WWI Digest 4741 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Re: Part Turnbuckle and Control Horn Question by "NEIL EDDY" 2) Re: Speaking of proper aircraft in correct scale by Larry Marshall 3) Re: New update by "NEIL EDDY" 4) OOps, that was supposed to go offlist Re: Re: New update by xtv16@dial.pipex.com 5) Re: New update by "Pedro N. Soares" 6) Re: Sopwith Dragon by "Grzegorz Mazurowski" 7) Re: And another update to the DrI.. by "NEIL EDDY" 8) re: And another update to the DrI.. by "Grzegorz Mazurowski" 9) re: And another update to the DrI.. by Larry Marshall 10) Hyperscale Sopwith Strutter Review by "tsollers" 11) re: And another update to the DrI.. by xtv16@dial.pipex.com 12) Re: Part Turnbuckle and Control Horn Question by Crawford Neil 13) Re: Renewal Aero-Skin.. What is it really ?? by "Stuart L. Malone" 14) Re: Part Turnbuckle and Control Horn Question by "Lee M." 15) RE: Getting back into it by "Stuart L. Malone" 16) re: And another update to the DrI.. by "Grzegorz Mazurowski" 17) Re: Part Turnbuckle and Control Horn Question by "NEIL EDDY" 18) Re: Speaking of proper aircraft in correct scale by "Grzegorz Mazurowski" 19) RE: Getting back into it by Crawford Neil 20) Re: Part Turnbuckle and Control Horn Question by "Grzegorz Mazurowski" 21) Re: Part Turnbuckle and Control Horn Question by "NEIL EDDY" 22) RE: Getting back into it by Tom Gourdie 23) RE: Getting back into it by Crawford Neil 24) Re: Part Turnbuckle and Control Horn Question by "Michael Kendix" 25) Re: Matthew got de bluz by "Diego Fernetti" 26) Sopwith Camel by a.r.martin@t-online.de (Rita) 27) RE: New update by "Hans Trauner" 28) Re: Sopwith Camel by Larry Marshall 29) Re: hulton archive by "Hans Trauner" 30) Re: Overseas Postage by "Diego Fernetti" 31) Re: Renewal Aero-Skin.. What is it really ?? by KarrArt@aol.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 01:18:48 +1100 From: "NEIL EDDY" To: Subject: Re: Part Turnbuckle and Control Horn Question Message-ID: <009e01c2801f$44eb2d80$f1c832d2@default> Hi Michael; Can you remember which month this appeared in? I'd be really interested to look at your review. If you still have Witold's instructions, these sound like a big help too. Otherwise its going to be a case of trial and error and hopefully I can get the shape right. All the Best Neil (The Turnbuckle Challenged One) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Kendix" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 11:48 PM Subject: [WWI] Re: Part Turnbuckle and Control Horn Question > Neil: > > I did a review of the 1/72nd scale set for Internet Modeler a while back. I > would suggest that the control horns be attached using White Glue, unless of > course, you're attempting to rig using thread of some sort, in which case > you'll probably need to use super glue. > > The tuunbuckles and clamps for the root of the struts need to be folded into > shape. Witold sent me some instructions that I might be able to dig up - > don't know if I kept them. I think the control horns are fairly useful, > though I prefer to cut my own using plastic, but still. The other stuff > would be great but I simply do not have the requisite skill to use them > effectively. If you use a turnbuckle on one line, you have to put it on > them all - it's like doing micro-surgery. > > Michael > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Surf the Web without missing calls! Get MSN Broadband. > http://resourcecenter.msn.com/access/plans/freeactivation.asp > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 09:19:09 -0500 From: Larry Marshall To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Speaking of proper aircraft in correct scale Message-ID: <200210300919.09768.larrym@sympatico.ca> On Wednesday 30 October 2002 08:52 am, you wrote: > Have you read my post about the second photo of the Brumowski HB D.I in FMP > book? Yes. You'd sure never know it from looking at either the photo or the caption :-) Speaking of Brumowski, the Roden D.III (early) shows Brumowski's plane on the box art. It shows a brown background, not a green one. Is this correct in your view? BTW, this particular kit is worth the asking price just for the decals if you're an A-H fan. There are markings for 22 aircraft and I don't mean lots of 153.xx on plain wood markings. I mean lots of skulls, birds, and other individual markings. Choices...choices.... -- Cheers --- Larry ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 01:20:19 +1100 From: "NEIL EDDY" To: Subject: Re: New update Message-ID: <00a901c2801f$7a592800$f1c832d2@default> Fraser; An elegant model of an elegant aircraft! All the Best Neil E ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 14:26:12 +0000 From: xtv16@dial.pipex.com To: Subject: OOps, that was supposed to go offlist Re: Re: New update Message-ID: <1035987972.3dbfec0419cd1@netmail.pipex.net> Sorry! ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 14:24:54 -0000 From: "Pedro N. Soares" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: New update Message-ID: <12AEB3D996DDD311B98A00508B6D75B3023C11F1@TUFAO> Olá Fraser. Great to see the bugger again. Well done, mate. Any OT findings in Slovenia? Pedro ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 15:19:25 +0100 From: "Grzegorz Mazurowski" To: Subject: Re: Sopwith Dragon Message-ID: <01e401c28020$1c051880$0200a8c0@grzesiek> > maybe mill is the wrong word - turn might be more appropriate - he's going to > do it in a bit of lime wood. > > I'm crap at carving & sanding wood. Dave! I'm making things like this in the chemicaly hardening plasticiline (milliput?) - it works like kid's plastic clay, and hardens as a polystyrene. I made DH 2 nose and some ot engine central part of it - worked perfectly. You can shape it when it is still soft, and you can sand after hardening. G. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 01:30:31 +1100 From: "NEIL EDDY" To: Subject: Re: And another update to the DrI.. Message-ID: <015e01c28020$e714bd00$f1c832d2@default> That interior looks really nice Ross, its certainly coming along... All the Best Neil ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ross & Wendy Moorhouse" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 11:31 PM Subject: [WWI] And another update to the DrI.. > Fuselage sides are now being joined. I an a bit happier now. > > http://www.militarygameronline.com/CloseCombatFuture/ross'smodels/main.htm > > cheers > > Ross > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 15:30:27 +0100 From: "Grzegorz Mazurowski" To: Subject: re: And another update to the DrI.. Message-ID: <01ea01c28020$e4679e60$0200a8c0@grzesiek> > Wish they'd hurry up with the DV kit, then I can see if I need more Eduards or > not... > Dave > impatiently awaiting.... Don't wait! Buy Eduard, it's perfect, especially the Profi pack. Cheers! G. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 09:34:21 -0500 From: Larry Marshall To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: re: And another update to the DrI.. Message-ID: <200210300934.21854.larrym@sympatico.ca> > Wish they'd hurry up with the DV kit, then I can see if I need more Eduards > or not... As much as I like Roden kits, I can't imagine buying a Roden D.V if the Eduards are still available. Given that Roden kit prices have increased a bit, there's no price difference between the Eduard D.V (non-profi) and the last few Roden Albatros kits. -- Cheers --- Larry ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 09:36:22 -0500 From: "tsollers" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Hyperscale Sopwith Strutter Review Message-ID: <200210301436.g9UEaL514672@mail.bcpl.net> Greetings all! FWIW, Hyperscale has a in-box review of the Roden 1 1/2 Strutter. Nice large images. For being injection molded, those guns do look good. http://www.kitreview.com/reviews/sopwithstrutterreviewbg_1.htm Cheers! Tom ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 14:53:51 +0000 From: xtv16@dial.pipex.com To: Subject: re: And another update to the DrI.. Message-ID: <1035989631.3dbff27f4d0b5@netmail.pipex.net> Quoting Grzegorz Mazurowski : > > Wish they'd hurry up with the DV kit, then I can see if I need more > Eduards or > > not... > > Dave > > impatiently awaiting.... > > Don't wait! > Buy Eduard, it's perfect, especially the Profi pack. Except for the cockpit line, which is too big IMHO! ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 15:54:24 +0100 From: Crawford Neil To: "'wwi@wwi-models.org'" Subject: Re: Part Turnbuckle and Control Horn Question Message-ID: > > All the Best > > Neil > (The Turnbuckle Challenged One) > Hey, that won't do, I'm turnbuckle challenged too! t'other Neil ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 08:56:45 -0600 From: "Stuart L. Malone" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Renewal Aero-Skin.. What is it really ?? Message-ID: <4.3.2.7.2.20021030085326.00b34000@pop-server.kc.rr.com> I didn't have much luck with the aero-skin. I think it is too thick to allow the ribs to show through. If I had to do it over, I would fill with CA in thin layers until it was built up just right. Just a suggestion. Stuart L. Malone At 08:18 AM 10/30/2002 -0500, you wrote: >Hmmm. I wonder if I can then get a better grade of this paper ? > >Cheers > >Ross > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Diego Fernetti" >To: "Multiple recipients of list" >Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 12:12 AM >Subject: [WWI] Re: Renewal Aero-Skin.. What is it really ?? > > > > > What is it made of ? Can this material be bought now days ? > > > > Seems like regular japanese tissue paper to me. And not one of the best > > qualities. > > D. > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 09:00:46 -0600 From: "Lee M." To: Subject: Re: Part Turnbuckle and Control Horn Question Message-ID: <005d01c28025$20d6f9a0$894d39cc@mesystem> Neil, No one should ever be considered dumb when they are smart enough to ask for help... It is a sure sign of intelligence when one is willing to admit they don't know everything.. The true sign of stupidity is turning down help when it is offered... Congratulations on the trying to do it right. >From up north with approaching Winter. Lee M. ----- Original Message ----- From: "NEIL EDDY" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 6:01 AM Subject: [WWI] Part Turnbuckle and Control Horn Question > Hi All; > > A while ago I purchased 1/72 and 1/48 PART control horns and turnbuckle > sets. > > I was thinking of using these soon and opened up the pack and they come with > no instructions. > > Since I've never used anything like this before I am unsure of how to use > them. > > How do you attach the control horns? > > And the turnbuckles to the fuselage and the monofilament rigging? > > Is there any bending involved with both of these? > > Maybe I'm dumb but I guess I have to start somewhere....... > > All the Best > > Neil E > (Southern Springtime) > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 09:01:35 -0600 From: "Stuart L. Malone" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: RE: Getting back into it Message-ID: <4.3.2.7.2.20021030085701.00b0eab0@pop-server.kc.rr.com> List members, What works for me is having anywhere from 6 to 12 kits at different stages of completion, then I can work on whatever I want. This also facilitates maximizing my time at the bench, i.e. working on a kit while waiting for glue/paint to dry on another. Stuart L. Malone At 04:55 AM 10/30/2002 -0500, you wrote: >Hi All > >I agree with Pedro. Just take one kit, do all that has to be done >systematically. Ignore all your other kits (including half finished ones and >shiny new ones) and then finish it completely. However, I would repeat the >process just to make sure with another kit. > >Also only do what you find enjoyable on the kit in terms of extras and >detailing corrections. Don't take on a correcting task if you find this >onerous or it involves a technique you haven't used or aren't that familiar >with. > >The idea is to have fun.... > >All the best > >Neil ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 16:06:20 +0100 From: "Grzegorz Mazurowski" To: Subject: re: And another update to the DrI.. Message-ID: <023301c28025$e7df1fa0$0200a8c0@grzesiek> > Except for the cockpit line, which is too big IMHO! Here you may be right. Also wings are thinner in the Roden, but in the overall quality Eduard is much better. Strangely, Eduard non-profi is much cheaper than Roden in Poland, and Profipack is only 1U$D more expensive than Roden. G. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 02:10:43 +1100 From: "NEIL EDDY" To: Subject: Re: Part Turnbuckle and Control Horn Question Message-ID: <01a201c28026$84940180$f1c832d2@default> Well I was first and I'm not afraid of Moose (or Elk) either! ;-) All the Best Neil E (Rabbitos) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Crawford Neil" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 1:56 AM Subject: [WWI] Re: Part Turnbuckle and Control Horn Question > > > > All the Best > > > > Neil > > (The Turnbuckle Challenged One) > > > > Hey, that won't do, I'm turnbuckle challenged too! > t'other Neil ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 16:11:31 +0100 From: "Grzegorz Mazurowski" To: Subject: Re: Speaking of proper aircraft in correct scale Message-ID: <023401c28026$a0f94b00$0200a8c0@grzesiek> > Yes. You'd sure never know it from looking at either the photo or the caption > :-) Sorry, I don't understand... > Speaking of Brumowski, the Roden D.III (early) shows Brumowski's plane on the > box art. It shows a brown background, not a green one. Is this correct in > your view? Should be red I think, if it's a skull-marked plane. Brumowski was in the Germany for some time, and was impressed by Richthofen. So he painted his planes in red, and one was red with yellow sworls. > BTW, this particular kit is worth the asking price just for the > decals if you're an A-H fan. There are markings for 22 aircraft and I don't > mean lots of 153.xx on plain wood markings. I mean lots of skulls, birds, > and other individual markings. Choices...choices.... Oh yeeeah... I've seen it on the Roden website. Very cool! But I don't like red falcons of Linke Crawford. Should be black IMHO. Fortunately I have decals from Hit-Kit kit. G. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 16:14:58 +0100 From: Crawford Neil To: "'wwi@wwi-models.org'" Subject: RE: Getting back into it Message-ID: It's a dangerous strategy though. Probably (if it was me) not all of the 12 will ever be finished. As I see it, all the time spent on unfinished models is wasted. I know a lot of you don't feel this way, and I sin a good deal myself, I have 3 models on the go right now, which is 1 too many I think. So long as we're enjoying ouselves it doesn't really matter. Dicta Ira! /Neil C. > > List members, > > What works for me is having anywhere from 6 to 12 kits at > different stages > of completion, then I can work on whatever I want. This also > facilitates > maximizing my time at the bench, i.e. working on a kit while > waiting for > glue/paint to dry on another. > > Stuart L. Malone > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 16:14:29 +0100 From: "Grzegorz Mazurowski" To: Subject: Re: Part Turnbuckle and Control Horn Question Message-ID: <024601c28027$0b782be0$0200a8c0@grzesiek> Lee! I love your posts! Really! Warmest Greetings from Poland, from a guy who can be your grandson :-) G. > No one should ever be considered dumb when they are smart enough to ask for > help... ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 02:22:34 +1100 From: "NEIL EDDY" To: Subject: Re: Part Turnbuckle and Control Horn Question Message-ID: <01d401c28028$2cabd0e0$f1c832d2@default> Thanks Lee; I guess I'll just keep plugging on :-) All the Best Neil ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lee M." To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 2:03 AM Subject: [WWI] Re: Part Turnbuckle and Control Horn Question > Neil, > > No one should ever be considered dumb when they are smart enough to ask for > help... > > It is a sure sign of intelligence when one is willing to admit they don't > know everything.. > > The true sign of stupidity is turning down help when it is offered... > > Congratulations on the trying to do it right. > > >From up north with approaching Winter. > > Lee M. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "NEIL EDDY" > To: "Multiple recipients of list" > Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 6:01 AM > Subject: [WWI] Part Turnbuckle and Control Horn Question > > > > Hi All; > > > > A while ago I purchased 1/72 and 1/48 PART control horns and turnbuckle > > sets. > > > > I was thinking of using these soon and opened up the pack and they come > with > > no instructions. > > > > Since I've never used anything like this before I am unsure of how to use > > them. > > > > How do you attach the control horns? > > > > And the turnbuckles to the fuselage and the monofilament rigging? > > > > Is there any bending involved with both of these? > > > > Maybe I'm dumb but I guess I have to start somewhere....... > > > > All the Best > > > > Neil E > > (Southern Springtime) > > > > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 15:53:14 -0000 From: Tom Gourdie To: "'wwi@wwi-models.org'" Subject: RE: Getting back into it Message-ID: <02Oct30.155433gmt.118109@ucas-firewall.ucas.ac.uk> I've dried up a bit too - perhaps something to do with a lot on at work and not being bothered to do anything by the time I get home in the evening. I'm stuck at the early stages of my Bristol M1c. Lots of fiddly things needing to be done for the interior and I don't have the patience right now. A Fokker DVII needing silly little finishing touches such as the etched footstep and lifting handles and a Dragon DR1 in a ditto position. Gavia Bristol Scout with the only thing needed being the finishing of the lower plane control lines. I also box models in glazed cases. A Roland CII finished but its box only 90% done. Does anybody else get to the 99% stage like this? Tom -----Original Message----- From: Crawford Neil [mailto:Neil.Crawford@volvo.com] Sent: 30 October 2002 15:18 To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [WWI] RE: Getting back into it It's a dangerous strategy though. Probably (if it was me) not all of the 12 will ever be finished. As I see it, all the time spent on unfinished models is wasted. I know a lot of you don't feel this way, and I sin a good deal myself, I have 3 models on the go right now, which is 1 too many I think. So long as we're enjoying ouselves it doesn't really matter. Dicta Ira! /Neil C. > > This message is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient please notify us immediately. You may not copy it or use this message for any purpose or disclose its contents to any other person or take any action based on them. E-Mails are susceptible to interference. UCAS accepts no responsibility for information, errors or omissions in this e-mail nor for its use or misuse nor for any act committed or omitted in connection with this communication. If in doubt, please verify the authenticity of the contents with the sender. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 17:03:56 +0100 From: Crawford Neil To: "'wwi@wwi-models.org'" Subject: RE: Getting back into it Message-ID: This is where competitions come in handy. I go to the Swedish 'nats every second year. This forces me to finish everything to 100% Thinking about this, I think you mean 90%, because 99% finished is about as high as it is even possible. I don't think I have a model on my shelf that is 100% finished, there is always something that could be added or improved. /Neil C. (in gloomy northern autumn) > Does anybody else get to the 99% stage like this? > > Tom > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 16:16:32 +0000 From: "Michael Kendix" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Part Turnbuckle and Control Horn Question Message-ID: Sorry, no, you'll have to look for it. I'm fairly certain it was 2002 though. Michael >From: "NEIL EDDY" >Reply-To: wwi@wwi-models.org >To: Multiple recipients of list >Subject: [WWI] Re: Part Turnbuckle and Control Horn Question >Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 09:21:40 -0500 (EST) > >Hi Michael; > >Can you remember which month this appeared in? I'd be really interested to >look at your review. If you still have Witold's instructions, these sound >like a big help too. Otherwise its going to be a case of trial and error >and >hopefully I can get the shape right. > >All the Best > >Neil >(The Turnbuckle Challenged One) > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Michael Kendix" >To: "Multiple recipients of list" >Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 11:48 PM >Subject: [WWI] Re: Part Turnbuckle and Control Horn Question > > > > Neil: > > > > I did a review of the 1/72nd scale set for Internet Modeler a while >back. >I > > would suggest that the control horns be attached using White Glue, >unless >of > > course, you're attempting to rig using thread of some sort, in which >case > > you'll probably need to use super glue. > > > > The tuunbuckles and clamps for the root of the struts need to be folded >into > > shape. Witold sent me some instructions that I might be able to dig up >- > > don't know if I kept them. I think the control horns are fairly useful, > > though I prefer to cut my own using plastic, but still. The other stuff > > would be great but I simply do not have the requisite skill to use them > > effectively. If you use a turnbuckle on one line, you have to put it on > > them all - it's like doing micro-surgery. > > > > Michael > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Surf the Web without missing calls! Get MSN Broadband. > > http://resourcecenter.msn.com/access/plans/freeactivation.asp > > _________________________________________________________________ Get faster connections -- switch to MSN Internet Access! http://resourcecenter.msn.com/access/plans/default.asp ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 13:32:19 -0300 From: "Diego Fernetti" To: Subject: Re: Matthew got de bluz Message-ID: <020501c28031$ea73b6c0$4640a8c0@ssp.salud.rosario.gov.ar> Shane the Moose cooker wrote about "Dicta Schmitt": > I've learned this - forgot - and relearned it, but never saw it so simply > expressed. Yes, this Ken has a gift with words. He makes you stop and think "hey that's the way I would have wanted to express it!" He's quite a wacko as well, maybe that's why I can get along so nicely with him. D. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 17:37:25 +0100 From: a.r.martin@t-online.de (Rita) To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Sopwith Camel Message-ID: <186vqP-0Do1FVC@fwd03.sul.t-online.com> Hi all, thanks for your praise about my Camel :-) Here are the solve of my flaws: 1. The red color of the tail is much darker than the red of the nose! The reason ist the gray plastic of the tail and the white plastic of the rest of the kit. Better I had done a basic with white color on the tail before applying the red paint. 2. During my work on the engine I used some nice photos. After I finished the engine I mentioned that the photos showed a Le Rohne engine but the parts in the kit are for a Clerget. Now I have a "Clerrohne" powerplant. And 3. I glued the lower wings directly at the fuselage sides and now the lower wings make a little "V" backwards. Sure the fuselage gets smaller to his back and the wings follows this way. Such flaws make me angry about myself. This must not have been. Don't ask me where I had my thoughts during building this kit. Greetings Andreas ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 17:41:35 +0100 From: "Hans Trauner" To: Subject: RE: New update Message-ID: <005701c28033$35e235e0$12a272d4@FRITZweb> Fascinating. Even a PC10 doped model can look great! What's fly-tying silk, Fraser? Hans ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 11:54:53 -0500 From: Larry Marshall To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Sopwith Camel Message-ID: <200210301154.53492.larrym@sympatico.ca> > Such flaws make me angry about myself. This must not have been. I think too much anger at oneself over such small things is not a good idea. Your model sure looks a lot more like a Camel and most pieces of plastic I've seen so you must have done a bunch of things right. Best to think about those :-) > Don't ask me where I had my thoughts during building this kit. With any luck, your brain was having fun. The end result is certainly worthy of proud display. -- Cheers --- Larry ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 17:58:03 +0100 From: "Hans Trauner" To: Subject: Re: hulton archive Message-ID: <010401c28035$82e89da0$12a272d4@FRITZweb> Great archive, good pics. But be aware of the captions. Sample: A German two seater 'Fokker Wolf', shot down on the first day of the Battle of Pilckem Ridge. A two seater Fokker Wolf! Did Aurora ever made a model of it...? Hans ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 14:05:01 -0300 From: "Diego Fernetti" To: Subject: Re: Overseas Postage Message-ID: <023801c28036$7c06b980$4640a8c0@ssp.salud.rosario.gov.ar> Witek wrotek: > Lubie kleic modele samolotow z okresu Wielkiej Wojny. > Moja ulubiona strona internetowa to www.wwi-models.org. Mordious! (:-0 D. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 11:54:10 EST From: KarrArt@aol.com To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Renewal Aero-Skin.. What is it really ?? Message-ID: <12f.1a2211dc.2af168b2@aol.com> In a message dated 10/30/02 12:47:15 AM Pacific Standard Time, rossmoor@bigpond.net.au writes: << I have one of these old renewal kits. The intructions claim " The material used in the Aero-skin finishing is especially formulated for strength, translucence and poority and is inprinted with a cloth texture etc etc" What is it made of ? Can this material be bought now days ? Cheers Ross >> I cobbled together a Fokker E.III using the Eduard fuselage and other parts, and old Renwal Aeroskin wings. Oddly enough, they were pretty accurate, although I thinned them waaaaaay down. For covering, I used good ol' medium weight silkspan tissue from a hobby shop that specializes in flying models of all types. For 1/72, maybe the light weight might be better- I don't know. BTW- I didn't use the Renwal E.III skin because their version of CDL (at least on my kit) was a bright orangy/fleshy/pumkinesque color! Long eons ago, I scratchbuilt a BE2c in 1/48, and covered the wings in some tissue that came fromn a shoe box! I don't know what this stuff was other than "tissue paper". It was pretty flimsy when moistened, but it held together enough to get it stuck to the wings. RK ------------------------------ End of WWI Digest 4741 **********************