WWI Digest 4114 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Optical Aides by "ibs4421" 2) Re: Optical Aides by "Michael Kendix" 3) Re:Raben's Tripe by "robert owens" 4) Re: Optical Aides by KnnthS@aol.com 5) Re: Optical Aides by KnnthS@aol.com 6) Re: Optical Aides by CoolSpadLuke@aol.com 7) Re: Optical Aides by "tsollers" 8) Re: Optical Aides by John_Impenna@hyperion.com 9) Re: Optical Aides by "tsollers" 10) Re: Raben's Tripe by "Mark Shannon" 11) New czech bomber by Crawford Neil 12) Re: New czech bomber by PetersList@aol.com 13) Re: Optical Aides by john@huggins-leahey.com (John Huggins) 14) Question re French props by "Landon, James D" 15) Re: Optical Aides by "ibs4421" 16) Re: Optical Aides by "ibs4421" 17) Steve Hustad's in progress by tbittners@sprintmail.com 18) Re: I'm Afraid It's the Aurora Fokker D.VII by xtv16@dial.pipex.com 19) Re: Optical Aides by "Harris, Mack" 20) Re:Raben's Tripe by Moria 21) Re: Steve Hustad's in progress by "Tom Plesha" 22) Re: Steve Hustad's in progress by "Brian Nicklas" 23) RE: Steve Hustad's in progress by "Marcio Antonio Campos" 24) Re: I'm Afraid It's the Aurora Fokker D.VII by "Graham Hunter" 25) RE: Steve Hustad's in progress by "Diego Fernetti" 26) RE: Steve Hustad's in progress by "Pedro N. Soares" 27) injector pin marks by "Harris, Mack" 28) RE: injector pin marks by "Pedro N. Soares" 29) R: Steve Hustad's in progress by a.casirati@cornali-trasporti.it 30) new nieuports next month! by "Diego Fernetti" 31) RE: R: Steve Hustad's in progress by "Pedro N. Soares" 32) Steve Hustadt's models by a.casirati@cornali-trasporti.it 33) Re: Optical Aides by Ray Boorman 34) Re: new nieuports next month! by tbittners@sprintmail.com 35) RE: Steve Hustad's in progress by "Graham Hunter" 36) R: new nieuports next month! by a.casirati@cornali-trasporti.it ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 08:27:16 -0600 From: "ibs4421" To: Subject: Optical Aides Message-ID: <006e01c1a807$e383fd00$9c3dfad1@dwfjv01> Listers, I have finally admitted to myself that at almost 41 years of age, and after a bout with the Eduard 1/72nd Spandaus, that my eyes are not what they used to be for certain close up work. I think I will try and purchase some kind of magnifying device, and would like to know what experiences you listers have had with such things. Are any especially well made and convenient? Are ther some I should stay away from? Tired eyes would appreciate knowing! :) Warren ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 14:43:38 From: "Michael Kendix" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Optical Aides Message-ID: Warren: http://xtronics.com/optivisor.htm I have heard good things about these products but never used one. I must confess, however, that I might be searching for one at this year's U.S. Nationals. The good thing about getting them in-person, I would think, is that you can try them on and try different powered lenses, and associated add-ons such as lights and extra loop lenses. I think this aging and hardening of the eyes' lenses is a problem regardless of scale since even in 1/48th scale, the detail can get quite tiny. Just one more problem of growing old, however, the alternative to growing old does not appeal to me at this time:). Michael _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 08:45:46 -0600 From: "robert owens" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re:Raben's Tripe Message-ID: Flying Colours has Raben's Tripe front half Blue rear white. _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 09:45:34 EST From: KnnthS@aol.com To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Optical Aides Message-ID: <36.22573822.2986be0e@aol.com> Warren: << Are any especially well made and convenient? >> not at an affordable price. yer older pard looked into said scope 3 years back. "the creature from the black lagoon" here's cheaper: *flood the joint with light* and go to the local pharmacy and pick out your best choice in Ernestine Reading Glasses. Swear often. ok, more often. fwiw- Eyes like Voss' cowl- Ken ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 09:47:39 EST From: KnnthS@aol.com To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Optical Aides Message-ID: <45.122ea2bb.2986be8b@aol.com> Mike squints: << is a problem regardless of scale since even in 1/48th scale, the detail can get quite tiny. >> eggsactly 'if ya can't play hurt, ya can't play at all" -Ken ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 09:55:55 EST From: CoolSpadLuke@aol.com To: Subject: Re: Optical Aides Message-ID: <7e.21bbc2d0.2986c07b@aol.com> Hi Warren, I asked the same question of the list a couple of years ago. I tried many different suggestions and now use my OptiVISOR almost exclusively. I also bought the loupe attachment for it but have not purchased a light attachment that is available, because I haven't felt the need for it. It may be available in hobbyshops and from many online vendors. I got mine from Squadron mailorder. HTH, Mike Kavanaugh In a message dated Mon, 28 Jan 2002 9:27:26 AM Eastern Standard Time, "ibs4421" writes: > Listers, > I have finally admitted to myself that at almost 41 years of > age, and after a bout with the Eduard 1/72nd Spandaus, that my eyes are not > what they used to be for certain close up work. > I think I will try and purchase some kind of magnifying device, and > would like to know what experiences you listers have had with such things. > Are any especially well made and convenient? Are ther some I should stay > away from? Tired eyes would appreciate knowing! :) > > Warren ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 09:59:21 -0500 From: "tsollers" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Optical Aides Message-ID: <200201281459.g0SExMb12616@mail.bcpl.net> Warren: I've used the OptiVisor for years. I think it's great. As a matter of fact, I'm on my second one, since I wore the first one to out (head band) after more than 15 years of use. Because it sits on your head it doesn't clutter your work area. Just tilt your head to see out under it. It is also available with a high magnification lens that swings out of the way. I do all my sculpting with it. Highly recommended! It will become second nature and you'll wonder how you ever did without it. Tom ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 10:01:00 -0500 From: John_Impenna@hyperion.com To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Optical Aides Message-ID: Hi Warren, I have been using the Optivisor for a few years now..It's been working really well for me. I once asked one of the Historex painters how they did it and he said that his "secret" was an Optivisor. He said "you can't paint it if you can't see it"!! I have found that if you CAN see it, you CAN paint it!!!! I think Squadron sells them, but if you shop around on the net you can probably do better in price. They come in 5 different magnifications and have a separate loupe available. I use magnification #5 and the loupe. I am thinking of getting a higher mag for figure painting. Good Luck! Regards, John ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 10:07:05 -0500 From: "tsollers" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Optical Aides Message-ID: <200201281507.g0SF75b15890@mail.bcpl.net> Warren: I haven't tried the light attachment type. That seems a bit suspect. I think it's important to have control of the angle and intensity of light for various purposes. I believe the light attachment usefulness would be limited, as the light would be "flat". But, as I am more of a sculptor than a modeler my needs are a little different than yours. I also don't imagine it would be very powerful. And, it would add to the weight of the head piece. Instead, I'd go for a good quality high intensity light that can be moved about. Tom ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 09:08:41 -0600 From: "Mark Shannon" To: Subject: Re: Raben's Tripe Message-ID: Robert Owens commented: >Flying Colours has Raben's Tripe front half Blue rear white. This is an error based on older information - or lack thereof. The front half dark/back half white was known from the B/W photos of the plane, but it wasn't until some further research that this was properly identified. Raben's Jasta 18 planes were all painted with a red nose, red wings, white tail, all carrying a black raven (Raben) motif - most of them flying Fokker D.VII's. Raben lead them in his preferred Triplane for a while, where the demarcation was farther back, proportionately, and the raven was white on the red portion (a rara avis). The Flying Colors book is a compilation of Scarborough's artwork for Air Enthusiast, mostly from the first five years of that journal. As such, it is representative of the late-sixties, early seventies knowledge. As an example, German WW *2* colors were just starting to get out of the 'two dark greens' phase, though 'black green (schwartzgrun) and dark green (Dunkelgrun) over light blue (Hellblau)' was still the norm. More interest in the variety of colors used in camouflage has led to many important finds in the field since then. The Flying Colors depictions, and the one in the Squadron 'In Action' title, have been superceded by new information. .Mark. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 16:14:16 +0100 From: Crawford Neil To: "'wwi@wwi-models.org'" Subject: New czech bomber Message-ID: Now available from Hannants, but what is it? /Neil C. RVHP RVHP7260 1:72 Breguet 16 Bn2 WWI French bomber used by Czech Air Force 1st Regiment 1924. NOT NEW BUT BACK IN STOCK!! £23.25 £19.79 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 10:23:42 EST From: PetersList@aol.com To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: New czech bomber Message-ID: <70.16d781cd.2986c6fe@aol.com> In a message dated 28/01/02 15:16:40 GMT Standard Time, Neil.Crawford@volvo.com writes: << but what is it? >> IM covered it http://www.internetmodeler.com/2001/may/first-looks/RVHP_Bre16.htm ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 09:32:01 -0600 From: john@huggins-leahey.com (John Huggins) To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Optical Aides Message-ID: >Listers, > I have finally admitted to myself that at almost 41 years of >age, and after a bout with the Eduard 1/72nd Spandaus, that my eyes are not >what they used to be for certain close up work. Like several folks have said, the Optivisor is the way to go. There are several different brands available, but you should stay with the one made by Donagan Optical. They used to use optical ground glass for the lens, but have changed to optical quality plastic now. The other ones, cheaper in price) are not optical quality. I would suggest either the #4 (2.5 magnification) or #5 (3.0 magnification)lens. The loop adds an additional 2.5 magnification to the side it is attached to. I have the add on light as well. It is a good attachment. JP ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 09:13:37 -0700 From: "Landon, James D" To: "'wwi@wwi-models.org'" Subject: Question re French props Message-ID: In period photos the prop on a Salmson 2A2 appears to be painted a solid color, as opposed to varnished wood. And we have a WWI prop hanging on a wall in our museum here that's painted brown. Did the French sometimes paint their props brown instead of varnishing them? Or maybe just Salmsons? BTW, the Salmson prop/engine also turns backwards from most props - I picked up some ready made props in the R/C section of the hobby shop, thinking I could modify one to use on my Salmson, and when I got 'em home it's like whoa! these babies are all backwards! PLEASE REPLY TO THIS DIRECTLY, OR CC ME -- I AM UNSUBSCRIBED FROM THE WWI LIST Jim Landon ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 10:30:06 -0600 From: "ibs4421" To: Subject: Re: Optical Aides Message-ID: <002b01c1a819$0c83d660$953dfad1@dwfjv01> > here's cheaper: > *flood the joint with light* I did that. For the time being I have to do my modeling ont he kitchen table, and went to a higher wattage bulb. Still, this old sojer needs some help. and go to the local pharmacy and pick out your > best choice in Ernestine Reading Glasses. I had considered the really cheap Wal-mart reading glasses as a stand in until I decide what to get. Seems the Opti-visor is the way to go. > Swear often. ok, more often. I think that's going to happen no matter what! :) > Eyes like Voss' cowl- Und Ich habe die Mustahio to match!! Warren ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 10:41:48 -0600 From: "ibs4421" To: Subject: Re: Optical Aides Message-ID: <003701c1a81a$ae736a20$953dfad1@dwfjv01> Mike, Thanks! I checked my Squadron catalog, and so far their price ($27.96) beats all the other prices I've found hands down. It seems the over whelming choice of discriminating modelers (i.e: WWI listers) is the Opti-Visor. Yea, tho I am old, I am strong and lusty yet! Warren ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 11:42:49 -0500 (EST) From: tbittners@sprintmail.com To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Steve Hustad's in progress Message-ID: <20020128164249.ED9FF46845@eclipse.qis.net> Well, after much bickering, I was able to get the Twin Cities Aero Historians web master to add Steve Hustad's in progress shots. Check 'em out: http://www.aerohistorian.com/stevesworkshop.htm Most awesome!! Matt Bittner ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 16:45:11 +0000 From: xtv16@dial.pipex.com To: Subject: Re: I'm Afraid It's the Aurora Fokker D.VII Message-ID: <1012236311.3c558017e1a77@netmail.pipex.net> Quoting Scottfking@aol.com: > In a message dated 1/27/02 7:23:38 AM EST, gronczewski@post.pl writes: > > << More bad news. SAMI lists Revell Fokker as 'ex Aurora kit' :o((( >> > > If that is the case, it will probably mean that in the long run Revell > will > never release any more WWI kits, whether they are new tooling or ex > Aurora. > More like if SAMI says it's the Aurora, it's definitely not !! Dave F ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 10:43:59 -0600 From: "Harris, Mack" To: "'wwi@wwi-models.org'" Subject: Re: Optical Aides Message-ID: I have one of the cheaper ones, Optivisor that is, plastic band, plastic lenses and I do like it but for the inconvenience of always having to tighten the headband because it's made of plastic. I would consider one of a little better construction if you plan on using it a lot and if you're over 45 you'd better! :) Mack -----Original Message----- From: ibs4421 [mailto:ibs4421@commandnet.net] Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 10:29 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [WWI] Re: Optical Aides > here's cheaper: > *flood the joint with light* I did that. For the time being I have to do my modeling ont he kitchen table, and went to a higher wattage bulb. Still, this old sojer needs some help. and go to the local pharmacy and pick out your > best choice in Ernestine Reading Glasses. I had considered the really cheap Wal-mart reading glasses as a stand in until I decide what to get. Seems the Opti-visor is the way to go. > Swear often. ok, more often. I think that's going to happen no matter what! :) > Eyes like Voss' cowl- Und Ich habe die Mustahio to match!! Warren ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 16:43:08 +0000 From: Moria To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re:Raben's Tripe Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.0.20020128163904.009fd180@colony.co.uk> Greetings, I recently asked this on another forum and have compiled the answers below, for the full colour scheme:) The blue myth got its start when a bunch of Jasta 18 D.VII photos were mistakenly attributed to Jasta 74, which an Intelligence report said had blue noses. However, these "raven" aircraft are definitely Jasta 18, and were red and white. There is plenty of documentary evidence of this, including reports on the captured D.VII of Hans Schultz, and lots of combat reports, and recollections of Jasta 18 pilots when they were still alive to be interviewed. By the way, the entire cowling of Raben's Dr I was white. There are newly discovered photos from French sources that provide proof of this. The "raven" was white, as the demarkation between red and white was further back than on other aircraft of the squadron. ltn. August Raben's Fok. DR.I 581/17 had white nose and under cowls and rear fuselage and empennage. White ravens are painted on both sides of the fuselage. Forward fuselage, wings, axle wing, wheel covers and all struts were painted vermilion red. The tailplane struts were white. The Latin style wing crosses were matte black bordered in white. if you're desperate to locate a photo of Raben's Dr.I showing the white cowling, you might try to find a copy of the French aviation magazine "Avions" for Juillet 1993, Issue No. 5 (good luck !). There is a fine article by Yves Buffetaut entitled "L'Aviation Allemande en 1918", and on page 16 there is a fine left side view of this triplane, showing the white cowling quite clearly. It originated with the SHAA. As I say, not my knowledge, but that passed onto me:) Hope this helps. Graham Evans At 09:47 28-01-02 -0500, you wrote: >Flying Colours has Raben's Tripe front half Blue rear white. > >_________________________________________________________________ >Join the world's largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. >http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 11:52:25 -0500 From: "Tom Plesha" To: Subject: Re: Steve Hustad's in progress Message-ID: <004f01c1a81c$29b59040$2cfdfa18@mcmb1.mi.home.com> WOW!!!! Later Tom ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 11:45 AM Subject: [WWI] Steve Hustad's in progress > Well, after much bickering, I was able to get the Twin Cities Aero Historians web master to add Steve Hustad's in progress shots. Check 'em out: > http://www.aerohistorian.com/stevesworkshop.htm > > Most awesome!! > > > Matt Bittner > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 11:51:33 -0500 From: "Brian Nicklas" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Steve Hustad's in progress Message-ID: Let's kill him now before my ulcer gets worse... That's 1/72 folks! I thought I was looking at 1/32 for a moment... ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 14:59:41 -0300 From: "Marcio Antonio Campos" To: Subject: RE: Steve Hustad's in progress Message-ID: <00c901c1a825$91e0f520$5d1ba8c0@officesp.starmedia> I wonder where's the finger chopper guy when we need him... :-) All the best from Brazil Marcio Antonio Campos Redator do GuiaSP StarMedia do Brasil +55 11 30436421 marcio.campos@starmedia.net http://www.guiasp.com.br http://www.guiarj.com.br http://www.nacidade.com.br ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 11:03:49 -0600 From: "Graham Hunter" To: Subject: Re: I'm Afraid It's the Aurora Fokker D.VII Message-ID: <000301c1a81d$c32cdde0$770101c0@ghunter> < To: Subject: RE: Steve Hustad's in progress Message-ID: <02f901c1a81e$99e82e20$4640a8c0@ssp.salud.rosario.gov.ar> I was getting airline tickets to visit that mad norseman! D. ----- Original Message ----- From: Marcio Antonio Campos To: Multiple recipients of list Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 1:58 PM Subject: [WWI] RE: Steve Hustad's in progress > I wonder where's the finger chopper guy when we need him... :-) > > All the best from Brazil > > Marcio Antonio Campos > Redator do GuiaSP > StarMedia do Brasil > +55 11 30436421 > marcio.campos@starmedia.net > http://www.guiasp.com.br > http://www.guiarj.com.br > http://www.nacidade.com.br > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 17:06:37 -0000 From: "Pedro N. Soares" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: RE: Steve Hustad's in progress Message-ID: <12AEB3D996DDD311B98A00508B6D75B3013AC8C6@TUFAO> :-000000000000 !!!!! That's it. I'm quitting Pedro -----Original Message----- From: tbittners@sprintmail.com [mailto:tbittners@sprintmail.com] Sent: segunda-feira, 28 de Janeiro de 2002 16:45 To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [WWI] Steve Hustad's in progress Well, after much bickering, I was able to get the Twin Cities Aero Historians web master to add Steve Hustad's in progress shots. Check 'em out: http://www.aerohistorian.com/stevesworkshop.htm Most awesome!! Matt Bittner ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 11:13:05 -0600 From: "Harris, Mack" To: "World War I (E-mail)" Subject: injector pin marks Message-ID: Could some of you more experienced modelers share your method of dealing with this dread disease, the injector pin mark? I use Dr. Microtools putty and it works okay but surely in the collective wisdom of this list there is a better method. thanx Mack ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 17:22:27 -0000 From: "Pedro N. Soares" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: RE: injector pin marks Message-ID: <12AEB3D996DDD311B98A00508B6D75B3013AC8F1@TUFAO> Mack, 1- sand away what little flash "ridge" the pin mark might have. 2- fill the mark up with liquid paper (Typing correcting fluid. Better use more than one coat to fill the mark, rather than applying one heavy,dense, coat. Sand flush with fine grit wet and dry (used wet) HTH Pedro -----Original Message----- From: Harris, Mack [mailto:MackH@Health.State.OK.US] Sent: segunda-feira, 28 de Janeiro de 2002 17:15 To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [WWI] injector pin marks Could some of you more experienced modelers share your method of dealing with this dread disease, the injector pin mark? I use Dr. Microtools putty and it works okay but surely in the collective wisdom of this list there is a better method. thanx Mack ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 18:15:17 +0100 From: a.casirati@cornali-trasporti.it To: Subject: R: Steve Hustad's in progress Message-ID: <43EB244779F3D411966E0060082C59E90F044A@SERVER1> Excellent work, and inspiring, too ! Seems like he has a lot of spare time at his disposal....lucky man ! Alberto Casirati -----Messaggio originale----- Da: wwi@wwi-models.org [mailto:wwi@wwi-models.org]Per conto di tbittners@sprintmail.com Inviato: lunedì 28 gennaio 2002 17.45 A: Multiple recipients of list Oggetto: [WWI] Steve Hustad's in progress Well, after much bickering, I was able to get the Twin Cities Aero Historians web master to add Steve Hustad's in progress shots. Check 'em out: http://www.aerohistorian.com/stevesworkshop.htm Most awesome!! Matt Bittner ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 14:30:08 -0300 From: "Diego Fernetti" To: "ww1 list" Subject: new nieuports next month! Message-ID: <030e01c1a821$6ee3e220$4640a8c0@ssp.salud.rosario.gov.ar> Monsieur Rimell from Albatros sent me this Email: " Yes, EE are to release six Nieuports - 17, 21, 23, 24, 25 27 all to 1:72 and so are HR in resin!! Should be out in Feb/March." Yipeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! D. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 17:29:32 -0000 From: "Pedro N. Soares" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: RE: R: Steve Hustad's in progress Message-ID: <12AEB3D996DDD311B98A00508B6D75B3013AC90A@TUFAO> > -----Original Message----- > From: a.casirati@cornali-trasporti.it > [mailto:a.casirati@cornali-trasporti.it] > Sent: segunda-feira, 28 de Janeiro de 2002 17:28 > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: [WWI] R: Steve Hustad's in progress > > > Excellent work, and inspiring, too ! > Seems like he has a lot of spare time at his disposal....lucky man ! > > Alberto Casirati Gee.... look who's talking..... Pedro ;-) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 18:23:48 +0100 From: a.casirati@cornali-trasporti.it To: "Wwi Modeling List \(E-mail\)" Subject: Steve Hustadt's models Message-ID: <43EB244779F3D411966E0060082C59E90F044B@SERVER1> Does anyone know whether Steve Hustadt uses photoetched parts ? Alberto Casirati ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 09:39:56 -0800 From: Ray Boorman To: Subject: Re: Optical Aides Message-ID: <20020128174301.NLAM2868.priv-edtnes03-hme0.telusplanet.net@ray> I use the OptiVisor too, bought it last year and wouldn't be without it. Of course another thing to do if you are over forty like me is to make sure you get your eyes checked out at the regular intervals and make sure the optometrist knows you do detail work. Even though I have been shortsighted since I was a kid and therefore worn lenses or glasses all the time. I was amazed after I had my last eye exam how much my eyesight had changed for closeup work. You don't notice this difference but if you are short sighted it can really impact close up work. The clue I had to this was when my wife asked me why I was dumping so much salt on my food. I literally couldn't see the salt and though the salt shaker was clogged up. I took my glasses off and could see the salt. In other words if like me you are short-sighted when you are younger your eyes can adjust and its not a problem with single strength glasses to see distances and closeup. As you get into your forties your eyes don't make this adjustment and its time for bifocals. This can happen in the space of a few months as it did with me. Of course I can still see in 1/72 so its not time for braile, toe or balloon scale yet. Ray On Mon, 28 Jan 2002 10:01:54 -0500 (EST), tsollers wrote: >Warren: > >I've used the OptiVisor for years. I think it's great. As a matter >of fact, >I'm on my second one, since I wore the first one to out (head band) >after >more than 15 years of use. > >Because it sits on your head it doesn't clutter your work area. Just >tilt >your head to see out under it. It is also available with a high >magnification lens that swings out of the way. I do all my sculpting >with >it. > >Highly recommended! It will become second nature and you'll wonder >how you >ever did without it. > >Tom > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 12:43:40 -0500 (EST) From: tbittners@sprintmail.com To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: new nieuports next month! Message-ID: <20020128174340.28ED7468A3@eclipse.qis.net> On Mon, 28 Jan 2002 12:30:20 -0500 (EST), Diego Fernetti wrote: > Monsieur Rimell from Albatros sent me this Email: > " Yes, EE are to release six Nieuports - 17, 21, 23, 24, 25 27 all to 1:72 > and so are HR in resin!! Should be out in Feb/March." Good news indeed. However, I was excited about the Toko Nie.11/16, and once I looked it over it was very depressing. I will hold my excitement until I have these in my hands, and can compare them to drawings, dimensions and photos. We don't need more upper wing sweepback problems. ;-) Matt Bittner ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 11:47:08 -0600 From: "Graham Hunter" To: Subject: RE: Steve Hustad's in progress Message-ID: <000401c1a823$cf1a17c0$770101c0@ghunter> AAAAMAZING! GH ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 18:33:27 +0100 From: a.casirati@cornali-trasporti.it To: Subject: R: new nieuports next month! Message-ID: <43EB244779F3D411966E0060082C59E90F044C@SERVER1> That's GREAT news !!!!! Now, for all those colourful Italian Ni 17s..... Alberto Casirati P.S.: enough for a Nieuport cook-up, isn't it ? -----Messaggio originale----- Da: wwi@wwi-models.org [mailto:wwi@wwi-models.org]Per conto di Diego Fernetti Inviato: lunedì 28 gennaio 2002 18.30 A: Multiple recipients of list Oggetto: [WWI] new nieuports next month! Monsieur Rimell from Albatros sent me this Email: " Yes, EE are to release six Nieuports - 17, 21, 23, 24, 25 27 all to 1:72 and so are HR in resin!! Should be out in Feb/March." Yipeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! D. ------------------------------ End of WWI Digest 4114 **********************