WWI Digest 3292 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Re: Eagle Strike Decals & MvR's 425/17 by "David Calhoun" 2) Re: Crossley Tender by "aa8." 3) Re: New to the Group by "Jim Landon" 4) Re: Eagle Strike Decals by "David Calhoun" 5) Swastikas - was Neil's Ni.28 and Michael's Ni.17 by knut.erik.hagen@eunet.no (Knut Erik Hagen) 6) RE: Tough assignment by Shane Weier 7) RE: Let me intoduce myself... by Shane Weier 8) RE: How many of us? by Shane Weier 9) Re: Neil's Ni.28 and Michael's Ni.17 by "mdf@mars.ark.com" 10) Re: big scale Fok. D.VIII RE: Talk about fiddly by "Tom Solinski" 11) Re: Let me intoduce myself... by "Tom Solinski" 12) RE: Let me intoduce myself... by Shane Weier 13) Re: Eagle Strike Decals by "Tom Sollers" 14) I never even heard of SMER until very recently. by Stephendigiacomo@aol.com 15) Welcome to the new guys by "Steven M.Perry" 16) Re: 1:16 figures (was Let me intoduce myself...) by "Jim Landon" 17) Re: New to the Group by Dennis Ugulano ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 17:56:48 -0700 From: "David Calhoun" To: Subject: Re: Eagle Strike Decals & MvR's 425/17 Message-ID: <00c101c0c86b$9e2d5200$aa153ccc@oemcomputer> Hi John, >From the photo in the book I referenced yesterday, it is clearly seen that the under sides of the wing are just as dark as the rest of the aircraft..Shadows you may ask? No, the white outlines of the lower wing iron cross is clearly seen. Ferko assumes that the plane was painted with light blue undersurfaces at the factory, but no olive streaking was applied over the clear doped linen uppersurfaces, and everything was sprayed red except for the crosses. (the serial# was also oversprayed, and is not visible in the photo, although in the profile it can be barely seen, so i would apply the decal & over spray it with dark red. Dave Calhoun ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 7:40 AM Subject: Re: Eagle Strike Decals & MvR's 425/17 > > Thanks to all who replied!!! Welcome to the list, Tom!! I browsed Eagle > Strike's website and the lozenge decals look terrific...Will be ordering > them up to give a try... > > Another question regarding MvR's red tripes. Are the earlier > interpretations of the color scheme,i.e., the ones that show light blue > undersides, just plain wrong, or perhaps based on another one of the red > tripes? Is it possible that 425/17 came from the factory with lt. blue > undersides which were then painted over in the field? This might explain > the fabric remnants that show lt blue under the red? Any info is > appreciated as I still haven't quite decided which of MvR's tripe schemes > my 1/28th Revell will be!! > > Regards, > John > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 21:48:19 +0200 From: "aa8." To: Subject: Re: Crossley Tender Message-ID: <005101c0c840$a674aba0$1b133c3e@tinypc> Peter I know nothing about Die-cast models. How easy is this Matcbox Crossley to get hold of? Hendon have a very nice tender and Shuttleworth have a drivable Crossley staff car and a working Hucks starter (Model T Chassis). Looks good with the Brisfit and SE5A. Regards Andy Jones. ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 9:47 PM Subject: Re: Crossley Tender > I know there is a complete example on show at RAF Museum Hendon, so they > might be worth an e-mail. And that the Matchbox Yesteryear version is 1/47 > scale, which is close enough to the manly scale for me. > > cheers > > Peter L > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 22:02:39 From: "Jim Landon" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: New to the Group Message-ID: <> Welcome, Greg, from Lockheed Martin in Denver CO. Jim Landon >From: Balzer Mr Gregory P >Reply-To: wwi@wwi-models.org >To: Multiple recipients of list >Subject: New to the Group >Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 12:20:04 -0400 (EDT) > >Good Morning All, >My name is Greg Balzer, and I am new to the mailing list as of yesterday. > >My first inclination was to lurk around for awhile and get a feel for the >group, but figured I might as well say hello. > >Recently retired after a 20+ year career with the Marines (Infantry). >Currently a defense contractor in the Wash, DC area. As a kid growing up >my >older brother and I built enough kits to fill the Smithsonian. Most of >which ended up hors de combat due to the judicious placement of >firecrackers, or through conflagration. > >As with most, life had a way of imposing itself, which of course meant that >tubes of Testors, Xacto blades and Microsol gave way to girls, ...and >girls, >..and girls. Now approaching mid-40s, married (SWMBO)!! ;-) with two >kids (both girls), I figured it was time to re-discover my youth. > >My first choice was the Dragon DML Fokker Dr. 1. Although I purchased the >5901, I plan on assembling MvR's tripe. >I know it sounds passe, but I have my reasons. NU: MvR's Albatross D.Va >SITNF: Fok D VII, then maybe a Spad. > >After such a lengthy sabbatical I consider myself a novice, and have gained >a lot going through the archives, and lurking for the past day and half. >Look forward to getting to know everyone, sounds like a rather eclectic and >exuberant group! > >Take Care, >Greg > > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 18:10:24 -0700 From: "David Calhoun" To: Subject: Re: Eagle Strike Decals Message-ID: <011701c0c86d$84a266c0$aa153ccc@oemcomputer> Hi Jim, Maybe Tom can help you by building a 1/16 scale crew to stand next to your Salmson! Dave C ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Landon" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 12:30 PM Subject: Re: Eagle Strike Decals > Welcome aboard Tom. > > <> > > Jim Landon > Denver CO USA > > >From: "Tom Sollers" > >Reply-To: wwi@wwi-models.org > >To: Multiple recipients of list > >Subject: Re: Eagle Strike Decals > >Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 19:55:04 -0400 (EDT) > > > >John: > > > >Greetings all! I'm new to the list (as of this afternoon). > > > >Squadron carries Eagle Strike also, at what seems a good price in their > >April update - $5.96 for lozenge and $3.46 for rib tapes (for both scales). > >I typically receive shipments from Squadron in about a week, since they > >usually ship in 24 hrs. > > > >Hope this helps. > > > >How do they stack up as far as accuracy of color and pattern? > > > >Tom > >---------- > > >From: John_Impenna@hyperion.com > > >To: Multiple recipients of list > > >Subject: Re: Eagle Strike Decals > > >Date: Tue, Apr 17, 2001, 4:50 PM > > > > > > > > > > >Hi Folks, > > >Anyone know who has these in stock?? > > > > > >Regards, > > >John > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2001 00:11:03 +0200 (CEST) From: knut.erik.hagen@eunet.no (Knut Erik Hagen) To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Swastikas - was Neil's Ni.28 and Michael's Ni.17 Message-ID: <200104182211.AAA37372@mail-relay.eunet.no> Hei, Just want to add a few comments to this. In Norway, the swastika is not outlawed, the only time we have had problems with exhibiting models was when someone noticed that the race car models carried tobacco logos... What the swastika did stand for is well known, but I can not remember negative reactions to models in German markings due to markings on the tail. It still gave me an uneasy feeling while in India to see it painted on boats, cars and houses as a good luck charm, and I think the Cambodian vessel next to us in Immingham harbour got some reactions on the red swastika painted on the vessel funnels and printed on crew coveralls. Both Finland and Lithuania used swastikas as national markings up to WW2, and there were US units flying with it painted on SPADs over France in WW1. Other viking symbols were also abused by the nazis in WW1, it will take many generations before they will regain their original values. The problem is that it can be difficult to draw the line between what is right for historical purposes and what is done to provocate and upset. It has be suggested to pass laws in Norway to outlaw symbols used in nazi propaganda, I don`t think our aircraft markings will be in danger, but such a law has to be carefully worded to avoid becoming either to inclusive or useless. The problem is that you might outlaw a symbol, but it is more difficult to eradicate the idea behind than passing a law. Regarding the US, I have noticed the discussion regarding the official use of the Confederate flag, it is another symbol that has been abused in modern times by neo-nazi sympatizers here in Norway. Colours are important - not only to AMS sufferers And just another comment, I feel greatful for Norway not being a country used for Beta-testing of communism and that the general release was cancelled in time. Eders Knut Erik Gaston wrote: >As a non-German I find this law completely overdone. To me the swastikas >always belonged to the models like they was present on the original aircraft >or whatever vehicle the model is representing. If the swastikas of the time >between 1933-45 are not welcome, then all other swastikas, especially those >of the WW1 aircraft such as Voss' Albatros should not be presented either. >Why not prohibiting the presentation of a figure of - say a Germanic warrior >wearing a shield with swastika and runes - as well? >And those who build models with swastikas on it not necessarily sympathize >with the Nazi scene either. The swastika thing is history in my eyes, and to >history it belongs. Also if one takes a look at modern Neo-Nazi >organizations, one can observe that they do not need swastikas to use as >their sign, but use anything else that suits their need. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hans wrote >> Swastikas are not forbidden in Germany. But wait: There is a law which >> prohibit the presentation of ALL Nazi symbols to the public. Exception: >> If there is a historical or scientific to show them. >> So, historical photos etc. are allowed. >> There is an very old discussion, if a swastika in a model kit >> could be seen as a historical/scientific background. >> Usually model kits are seen as 'playing stuff for kids'. >> Revell tried to include swastikas in the early eighties, but the lost a trial. >> It is NOT prohibit to use swastikas on your models, as long you stay at home >> with them and do not show them on a contest f.e. >> >> The problem with other swastikas is that the 'un-informed public' cannot >> differentiate finnish swastikas, nazi swastikas, roman swastikas. >> I am doing reconstructions of celtic archeological finds and made 1/1 scale >> figures ofceltic men and women. One of the saved original pieces of celtic >> woolen material shows swastikas. >> We could not use them only to avoid unnecessary dicussions. >> But I really apreciate this law. The idiots will never die out. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2001 08:16:41 +1000 From: Shane Weier To: "'wwi@wwi-models.org'" Subject: RE: Tough assignment Message-ID: <7186131CB805D411A60E0090272F7C7101748F37@mimhexch1.mim.com.au> Witold, > Where can I get it? Have you written other parts? I must check > amazon.com if they have it. Encyclopedia Fernettia in 28 hardback volumes, 22 pages with annual updates on a postage stamp 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: Thu, 19 Apr 2001 08:40:18 +1000 From: Shane Weier To: "'wwi@wwi-models.org'" Subject: RE: Let me intoduce myself... Message-ID: <7186131CB805D411A60E0090272F7C7101748F39@mimhexch1.mim.com.au> Tom, > I'm a graphic artist, pushing fifty, (snip) > I've been interested in WWI > modeling since the early sixties. I cut my teeth on the old > Aroura, Revell and Renwal kits. (snip) > I also, draw and paint aircraft (snip) > I was an avid modeler until college and then life started (snip) > I was primarily a 1/72 kind of > guy back then, using oil-based paints. (snip) > I've always maintained my interest > though and have continued to collect kits (snip) > I've switched to 1/48 > since it is a little easier on the eyes) (snip) > I now have more kits than I care to mention awaiting > completion (snip) > and a rather extensive library. (snip) The above looks like a summary of the list membership, or at least a description of the average listee > It will probably take a little while for me to get to > know you all, It won't you know - see above - you *are* us. > I'm looking forward to the experience and being a part of this group. I reckon we're pleased to have you, pending clarification of your point of view on Vegemite, Voss' cowling and %#^%#%#& red. Nice to meet you Tom - have fun! 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: Thu, 19 Apr 2001 08:45:16 +1000 From: Shane Weier To: "'wwi@wwi-models.org'" Subject: RE: How many of us? Message-ID: <7186131CB805D411A60E0090272F7C7101748F3B@mimhexch1.mim.com.au> Tom, > > Does anyone have an idea of how many of us there are in this group? > As of this morning (Thursday 8:40am in Eastern Australia) the list server reports 240 subscribers, but several members are subscribed at more than one address. It's probably close enough to 230 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: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 19:04:17 -0400 From: "mdf@mars.ark.com" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Neil's Ni.28 and Michael's Ni.17 Message-ID: <3ADE1D71.A49FF33E@mars.ark.com> Hans Trauner wrote: > > > > So swastikas are forbidden in Germany even on scale models? Even for > > non-german subjects? > > Wow. > > D. > > PS. wich one is the new profile? > > Swastikas are not forbidden in Germany. But wait: There is a law which > prohibit the presentation of ALL Nazi symbols to the puplic. Models are displayed with them missing, or covered by thin cardboard (usually looped around that section of the model). I had kits with the swastikas in two pieces to be joined together by the decaller - when they were included at all. I've added a CDL/Red RNAS N17bis, Bishop's N.23, and a French N.17 that I'm still debating colours on - can anyone confirm the colours N.76 used? Mike F. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 18:04:30 -0500 From: "Tom Solinski" To: Subject: Re: big scale Fok. D.VIII RE: Talk about fiddly Message-ID: <00ac01c0c85b$ecb15e40$a6a20d41@okcnc1.ok.home.com> > <> > > That's exactly why I'm sticking to static display models, even if I should > start building in LARGE scale. > > Jim > "Mr. Tiny Planes" (puny little 1:16 scale) Ahh but.... the hours of enjoyment of building a FLYING model that was for a short time the absolute envy of every other flyer in that club. Then the joy of seeing something I built fly around under control (at least till its last fatal flight) Of course that's the problem, he told some one he was going to put in one last flight for the day! tom S ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 18:06:07 -0500 From: "Tom Solinski" To: Subject: Re: Let me intoduce myself... Message-ID: <00cb01c0c85c$26bc6080$a6a20d41@okcnc1.ok.home.com> yeah!!! another TOM, we're gaining on the DAVES!! Welcome from Oklahoma Tom! Tom S OKC If you aren't making waves, you aren't making headway! ----- Original Message ----- From: tsollers To: Multiple recipients of list Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 9:09 AM Subject: Let me intoduce myself... > Thank you for the welcome. > > I'm a graphic artist, pushing fifty, living in Maryland (USA) with a > wife, a four-year-old and a Cairn Terrier. I've been interested in WWI > modeling since the early sixties. I cut my teeth on the old Aroura, Revell > and Renwal kits. I also, draw and paint aircraft and enjoy classical music > and motion picture sound tracks. > I was an avid modeler until college and then life started getting in the > way of my hobbies and building trailed off. I was primarily a 1/72 kind of > guy back then, using oil-based paints. I've always maintained my interest > though and have continued to collect kits (although I've switched to 1/48 > since it is a little easier on the eyes) and reference materials over the > years. I now have more kits than I care to mention awaiting completion and a > rather extensive library. > After a more than 20 year hiatus, I'm hoping to start building again > soon. Joining this group is my first step at reentering the hobby. > My current interest is sculpting figures of historical personalities > which I hope to bring to market. Most are WWI aviators. In 1/16th, 1/32 and > 1/48th scales. I'll try to post some images of the masters soon. > It will probably take a little while for me to get to know you all, but > I'm looking forward to the experience and being a part of this group. > > Tom > > > ---------- > >From: Crawford Neil > >To: Multiple recipients of list > >Subject: RE: Eagle Strike Decals > >Date: Wed, Apr 18, 2001, 8:11 AM > > > > > Welcome from Sweden Tom, can you tell us a bit more about yourself. > > There are one or two things we need to know, like: > > 1/72 or 1/48 > > acrylic or oil-based paint > > nylon rigging or stretched sprue/steel wire > > vegemite or marmite > > and finally what colour was the Voss cowling. > > > > Only joking, you're safer avoiding all the above questions, > > you'll enjoy yourself here, it's difficult to find a nicer > > bunch of lunatics on this planet. > > /Neil > > > > > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: Tom Sollers [mailto:tsollers@bcpl.net] > >> Sent: den 18 april 2001 01:55 > >> To: Multiple recipients of list > >> Subject: Re: Eagle Strike Decals > >> > >> > >> John: > >> > >> Greetings all! I'm new to the list (as of this afternoon). > >> > >> Squadron carries Eagle Strike also, at what seems a good > >> price in their > >> April update - $5.96 for lozenge and $3.46 for rib tapes (for > >> both scales). > >> I typically receive shipments from Squadron in about a week, > >> since they > >> usually ship in 24 hrs. > >> > >> Hope this helps. > >> > >> How do they stack up as far as accuracy of color and pattern? > >> > >> Tom > >> > > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2001 09:14:39 +1000 From: Shane Weier To: "'wwi@wwi-models.org'" Subject: RE: Let me intoduce myself... Message-ID: <7186131CB805D411A60E0090272F7C7101748F3E@mimhexch1.mim.com.au> Tom, > yeah!!! another TOM, we're gaining on the DAVES!! Still 12-7 ;-) 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: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 05:54:08 -0400 From: "Tom Sollers" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Eagle Strike Decals Message-ID: <200104182330.f3INUSP20384@mail.bcpl.net> Squadron's URL is squadron.com. The phone number is 972-242-8663. The address is Squadron Mail Order, 1115 Crowley Drive, Carrollton, Texas 75011-5010. BTW hyperscale.com is now hosted by squadron.com. Tom ---------- >From: "Allen H Besser" >To: Multiple recipients of list >Subject: Re: Eagle Strike Decals >Date: Tue, Apr 17, 2001, 11:12 PM > >Do you have a website address for Squadron?? > >Al Besser >-----Original Message----- >From: Tom Sollers >To: Multiple recipients of list >Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 7:57 PM >Subject: Re: Eagle Strike Decals > > >>John: >> >>Greetings all! I'm new to the list (as of this afternoon). >> >>Squadron carries Eagle Strike also, at what seems a good price in their >>April update - $5.96 for lozenge and $3.46 for rib tapes (for both >scales). >>I typically receive shipments from Squadron in about a week, since they >>usually ship in 24 hrs. >> >>Hope this helps. >> >>How do they stack up as far as accuracy of color and pattern? >> >>Tom >>---------- >>>From: John_Impenna@hyperion.com >>>To: Multiple recipients of list >>>Subject: Re: Eagle Strike Decals >>>Date: Tue, Apr 17, 2001, 4:50 PM >>> >> >>> >>>Hi Folks, >>>Anyone know who has these in stock?? >>> >>>Regards, >>>John >>> >>> >> > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 19:36:52 EDT From: Stephendigiacomo@aol.com To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: I never even heard of SMER until very recently. Message-ID: <73.cf26528.280f7f14@aol.com> Going back to my 1970's memory banks; everything was Revell, Monogram, Aurora, MPC, Airfix, (AMT for tractors and trailers) and the Japanese mnfctrs, Tamiya, Hasegawa. I never heard of FROG until recently either - but I don't think I can blame the commies for that. ~Steve di Giacomo In a message dated 4/18/1 2:44:47 PM, hans.trauner@nefkom.net writes: << Are you really sure? SMER was already in business when they where still ruled by the czech communist party. O.K., they used ex-british forms which where illegal copies of Aurora kits - but they where available. Hans >> ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 19:48:18 -0400 From: "Steven M.Perry" To: Subject: Welcome to the new guys Message-ID: <005f01c0c862$0b98fe20$5ef2aec7@default> Welcome to Lance, Greg & Tom from St. Petersburg, FL You'll find here hours of discussion about cowl colors and allegedly edible Australian foodstuffs punctuated by some absolute gems of historical information and modeling tips & techniques. Some of us are outright wierd and others so normal it's wierd. We all love making models of WWI subjects, so no doubt y'all will fit right in. sp ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 23:51:35 From: "Jim Landon" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: 1:16 figures (was Let me intoduce myself...) Message-ID: "New Tom" said: <> Thanks. <> Mainly just something to show people a size reference, so standing would be best. <> Just keep us all posted on your progress. Thanks, Jim >From: "tsollers" >Reply-To: wwi@wwi-models.org >To: Multiple recipients of list >Subject: Re: 1:16 figures (was Let me intoduce myself...) >Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 17:34:21 -0400 (EDT) > >Jim: > >Your work blows my mind! That's pretty amazing stuff. > >What are you in need of? Standing figures? > >In 1/16th the only piece near completion is MvR. I was initially aiming at >the "big names" to get off the ground. Eventually, I am planning an RFC >mechanic and a RNAS officer. > >Got to run. > >Tom > >---------- > >From: "Jim Landon" > >To: Multiple recipients of list > >Subject: 1:16 figures (was Let me intoduce myself...) > >Date: Wed, Apr 18, 2001, 5:00 PM > > > > > <which > > I hope to bring to market. Most are WWI aviators. In 1/16th, 1/32 and >1/48th > > scales.>> > > > > 1:16 WWI FIGURES!!!! 1:16 WWI FIGURES!!!! 1:16 WWI FIGURES!!!! > > > > That's the most exciting news I've heard lately! > > > > I need 1:16 scale figures to go with my 1:16 Salmson 2A2. Please check >out > > my website at http://communities.msn.com/Salmson2A2 > > and then get back to me. > > > > Time is not a problem. You'll have your figures on the market well >before I > > finish my Salmson. > > > > Jim Landon > > Denver > > > > > >>From: "tsollers" > >>Reply-To: wwi@wwi-models.org > >>To: Multiple recipients of list > >>Subject: Let me intoduce myself... > >>Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 10:11:46 -0400 (EDT) > >> > >>Thank you for the welcome. > >> > >> I'm a graphic artist, pushing fifty, living in Maryland (USA) with >a > >>wife, a four-year-old and a Cairn Terrier. I've been interested in WWI > >>modeling since the early sixties. I cut my teeth on the old Aroura, >Revell > >>and Renwal kits. I also, draw and paint aircraft and enjoy classical >music > >>and motion picture sound tracks. > >> I was an avid modeler until college and then life started getting >in > >>the > >>way of my hobbies and building trailed off. I was primarily a 1/72 kind >of > >>guy back then, using oil-based paints. I've always maintained my >interest > >>though and have continued to collect kits (although I've switched to >1/48 > >>since it is a little easier on the eyes) and reference materials over >the > >>years. I now have more kits than I care to mention awaiting completion >and > >>a > >>rather extensive library. > >> After a more than 20 year hiatus, I'm hoping to start building >again > >>soon. Joining this group is my first step at reentering the hobby. > >> My current interest is sculpting figures of historical >personalities > >>which I hope to bring to market. Most are WWI aviators. In 1/16th, 1/32 >and > >>1/48th scales. I'll try to post some images of the masters soon. > >> It will probably take a little while for me to get to know you all, > >>but > >>I'm looking forward to the experience and being a part of this group. > >> > >>Tom > >> > >> > >>---------- > >> >From: Crawford Neil > >> >To: Multiple recipients of list > >> >Subject: RE: Eagle Strike Decals > >> >Date: Wed, Apr 18, 2001, 8:11 AM > >> > > >> > >> > Welcome from Sweden Tom, can you tell us a bit more about yourself. > >> > There are one or two things we need to know, like: > >> > 1/72 or 1/48 > >> > acrylic or oil-based paint > >> > nylon rigging or stretched sprue/steel wire > >> > vegemite or marmite > >> > and finally what colour was the Voss cowling. > >> > > >> > Only joking, you're safer avoiding all the above questions, > >> > you'll enjoy yourself here, it's difficult to find a nicer > >> > bunch of lunatics on this planet. > >> > /Neil > >> > > >> > > >> >> -----Original Message----- > >> >> From: Tom Sollers [mailto:tsollers@bcpl.net] > >> >> Sent: den 18 april 2001 01:55 > >> >> To: Multiple recipients of list > >> >> Subject: Re: Eagle Strike Decals > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> John: > >> >> > >> >> Greetings all! I'm new to the list (as of this afternoon). > >> >> > >> >> Squadron carries Eagle Strike also, at what seems a good > >> >> price in their > >> >> April update - $5.96 for lozenge and $3.46 for rib tapes (for > >> >> both scales). > >> >> I typically receive shipments from Squadron in about a week, > >> >> since they > >> >> usually ship in 24 hrs. > >> >> > >> >> Hope this helps. > >> >> > >> >> How do they stack up as far as accuracy of color and pattern? > >> >> > >> >> Tom > >> >> > >> > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com > > > > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 20:34:38 -0400 From: Dennis Ugulano To: "wwi@wwi-models.org" Subject: Re: New to the Group Message-ID: <200104182034_MC2-CCF2-3E9@compuserve.com> Greg, Tom, Welcome to the madhouse of some of the craziest and most knowledgeable people you will ever meet. I've been here a little over a year and I haven't been right since. Wait a minute. I don't think I was right when I got here. Enjoy. You will like it here. Dennis Ugulano email: Uggies@compuserve.com http://ronnieuggie.com/uggie/dju.htm Page Revised 3/10/01 "Each modeler will rise to their own level of masochism." ------------------------------ End of WWI Digest 3292 **********************