WWI Digest 3264 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) RE: Aeroknights website by "Gaston Graf" 2) RE: the sickness of the Maccies by "Gaston Graf" 3) Re: Oh Sh**! is Chorosy Out of Business? by DNSH@aol.com 4) RE: Chorosy Out of Business? by Shane Weier 5) Re: Massie's "Dreadnought". by "Robert Fabris" 6) Re: French Fighter Pilots - Humour by Ernest Thomas 7) MvRs Albatros DV by NodalPoint@aol.com 8) RE: Was YOU GUYS and Drawing Accuracy. by Shane Weier 9) Re: Fine Art Models by "Bob Pearson" 10) Re: MvRs Albatros DV by "Bob Pearson" 11) The Anniston Contest by "DAVID BURKE" 12) RE: Raised ribs under wings by Shane Weier 13) RE: A day of modelling by Shon Howell 14) RE: Fine Art Models by "Lance Mertz" 15) Re: Chorosy Out of Business? by "Courtney Allen" 16) New 1:48 A.E.G. G.IV by Todd Hayes 17) RE: A day of modelling by "Ray Boorman" 18) RE: Fine Art Models by "Ray Boorman" 19) Re: One excellent photo of German fighter seaplane by "mdf@mars.ark.com" 20) Re: Aeroknights website by "mdf@mars.ark.com" 21) Re: Nie 12 (was Re: One excellent photo of German fighter seaplane) by "mdf@mars.ark.com" 22) Re: New 1:48 A.E.G. G.IV by Ernest Thomas 23) Re: the sickness of the Maccies - was RE: Photo cataloguing by "Craig Gavin" 24) =?ISO-8859-1?B?UmU6IE5ldyAxOjQ4IEEuRS5HLiCgRy5JVg==?= by RadspadMike@netscape.net 25) A day of modelling by cfrieden@calpoly.edu 26) Re: A day of modelling by "Jim Landon" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2001 12:56:25 +0200 From: "Gaston Graf" To: Subject: RE: Aeroknights website Message-ID: > > Normally that would work but not on this site - you'll end up saving an > asp page. I know Realplayer isn't an MS company, but the site hosting > company is. Strange that it works for me, so why shouldn't it work for you too? As for MS, you seem to have an abhorrence of MS rather than anything else. What's that good for? > > Source isn't an issue - just that they have not added anything that > wasn't already on the web, aside possibly from the videos - none of > which worked anyway. Strange again that it works for me... > > > 3) Did you send your unfriendly critics to them personally? I hope so! > > Why bother? I'd much rather direct my comments towards those who'd > actually have some use for them (I think). You ask why bother? Man - it's just your unfriendly tune! Why not staying a bit more friendly? > > MS owns the organization that hosts the site, and to view the video you > have > to subscribe (and provide a valid email address for the password) Now tell me what's wrong with that? Looks like you don't trust the Gates company. But that's only your problem, not mine. Believe me of all the companies where I left my email address at, MS is the one that spams you least. I never had probs with MS in any way. I am sure not pro-MS, but what is true cannot be denied. > > My comments weren't directed at you - merely that I found the site a bit > of a waste, and it seemed that you hadn't given it more than a cursory > look through. It did look like an interesting concept - merely that the > execution left a bit to be desired. The PC vs MAC (both have their > strengths and weaknesses) issue is ot and such things tend to ignite > unfavourable commentary (just see what happens when gun control comes > up...) > > > Bah - I guess it would be better to unsub for a while. > > I meant no offense, and it reminded me that I had received the url (I > had meant to check it out before but I didn't have the time then). Believe me I checked the site before adding it to my links list! But I have no control over the content because I did not see the pics anywhere else before. Sorry for not surfing the web more intensively, but I did not see the pics at other sites yet. Am I to blame for that? 'nuff said Gaston Graf (ggraf@vo.lu) Meet the Royal Prussian Fighter Squadron 2 "Boelcke" at: http://www.jastaboelcke.de ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2001 13:10:54 +0200 From: "Gaston Graf" To: Subject: RE: the sickness of the Maccies Message-ID: > > > Actually you have told us that, last time was in the autumn, when > you were being nasty about french cars. It irritated me a little > at the time. Not just French cars. Ever had a ride in a French train? I drive that crap on every day. Even the newest types are full of flaws. Perfect aerodynamic design but not enough space to place your knees when sitting inside (as a passenger). With two passengers facing each other, one has to place his knees between the knees of his vis-a-vis. Perfect braking system and ergonomic cockpit but misplaced cockpit lights which cut your hands when reaching to some of the switches. An airconditionning which is not adjustable and keeps the inside temperature only 3°C lower than the outside temperature. Already in spring now the passengers are gasping for air like a fish on the dry when the weather is sunny... No trashcans at the seats which leads the passengers to leave their trash on the floor or between the seats... And if the Germans would have build that train it sure would have an anti-noise insulation of the engines and a pre-heating system of the engines as well, but our friends from France seemingly do not know what the word "protection of the environnement" means. It's not because it is French - it's just because it is bad, no matter who it build. Want some more examples? Please mail me offlist! Gaston Graf (ggraf@vo.lu) Meet the Royal Prussian Fighter Squadron 2 "Boelcke" at: http://www.jastaboelcke.de ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 08 Apr 2001 19:11:57 EDT From: DNSH@aol.com To: Subject: Re: Oh Sh**! is Chorosy Out of Business? Message-ID: <104.17b6160.28024a3e@aol.com> Hi, For what it's worth, I ordered the Choroszy FF 33E from Jadar about four weeks ago and asked for it specifically because it wasn't listed on their website at that time. It showed up last week along with two other Choroszy kits. Hopefully, it's just a matter poor translation from Polish to English on Jadar's part. Take care, Dan ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 09:18:00 +1000 From: Shane Weier To: "'wwi@wwi-models.org'" Subject: RE: Chorosy Out of Business? Message-ID: <7186131CB805D411A60E0090272F7C7101748EDE@mimhexch1.mim.com.au> Courtney says: > I was looking at the Jadar Model site and noticed this News > Item "Choroszy > Modelbud (Poland) - OUT OF SALE" I take it to mean they are out of > business! Any one on the list hear this as well or am I miss > reading this > note? I sure hope this is not true. I'd have taken it as meaning "Out of *Stock*" Which may also explain why your order is slow to arrive without requiring any wrist slashing. 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: Sun, 8 Apr 2001 16:29:35 -0700 From: "Robert Fabris" To: Subject: Re: Massie's "Dreadnought". Message-ID: <009601c0c083$c7604dc0$e83a480c@garage> > This is a truly fascinating book Thanks to those who recommended it. > ~Steve di Giacomo > Additional comments from this reader - - - Just went past p.859, where the Archduke was shot, still 55 pages to go to the end of the book Extremely detailed descriptions of the activities of all the interested parties. Anyone want to buy my copy when I'm through?? Bob ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 08 Apr 2001 18:58:51 -0500 From: Ernest Thomas To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: French Fighter Pilots - Humour Message-ID: <3AD0FB3B.B4F91787@bellsouth.net> Shane Weier wrote: > 'I am Pierre the fighter pilot! When I go down, > I go down in flames!' ROTFL! E. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2001 20:03:59 EDT From: NodalPoint@aol.com To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: MvRs Albatros DV Message-ID: <6b.126ef40b.2802566f@aol.com> Can anyone send me some info or direct me to a website that has some info on the color schemes of MvR's Albatros DV's. Believe it or not I don't have a profile of his all red Dv's, only ones with partial red markings. Sorry if this is a simplistic question but I would love some help. Thanks, Steve ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 10:13:30 +1000 From: Shane Weier To: "'wwi@wwi-models.org'" Subject: RE: Was YOU GUYS and Drawing Accuracy. Message-ID: <7186131CB805D411A60E0090272F7C7101748EE1@mimhexch1.mim.com.au> RK > The list would gey boring pretty quickly if it was filled > with nothing but > "please advise on color of Camel nuts". ROTFL I'm not sure I've ever looked so hard at a camel. 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: Sun, 08 Apr 2001 17:29:07 -0700 From: "Bob Pearson" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Fine Art Models Message-ID: <200104081633.f38GXEc06645@mail.rapidnet.net> Ketchikan? Cool ... I'm in Prince Rupert ... formerly known as the Halibut Capitol until a local politician had her way with the sign out the highway If you ever come south you have to send me a message and we can try and meet Bob Still in shock that someone lives north of me ---------- >From: "Lance Mertz" > Oh, I live in Ketchikan, Alaska, the Salmon Capital of the World, so now you > understand the boats thing. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 08 Apr 2001 17:37:31 -0700 From: "Bob Pearson" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: MvRs Albatros DV Message-ID: <200104081633.f38GXNc06656@mail.rapidnet.net> My CD has some, the Cookup page has some of mine (I think), http://members.nbci.com/Sopwith_5F1 might have it .. can't recall if I posted it to the profile pages there or not Bob ---------- >From: NodalPoint@aol.com >To: Multiple recipients of list >Subject: MvRs Albatros DV >Date: Sun, Apr 8, 2001, 5:08 pm > > > Can anyone send me some info or direct me to a website that has some info on > the color schemes of MvR's Albatros DV's. Believe it or not I don't have a > profile of his all red Dv's, only ones with partial red markings. > > Sorry if this is a simplistic question but I would love some help. > > Thanks, > Steve > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2001 19:48:02 -0500 From: "DAVID BURKE" To: Subject: The Anniston Contest Message-ID: <005101c0c08e$c5438740$7cf91c3f@oemcomputer> Hey Y'all, Yesterday was the Anniston IPMS contest. I picked up some awards, like 2 Second Place and a Third. One of the Second Place awards was for my Goering Fokker D.VII. Apparently I also won a Theme Award that I didn't know was being offered (Best Civil War Subject) for a Confederate Sergeant figure. However, what I am happiest with is that I found, and picked up, 2 packs of AeroMaster wood-grain decals, the 'Fighting Camels Pt.2' sheet, and best of all - the big FMP IRAS book for $40!! What a deal! Oh, and a bunch of ot F-105 and MiG-21 stuff (I really like both types - so what!) I had a good time talking to Eli Geher, and also schlepped my Gotha around for compliments. Lots of guys were telling me that they were impressed with what I had done to the old Aurora kit!! Later DB ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 11:01:47 +1000 From: Shane Weier To: "'wwi@wwi-models.org'" Subject: RE: Raised ribs under wings Message-ID: <7186131CB805D411A60E0090272F7C7101748EE3@mimhexch1.mim.com.au> Neil says: > When I was at the Sw.AF museum, I looked very carefully at > the underside > of the Phönix wings, because we had been discussing this. My > impression > was of very slightly raised ribs, due to rib tapes amd > stitches, just like Jim > says. My two 0.02 SEK. ...and he's quite right. The tapes will protrude so long as the underside of the wing isn't concave. Even if it *is* concave they protrude in fact, but the fabric in the area between the ribs will bulge slightly so that the rib surface and the tape layed on its surface is slightly sunken. The effect is least with least curvature of the underside - that means that on may less highly cambered wings it's virtually invisible, or entirely absent. FWIW 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: Sun, 8 Apr 2001 21:14:42 -0400 (EDT) From: Shon Howell To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: RE: A day of modelling Message-ID: <384382533.986778882361.JavaMail.root@web625-wrb.mail.com> ------Original Message------ From: "aa8." To: Multiple recipients of list Sent: April 8, 2001 9:32:32 PM GMT Subject: A day of modelling Hello all Seeing as we all seem to be biting at each other and today was/is Sunday did anyone get any modelling done? I did and it was great. Trouble was it was ot but those that may know me from SMML will know I've battling with the old Glencoe USS Oregon for a few months. She did serve in WW1 but not as I'm modelling her. I started at 10.30AM and have just finished (10.25 PM) I can't remember when I last had such a long undisturbed period. Anyone else a had a day in luxury?--I have. kind regards Andy Jones Grand day today! Yesterday a VERY large package arrived from SIERRA SCALE MODELS (19 kits!), and I'm already distracted from my current modelling efforts by plots & schemes involving the latest kit windfall. Most of the morning was spent with coffee & the 1/72 scale AEG G.IV & the Datafile of same (no, not the coffee...). I'm inclined to make some photoetch struts in lue of plastic stock ones. This is a fine kit and I think the lion's share of the pre-planning will go into the engine nascells; I want the rebuild the radiator housings carve new props. Lots of planning & notes, but as of yet, no plastic shavings in the carpet... ^_^ ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2001 17:07:03 -0800 From: "Lance Mertz" To: Subject: RE: Fine Art Models Message-ID: Yeah... cool. I will for sure! We have come through there a couple of times on the ferry. I definitely will mark you up... -----Original Message----- From: wwi@wwi-models.org [mailto:wwi@wwi-models.org]On Behalf Of Bob Pearson Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2001 4:45 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: Fine Art Models Ketchikan? Cool ... I'm in Prince Rupert ... formerly known as the Halibut Capitol until a local politician had her way with the sign out the highway If you ever come south you have to send me a message and we can try and meet Bob Still in shock that someone lives north of me ---------- >From: "Lance Mertz" > Oh, I live in Ketchikan, Alaska, the Salmon Capital of the World, so now you > understand the boats thing. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2001 18:19:23 -0700 From: "Courtney Allen" To: Subject: Re: Chorosy Out of Business? Message-ID: <002d01c0c093$1ce885a0$9a4c510c@worldnet.att.net> Could be but Jadar no longer shows any of their kits on the web site. Courtney ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shane Weier" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2001 4:22 PM Subject: RE: Chorosy Out of Business? > Courtney says: > > > > I was looking at the Jadar Model site and noticed this News > > Item "Choroszy > > Modelbud (Poland) - OUT OF SALE" I take it to mean they are out of > > business! Any one on the list hear this as well or am I miss > > reading this > > note? I sure hope this is not true. > > I'd have taken it as meaning "Out of *Stock*" > > Which may also explain why your order is slow to arrive without requiring > any wrist slashing. > > 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: Sun, 8 Apr 2001 18:26:13 -0700 (PDT) From: Todd Hayes To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: New 1:48 A.E.G. G.IV Message-ID: <20010409012613.85576.qmail@web11107.mail.yahoo.com> Has anyone checked the new arrivals page at Squadron? There's a picture of the upcoming 1:48 G.IV from Hi-Tech shown under 'advanced orders'. Todd __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2001 19:03:34 -0700 From: "Ray Boorman" To: Subject: RE: A day of modelling Message-ID: Pffft, I spent my wonderful relaxing Sunday decorating the bathroom...... ;( Of course I did have some fun texturing the ceilings and walls. Not sure what got textured the most me or the ceiling. I did think of making a lozenge stamp pattern across to the tops of the walls but SWMBO gave me such a frosty look I figured I didn't want to die today and just did a nice Austrian swirl pattern instead. Ray > -----Original Message----- > From: wwi@wwi-models.org [mailto:wwi@wwi-models.org]On Behalf Of Shon > Howell > Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2001 6:19 PM > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: RE: A day of modelling > > > ------Original Message------ > From: "aa8." > To: Multiple recipients of list > Sent: April 8, 2001 9:32:32 PM GMT > Subject: A day of modelling > > > Hello all > Seeing as we all seem to be biting at each other and today was/is > Sunday did > anyone get any modelling done? > I did and it was great. Trouble was it was ot but those that may know me > from SMML will know I've battling with the old Glencoe USS Oregon > for a few > months. She did serve in WW1 but not as I'm modelling her. > I started at 10.30AM and have just finished (10.25 PM) I can't > remember when > I last had such a long undisturbed period. > Anyone else a had a day in luxury?--I have. > kind regards > Andy Jones > > > Grand day today! Yesterday a VERY large package arrived from > SIERRA SCALE MODELS (19 kits!), and I'm already distracted from > my current modelling efforts by plots & schemes involving the > latest kit windfall. Most of the morning was spent with coffee & > the 1/72 scale AEG G.IV & the Datafile of same (no, not the > coffee...). I'm inclined to make some photoetch struts in lue of > plastic stock ones. This is a fine kit and I think the lion's > share of the pre-planning will go into the engine nascells; I > want the rebuild the radiator housings carve new props. Lots of > planning & notes, but as of yet, no plastic shavings in the carpet... ^_^ > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2001 19:27:17 -0700 From: "Ray Boorman" To: Subject: RE: Fine Art Models Message-ID: Bob, my gosh, I always thought there wasn't anything north you, but wild Tundra and Ice;) On to the original subject, its ot but you should take a look at the USS Indianapolis and Arizona on the Fine Art Models site. They're nearly enough to make me want to try building ships. Nearly since I am the absolute worst enemy to ship models, never met one I couldnt make look terrible ;0) Ray > -----Original Message----- > From: wwi@wwi-models.org [mailto:wwi@wwi-models.org]On Behalf Of Bob > Pearson > Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2001 5:45 PM > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: Re: Fine Art Models > > > Ketchikan? Cool ... I'm in Prince Rupert ... formerly known as the Halibut > Capitol until a local politician had her way with the sign out the highway > > If you ever come south you have to send me a message and we can > try and meet > > Bob > > Still in shock that someone lives north of me > > ---------- > >From: "Lance Mertz" > > > Oh, I live in Ketchikan, Alaska, the Salmon Capital of the > World, so now you > > understand the boats thing. > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 08 Apr 2001 22:46:58 -0400 From: "mdf@mars.ark.com" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: One excellent photo of German fighter seaplane Message-ID: <3AD122A2.E44BDA60@mars.ark.com> The Pfalz(es) came later, along with bevies of Fokker D.VII's (anywhere between 2 and 4 - it was hard to tell), Tiger Moths in German markings (with hex), Stampe in British markings (how do you pluralize Stampe?) for a dogfight and a big strafing the ground troops scene, and a brief (but spectactular) performance by a Morane Saulnier 230 (stripped of its logos). Very un-Hollywood-like ending. Mike F. Brad & Merville wrote: > > Ah! That would be The Blue Max with George Peppard, James Mason and Jeremy > Kemp. The Pfalz (sounds like you missed that part) is still flying > someplace in the states. Not sure what ever happened to the Triplanes. > > -----Original Message----- > From: mdf@mars.ark.com > To: Multiple recipients of list > Date: Sunday, April 08, 2001 4:07 PM > Subject: Re: One excellent photo of German fighter seaplane > > >On the History Channel (not sure which movie) > >So far... > >2 Fokker triplanes and a Caudron Luciole (all in lozenge) against two > >dingy SE5's and 3 Tiger Moths...the Luciole turns tail and the the > >Fokkers down 2 of the Brits... > >Then the Fokkers take turns going under a bridge (third run was > >unsuccessful) > > > >Mike Fletcher > >(I reuploaded the N.12 profile - its changed since yesterday - there > >was a flaw in the location of the gun ring, also added a CDL RNAS N.12) > >Next up - two Polish mods of the Nieuport 12 with unusual wings... > > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 08 Apr 2001 22:48:37 -0400 From: "mdf@mars.ark.com" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Aeroknights website Message-ID: <3AD12305.C6E1C76A@mars.ark.com> > Am I to blame for that? Not at all. Mike F. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 08 Apr 2001 23:03:44 -0400 From: "mdf@mars.ark.com" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Nie 12 (was Re: One excellent photo of German fighter seaplane) Message-ID: <3AD12690.88548460@mars.ark.com> Turns out the more interesting of the N.12's was really a 10 - so it will have to wait until I get to the N.10's again. Almost done the anhedralled Nieuport, if I can decide on the colours... Mike F. Matt Bittner wrote: > > On Sun, 8 Apr 2001 16:09:51 -0400 (EDT), mdf@mars.ark.com wrote: > > > (I reuploaded the N.12 profile - its changed since yesterday - there > > was a flaw in the location of the gun ring, also added a CDL RNAS N.12) > > Next up - two Polish mods of the Nieuport 12 with unusual wings... > > These look great, Mike. What references are you using, though? > > Matt Bittner ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 08 Apr 2001 22:20:07 -0500 From: Ernest Thomas To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: New 1:48 A.E.G. G.IV Message-ID: <3AD12A67.A6AF1FEB@bellsouth.net> Todd Hayes wrote: > > Has anyone checked the new arrivals page at Squadron? > There's a picture of the upcoming 1:48 G.IV from > Hi-Tech shown under 'advanced orders'. As happy as I'll be to add this kit to my collection, I can tell you that if this kit is anything like the Roland, don't be looking for it in your mailbox any time this year. E. who's suddenly and curiously aware of the fact that the name Hi-Tech came across the screen and wasn't followed by a tirade from a certain someone. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 08 Apr 2001 20:37:30 -0500 From: "Craig Gavin" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: the sickness of the Maccies - was RE: Photo cataloguing Message-ID: <200104090331.XAA32318@tisch.mail.mindspring.net> Gaston - You're obviously sold on WinTel, so why put down us Mac users? We only account for 10% of all desk top computers, so obviously we are a very small minority and pose no 'threat' to those who cling to the idea that "more is better." In fact, while there are MORE software titles available for WinTel machines, there's no applications programs that are available to WinTel user that Macs can't also claim. And with emulation programs, Macs can run WinTel programs as fast and smooth as a WinTel boxes. You might say we have the best of both worlds available to us. The truth about us Mac users are that we are an extremely loyal user group, because we've had to be. We've developed a "seige mentality" over the years, having to defend our choice of computers. And don't be too sure about your claim that Macs suffer in performance. At least in comparison to the InTel Pentium 3 chips, you need to take the internal clock speed of a WinTel machine and divide it in half to make a side-by-side comparison with a Mac G4 chip. In other words, a Mac running at 400 mHz is directly comparable to a 800 mHz WinTel. For this reason, graphics professionals and Web designers who work with large, data intensive files are sold on Macs. Here in the U.S. most of the print media including magazines and newspapers are produced on Macs. So enjoy your WinTel, and I'll continue to be happy with my Mac (trying to understand why everyone doesn't have one). - Craig Gavin + ---------- >From: "Gaston Graf" >To: Multiple recipients of list >Subject: the sickness of the Maccies - was RE: Photo cataloguing software - for all those OT photo's on your >Date: Sat, Apr 7, 2001, 4:30 PM > > Aaahh..... the old fight of Maccies and Winnies is back on again - how sad. > Every system has its advantages and disadvantages, that's a fact. If you > bring me as much good software for a Mac as there is for PCs and if you'll > bring me a Mac which offers the same performance than a modern PC offers for > the same low price, then I'll maybe switch of Mac too. But for as long as > one has to pay so much money for a machine that can't match a PCs > performance and where the software that I mostly use isn't available at all, > there is no reason for me why to buy a Mac. > > At the same time I accept your arguments off course, when you explain why > you prefer your Mac. But I hate it that the Maccies always point out why > their crates are sooo much better if this simply isn't true! If Karen is > still on the list I am sure I will now receive a lenghty offlist message > again, explaining and teasing why Mac and not PC blabla etc. I really don't > need that! Strange is that the Maccies act that way so often while PC users > just accept the existence of Macs. > > IMHO - everybody must see to get happy with his/her own life. > > It's really a sickness that Mac users believe there's nothing better than > their Apple crates. I drive a Mercedes-Benz, but did I ever tell the other > people there is no better brand than the one wearing the Star? No - I do > not, because I accept the taste and preferences of the other! > > So, dear Mac users out there in the cruel world of electronics, be happy > with your stuff - but PLEASE let me be happy with my stuff! > > happy apple eating - but beware of the worm inside ;oP > > Gaston Graf > (ggraf@vo.lu) > Meet the Royal Prussian Fighter Squadron 2 "Boelcke" at: > http://www.jastaboelcke.de > > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: wwi@wwi-models.org [mailto:wwi@wwi-models.org]On Behalf Of Bob >> Pearson >> Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2001 9:52 PM >> To: Multiple recipients of list >> Subject: Re: Photo cataloguing software - for all those OT photo's on >> your >> >> >> Gee, my Mac has done that all along .. no extra programs needed. One more >> piece of proof that Apple got it right. >> >> Bob >> >> ---------- >> >> > Ray, >> > >> >> >> >Since Win98SE, you can >> > switch on a thumbnail preview of your folders so you can have >> the pics in >> > each folder as thumbnails if you like. >> >> > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 08 Apr 2001 23:38:30 -0400 From: RadspadMike@netscape.net To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: =?ISO-8859-1?B?UmU6IE5ldyAxOjQ4IEEuRS5HLiCgRy5JVg==?= Message-ID: <0545E52D.43EC6C13.3E0364A1@netscape.net> E. wrote: > > who's suddenly and curiously aware of the fact that the name Hi-Tech > came across the screen and wasn't followed by a tirade from a certain > someone. > If it will please you, I would try a half-hearted attempt at a tirade . . . it's been a long weekend and I've done too many tax returns to really get into it. Besides, I've got Hi-Tech's OT kits, incl. two Breguets and have no particular problem with them except my personal limitations. I will rant about Squadron's site. When invited to advance order, I tried the "add to shopping cart" for the A.E.G. G.IV and the (ot alert) Grumman J2F "Duck" and got an "incorrect parameter" screen each time. I guess Squadron doesn't expect too many advance orders. Mike K. __________________________________________________________________ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Webmail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2001 21:22:18 -0700 From: cfrieden@calpoly.edu Subject: A day of modelling Message-ID: Hello out there in listland, I actually did some modeling today- the first time in almost a month. I mostly worked on an ot Liberty ship, but I did pick up my Sopwith Triplane. I am switching back and forth between these two projects. I am going all out on the Triplane, but the Liberty ship is OOB. I do not ordinarily build OOB, and I am surprised at how much I am enjoying this project. The funny thing is that I know little about the Sopwith other than what is in the Datafile, but I am turning it into a monument to AMS. On the flip side, I could detail the Liberty ship from memory (I am a volunteer deckhand aboard the Jeremiah O’Brien), yet I am forcing myself not to make any modifications. Oh well, back to lurk mode. Regards, Chris Friedenbach ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 09 Apr 2001 04:23:11 From: "Jim Landon" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: A day of modelling Message-ID: <> Not today but I have on occaision had a 10 or 12 hour day of solid modeling on the Salmson. Today was wonderful though: a terrific church service, lunch with our son and his daughter at a nice restaurant, a birthday party for our youngest grandson ( 1 year old) and a few hours of modeling. Just wish I didn't have to go to work tomorrow. I wish I could retire and spend more time in my workshop. Jim _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ------------------------------ End of WWI Digest 3264 **********************