WWI Digest 4106 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Re: Ceramcoat Acrylics by "Michael Kendix" 2) Re: Weird Albatros VI+I=VII by Volker Haeusler 3) Re: Airbrush question by "Lee M." 4) Re: Nigels mortars: by GRBroman@aol.com 5) Re: Nigels mortars: by GRBroman@aol.com 6) Re: Ceramcoat Acrylics by KarrArt@aol.com 7) Re: Airbrush question by "Steven Perry" 8) Re: Ceramcoat Acrylics by "Steven Perry" 9) Re: Airbrush question by "Steven Perry" 10) Re: Ceramcoat Acrylics and stuff.... by "John Impenna" 11) Re: Airbrush question by "Michael and Sharon Alvarado, NSWCC" 12) Re: Ceramcoat Acrylics and stuff.... by Shane Weier 13) Hobbyshop.cz Group Order Details by Todd Hayes 14) Re: MMaster Sand for CDL? by Rory Goodwin 15) Roden Gotha help? G.V to G.IV by Rory Goodwin 16) Re: Nigels mortars: by "Lee M." 17) Re: Ceramcoat Acrylics and stuff.... by "Lee M." 18) Re: Airbrush question by "Lee M." 19) Re: Roden Gotha help? G.V to G.IV by Rory Goodwin 20) Postal jackpot by Karen Rychlewski 21) RE: Postal jackpot by Volker Haeusler 22) Re: Aviation USK again by Ray Boorman 23) Eastern Express Nieuports by a.casirati@cornali-trasporti.it 24) Re: Eastern Express Nieuports by David Fleming 25) Re: Airbrush question by Crawford Neil 26) R: Re: Eastern Express Nieuports by a.casirati@cornali-trasporti.it 27) Re: Eastern Express Nieuports by "Ross Moorhouse" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 03:09:32 From: "Michael Kendix" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Ceramcoat Acrylics Message-ID: >From: "Matt Bittner" > >Windex and Future work great with MisterKit. Plus Polly Scale >and (to a lesser degree) Testor's MM acrylic. However, I don't >think it will work with Tamiya. I don't airbrush Tamiya paints, >so I have no idea. I have used Tamiya's Clear Yellow and thinned it with tamiya thinner. It worked fine. Tamiya acrylics don't smell the same as the brands listed above so I assume their carrier is not the same. perhaps our resident chemist can enighten us - my Physics-with-Chemistry O-level knowledge can only stretch so far. Michael _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 05:18:10 +0800 From: Volker Haeusler To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Weird Albatros VI+I=VII Message-ID: "Aaileron shape (C.V tapered outboard/inboard , ala Nieuport) and exhaust leads me to guess that model is a C.VII. don't have access to serials but this might also be a clue." The aircraft portrays a C VI (factory designation L 16 adopted after the war). The C VI was nothing but a reengined C III (with a 180 hp Argus A III instead of the C III Daimler engine). Same wingspan as the C III, but 100 mm shorter. However, I guess that Karen was mainly asking for the strange markings etc? I canīt remember the marking, but I think I have seen an (early) Polish Albatros C with a mix of lozenge and plain fabric in some Czech magazine - was it L&K? Just canīt remember where it was, but it might have been this aircraft... Volker ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 21:21:24 -0600 From: "Lee M." To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Airbrush question Message-ID: <3C50CF34.43ECBED8@x25.net> It may have gotten turned down to tight and siezed. A drop of WD-40 might help loosen it. Let it sit a while after application. Or It may have gotten a small amount of paint on the threads and need a tiny bit of paint remover. Try the gentle approach first then use pliers but make sure they are small and try to stay gentle. A little friction tape on the jaws helps keep scarring to a minimum. If you can disassemble the unit you can take off all of the plastic and rubber. Then soak it in a jar with an appropriate thinner/cleaner. At one time or another I have done all of the above. Lee M. Steven Perry wrote: > > Anyone have a Paasche VL airvrush, or any of the other V-whatever models > that have the thumb screw to adjust the travel of the finger button? > > New brush, works fine only the thumb screw won't turn. > TIA > sp ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 22:21:37 EST From: GRBroman@aol.com To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Nigels mortars: Message-ID: <13.5759e50.29822941@aol.com> --part1_13.5759e50.29822941_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In a message dated 1/23/2002 7:39:08 PM Central Standard Time, lemen@x25.net writes: > Now realizing the size of the projectile and after seeing "screaming > Mimis" and the huge railroad shells flying thru the air I do not doubt > they were visible. > > I just know the mortar shells in WW II were not. > > Hey Lee, you must never have spent any time around the ole four deuce mortar. It served from before WWII to the Gulf War. They were assigned to Chemical Mortar battalions early in the war. They were a direct development of a WWI model. Believe me, you could see those puppies in flight. Amazing how this came back to OT. :) Glen --part1_13.5759e50.29822941_boundary Content-Type: text/html; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In a message dated 1/23/2002 7:39:08 PM Central Standard Time, lemen@x25.net writes:


Now realizing the size of the projectile and after seeing "screaming
Mimis" and the huge railroad shells flying thru the air I do not doubt
they were visible.

I just know the mortar shells in WW II were not.



Hey Lee, you must never have spent any time around the ole four deuce mortar.  It served from before WWII to the Gulf War.  They were assigned to Chemical Mortar battalions early in the war.  They were a direct development of a WWI model.  Believe me, you could see those puppies in flight.  Amazing how this came back to OT. :)
Glen --part1_13.5759e50.29822941_boundary-- ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 22:21:36 EST From: GRBroman@aol.com To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Nigels mortars: Message-ID: <177.2a185b7.29822940@aol.com> --part1_177.2a185b7.29822940_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In a message dated 1/23/2002 8:56:22 AM Central Standard Time, balzergp@tecom.usmc.mil writes: > I was a 60mm mortar platoon commander for about two years, and transitioned > the Marine Corps from the old M-19 to the new M224. In my experience, you > might see a flash as the round exited the tube, but distance and speed made > it impossible to follow it in flight. > The 4.2" mortar was incredibly easy to follow in flight, up to a point. You could watch it go up, but then you would lose it. I do recall seeing the 60mm briefly before impact on the M224 in the direct fire, direct lay mode. Bear in mind that this was when I was standing back, when you are working the piece, you sort of have bigger fish to fry. Glen --part1_177.2a185b7.29822940_boundary Content-Type: text/html; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In a message dated 1/23/2002 8:56:22 AM Central Standard Time, balzergp@tecom.usmc.mil writes:


I was a 60mm mortar platoon commander for about two years, and transitioned
the Marine Corps from the old M-19 to the new M224.  In my experience, you
might see a flash as the round exited the tube, but distance and speed made
it impossible to follow it in flight.


The 4.2" mortar was incredibly easy to follow in flight, up to a point.  You could watch it go up, but then you would lose it.  I do recall seeing the 60mm briefly before impact on the M224 in the direct fire, direct lay mode.  Bear in mind that this was when I was standing back, when you are working the piece, you sort of have bigger fish to fry.
Glen --part1_177.2a185b7.29822940_boundary-- ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 22:34:04 EST From: KarrArt@aol.com To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Ceramcoat Acrylics Message-ID: <87.1679039c.29822c2c@aol.com> In a message dated 1/24/02 7:03:42 PM Pacific Standard Time, tbittners@sprintmail.com writes: << Windex and Future work great with MisterKit. Plus Polly Scale and (to a lesser degree) Testor's MM acrylic. However, I don't think it will work with Tamiya. I don't airbrush Tamiya paints, so I have no idea. Matt Bittner >> I'm one of those unfortunates who've never been able to make piece with Tamiya paints. I unscrew the lid, look inside and the contents immediately curdle. That doesn't mean they're lousy, just that I can't get them to do my bidding. RK ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 22:37:12 -0500 From: "Steven Perry" To: Subject: Re: Airbrush question Message-ID: <00d301c1a551$93990e60$0fe82341@tampabay.rr.com> > > New brush, works fine only the thumb screw won't turn. > TIA > sp >> > > The little doodad in front of the finger button? Mine have have been frozen > in place for years. My oldest brush was bought new #@#^%$ years ago, and I > don't think I've ever messed with the thing. The newest brush is only a few > years old and I never bothered to see if the screw even works. > RK > Robert, How did I know that was what you were going to say. Well I reckon I'm in good company. If I need to repeat a given width line, I can jam a toothpick or two in there to limit the travel. :-) sp ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 22:40:16 -0500 From: "Steven Perry" To: Subject: Re: Ceramcoat Acrylics Message-ID: <00e301c1a552$0112dfc0$0fe82341@tampabay.rr.com> > Wondering if windshield washer fluid is still the best route. Works well > for Monsieur Bittner, but will it work for an Alabama Cracker? > > Warren > K-Mart's Glass Cleaner Refill in the 2 qt jug works good for this Fla. Cracker. Guess I better stock up ;-) sp ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 22:43:03 -0500 From: "Steven Perry" To: Subject: Re: Airbrush question Message-ID: <00f501c1a552$64db9ce0$0fe82341@tampabay.rr.com> Lee Tried everything on your list but the WD40. Thats next. Thanks sp ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lee M." To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 10:20 PM Subject: [WWI] Re: Airbrush question > It may have gotten turned down to tight and siezed. A drop of WD-40 > might help loosen it. Let it sit a while after application. > > Or > > It may have gotten a small amount of paint on the threads and need a > tiny bit of paint remover. > > Try the gentle approach first then use pliers but make sure they are > small and try to stay gentle. A little friction tape on the jaws helps > keep scarring to a minimum. > > If you can disassemble the unit you can take off all of the plastic and > rubber. Then soak it in a jar with an appropriate thinner/cleaner. At > one time or another I have done all of the above. > > Lee M. > > Steven Perry wrote: > > > > Anyone have a Paasche VL airvrush, or any of the other V-whatever models > > that have the thumb screw to adjust the travel of the finger button? > > > > New brush, works fine only the thumb screw won't turn. > > TIA > > sp ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 22:58:53 -0500 From: "John Impenna" To: Subject: Re: Ceramcoat Acrylics and stuff.... Message-ID: <005a01c1a554$9b434ec0$4be4a4d8@cable.rcn.com> Hi Folks, I have had the same good results in Ceramcoat with Future. Windshield washer fluid will thin them as well, but they perform better with Future. I have successfully used Windshield washer fluid with PolyS, Liquitex and Ceramcoat. I have also found that a little Future in with the washer fluid also seems to work well. Now, if I can just figure out the correct air pressure!!! Does the paint go on smoother at a higher or lower pressure??? Any help? Steve-The VL is a great airbrush. My little button seems to work fine, so maybe you have a problem with yours? Paasche is really good with this stuff though. I have used an H and liked it so much I finally got the VL. I find myself using both at the same time on occasion!!! Has anyone heard about the Roden Albatros D kits that were supposed to be released in December? Regards, John ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 23:04:07 -0500 From: "Michael and Sharon Alvarado, NSWCC" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Airbrush question Message-ID: <3C50D936.6ECDD3AD@verizon.net> I had the same problem when I bought my first VL about 35 years ago. It seems that the thumb screw was stuck to the airbrush body by some kind of packing grease/varnish. I diassembled the entire airbrush, soaked every thing for a couple of days in lacquer thinner and then by pushing/pulling the thumbscrew for a while (sore thumb) I finally broke it lose and it has worked fine ever since. HTH Alvie Steven Perry wrote: > > Hi SP- > > I use the VL, no problems. Have you thouroughly cleaned it? > > Later > > Tom > > Tom: > Brand new. OOB the finger button would depress, but not go backwwards. I > disassembled it as per the instruction sheet and then re-assembled it. There > were some metal filings inside which I removed. The finger button went down > and back when re-assembled. > > It is the little thumb screw just ahead of the finger button that will not > turn. It is in the position that allows full travel of the finger button. > > When dis-assembling the brush all the screwed on fittings were very tight. I > am wondering if this is just the case with the thumb screw. Not easy to put > any torque on it. Was your's this way OOB? Have you ever taken the brush > apart far enough to get at the mechanism associated with the thumb screw? > > I did test the brush and it works fine. I have been using a single action > Model Master for 10 years and I'm over it. The double action Paasche will > take some getting used to , but it promises a lot of potential. > sp ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 14:12:44 +1000 From: Shane Weier To: "'wwi@wwi-models.org'" Subject: Re: Ceramcoat Acrylics and stuff.... Message-ID: <7186131CB805D411A60E0090272F7C7102BCDAC4@mimhexch1.mim.com.au> John says: >I find > myself using both at the same time on occasion!!! Ambidextrous! Outstanding ! "Quick Paint Impenna" > Has anyone heard about the Roden Albatros D kits that were > supposed to be released in December? Mmmm. I used "release dates" as a starting point for rumours rather than a promise of any sort. Not ! that I don't want to see them (any new kit) *yesterday* of course :-) Shane ********************************************************************** The information contained in this e-mail is confidential and is intended only for the use of the addressee(s). 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Checks or MO should be made out to: Betty Hayes My address is: Todd Hayes 2910 Market Burlington, IA. 52601 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Great stuff seeking new owners in Yahoo! Auctions! http://auctions.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 21:18:41 -0800 From: Rory Goodwin To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: MMaster Sand for CDL? Message-ID: <3C50EAB1.6675C0EE@earthlink.net> I like Radome Tan for CDL and 'blonde' plywood base coat. robert owens wrote: > Recently heard Model Master Sand was a good representation of Clear Doped > Linen. Problem is which one? (my local hobby shop has 3-4 MM "Sand" Also > would it be near correct for French CDL?? heard that was a "browner" shade, > due to some additive to the dope. Thanks, Rob Owens > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 21:28:48 -0800 From: Rory Goodwin To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Roden Gotha help? G.V to G.IV Message-ID: <3C50ED0F.DAD048BF@earthlink.net> OK, for various reasons, I'm thinking of building my G.V as a G.IV, but can't quite work out all the necessary mods. Can some kind soul send me a copy of the G.IV directions? Thanks. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 23:41:33 -0600 From: "Lee M." To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Nigels mortars: Message-ID: <3C50F00D.CF709BA7@x25.net> I was around the 4.2 model in Europe and it went up pretty fast and far. But that was 1944 and a bit later, but I was never around the ones used by the Chemical people. Only heavy Infantry stuff. I am sure they have loads suitable for virtually everything. Remember I retired with 25.5 in 1969 way before there was a Gulf to have a war about. I chased Germans...and their helpers. Lee M. GRBroman@aol.com wrote: > > --part1_13.5759e50.29822941_boundary > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > > In a message dated 1/23/2002 7:39:08 PM Central Standard Time, lemen@x25.net > writes: > > > Now realizing the size of the projectile and after seeing "screaming > > Mimis" and the huge railroad shells flying thru the air I do not doubt > > they were visible. > > > > I just know the mortar shells in WW II were not. > > > > > > Hey Lee, you must never have spent any time around the ole four deuce mortar. > It served from before WWII to the Gulf War. They were assigned to Chemical > Mortar battalions early in the war. They were a direct development of a WWI > model. Believe me, you could see those puppies in flight. Amazing how this > came back to OT. :) > Glen ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 23:50:01 -0600 From: "Lee M." To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Ceramcoat Acrylics and stuff.... Message-ID: <3C50F208.293A3779@x25.net> John Impenna wrote: > > Hi Folks, > I have had the same good results in Ceramcoat with Future. Windshield washer > fluid will thin them as well, but they perform better with Future. I have > successfully used Windshield washer fluid with PolyS, Liquitex and > Ceramcoat. I have also found that a little Future in with the washer fluid > also seems to work well. Now, if I can just figure out the correct air > pressure!!! Does the paint go on smoother at a higher or lower pressure??? Try different pressures while spraying a piece of paper scotch taped on a cardboard box. Vary the pressure till you like what it does. Then try to remember it for later...Or write it down > Any help? > > Steve-The VL is a great airbrush. My little button seems to work fine, so > maybe you have a problem with yours? Paasche is really good with this stuff > though. I have used an H and liked it so much I finally got the VL. I find > myself using both at the same time on occasion!!! I have used the H. The F,(I think that was discontinued) and, the real top for fine painting the AB. Paasche is a super company when it comes to customer support. I have recommended them for many years mainly because of that attribute... > > Has anyone heard about the Roden Albatros D kits that were supposed to be > released in December? > > Regards, > John ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 23:45:12 -0600 From: "Lee M." To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Airbrush question Message-ID: <3C50F0E8.37E304E5@x25.net> Don't forget the gentle application of small pliers with something between the jaws to ease the marking of the little screwed up screw. It should turn with just the tip of a finger, unless they have changed the design to being immobile. Lee M Steven Perry wrote: > > Lee > Tried everything on your list but the WD40. Thats next. > Thanks > sp > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Lee M." > To: "Multiple recipients of list" > Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 10:20 PM > Subject: [WWI] Re: Airbrush question > > > It may have gotten turned down to tight and siezed. A drop of WD-40 > > might help loosen it. Let it sit a while after application. > > > > Or > > > > It may have gotten a small amount of paint on the threads and need a > > tiny bit of paint remover. > > > > Try the gentle approach first then use pliers but make sure they are > > small and try to stay gentle. A little friction tape on the jaws helps > > keep scarring to a minimum. > > > > If you can disassemble the unit you can take off all of the plastic and > > rubber. Then soak it in a jar with an appropriate thinner/cleaner. At > > one time or another I have done all of the above. > > > > Lee M. > > > > Steven Perry wrote: > > > > > > Anyone have a Paasche VL airvrush, or any of the other V-whatever models > > > that have the thumb screw to adjust the travel of the finger button? > > > > > > New brush, works fine only the thumb screw won't turn. > > > TIA > > > sp ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 22:31:45 -0800 From: Rory Goodwin To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Roden Gotha help? G.V to G.IV Message-ID: <3C50FBD1.B44B6DCD@earthlink.net> Rick has already responded to this. Rory Goodwin wrote: > OK, for various reasons, I'm thinking of building my G.V as a G.IV, but > can't quite work out all the necessary mods. Can some kind soul send me > a copy of the G.IV directions? > > Thanks. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 01:26:53 -0500 From: Karen Rychlewski To: to post Subject: Postal jackpot Message-ID: <3C50FAAD.95EBF1FE@earthlink.net> Life is good again: the postman left several goodies in my mailbox and I'm just aquiver with joy! First a box from Squadron with many little things for armor/diorama models. Including some rivets (a recurring topic, I note...) new to me. These are Verlinden, cast resin, with washers included on the hex bolt heads and nuts, about 100 of each. Each one is on a little post for easy removal. A little pricey at $5.46, but they'll look great in the center of OT wheels and other bolted places (not to mention on FT-17 tanks). Then a shipment of books from Articles of War, whom I have mentioned several times. I love this place! First, David Fletcher's "War Cars" and what a terrific book: many photos of all types of British, Canadian, and Anzac armored cars and lorries of the Great War, including a bunch of Austins that went to Russia. Unfortunately, no plans or color, but enough potential dioramas for several lifetimes. I especially like the half-round armored rear end of a Model T Ford (with mounted machine gun) shoved onto the bed of a Fiat 15ter truck--by the Russians. Neat stuff. Then a pamphlet about the Bavarian Air Force on the Italian Front (talk about obscure!) with loads of photos of very early Pfalz parasols at mountain airfields. Next, "Wings in the Night" about flying the Caproni bombers--looks like a good read, but the photos are poor quality. And finally, "Eisernes Kreuz und Balken Kreuz" Markings of German Aircraft in WWI, by Nowarra and Hoffmann. Fortunately, the text is both German and English. Lots of lists of Jasta leaders and the organization of German aviation units. 30 pages of color side views, most of them fairly well-known but there are a couple of zingers I hadn't seen before. About half the book is photos, three to a page with brief captions--small, but quite good quality on the slick paper. Again, many familiar faces, but some shots of early planes not often seen: Tauben, DFW Mars biplane, Ottos and Agos, and a Rumpler G.I and G.III (now there's two I'd love to see kitted...) When I ordered these, I mentioned that I had ordered a "Janes Aircraft-1916" for $25.00--a reprint, I assumed. Someone questioned this, I recall; and I have to report that there was an error in the price listing. It was actually $225.00. Needless to say, I left this for some wealthier collector than I. Easy come, easy go, eh? So, I tiptoe off to bed tonight with a painful decision: which one to start reading first? Ah, decisions, decisions... Dame Karen (still working on an Austrian Fokker B.I but increasingly tempted to fiddle with a Polish ot tankette) ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 08:59:10 +0800 From: Volker Haeusler To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: RE: Postal jackpot Message-ID: Karen, "Then a pamphlet about the Bavarian Air Force on the Italian Front (talk about obscure!) with loads of photos of very early Pfalz parasols at mountain airfields." I guess thatīs Reinhard Kastnerīs "Bayrische Flieger im Hochgebirge"? If so, itīs truly excellent. "And finally, "Eisernes Kreuz und Balken Kreuz" Markings of German Aircraft in WWI, by Nowarra and Hoffmann. Fortunately, the text is both German and English. Lots of lists of Jasta leaders and the organization of German aviation units. 30 pages of color side views, most of them fairly well-known but there are a couple of zingers I hadn't seen before. About half the book is photos, three to a page with brief captions--small, but quite good quality on the slick paper. Again, many familiar faces, but some shots of early planes not often seen: Tauben, DFW Mars biplane, Ottos and Agos, and a Rumpler G.I and G.III (now there's two I'd love to see kitted...)" To me, that book is one of those classics beside the Harleyford volumes. And BTW, when still living in Germany, I lived for 5 years just 200 m away from the "Verlag Dieter Hoffmann" who produced that book. Congratulations to that acquisition! Volker ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 23:22:16 -0800 From: Ray Boorman To: Subject: Re: Aviation USK again Message-ID: <20020125072521.JQEZ28767.priv-edtnes12-hme0.telusplanet.net@ray> Aviation USK are honest enough guys and don't debit your credit card until they ship the order. The problem I have found with them is they are a waste of time to order czechmasters from. I'm still waiting after a year for a Junkers J1 and D1 and a Czechmaster Morane-Saulnier AI. I phoned the order in in January 2001 and have not heard hide nor hair of it since. I have checked a few times since through email and never got an answer, I did phone them again the middle of last year and they just said they were waiting for a shipment, the problem was they seemed very vague about my original order?. To me they are well intentioned but useless. Sorry didn't mean to put them down but the Morane was a brand new release that they were advertising when I ordered it. In the end I ordered it from Germany and it arrived after 6 weeks or so. Ray On Thu, 24 Jan 2002 18:30:32 -0500 (EST), Neil.Eddy@dhs.vic.gov.au wrote: >Hi All; > >Thanks for the tips re the credit card Lee, I can certainly do that >if I >need to. > >What I need to know about is this normal practice for this company? >Aviation USK have been around for a while so I assumed they'd be >okay. What >I wanted to know was about their reputation and whether this is some >sort >of aberation or not. > >All the Best > >Neil E ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 09:14:27 +0100 From: a.casirati@cornali-trasporti.it To: "Wwi Modeling List \(E-mail\)" Subject: Eastern Express Nieuports Message-ID: <43EB244779F3D411966E0060082C59E90F0435@SERVER1> The latest issue of WS mentions some interesting news about Eastern Express, saying that a whole range of 1/72nd Nieuport fighter kits are to be released, ranging from the Ni 17 to the Ni 27. Any further information on this front ? Thanks in advance, Alberto Casirati ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 08:54:02 +0000 From: David Fleming To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Eastern Express Nieuports Message-ID: <3C511D2A.73A0F02C@dial.pipex.com> a.casirati@cornali-trasporti.it wrote: > The latest issue of WS mentions some interesting news about Eastern Express, > saying that a whole range of 1/72nd Nieuport fighter kits are to be > released, ranging from the Ni 17 to the Ni 27. Any further information on > this front ? > There was an EE box top on the PMMS site last year showing a Nie 21, which we all hoped would not be a rerelease of the Toko Nie11/16. Haven't heard anything since. If true (& it's unlike Ray to publish 'rumours', this isn't SAMI !!), these would be the first 'New' kits from Eastern Express. Fingers crossed !! Dave ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 10:11:14 +0100 From: Crawford Neil To: "'wwi@wwi-models.org'" Subject: Re: Airbrush question Message-ID: Yeah, I got one on my Badger, a little screw for setting a constant amount of paint, never used it in 28 years. /Neil > > The little doodad in front of the finger button? Mine have > have been frozen > in place for years. My oldest brush was bought new #@#^%$ > years ago, and I > don't think I've ever messed with the thing. The newest brush > is only a few > years old and I never bothered to see if the screw even works. > RK > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 10:16:02 +0100 From: a.casirati@cornali-trasporti.it To: Subject: R: Re: Eastern Express Nieuports Message-ID: <43EB244779F3D411966E0060082C59E90F0436@SERVER1> a.casirati@cornali-trasporti.it wrote: >> The latest issue of WS mentions some interesting news about Eastern Express, >> saying that a whole range of 1/72nd Nieuport fighter kits are to be >> released, ranging from the Ni 17 to the Ni 27. Any further information on >> this front ? >> > There was an EE box top on the PMMS site last year showing a Nie 21, which we > all hoped would not be a rerelease of the Toko Nie11/16. Haven't heard anything > since. > If true (& it's unlike Ray to publish 'rumours', this isn't SAMI !!), these > would be the first 'New' kits from Eastern Express. Fingers crossed !! Indeed ! So many colourful Italian Nieuports to be modelled........... This should be a nice year for modellers who likes Italian (and French) subjects: Eastern Express Nieuports, Pegasus Spad VII, maybe the Hanriot Hd.1 from Eduard......can't wait ! Alberto ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 20:36:44 +1100 From: "Ross Moorhouse" To: Subject: Re: Eastern Express Nieuports Message-ID: <006c01c1a583$cd8f3d60$3b482dcb@nsw.bigpond.net.au> Silly question, but what "WS" ? Ross ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 7:28 PM Subject: [WWI] Eastern Express Nieuports > The latest issue of WS mentions some interesting news about Eastern Express, > saying that a whole range of 1/72nd Nieuport fighter kits are to be > released, ranging from the Ni 17 to the Ni 27. Any further information on > this front ? > > Thanks in advance, > > Alberto Casirati > > > ------------------------------ End of WWI Digest 4106 **********************