WWI Digest 4562 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) RE: Bad news from the IPMS Nats by "Paul Schwartzkopf" 2) Re: Dilemma by "Grzegorz Mazurowski" 3) re: MPM Wish list by "Grzegorz Mazurowski" 4) Re: Dilemma by David Fleming 5) RE: MisterKit Jasta 11 pink, sorry red by David Fleming 6) RE: Dilemma by "Nigel Rayner" 7) RE: MisterKit Jasta 11 pink, sorry red by "Nigel Rayner" 8) RE:MisterKit Jasta 11 pink, sorry red by "Nigel Rayner" 9) Test#2 by AGSRR@aol.com 10) Re: MPM wish list by "ernest thomas" 11) Re: MPM wish list by "D. Charles" 12) Re: Dilemma by Larry Marshall 13) Re: Dilemma by Larry Marshall 14) Re: Dilemma by David Fleming 15) RE: Dilemma by Larry Marshall 16) Re: A7V, a beginning by "ernest thomas" 17) RE: Dilemma by "ernest thomas" 18) Re: A7V, sprocket wheels by "Daniel Munoz" 19) A Request by "John Glaser" 20) =?GB2312?B?w8C5+ralvOK/xry8o6yxo9akyfrE0Lqiu/LJ+sWuuqI=?= by "www.gen-select.com.cn" 21) Re: Anatra Anasal by PetersList@aol.com 22) Re: Bad news from the IPMS Nats by PetersList@aol.com 23) Re: MPM wish list by "Grzegorz Mazurowski" 24) Re: Bad news from the IPMS Nats by "Dave Burke" 25) Re: MPM wish list by "Dave Burke" 26) Re: Bad news from the IPMS Nats by Larry Marshall 27) Re: MPM wish list by "Grzegorz Mazurowski" 28) Re: MPM wish list by "Matt Bittner" 29) Re: MPM wish list by "Paul Schwartzkopf" 30) Golden Age List by "David Vosburgh" 31) Re: MPM wish list by "ernest thomas" 32) Re: MPM wish list by "ernest thomas" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2002 13:39:12 -0500 From: "Paul Schwartzkopf" To: Subject: RE: Bad news from the IPMS Nats Message-ID: <000201c23b1d$0fcbcca0$d4a21c41@neb.rr.com> From: Dave Burke >> ...so I directed him to go to the Eduard table and ask for the Camels. >> Apparently they are now due next year. To put it mildly, @##%*&! Looks like my Monogram retread of the Aurora Camel isn't dead yet. >> So he spent my cash at the RealSpace Models table for me instead... But then man does not live by bread alone. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2002 20:41:03 +0200 From: "Grzegorz Mazurowski" To: Subject: Re: Dilemma Message-ID: <001301c23b1d$528910c0$0200a8c0@grzesiek> > > Maybe I should just build monoplanes. > All the good ones have rigging too. > Cheers --- Larry Not true! There are very nice Junkers, and Fokker E.V/D.VIII has almost no rigging too. David, you can also build Fokkers Dr.I, D.VI and D.VII! G. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2002 20:57:25 +0200 From: "Grzegorz Mazurowski" To: Subject: re: MPM Wish list Message-ID: <005b01c23b1f$9b78b7c0$0200a8c0@grzesiek> > > Please add to your 1/48th wish list the following WWI subjects > > Gotha GIV > > SPAD VII > > Lloyd C.V > > Salmson > > Thanks, Charlie Duckworth Charlie! Like this? http://www.mpm.cz/catalog.asp (scroll down a little) :-) G. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 03 Aug 2002 19:43:56 +0100 From: David Fleming To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Dilemma Message-ID: <3D4C246C.41BA9FA0@dial.pipex.com> Thanks to all who replied - I sorted part of my problem - a trip to the optometrist and a new pair of spectacles makes things a lot better !! Now if any of you know of a spare time machine...... And I have a Fokker EV and a DVII about somewhere, along with some Moranes and I see the Eduard EIII is out as well, so maybe a blast of monoplanes, but I do have this Sopwith tripe to do...... Dave feeling better...... ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 03 Aug 2002 19:46:13 +0100 From: David Fleming To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: RE: MisterKit Jasta 11 pink, sorry red Message-ID: <3D4C24F4.5438C7C@dial.pipex.com> Len Smith wrote: > > > Actually I haven't sent much lately as I don't share the obsession of most > of the Listees for all things Germaniac, usually in too large a scale as > well. About the only Jasta of which I have any knowledge starts Jasta > closer walk with.... sorry. Len, Great to hear your feeling a bit better. In case you missed it, Roden have announced an SE5a and Bristol Fighter in God's Own Scale, hopefully these will sell enough to persuade them that we need some Camels. Oh, and my red J11 Albatros will have decidedly British markings on it !! Dave ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2002 20:22:53 +0100 From: "Nigel Rayner" To: Subject: RE: Dilemma Message-ID: <000001c23b23$29d4c7e0$983bedc1@w1o0t3> Dave F wrote: >I like WW1 aeroplanes, I love the list, but these days I just can't seem to get >a bl**dy model built. And no-one suggest trying a Tank, tried that, still isn't >finished, can't get the weathering right. Maybe I'm just not artistic enough >for WW1. Maybe I should go back to jets (Well, the Harrier is really a >Sopwith). I sympathise Dave. I too love WWI but do find it difficult to get stuff finished. Modelling time is very short for me, and these things are quite complicated. Too often I run into problems that leave projects languishing on the bench. >Maybe I should chuck it altogether (No D, you can't have my kits) - >never !! Agree - Never! However difficult it gets, just looking at other people's work in the gallery can inspire me. Although I don't always comment on line, I always check what's been added to the site and jsut seeing what other folks are doing can help get me going again. >Maybe I should just build monoplanes. Well, I tried that, thought it would be an easy alternative. So I bought the Blue Max Bristol M1c, as it looks really easy to build - the wings are moulded one piece into the turtledeck. And it is pretty easy to build. The interior needs some frigging around with, as the fit is "vague" at best, but the main parts go together well. But I screwed up the paint job twice and have had to strip the paint off twice. Third go round is ok, but I'm struggling now. So even "simpler" kits sometimes don't work, although in the case it's me not the kit! BTW, it *is* a very nice kit, highly recommended. >Maybe I should go to bed ! Often helps, especially if there is another warm body there..... >Tierd and emotionally twisted by this kit !! Well, here's my plan to inject a bit of modelling variety. I decided to do one of these here Tamigawa shake and bake kits. I've never done one, so I thought it might be a change to do an ot kit where all I have to do is throw together a well engineered kit with enough detail OOB to keep me happy. As I have a birthday coming up next week I asked my son to choose a Tamiya or Hasegawa ot WWII kit for a change. We'll see if that works or if it ends up in the same downward spiral as some of my other recent projects.... Cheers, Nigel R ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2002 20:32:59 +0100 From: "Nigel Rayner" To: Subject: RE: MisterKit Jasta 11 pink, sorry red Message-ID: <000101c23b24$92ffe320$983bedc1@w1o0t3> Len de-lurked to write: >Steady on, sunshine! Don't write me off just yet, 'used to recommend' >indeed, I still do reckon them to be the finest paints for WW1 and earlier >aircraft and for Historex Napoleonics. Can't a chap have a rest from >posting to the list without some whipper-snapper starting to bury him ? Len, good to hear from you. Slip of the keyboard, honest! I thought after I sent the mail that "used to recommend" might imply your health had taken a severe turn for the worst, but it really meant that we haven't heard you recommend them for a while. But if my language prompted you to call me a whipper-snapper, then that's most welcome. I take that as a compliment because my 45th birthday looms next week......... But I too am converted to Citadel paints which are now no longer difficult to find (in the UK at least). I am using "Scorched Brown" for PC12 and it looks great to me. Nice and easy to use as well. Now let me ask you - what colour do you use for PC10, or do you mix? >Since you ask, yes my health is improving, Very glad to hear it! >I can now turn over several >pages of a book without getting out of breath, and there is some hope that >soon my strength will be such to allow me to lift a heavy modelling knife >again. Glad to hear that as well. Might we see some new work at the nats later this year? >To show how much improved my health is, I feel the urge to send >several postings. C'mon then, let's see you take on the whipper-snappers! Cheers, Nigel R ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2002 20:41:23 +0100 From: "Nigel Rayner" To: Subject: RE:MisterKit Jasta 11 pink, sorry red Message-ID: <000201c23b25$bfba94e0$983bedc1@w1o0t3> Alberto wrote: >Unfortunately, although Roberto Anderwill (who researched >all of the German, A-H and Russian colours very carefully) >did his best in supplying "exact" chips to MisterKit, it >seems that their quality control standards are not the >best.... >Also, it is my impression that they "corrected" our chips at >least in an indirect way, by accepting from the paint >manufacturer shades which are far from those we supplied. >Although Mr. Anderwill and I are not involved in the MK >enterprise by ANY means, it is quite sad to see that >***some*** of the colours we have worked on are not supplied >to the modelling community as we intended them to be. >Infact, our main aim in collaborating with MK was to get, at >last, a reliable WW1 aircraft colour range. Business has its >rules, I suppose.... Alberto, I'm sorry to hear this. I know you were involved to a degree with MK and it must be disappointing for you. I do really like the paints, which are excellent for brush painting, and many of the colours are excellent. The CDLs are great, and I like some of the A-H colours. But several are really disappointing to me. I am no expert, but the J11 red (and most of the other reds) really do not match up to any other representation I have seen. Other colours, like the PC10 and PC12, seem very washed out. I bought two bottles of most of the WWI colours based on my early experiences with a limited set of colours and while I will still continue to use many of the colours, there are many bottles that will remain unused. So it must be frustrating for you if the end result is not very close to the researched colours that you and Roberto sent them. But I guess if we really did have the "definitive" range of WWI colours, it would take some of the fun out of the hobby... Cheers, Nigel ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2002 16:16:20 EDT From: AGSRR@aol.com To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Test#2 Message-ID: <175.c62b440.2a7d9414@aol.com> New subscriber test posting. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 03 Aug 2002 16:45:13 -0500 From: "ernest thomas" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: MPM wish list Message-ID: Gee, what should I wish for??? Let's see, in my pile of about 100 1/48 OT kits, I've got good, high quality models of my long time favs(Fokkers D-VII and Dr.I, Sopwith Camels and Pups, Albatrii, N.28's, Roland C.II, Spad XIII), I've also got models of airplanes I never dreamed would be kitted, including two different Taubes, a W-29, Sopwith Snipe and Strutter, a Junkers, Fokkers D-II, V, and IV, Morane Type N, and others. Then I've got a bunch of kits of airplanes I hadn't even heard of ten years ago, like two varients of the Hanriot, Roland D-II, LVG C.VI, 3 different Halberstadts, Hannover, Morane L, etc. In addition to these, I've got models of WWI experimentals; Sopwith Swallow, Dornier D-I, Pfalz and Albatros Dr.I's, and others. I've even got kits of airplanes I don't even especially like, but I bought just to complete my collection, like the SSW D-III and the Sopwith Dolphin. And then there's the kits that I still haven't aquired, like the Gavia Bristol, Hi-tech AEG, BM Phonix, and the recently announced 1/32 Fokker E-III, which is something I've long dreamed of. And now y'all want me to wish for more? Sorry, but I without pulling out a 1919 Janes or some such book, I hardly even know what's still out there to be wished for(in the realm of OT. There's always the 1/48 Pitts dream). All things considered, my kit collection has exceeded not only my wildest dreams, but also the limits of my OT knowledge base. Can I just wish for one of those space alien gizmos that stops time for everyone but me so I can actually build some of these kits? E. _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 4 Aug 2002 08:08:37 +1000 From: "D. Charles" To: Subject: Re: MPM wish list Message-ID: <023201c23b3a$5208b700$a63c32d2@charles> I wish they'd just stop building kits that I can't live without! David ----- Original Message ----- From: "ernest thomas" > All things considered, my kit collection has exceeded not only my wildest > dreams, but also the limits of my OT knowledge base. > Can I just wish for one of those space alien gizmos that stops time for > everyone but me so I can actually build some of these kits? > E. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2002 18:09:08 -0400 From: Larry Marshall To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Dilemma Message-ID: <200208031809.08316.larrym@sympatico.ca> On Saturday 03 August 2002 14:42, you wrote: > > > Maybe I should just build monoplanes. > > > > All the good ones have rigging too. > > Cheers --- Larry > > Not true! > There are very nice Junkers, and Fokker E.V/D.VIII has almost no rigging Ok, Larry...never say 'all' in this conference....never say 'all' in this conference...never say 'all' in this conference...never say 'all' in this conference...never say 'all' in this conference...never say 'all' in this conference...never say 'all' in this conference...never say 'all' in this conference...never say 'all' in this conference...never say 'all' in this conference...never say 'all' in this conference... > David, you can also build Fokkers Dr.I, D.VI and D.VII! You realize, of course, that one must insist that there are German airplanes that are "good" to refute my statement :-) Cheers --- Larry ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2002 18:13:34 -0400 From: Larry Marshall To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Dilemma Message-ID: <200208031813.34147.larrym@sympatico.ca> > Thanks to all who replied - I sorted part of my problem - a trip to the > optometrist and a new pair of spectacles makes things a lot better !! Now > if any of you know of a spare time machine...... Ha....I'm struggling with this myself. I broke my glasses and haven't gotten them fixed yet. They affect me most when I want to see something less than a foot away and I'm afraid my arms aren't long enough. The Optivisor helps though. Quite honestly, I simply have days when I can't do anything right at the modeling bench (in contrast to my more typical performance of 1 out of 5 things actually going as planned). I tend to read those days :-) > And I have a Fokker EV and a DVII about somewhere, along with some Moranes > and I see the Eduard EIII is out as well, so maybe a blast of monoplanes, > but I do have this Sopwith tripe to do...... A man with impeccible taste, though you're right, the EIII is tempting. Cheers --- Larry ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 03 Aug 2002 23:13:20 +0100 From: David Fleming To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Dilemma Message-ID: <3D4C5580.CB5BF53B@dial.pipex.com> Larry Marshall wrote: > > > > David, you can also build Fokkers Dr.I, D.VI and D.VII! > > You realize, of course, that one must insist that there are German airplanes > that are "good" to refute my statement :-) > There are a few good ones - they all have roundels and 'G' numbers !! Dave, now back in the flow ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2002 18:19:57 -0400 From: Larry Marshall To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: RE: Dilemma Message-ID: <200208031819.57790.larrym@sympatico.ca> > I sympathise Dave. I too love WWI but do find it difficult to get stuff > finished. Modelling time is very short for me, and these things are quite Are you sure the model type has anything to do with it? I'm building a P-39 and a Model T and they're moving along no faster than my Snipe...or my Albatros. I'm a pensive modeler....or is that a daydreaming modeler? > Well, here's my plan to inject a bit of modelling variety. I decided to do > one of these here Tamigawa shake and bake kits. I've never done one, so I If only we could buy a kit for which we had absolutely no documentation and no penchant to start looking for information. Instructions say "paint it red" and we paint it red. Maybe AMS is what generates modelers who build Godzilla models :-) Cheers --- Larry ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 03 Aug 2002 17:34:01 -0500 From: "ernest thomas" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: A7V, a beginning Message-ID: Daniel, Just getting around to looking at you new project. Wow! Let me guess; You have a Unimat? E. _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 03 Aug 2002 17:46:58 -0500 From: "ernest thomas" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: RE: Dilemma Message-ID: >From: Larry Marshall >If only we could buy a kit for which we had absolutely no documentation and >no >penchant to start looking for information. Instructions say "paint it red" >and we paint it red. Actually, this oob, sans refernce approach is a very good way to break a slump and start feeling good about ourselves, which in turn motivates us to get back to the bench and spend countless hours staring/daydreaming at our current grand-opus project(s). It's also a good time to brush up on the basics. Maybe AMS is what generates modelers who build >Godzilla models :-) Does that mean the AMS'd Godzilla builder takes on OT projects when he can't find the exact shade of Humbrol to match Tokyo building rubble for dry-brushing on said reptiles feet? E. a long time fan of Gihdra _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2002 18:59:45 -0400 From: "Daniel Munoz" To: Subject: Re: A7V, sprocket wheels Message-ID: <000f01c23b41$76133b00$0a00a8c0@bigbazar> Hi guys, thanks for your kind remarks on my all aluminium A7V tank project. Here's the current work in progress for those interested. I've finished the sprocket wheels for the tank. a little less than 1 inch in diameter. http://pages.infinit.net/dmunoz/a7v/a7v-008.jpg > Behalf Of ernest thomas > Wow! Let me guess; You have a Unimat? I have a Sherline lathe and mill. Cheers, Daniel ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2002 22:55:19 -0500 From: "John Glaser" To: "WW1 Mail List" Subject: A Request Message-ID: <000001c23b6a$c00217d0$0400a8c0@SalesLogixGuru.com> If anyone has an unbuilt DML 1/48 D.VII and is willing to part with it for the right price or trade, please contact me off-list. I met someone today who is looking for two to be included in an upcoming Osprey book. TIA - John ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 4 Aug 2002 13:54:10 +0800 From: "www.gen-select.com.cn" To: wwi@mustang.sr.unh.edu Subject: =?GB2312?B?w8C5+ralvOK/xry8o6yxo9akyfrE0Lqiu/LJ+sWuuqI=?= Message-ID: <200208040553.BAA30305@mustang.sr.unh.edu> www.gen-select.com.cn 美国顶尖科技，保证生男孩或生女孩 孕前自然选择法，并非孕后再鉴别 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 04 Aug 2002 02:29:55 -0400 From: PetersList@aol.com To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Anatra Anasal Message-ID: <1D09A541.1ABD9FCE.0C5348B3@aol.com> Thanks Lubos. I remember when the Imperial War Museum was as packed as that. Now it's the standard "heritage experience" with everything from a T34 to a Volksjaeger painted the same shade of green. I don't think my four hour changeover in Prague will allow a visit, especially with 'er indoors and mini-me in tow. More's the pity. cheers Peter L ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 04 Aug 2002 02:47:24 -0400 From: PetersList@aol.com To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Bad news from the IPMS Nats Message-ID: <5967BF94.2982F3EE.0C5348B3@aol.com> In a message dated Fri, 2 Aug 2002 10:52:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, dora9@sprynet.com writes: >Camels....... Apparently they are now due next year.< And have been since 1998! This is my one peeve with Eduard who have rejuvenated this hobby in the last ten years. They are not alone, other manufacturers do it too. Is putting a line drawing or box art in the catalogue and calling it "in production" just a means of warning off other potential manufacturers I wonder. cheers Peter L ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 4 Aug 2002 15:37:01 +0200 From: "Grzegorz Mazurowski" To: Subject: Re: MPM wish list Message-ID: <006601c23bbc$03d3d560$0200a8c0@grzesiek> From: ernest thomas > Gee, what should I wish for??? > Let's see, in my pile of about 100 1/48 OT kits Ernie! Of course for 1/72 kits! Some of them lacks painfully (SPAD VII and XIII for example, or even good Camel) If you don't like 1/72, and have enough 1/48 kits, just be kind and ask for kits for us, 1/72 modelers. Cheers! G. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 4 Aug 2002 09:13:30 -0500 From: "Dave Burke" To: Subject: Re: Bad news from the IPMS Nats Message-ID: <000b01c23bc1$1d3d9fe0$6173fea9@s0024008072> I wrote: > >Camels....... Apparently they are now due next year.< > Peter replied: > > And have been since 1998! This is my one peeve with Eduard who have rejuvenated this hobby in the last ten years. They are not alone, other manufacturers do it too.> Tell me about it! And not just that, but what really gets me is that SAMI is made an accomplice by printing it in the Future Releases article that got me so excited... along with the Tamiya (ot ALERT!!!) F4U Corsair - which apparently has not even been ANNOUNCED by Tamiya!! For those of you guys who also like to build ot stuff - especially 1/48 Russian, you remember the fiasco with Accurate Miniatures' Il-2 Sturmovik that had been promised publicly for years and years and though it was a good kit, everyone was tired of waiting and it clogged the shelves. Though I like Eduard, I gotta say that if Accurate Miniatures got into doing OT kits in both of the most popular scales, they would be a real threat to every other kit manufacturer and a real treat for us! DB ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 4 Aug 2002 09:17:18 -0500 From: "Dave Burke" To: Subject: Re: MPM wish list Message-ID: <001101c23bc1$a4e82780$6173fea9@s0024008072> > Ernie! > Of course for 1/72 kits! > Some of them lacks painfully (SPAD VII and XIII for example, or even good > Camel) > If you don't like 1/72, and have enough 1/48 kits, just be kind and ask for > kits for us, 1/72 modelers. > Cheers! > G. > Hell, a SPAD VII in ANY scale would be great!! It's nice that MPM is thinking about doing some OT stuff - I like their PE and resin goodies - just wish their plastic molding was better. The 'limited run' excuse is a load of bull hockey. Do the job right or stay home, is what I say. BTW Ern, I only remember seeing about 30 1/48 kits - where's the rest? DB ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 4 Aug 2002 10:08:45 -0400 From: Larry Marshall To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Bad news from the IPMS Nats Message-ID: <200208041008.45956.larrym@sympatico.ca> > Tell me about it! And not just that, but what really gets me is that SAMI > is made an accomplice by printing it in the Future Releases article that > got me so excited... along with the Tamiya (ot ALERT!!!) F4U Corsair - > which apparently has not even been ANNOUNCED by Tamiya!! Having spent some time in a chair that had me on the phone regularly to model manufacturers pleading with them for 'inside scoop', I'm not sure you can blame the manufacturer for magazines becoming 'accomplices.' And why do magazines want to know information about products that aren't yet released? Because modelers want to know. If you want to see one very visible piece of evidence of this go look at the 'other' WWI list and trace the thread when Colin of Eduard entered the forum. In spite of his saying "I'm not talking about what's coming up" there were a bunch of msgs asking for 'hints', 'speculations', etc. The minute such a 'hint' or 'speculation' is spoken, it become 'fact' in the modeling community when it comes to upcoming products. We see this in the tea leaves interpretation of website listings by distributors like NKR, AeroClub and others who list 'future products.' In short, while a manufacturer is certainly culpable for problems that cancel/delay release of products they've announced and continue to announce, I'm afraid we have met the enemy and they are us. > For those of you guys who also like to build ot stuff - especially 1/48 > Russian, you remember the fiasco with Accurate Miniatures' Il-2 Sturmovik > that had been promised publicly for years and years and though it was a > good kit, everyone was tired of waiting and it clogged the shelves. Though > I like Eduard, I gotta say that if Accurate Miniatures got into doing OT > kits in both of the most popular scales, they would be a real threat to > every other kit manufacturer and a real treat for us! > > DB ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 4 Aug 2002 16:13:56 +0200 From: "Grzegorz Mazurowski" To: Subject: Re: MPM wish list Message-ID: <008601c23bc1$2b88aea0$0200a8c0@grzesiek> > Hell, a SPAD VII in ANY scale would be great!! SPAD VII in 1/48 will be available soon. Cheers! G. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 04 Aug 2002 10:11:33 -0500 From: "Matt Bittner" To: "wwi@wwi-models.org" Subject: Re: MPM wish list Message-ID: On Sun, 4 Aug 2002 10:06:21 -0400 (EDT), Dave Burke wrote: > Hell, a SPAD VII in ANY scale would be great!! It's nice that MPM is > thinking about doing some OT stuff - I like their PE and resin goodies - > just wish their plastic molding was better. The 'limited run' excuse is a > load of bull hockey. Do the job right or stay home, is what I say. You should see the just-released Wellington. Much closer to Eduard, that's for sure. With the release of the Wellington they've gone away from resin, and have concentrated on injected plastic, including the clear pieces. Matt Bittner ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 4 Aug 2002 11:18:28 -0500 From: "Paul Schwartzkopf" To: Subject: Re: MPM wish list Message-ID: From: ernest thomas >> ... There's always the 1/48 Pitts dream) ... E. - Just wondered if you've seen this yet: http://www.horizonsnz.com/AirshowTemporary.htm I know it's in 1/32 instead of 1/48. However, the photos look pretty sharp, and I would be happy to have one on my shelf. Paul ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 4 Aug 2002 13:22:25 -0400 From: "David Vosburgh" To: "WWI Mailing List" Subject: Golden Age List Message-ID: <000b01c23bdb$814d5240$e1ed19ce@dv2980> Does anyone know if Adrian Bridgeman-Sutton's list on Inter-War a/c still exists? And if so what the address is? The old URL I have for his site is dead and I notice he's not subscribed here anymore. Thanks, DV ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 04 Aug 2002 12:56:07 -0500 From: "ernest thomas" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: MPM wish list Message-ID: >From: "Paul Schwartzkopf" >E. - Just wondered if you've seen this yet: > http://www.horizonsnz.com/AirshowTemporary.htm > >I know it's in 1/32 instead of 1/48. However, the photos look pretty >sharp, >and I would be happy to have one on my shelf. No, I hadn't seen that. Thanks. Those are sharp looking and my drool had run almost all the way down to my erection before I saw the price. That's a lot of money for something that's almost, but not exactly what I wanted. Guess I'll continue to work towards producing my own Pitts kit in 1/48, which I hope to be able to sell for less than half of what these 1/32 kits are running. Because here's my angle; I don't want a single Pitts model on my shelf. I want at least five, if not ten. The only sensible way to do that is to cast the master and pour some resin. But if I'm doing that anyway, why not keep pouring. I know I can't be the only guy in the world who wants a 1/48 model of this plane. There is the very nice LS kit, but that's 1/72. Ever see a 1/72 Pitts? It's tiny. We've got bigger mosquitos here in LA,(and this year's crop is the new and improved version featuring West Nile Virus) So anyway, that's my plan/dream/desire whatever. Any help or advice from master scratchbuilders and/or resin kit poppers is very welcome. To get back OT, and to continue with this thread, I'll comply with the wishes of the 1/72ers and send MPM a wish for a 1/72 SPAD VII, with just enough inaccuracies to satisfy Bittner's compulsion to chop it into even more tiny bits before reassembling it to his own standards. E. _________________________________________________________________ Join the world抯 largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 04 Aug 2002 13:16:18 -0500 From: "ernest thomas" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: MPM wish list Message-ID: >From: "Grzegorz Mazurowski" >If you don't like 1/72, and have enough 1/48 kits, just be kind and ask for >kits for us, 1/72 modelers. Consider it done. E. _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx ------------------------------ End of WWI Digest 4562 **********************