me around 30 sheets of glue coated paper,
> the very paper he starts
> with when making 'real' decals. BTW, I have to
> figure out, if he is still
> running his business.
> 
> ERIC! Where do you get your decals printed?
> Superscale? Maybe you can offer
> blank sheets, only glue covered?
> 
> Hans
> 


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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 22:18:52 -0500
From: RadspadMike@netscape.net
To: wwi@wwi-models.org
Subject: Re: Help needed - how to clean the airbrush from FUTURE?
Message-ID: <4FD58164.3E1F597E.3E0364A1@netscape.net>


I use a 50-50 mixture of Aztek concentrated airbrush cleaner and a 70% solution of isopropyl alcohol to clean the airbrush(mine's an Aztek) between colors and at end of painting session.  Seems to work for all acrylic paints and Future.  If, for some reason, I don't run some cleaner through it before it starts to dry, I take it apart and clean the parts in Model Master Acryl Dried Paint Solvent, using a Q-tip dipped in it to clean inside the metal part of the airbrush body.  I don't let any of this stuff get into the rest of the airbrush.  I imagine there are other solvents that would work but I haven't tried them.

HTH,
Mike K.

wwi@wwi-models.org wrote:
>
> Hi, model pilots,
> at last I managed to get a bottle full of the wonder stuff named FUTURE. I
> simply forgot that there are some U.S. units still here in Germany, but when
> I remembered, I asked an old friend to look in the PX. And now I have one,
> even to a lower price as sold in the US directly ( hehehehe).
> 
> I tried it with a paintbrush and cleaned the brush with water. But what do
> you use for cleaning your airbrush? Does a mixture from water and alcohol
>  isopropanol) or pure alcohol work? Thanks for any help.
> 
> Hals- und Beinbruch
> Hans
> 
> 
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 21:39:53 -0600
From: "Tom Solinski" <tskio4@home.com>
To: <wwi@wwi-models.org>
Subject: Re: Sopwith Drawing set. Final answer
Message-ID: <004701c097ca$1ff96580$12330e18@Solinski.okc1.ok.home.com>

Yep. that's the drawing except mine apparently predates the Dolphin name and
there are a lot of station notes on mine that aren't on the e-copy below
----- Original Message -----
From: <mdf@mars.ark.com>
To: Multiple recipients of list <wwi@wwi-models.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 6:40 PM
Subject: Re: Sopwith Drawing set. Final answer


> Tom Solinski wrote:
> >
> > As promised I shot some test copies today of the best and worst images.
In
> > this case the tail secion of the Dolphin has faded to the point that
only
> > about 30% there.  But the detail forward of that is great, right down to
the
> > beautifully drawn pilot staring at you out from under the upper wing.
>
> do you mean this drawing?
> http://members.home.net/british-ac/Sopwith_Dolphin_side.jpg
>
> Mike
>


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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 23:12:22 EST
From: Morg17ms@aol.com
To: wwi@wwi-models.org
Subject: Re: New WWI Aero 
Message-ID: <5a.112b87fd.27be02a6@aol.com>

Could be me at the Mercedes - haven't received my copy yet, but I did spent 
many delightful hours with the engine!

Tom Morgan

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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 22:14:06 -0600
From: Marc Flake <mflake@airmail.net>
To: wwi@wwi-models.org
Subject: Re: Deflector wedges
Message-ID: <3A8CA90E.4F40@airmail.net>

Gaston:

It's much more than just cutting a few wedgies.  Look at the photos of
the propellor used for deflecting bullets.  There's an iron bar
extending up from the hub to the deflector plates.  Also, the propellors
are somewhat cut-down from the hub out to the deflectors.

While this may not be a problem for those like DB who carve their own
propellors anyway, there are those of us who don't have the skills to do
this right now.  Or, like Matt says, why do all that work when you can
get someone else to trade something for it?

Marc

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