WWI Digest 4057 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Who Wanted the OOP Eduard Alb D.V "Red Baron"? by "Ken Acosta" 2) Re: Still in the U.S.A. by "ibs4421" 3) Re: Red Baron Alb; was penultimate (?) word on ebay by CoolSpadLuke@aol.com 4) Re: Ed & Max by KnnthS@aol.com 5) Re: Red Baron Alb; was penultimate (?) word on ebay by "ibs4421" 6) Re: Ed & Max by "ibs4421" 7) Re: A request and an update by CoolSpadLuke@aol.com 8) Re: Fokker F.1 ist Kaput . . Nicht!!! by KnnthS@aol.com 9) JMGT SPAD VII by CoolSpadLuke@aol.com 10) Re: Fokker F.1 ist Kaput . . Nicht!!! by "Brent Theobald" 11) RE: A request and an update by Dennis Ugulano 12) Re: Fokker F.1 ist Kaput . . Nicht!!! by "ibs4421" 13) Hansa Brandenburg B.1 by "Michael Kendix" 14) Re: Fokker F.1 ist Kaput . . Nicht!!! by "Michael Kendix" 15) Re: Fokker F.1 ist Kaput . . Nicht!!! by "ibs4421" 16) RE: Adios, Au Revoir, Auf Wiederhesen by "Nigel Rayner" 17) Re: A request and an update by "cameron rile" 18) RE: Adidas, Oceans and Weedythings by KnnthS@aol.com 19) RE: speaking about spad two holers by "Nigel Rayner" 20) RE: WWI digest 4056 by "Nigel Rayner" 21) Re: A request and an update by "Matt Bittner" 22) Re: Fokker F.1 ist Kaput . . Nicht!!! by "Pedro Soares" 23) Re: Fokker F.1 ist Kaput . . Nicht!!! by "ibs4421" 24) Re: Spad two holers and sagging over time by "Mark Shannon" 25) Re: Fokker F.1 ist Kaput . . Nicht!!! by Balzer Mr Gregory P 26) Book Question by "Lance Krieg" 27) Re: JMGT SPAD VII by Todd Hayes 28) RE: speaking about spad two holers by "Lee M." 29) Re: JMGT SPAD VII by "ibs4421" 30) Re: Fokker F.1 ist Kaput . . Nicht!!! by "ibs4421" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 10:41:33 -0600 From: "Ken Acosta" To: Subject: Who Wanted the OOP Eduard Alb D.V "Red Baron"? Message-ID: This is a MIME message. If you are reading this text, you may want to consider changing to a mail reader or gateway that understands how to properly handle MIME multipart messages. --=_F7AAFB5A.14752829 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Disposition: inline I've got one to spare. Please contact me off-list so we can work = something out. KA --=_F7AAFB5A.14752829 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="TEXT.htm"

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--=_F7AAFB5A.14752829-- ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 10:57:49 -0600 From: "ibs4421" To: Subject: Re: Still in the U.S.A. Message-ID: <00af01c199f7$f0742580$9d3dfad1@dwfjv01> David, Hey! Montgomery is some of my old digs!! You ought to swing over to Auburn to see David Burke. While in Pensacola, be sure and visit the Naval Aviation Museum at NAS Pensacola. BTW, go to Peg Leg Petes and have a bucket of shrimp and cold one for me too. Warren ----- Original Message ----- From: "David C. Fletcher" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 10:41 AM Subject: [WWI] Still in the U.S.A. > Howdy troops, > > I am unsubscribed while I am in the U.S.A. I was to > attend a trial on 31 October, but the defendant > disappeared. She has been found and is to appear in > West Virginia court on 28 January. Since October and > until late January, I've been killing time. Right > now, I am enrout from Montgomery, Alabama, to > Pensacola, Florida. Then it will probably be > following the sun until it is time to head north > again. The route home will be along the Gulf of > Mexico and the Mexican border as far as San Diego and > then up the coast back to British Columbia. > > If anyone wants to have a chat about models, the world > in general or whatever, let me know off-list at > and we'll see if our paths > can cross. > > No promises - flexibility is the key to airpower - and > indecision is the key to flexibility! > > Dave Fletcher > (who has been living in his van since 20 October...) > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail! > http://promo.yahoo.com/videomail/ > > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 12:14:14 EST From: CoolSpadLuke@aol.com To: Subject: Re: Red Baron Alb; was penultimate (?) word on ebay Message-ID: <86.14c973ed.296f25e7@aol.com> Kingkit's online catalog lists Eduard cat no. 19 (=8019) available for 10.99 British Pounds. #17 at same price. Even with mailing, probably less than you could get it on ebay. see: http://www.kingkit.co.uk/ HTH, Mike Kavanaugh In a message dated Thu, 10 Jan 2002 9:26:11 AM Eastern Standard Time, EPMyles@aol.com writes: > The kit I mentioned at the bottom of my earlier message is #8019, the D.V. > I've been trying to get one of these, but have lost several ebay bids. > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 12:20:04 EST From: KnnthS@aol.com To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Ed & Max Message-ID: Neil writes: << with a gorgeous bird by his side (his wife), that's class! >> there are so many ways to go here.... um yes, good behavior commends. ken ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 11:25:44 -0600 From: "ibs4421" To: Subject: Re: Red Baron Alb; was penultimate (?) word on ebay Message-ID: <00bc01c199fb$d6d663a0$9d3dfad1@dwfjv01> Yep, I gave up on getting one through eBay a long time ago, too rich for this boy's blood. If they want 'em that bad, they can have 'em. BTW, the Eduard Fokker F.1 profi-pack that I'm building now came to me through eBay. I got it for $8.50. I didn't think that was a bad buy. I also got the Mac Phonix D.I and D.II through eBay for about $9.00 a piece. Warren Furisously Fokkering Around Today ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 11:15 AM Subject: [WWI] Re: Red Baron Alb; was penultimate (?) word on ebay > Kingkit's online catalog lists Eduard cat no. 19 (=8019) available for 10.99 British Pounds. #17 at same price. Even with mailing, probably less than you could get it on ebay. > > see: http://www.kingkit.co.uk/ > > HTH, > Mike Kavanaugh > > > In a message dated Thu, 10 Jan 2002 9:26:11 AM Eastern Standard Time, EPMyles@aol.com writes: > > > > The kit I mentioned at the bottom of my earlier message is #8019, the D.V. > > I've been trying to get one of these, but have lost several ebay bids. > > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 11:27:06 -0600 From: "ibs4421" To: Subject: Re: Ed & Max Message-ID: <00c401c199fc$07c76180$9d3dfad1@dwfjv01> > yes, good behavior commends. > > ken That's a good boy Ken, now sit Ken! Sit! Good boy, go build something in 1/48th now. Warren ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 12:24:41 EST From: CoolSpadLuke@aol.com To: Subject: Re: A request and an update Message-ID: One of the 20 or 22 Nie 28s that the US Army brought back to the States post-WWI? The US Navy used some in tests of launching them from battleships, the USS Arizona and USS Texas come to mind. Mike Kavanaugh In a message dated Thu, 10 Jan 2002 10:11:56 AM Eastern Standard Time, Dennis Ugulano writes: > Update on my ot project. Actually I have found a way to make it > OT. I should have it finished this week end and on the web site. It's > turning out very well. Hint: Think Nieuport 28's, American, insignia. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 12:29:50 EST From: KnnthS@aol.com To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Fokker F.1 ist Kaput . . Nicht!!! Message-ID: <40.17570522.296f298e@aol.com> Warren writes: << I'll know better next time just what sequence of events should take place when assembling all of those parts on the next kit. >> Warren, good buddy: Every kit *is* a learning experience and they do get better as you go. Hindsight is kind and tells you some such near miss or miss is a good ol gal afterall. You may notice a lot of us buy 2. I have the theory that this is not just speculative, but rather a damn fine bet hedge-particularly when your Murphy eye starts twitching: Best heads-up yer gonna get....back up and do again when ready to fight. Am on your same learning curve. Being around the Silverbacks helps. They don't slap too hard and mentor as much as manners recommends..... Ken ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 13:05:26 EST From: CoolSpadLuke@aol.com To: Subject: JMGT SPAD VII Message-ID: <159.71ba639.296f31e7@aol.com> Hi Gang, Frustrated at missing out on the subject kit and lack of any others in 1/48, I wrote to Socrate/JMGT/Battle Axe December 18th about the chances of a re-issue of the SPAD VII, mentioning the List and that several members were looking for a good Spad VII. I didn't really expect a reply, but got one in today's mail, as follows: "Thank you very much for your letter, and for your kind apreciation (sic) of our Spad VII kit. We also honestly believe that our kit is today the better Spad VII on the market. It is also an expensive kit, and when the less costly Blue Max kit has been issued, we decided to drop it. Nevertheless some Modelers (not so many!)seem to regret it and ask us to reissue the Kit. So, we think it will be done in the beginning of 2002. We have not yet decided if the kit will be issued identically or not. May be it will be issued with a new decal sheet in a limited edition. We keep your letter and as soon as the kit will be available, we will contact you, either by letter or Email. Sincerely yours, Jean-Max GOUTTE-TOQUET" If any listees are interested in lending encouragement to JMGT, their mailing address is: SOCRATE sarl 71 Grand Rue 95760 Valmondois FRANCE There is no email address either at their website or on their letterhead. I'll keep the list posted if/when I hear from them. Mike Kavanaugh ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 18:27:33 +0000 From: "Brent Theobald" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Fokker F.1 ist Kaput . . Nicht!!! Message-ID: Howdy! >It turned into a twisted, mangled mess Yep, that sounds about right. Ain't this a relaxing hobby? The good news is everything comes together, in spite of all the problems. That is when you get that warm fuzzy feeling of accomplishment. Keep at it you'll get there! Later! Brent _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 13:36:08 -0500 From: Dennis Ugulano To: "wwi@wwi-models.org" Subject: RE: A request and an update Message-ID: <200201101336_MC3-ED6C-2342@compuserve.com> >> I love Uggie's guessing games - remeber no 100 ?! << What excellent guesses but not close. Here are two more clues. I met with a client yesterday and they had 5 Arabian horses and three were white. A little brushing and I had all of the supplies I needed for my project. That and the rabbit fur and I'm all set. A better clue than Nieuport 28 is N. 124 Lafayette Escadrille. Dennis Ugulano email: Uggies@compuserve.com http://ronnieuggie.com/uggie/dju.htm Page Revised 10/13/01 "Each modeler will rise to their own level of masochism." ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 12:46:35 -0600 From: "ibs4421" To: Subject: Re: Fokker F.1 ist Kaput . . Nicht!!! Message-ID: <00f101c19a07$220228e0$9d3dfad1@dwfjv01> Well, my frustration level at trying to hand brush this turquoise on the top wing and keep the paint out of the finely engraved lines between the control surfaces and the wing has peaked. Time to go to the drug store and get some 90% alcohol and strip it. Maybe next week I can work on the new compressor and airbrushes I got. Meanwhile, I guess I'll work out my frustrations by shooting something down on Red Baron. Warren From: "Brent Theobald" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 12:29 PM Subject: [WWI] Re: Fokker F.1 ist Kaput . . Nicht!!! > Howdy! > > >It turned into a twisted, mangled mess > > Yep, that sounds about right. Ain't this a relaxing hobby? The good news is > everything comes together, in spite of all the problems. That is when you > get that warm fuzzy feeling of accomplishment. > > Keep at it you'll get there! > > Later! > > Brent > > _________________________________________________________________ > MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: > http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx > > > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 18:47:41 From: "Michael Kendix" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Hansa Brandenburg B.1 Message-ID: I'm starting to collect information on the Hansa Brandenburg B.1 (not C.1). I have the FMP tome on A-H Army Aircraft. Does anyone know of other references? In particular, cockpit details or failing that, details of a cockpit that looked like the HB-B.1. TIA, Michael _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 18:50:51 From: "Michael Kendix" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Fokker F.1 ist Kaput . . Nicht!!! Message-ID: >From: "ibs4421" > >Well, my frustration level at trying to hand brush this turquoise on >the >top wing and keep the paint out of the finely engraved lines >between the >control surfaces and the wing has peaked. Time to go to >the drug store >and get some 90% alcohol and strip it. Warren: Have you tried brushing with enamels. In my experience, they brush on a lot easier than acrylics. Just lay it down nice and smooth, don't go back over what you've done, wait for it to dry and do another coat if necessary. Enamels don't dry as fast so they tend to level out, not leaving brush marks. Michael _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 13:05:48 -0600 From: "ibs4421" To: Subject: Re: Fokker F.1 ist Kaput . . Nicht!!! Message-ID: <00ff01c19a09$d1693240$9d3dfad1@dwfjv01> Michael, Yes, that's all I used to use as a kid, that was all that was available back then. I wanted to try the acrylic thing, safety thing around the house, love the earth, hug a tree, and all that rot. Oh well. It is supposed to be a learning experience after all, huh? I feel like Joffre or Foch, or whoever at the Marne: My left gives way My right flank is turned, My center is crumbling, Excellent!! I attack!! I won't let this get me down or stop me. (Yes, I know I probably misquoted the above lines from the GW.) Warren ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Kendix" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 12:52 PM Subject: [WWI] Re: Fokker F.1 ist Kaput . . Nicht!!! > >From: "ibs4421" > > > >Well, my frustration level at trying to hand brush this turquoise on >the > >top wing and keep the paint out of the finely engraved lines >between the > >control surfaces and the wing has peaked. Time to go to >the drug store > >and get some 90% alcohol and strip it. > > Warren: > > Have you tried brushing with enamels. In my experience, they brush on a lot > easier than acrylics. Just lay it down nice and smooth, don't go back over > what you've done, wait for it to dry and do another coat if necessary. > Enamels don't dry as fast so they tend to level out, not leaving brush > marks. > > Michael > > _________________________________________________________________ > Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com > > > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 19:46:04 -0000 From: "Nigel Rayner" To: Subject: RE: Adios, Au Revoir, Auf Wiederhesen Message-ID: <000001c19a0f$706a82e0$983bedc1@w1o0t3> Dave wrote: >The day and time are finally here and though volume has been light as of >late, my current study load prohibits my actively subscribing to the List. Oh yeah? Are you *sure* building choppers and chasing girls hasn't got anytihng to do with it :-) You sound like a busy guy! It's been fun having you back if only for a short while. Do send in photos of any builds you do. Cheers, Nigel R ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 14:48:18 -0500 From: "cameron rile" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: A request and an update Message-ID: <738721D0AD957314FB49A77985C93721@cameron.prontomail.com> Dennis, >Hint: Think Nieuport 28's, American, insignia. Your finally doing the Zeppelin Staaken, woohoo. cam www.australianflyingcorps.org nb : 1/144 RE8 (fair dinkum) ______________________________________________________________ Get Your Free E-mail at http://www.prontomail.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 14:48:45 EST From: KnnthS@aol.com To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: RE: Adidas, Oceans and Weedythings Message-ID: <3f.4bd179a.296f4a1d@aol.com> Nigel wonders: << Are you *sure* building choppers and chasing girls hasn't got anytihng to do with it :-) You sound like a busy guy! >> and the bad part of that is....? who ever needed surety when the hunts on???? Ken (p.s. saw it/don't go there...) ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 20:01:12 -0000 From: "Nigel Rayner" To: Subject: RE: speaking about spad two holers Message-ID: <000101c19a11$8de80840$983bedc1@w1o0t3> Lee wrote: >As you get older you will notice the same things happening to yourself....Think >about it. Too true. But you've twigged a much cheaper alternative than plastic surgery - just get someone to tighten up your turnbuckles! Cheers, Nigel R ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 20:01:14 -0000 From: "Nigel Rayner" To: Subject: RE: WWI digest 4056 Message-ID: <000201c19a11$8ea0a9e0$983bedc1@w1o0t3> Diego wrote: >OK, just allow me to finish the bl**dy rigging of my 1/72 Albatros and I'll >check it! ;-) Goodness gracious! Does that mean you're actually coming closer to finishing the DII? I wondered why the world stopped turning and started going backwards :-) Cheers, Nigel R ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 14:03:41 -0600 From: "Matt Bittner" To: "wwi@wwi-models.org" Subject: Re: A request and an update Message-ID: On Thu, 10 Jan 2002 10:11:17 -0500 (EST), Dennis Ugulano wrote: > I have some one looking for an HR Cauldron G.3. Any ideas where he > may find one? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Try Hannants, VAMP (when he gets back on line) and/or Roll Models. I'm not sure if Rosemont gets them in, but I don't *think* so. Matt Bittner ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 20:06:26 -0000 From: "Pedro Soares" To: Subject: Re: Fokker F.1 ist Kaput . . Nicht!!! Message-ID: <003301c19a12$492a91e0$0f7316d5@netcabo.pt> After a > while, I picked it out, and thought that things might look a little rosier > this morning. > Warren Warren, having been there quite recently I can only say you chose the right path: leave it alone for a while, go cool your head off with a beer or 6 and then reassess the damages (of course after 6 beers it all looks much better, so the beer part is really important ;-). Next step: presevere. Most of this hobby is about trying again and again as you know. As to brush painting I would echo Michael's advice: enamels brush way better than acrylics (although I've heard that Citadel acrylics are great for brush painting, and I've even seen some stunning examples, isn't that right Len?). Trick is to try not to cover all in one go. 2 diluted coats are much better than 1 thick coat, but do allow for complete drying between coats, much more than the usual 6 hours recommended in the tinlets. I'd say never less than 48 H. Also bear in mind that some colours have very bad covering characteristics. This is especially true with yellows (cdl contains yellow...) and reds, so a white or light grey undercoat is sometimes a good way to start it all. For instance, if you have a grey plastic kit and have used filler of whatever colour and want to paint yellow over the filled in area you'll see that no matter how many coats you give it, the tonal difference between the 2 areas will always be apparent. A white undercoat here is an absolute must. Just 2 cents of a Euro from Portugal Hope this helps Pedro ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 14:16:14 -0600 From: "ibs4421" To: Subject: Re: Fokker F.1 ist Kaput . . Nicht!!! Message-ID: <014101c19a13$a8617560$9d3dfad1@dwfjv01> Pedro, Advice noted and will be acted upon. I think one of my major downfalls was in trying to brush on white before hand in order to use the nice masks that Eduard included for the national insignia. several, several coats of white later, I still had areas that weren't as white as I thought they should be. I decided then that I would just use the decals, and paint over part of the white. I should have chosen fish or fowl right off. Lesson #274 I guess. Anyway, I'm going to get some alcohol and see if it will strip the wing OK. If not, I'll order another resin wing from Barry at Rosemont. Warren ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 14:16:58 -0600 From: "Mark Shannon" To: Subject: Re: Spad two holers and sagging over time Message-ID: Lee and Nigel have opined: Lee wrote: >As you get older you will notice the same things happening to yourself....Think >about it. Too true. But you've twigged a much cheaper alternative than plastic surgery - just get someone to tighten up your turnbuckles! Cheers, Nigel R But,... Nigel, ... That is what plastic surgery is. Pull it all back tight and snip off the excesses. I'm waiting for the installation of wearer adjustable turnbuckles, myself. I think the prototype version will be a bone or stick through the scalp - just twist to pull the slack out. Course, as the old joke goes, 'Lady, you have to back off, that dimple in your chin was your navel!...' .Mark. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:14:55 -0500 From: Balzer Mr Gregory P To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Fokker F.1 ist Kaput . . Nicht!!! Message-ID: <47637867E285D5118FAE00B0D0D1C976013C25A2@TECOM03E> Warren, To continue this thread. I've had to use some filler to dress up a rather sizeable offset between the underside fuselage halves of my DML Dr. 1 (MvR 425/17 scheme). I anticipated having to prime the area, and now you've got me wondering, using red for the entire project, if I should first shoot a primer coat prior to painting? If so, what do you recommend?? TIA, Greg -----Original Message----- From: Pedro Soares [mailto:pnsoares@netcabo.pt] Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 3:07 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [WWI] Re: Fokker F.1 ist Kaput . . Nicht!!! After a > while, I picked it out, and thought that things might look a little rosier > this morning. > Warren Warren, having been there quite recently I can only say you chose the right path: leave it alone for a while, go cool your head off with a beer or 6 and then reassess the damages (of course after 6 beers it all looks much better, so the beer part is really important ;-). Next step: presevere. Most of this hobby is about trying again and again as you know. As to brush painting I would echo Michael's advice: enamels brush way better than acrylics (although I've heard that Citadel acrylics are great for brush painting, and I've even seen some stunning examples, isn't that right Len?). Trick is to try not to cover all in one go. 2 diluted coats are much better than 1 thick coat, but do allow for complete drying between coats, much more than the usual 6 hours recommended in the tinlets. I'd say never less than 48 H. Also bear in mind that some colours have very bad covering characteristics. This is especially true with yellows (cdl contains yellow...) and reds, so a white or light grey undercoat is sometimes a good way to start it all. For instance, if you have a grey plastic kit and have used filler of whatever colour and want to paint yellow over the filled in area you'll see that no matter how many coats you give it, the tonal difference between the 2 areas will always be apparent. A white undercoat here is an absolute must. Just 2 cents of a Euro from Portugal Hope this helps Pedro ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 14:25:32 -0600 From: "Lance Krieg" To: Subject: Book Question Message-ID: Having gotten no joy on my pitot tube question, here's another: Anyone familiar with this book? "The Great War: Illustrated History of the First World War" Supposedly it has12,500 photographs and 400 maps in 13 volumes, and was originally published over a period from 1914 - 1919. It is being re-published by Trident. I'm tempted, but have never heard of this... anyone? TIA Lance ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 12:39:28 -0800 (PST) From: Todd Hayes To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: JMGT SPAD VII Message-ID: <20020110203928.96500.qmail@web11105.mail.yahoo.com> I'll write! --- CoolSpadLuke@aol.com wrote: > Hi Gang, > > Frustrated at missing out on the subject kit and > lack of any others in 1/48, I wrote to > Socrate/JMGT/Battle Axe December 18th about the > chances of a re-issue of the SPAD VII, mentioning > the List and that several members were looking for a > good Spad VII. I didn't really expect a reply, but > got one in today's mail, as follows: > > "Thank you very much for your letter, and for your > kind apreciation (sic) of our Spad VII kit. > > We also honestly believe that our kit is today the > better Spad VII on the market. It is also an > expensive kit, and when the less costly Blue Max kit > has been issued, we decided to drop it. > Nevertheless some Modelers (not so many!)seem to > regret it and ask us to reissue the Kit. > > So, we think it will be done in the beginning of > 2002. > We have not yet decided if the kit will be issued > identically or not. May be it will be issued with a > new decal sheet in a limited edition. > > We keep your letter and as soon as the kit will be > available, we will contact you, either by letter or > Email. > > Sincerely yours, > > Jean-Max GOUTTE-TOQUET" > > If any listees are interested in lending > encouragement to JMGT, their mailing address is: > > SOCRATE sarl > 71 Grand Rue > 95760 Valmondois > FRANCE > > There is no email address either at their website or > on their letterhead. I'll keep the list posted > if/when I hear from them. > > Mike Kavanaugh __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail! http://promo.yahoo.com/videomail/ ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:01:50 -0600 From: "Lee M." To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: RE: speaking about spad two holers Message-ID: <3C3E013E.FCBB6CF6@x25.net> As I get older I do forget a few things as well. Never thought of a "turnbuckle". Lee M. Nigel Rayner wrote: > Lee wrote: > >As you get older you will notice the same things happening to > yourself....Think > >about it. > > Too true. But you've twigged a much cheaper alternative than plastic > surgery - just get someone to tighten up your turnbuckles! > > Cheers, > > Nigel R ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:26:17 -0600 From: "ibs4421" To: Subject: Re: JMGT SPAD VII Message-ID: <001701c19a1d$7103fb60$903dfad1@dwfjv01> > I'll write! > Me too! Warren ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:27:33 -0600 From: "ibs4421" To: Subject: Re: Fokker F.1 ist Kaput . . Nicht!!! Message-ID: <001d01c19a1d$9e7ce980$903dfad1@dwfjv01> Greg, It would seem to me that grey would be the choice. I've got three of the the DML tripes in the closet, plus the MvR one. Keep me posted on your progress. Warren ----- Original Message ----- From: "Balzer Mr Gregory P" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 2:20 PM Subject: [WWI] Re: Fokker F.1 ist Kaput . . Nicht!!! > Warren, > To continue this thread. I've had to use some filler to dress up a rather > sizeable offset between the underside fuselage halves of my DML Dr. 1 (MvR > 425/17 scheme). I anticipated having to prime the area, and now you've got > me wondering, using red for the entire project, if I should first shoot a > primer coat prior to painting? If so, what do you recommend?? > TIA, > Greg > > -----Original Message----- > From: Pedro Soares [mailto:pnsoares@netcabo.pt] > Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 3:07 PM > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: [WWI] Re: Fokker F.1 ist Kaput . . Nicht!!! > > After a > > while, I picked it out, and thought that things might look a little rosier > > this morning. > > > > Warren > > > Warren, > > having been there quite recently I can only say you chose the right path: > leave it alone for a while, go cool your head off with a beer or 6 and then > reassess the damages (of course after 6 beers it all looks much better, so > the beer part is really important ;-). > > Next step: presevere. Most of this hobby is about trying again and again as > you know. > > As to brush painting I would echo Michael's advice: enamels brush way better > than acrylics (although I've heard that Citadel acrylics are great for brush > painting, and I've even seen some stunning examples, isn't that right Len?). > Trick is to try not to cover all in one go. 2 diluted coats are much better > than 1 thick coat, but do allow for complete drying between coats, much more > than the usual 6 hours recommended in the tinlets. I'd say never less than > 48 H. Also bear in mind that some colours have very bad covering > characteristics. This is especially true with yellows (cdl contains > yellow...) and reds, so a white or light grey undercoat is sometimes a good > way to start it all. For instance, if you have a grey plastic kit and have > used filler of whatever colour and want to paint yellow over the filled in > area you'll see that no matter how many coats you give it, the tonal > difference between the 2 areas will always be apparent. A white undercoat > here is an absolute must. > > Just 2 cents of a Euro from Portugal > > Hope this helps > > Pedro > > ------------------------------ End of WWI Digest 4057 **********************