WWI Digest 4903 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Re: Erics Ilya wasCzechs and Slovaks know better! wasRE by Sean Brian Kirby 2) Re: First coat of silver dope is on! by Sean Brian Kirby 3) RE: translation! by Sean Brian Kirby 4) RE: balanced or unbalanced by "David C. Fletcher" 5) RE: translation! by Sean Brian Kirby 6) Re: the glue factory by "D_Fernetti" 7) Re: Tamiya dreams... by sm5192@verizon.net 8) RE: Marc Flake's latest by "D_Fernetti" 9) RE: balanced or unbalanced by "D_Fernetti" 10) Re: Post-War Fokker D.VII by Sean Brian Kirby 11) Re: the glue factory by Sean Brian Kirby 12) Re: First coat of silver dope is on! by "D_Fernetti" 13) RE: balanced or unbalanced by "D_Fernetti" 14) RE: Marc Flake's latest by "Steven Perry" 15) Re: First coat of silver dope is on! by "Steven Perry" 16) Re: translation! by sm5192@verizon.net 17) Holes by mtngoat@flash.net 18) Re: Holes by "Michael Kendix" 19) Re: Holes by mtngoat@flash.net 20) Re: No messages getting through from me & a question. by pfalzdvii@att.net 21) Re: Chemical question - Future and Solvaset by pfalzdvii@att.net 22) RE: balanced or unbalanced by pfalzdvii@att.net 23) Re: Tamiya dreams... by pfalzdvii@att.net 24) Re: Holes by pfalzdvii@att.net 25) Re: No messages getting through from me & a question. by "Ross & Wendy Moorhouse" 26) Re: the glue factory by "Dave Burke" 27) Re: the glue factory by "Dave Burke" 28) SWMBO's Invasion of new house begins by Ray 29) Re: the glue factory by Crawford Neil 30) Re: First coat of silver dope is on! by "Pedro N. Soares" 31) RE: Another lost link by Crawford Neil 32) Re: First coat of silver dope is on! by "Pedro N. Soares" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 17:08:19 -0800 (PST) From: Sean Brian Kirby To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Erics Ilya wasCzechs and Slovaks know better! wasRE Message-ID: <20030109010819.72102.qmail@web14810.mail.yahoo.com> --- Matt Bittner wrote: > Don't know if you've seen the new Trumpeter 1/350th > kits... ;-) Matt - could you be bothered with a 1:32 Mikoyan-Gurevich Three? :) :) :) :) (Bring it oooon, Chinese company!) Sean (I wrote out "M-i-G 3" 'cause Shane doesn't like seeing such things written out in clear in here.) ;) ===== www.pitpass.com __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 17:10:08 -0800 (PST) From: Sean Brian Kirby To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: First coat of silver dope is on! Message-ID: <20030109011008.21365.qmail@web14812.mail.yahoo.com> --- ot811 wrote: > Pedro Soares sent in one more pic of his Nie build. Oh, yeeeah! Is that Gunze aluminium? Whatever it be, it looks schweet! And you are very nice to keep in photographing... Sean ===== www.pitpass.com __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 17:13:14 -0800 (PST) From: Sean Brian Kirby To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: RE: translation! Message-ID: <20030109011314.30738.qmail@web14805.mail.yahoo.com> --- "Vinaø,_Lubo¹" wrote: > Unfortunately there is hard way for 1/72 scale > Nieuport lowers. Decent and accurate kit of Nieuport > 23, or Nieuport 17 at least, isn't on the market. > Quarter scale lowers are more lucky because Eduard. Quarter scale lovers deserve to be lucky. :) Sean ===== www.pitpass.com __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2003 17:16:15 -0800 From: "David C. Fletcher" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: RE: balanced or unbalanced Message-ID: <3E1CCD5F.1040103@mars.ark.com> Pedro Soares wrote: > I see, Commander, Wing Commander, like in Bond, James Bond :-) James Bond was a commander, not a wing commander, and was presumably in the RN. > I apologise, Sir. Wing Commander it'll be, Sir. Actually, you can call me just about anything except late for supper. While the DR list is very formal, I think 'Dave' will suffice here! So, no apologies necessary. Dave Fletcher ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 17:16:04 -0800 (PST) From: Sean Brian Kirby To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: RE: translation! Message-ID: <20030109011604.96045.qmail@web14809.mail.yahoo.com> --- "Pedro N. Soares" wrote: I'm planning to do some differentiating on the silver dope according to metal, wood and fabric areas... Well, this only makes sense, you know! She's gonna' look fantastic. Sean ===== www.pitpass.com __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 22:41:50 -0300 From: "D_Fernetti" To: Subject: Re: the glue factory Message-ID: Hans our friend in der Vaterland writes: > I'm living in the middle of the northern hemisphere. When this is the heart > area, where do YOU live, Diego? Why not recalling that famous song from "Flashdance"? "I'll be there where the heart is When the dreams that we've been after all come true You will find me here where the heart is" (read with the voice of Kim Carnes, please) D. Naglo, Pemberton-Billing, all that stuff ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 19:40:56 -0600 From: sm5192@verizon.net To: Subject: Re: Tamiya dreams... Message-ID: <20030109014056.TRUH7656.out002.verizon.net@[192.168.129.133]> I like the Blue Max 1/48 Snipe. Did one last year (three models ago). Now if I could just get over my current modeler's block and finish off my Blue Max 1/48 scale SE5a (Hispano). Alvie > > From: Sean Brian Kirby > Date: 2003/01/07 Tue PM 04:00:02 CST > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: [WWI] Re: Tamiya dreams... > > > --- "M.G. Sheftall" wrote: > > Anyway, on the subject of Tamiya-san (with whom I > > tip an occasional cold one > > here in Shizuoka), I HAVE actually brought up the > > possibility of WWI stuff > > with him in the past. Last time I did, he said "I > > just can't see a lot of > > people buying a biplane." To which I responded, > > "Don't underestimate the > > insanity of airplane modelers." The following > > spring, the Fairey Swordfish > > was released to dropped jaws all over Hobbyland. A > > coincidence, perhaps, but > > an intriguing one. > > > > Ah, an Anglophile. See, like I said, not entirely out > of the question. :) Um... could you please put in a > good word for the (1:48) Snipe for me? > > > Sean > > ===== > www.pitpass.com > > __________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. > http://mailplus.yahoo.com > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 22:50:07 -0300 From: "D_Fernetti" To: Subject: RE: Marc Flake's latest Message-ID: Marc! Nice sub!! I've been tempted to get an OT submarine since a while ago (I'd just love to make something like that diorama on the Swedish Nationals, but smaller). Where did you get this one? D. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 22:57:42 -0300 From: "D_Fernetti" To: Subject: RE: balanced or unbalanced Message-ID: Shane! > Yes, and Diego is particularly fortunate to be included in our number It's an honour! D. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 17:52:06 -0800 (PST) From: Sean Brian Kirby To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Post-War Fokker D.VII Message-ID: <20030109015206.16135.qmail@web14806.mail.yahoo.com> --- Matt Bittner wrote: > > I found the site I was looking for. In case anyone > forgot about it, the > URL is: > http://www.brushfirewars.com/boredom/fokker_d.vii/non_german_fokker_dvii.htm > > Thanks, Kristjan! Ah, so THAT'S what I'm going to do with my DML D.VII! Second 'Sovietski' profile, right next to the Egyptian guy... Thanks, Matt. Sean ===== www.pitpass.com __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 17:53:33 -0800 (PST) From: Sean Brian Kirby To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: the glue factory Message-ID: <20030109015333.93972.qmail@web14802.mail.yahoo.com> --- D_Fernetti wrote: > Why not recalling that famous song from > "Flashdance"? > "I'll be there where the heart is > When the dreams that we've been after all come true > You will find me here where the heart is" > (read with the voice of Kim Carnes, please) No he din't! No he din't! :o Sean ===== www.pitpass.com __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 23:02:22 -0300 From: "D_Fernetti" To: Subject: Re: First coat of silver dope is on! Message-ID: > Pedro Soares sent in one more pic of his Nie build. > http://www.wwi-models.org/Images/Soares/Nieuport/index.html Ain't that lovely? I specially like the way that looks the exposed structure in the upper wing. Keep the good work Pedro! D. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 23:07:08 -0300 From: "D_Fernetti" To: Subject: RE: balanced or unbalanced Message-ID: Dave wrote: > James Bond was a commander, not a wing commander, and was presumably in > the RN. Exactly, Commander Bond has this rank on the Royal Navy, however his service history is unclear. For obvious reasons. (BTW has anyone in the North have seen the latest one?) > While the DR list is very formal, I think 'Dave' will suffice here! So, > no apologies necessary. Speaking of which, there has been ages since I saw Parker and that damned bottle of port dissapearing on the rear compartment. D. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 21:01:53 -0500 From: "Steven Perry" To: Subject: RE: Marc Flake's latest Message-ID: <001101c2b783$1542e6e0$64a8a8c0@tampabay.rr.com> I like both models. The small scale looks like a great way to contain AMS. Mark: How long are they? I'm looking at small scale ships lately in contemplation of a diorama, but have no idea how 1:700 or 1:350 relate to the size of the model. (Obviously one is twice the scale other) . You say in the text with the photos that the company is prolific, do they have models of OT era merchantmen as well as warships? sp ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 21:07:45 -0500 From: "Steven Perry" To: Subject: Re: First coat of silver dope is on! Message-ID: <001901c2b783$e6c0f7c0$64a8a8c0@tampabay.rr.com> > > Pedro Soares sent in one more pic of his Nie build. > > http://www.wwi-models.org/Images/Soares/Nieuport/index.html Very nice progress Pedro. What did you use for the stitching? The upper wing center section is excellent and will be especially notable with the always intriguing Nieuport aluminum finish. sp ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 20:12:34 -0600 From: sm5192@verizon.net To: Subject: Re: translation! Message-ID: <20030109021234.TWHV7656.out002.verizon.net@[192.168.129.133]> 1/4 inch ;^P Alvie > > From: tbittners@sprintmail.com (Matt Bittner) > Date: 2003/01/08 Wed AM 07:46:28 CST > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: [WWI] Re: translation! > > > > Luck has nothing to do with it. Fate smiles on the superior scale ;-) > > Not fate, either. The manufacturers realise that the hobby is an aging > business, and all you old farts that build in 1/48th can't see, so need to > build big. There's no other logical reason for the existence of 1/48th. > There's no logic to 1/48th. 1/72nd, a six-foot person is one inch. How > big is a one foot person in 1/48th? Hmmm? > > :-) > > > Matt > > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2003 20:53:34 -0700 From: mtngoat@flash.net To: WWI Fanatics Subject: Holes Message-ID: <3E1CF23E.3050707@flash.net> I have a stupid question. 2 of them in fact. I have not figured out a way to find the strut-holes in the wings once I have put the lozenge decals on them without ripping the thin decal or making all kinds of little tiny ugly holesand spidery cracks in the decal. Stupid Question #1. What do I do first to locate the holes BEFORE I put the decal on? Stupid Question #2. What do I do AFTER I have put the decal on, and I cannot see the holes anymore, without making my decal covering look like a spiderweb? Thank you for your support. Clay ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2003 04:01:07 +0000 From: "Michael Kendix" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Holes Message-ID: >From: mtngoat@flash.net > >Stupid Question #1. What do I do first to locate the holes BEFORE I put >the decal on? You can make a little drawing showing where the holes are located. >Stupid Question #2. What do I do AFTER I have put the decal on, and I >cannot see the holes anymore, without making my decal covering look >like a >spiderweb? Usually, the decals snuggle down and there is a slight indentation. I usually prod around with a round toothpick until I relocate it. Michael _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM: Try the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2003 21:13:50 -0700 From: mtngoat@flash.net To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Holes Message-ID: <3E1CF6FE.7070903@flash.net> Thank you Michael. The rounded toothpick worked much better than the pointy end of my knife. -clay Michael Kendix wrote: >>From: mtngoat@flash.net >> >>Stupid Question #1. What do I do first to locate the holes BEFORE I put >>the decal on? >> >> > >You can make a little drawing showing where the holes are located. > > > >>Stupid Question #2. What do I do AFTER I have put the decal on, and I >>cannot see the holes anymore, without making my decal covering look >like a >>spiderweb? >> >> > >Usually, the decals snuggle down and there is a slight indentation. I >usually prod around with a round toothpick until I relocate it. > >Michael > >_________________________________________________________________ >Help STOP SPAM: Try the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* >http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail > > > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2003 05:04:01 +0000 From: pfalzdvii@att.net To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: No messages getting through from me & a question. Message-ID: <20030109050405.CHKD9286.mtiwmhc11.worldnet.att.net@mtiwebc18> Ross, the main problem with the Revell Fokker is the exaggerated surface detail, easily removed, the rest is just fiddly bits, no less than Steve Hustad turned down an opportunity to 'correct' the kit for Hawkeye (who did his Dr.I and SSW Updates) because "it isn't really needed" or words to that effect. With a bit of sanding and detailing (and possibly the resin noses from Rosemont) the Revell can be as good as any, IMHO. Merrill > I was on digest mode but for whatever reason my messages to the list > aren't getting through. I have checked the digests. Oh well... The > question I posted yesterday is > > Can someone tell me what's wrong with the Revell 72nd Fokker D.VII? > > Ross > > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2003 05:07:06 +0000 From: pfalzdvii@att.net To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Chemical question - Future and Solvaset Message-ID: <20030109050710.SHKT20003.mtiwmhc13.worldnet.att.net@mtiwebc18> I have had the Micro Sol and the Floquil 'Sol' soften Future, when it's less than two full days old, but Solvaset has never given me that problem (it has however eaten it's fair share of decals) FWIW Merrill > This is a question for our resident MIT Ph.D. chemist though anyone can feel > free to chime in. having only scrapped through my Physics-with-Chemistry > O'level in 1974, I didn't have the opportunity to study organic chemistry. > Is it the case that Solvaset contains some form of alcohol? If so, won't > this react with acrylics such as Future? My experience tells me it > defintely does react with Future, though the less potent (red bottle) in the > Micro-set solution does not seem to have such an effect. > > Michael > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2003 05:16:59 +0000 From: pfalzdvii@att.net To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: RE: balanced or unbalanced Message-ID: <20030109051703.CMTS9286.mtiwmhc11.worldnet.att.net@mtiwebc18> The other Dave F, AKA "Ming the Merciless" might have some something to say about that... I never did figure out Canadian ranks after they became 'one' service, in the US Army we always called it 'the purple suit'. Merrill > Pedro Soares wrote: > > > > I see, Commander, Wing Commander, like in Bond, James Bond :-) > > > James Bond was a commander, not a wing commander, and was presumably in > the RN. > > > > I apologise, Sir. Wing Commander it'll be, Sir. > > Actually, you can call me just about anything except late for supper. > While the DR list is very formal, I think 'Dave' will suffice here! So, > no apologies necessary. > > Dave Fletcher > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2003 05:20:02 +0000 From: pfalzdvii@att.net To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Tamiya dreams... Message-ID: <20030109052006.ZUPE12483.mtiwmhc12.worldnet.att.net@mtiwebc18> Hey! I am also working on a BM Se5a (Hisso), keep me posted. I also started a CSM Snipe, and I vow to finish it this year, (my only new years resolution) Merrill > I like the Blue Max 1/48 Snipe. Did one last year (three models ago). Now if I > could just get over my current modeler's block and finish off my Blue Max 1/48 > scale SE5a (Hispano). > > Alvie > > > > From: Sean Brian Kirby > > Date: 2003/01/07 Tue PM 04:00:02 CST > > To: Multiple recipients of list > > Subject: [WWI] Re: Tamiya dreams... > > > > > > --- "M.G. Sheftall" wrote: > > > Anyway, on the subject of Tamiya-san (with whom I > > > tip an occasional cold one > > > here in Shizuoka), I HAVE actually brought up the > > > possibility of WWI stuff > > > with him in the past. Last time I did, he said "I > > > just can't see a lot of > > > people buying a biplane." To which I responded, > > > "Don't underestimate the > > > insanity of airplane modelers." The following > > > spring, the Fairey Swordfish > > > was released to dropped jaws all over Hobbyland. A > > > coincidence, perhaps, but > > > an intriguing one. > > > > > > > > Ah, an Anglophile. See, like I said, not entirely out > > of the question. :) Um... could you please put in a > > good word for the (1:48) Snipe for me? > > > > > > Sean > > > > ===== > > www.pitpass.com > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Do you Yahoo!? > > Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. > > http://mailplus.yahoo.com > > > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2003 05:27:36 +0000 From: pfalzdvii@att.net To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Holes Message-ID: <20030109052740.SPWB20003.mtiwmhc13.worldnet.att.net@mtiwebc18> Clay. put a pencil mark on the trailing and leading edges of the wing ON THE REVERSE SIDE in line with the holes, and use a little extra decal softener on the area where they are (you'll know by lining up the marks) I've almost never had that problem, but the solution is similar to the one I use for rib tape alignment HTH Merrill > I have a stupid question. 2 of them in fact. > > I have not figured out a way to find the strut-holes in the wings once I > have put the lozenge decals on them without ripping the thin decal or > making all kinds of little tiny ugly holesand spidery cracks in the decal. > > Stupid Question #1. What do I do first to locate the holes BEFORE I put > the decal on? > > Stupid Question #2. What do I do AFTER I have put the decal on, and I > cannot see the holes anymore, without making my decal covering look like > a spiderweb? > > Thank you for your support. > > Clay > > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2003 17:10:46 +1100 From: "Ross & Wendy Moorhouse" To: Subject: Re: No messages getting through from me & a question. Message-ID: <003b01c2b7a5$d97956d0$f5482dcb@future> Considering the Revell one is selling for $4.95 it's a real bargain against the Roden one. Well if Steve didn't think it needed and updated set compared to the other kits that's a good indorsement as well. Cheers and thanks for the info. Ross -----Original Message----- From: wwi@wwi-models.org [mailto:wwi@wwi-models.org] On Behalf Of pfalzdvii@att.net Sent: Thursday, 9 January 2003 4:05 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [WWI] Re: No messages getting through from me & a question. Ross, the main problem with the Revell Fokker is the exaggerated surface detail, easily removed, the rest is just fiddly bits, no less than Steve Hustad turned down an opportunity to 'correct' the kit for Hawkeye (who did his Dr.I and SSW Updates) because "it isn't really needed" or words to that effect. With a bit of sanding and detailing (and possibly the resin noses from Rosemont) the Revell can be as good as any, IMHO. Merrill > I was on digest mode but for whatever reason my messages to the list > aren't getting through. I have checked the digests. Oh well... The > question I posted yesterday is > > Can someone tell me what's wrong with the Revell 72nd Fokker D.VII? > > Ross > > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2003 02:04:42 -0600 From: "Dave Burke" To: Subject: Re: the glue factory Message-ID: <001501c2b7b5$c46aeaa0$5586aec7@s0024008072> > --- Dave Burke : > > > > Hey, Dave, is your (rather cool) email-address allowed > in here? ;) > > > Sean > > Who can tell - I think that over the past few years, I've given the List better reasons to boot me off, I'm sure!! DB ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2003 02:21:47 -0600 From: "Dave Burke" To: Subject: Re: the glue factory Message-ID: <003501c2b7b8$279a8a20$5586aec7@s0024008072> > > --- D_Fernetti wrote: > > Why not recalling that famous song from > > "Flashdance"? > > "I'll be there where the heart is > > When the dreams that we've been after all come true > > You will find me here where the heart is" > > (read with the voice of Kim Carnes, please) > You horrible little man! You have violated all international conventions for the treatment of living things. Damn you Sir, Damn You!! You have made me remember that awful song, 'It's a Heartache' that she sang, sounding like a female Rod Stewart who had her throat grit-blasted with shards of broken bottles. If you persist thin this unholy and Satanic display of barbarism, I shall be forced to quote Bonnie Tyler lyrics at you until your sanity bursts like a filthy bubble of excrescence!! Then I'll follow up with Meat Loaf!! Kenny Loggins will be my coup de grace!! I warn you Sir, you may start a WAR here... DB ...sorry to be so harsh Guys, but Kim Carnes?.... ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 23:37:52 -0800 From: Ray To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: SWMBO's Invasion of new house begins Message-ID: <200301082337.52575.Ray_Boorman@telus.net> I will be offline for the next few days, though I will be subscribed, so dont rag Matt too much about Nieuports of slam perfectly good PC10 aircraft. The house move has finally begun. Movers are here in the morning, but I did make sure all my references and models were the first to hit the beaches in a premove strike tonight. All opposition melted away in the face of overwelming OT superiority and I captured my new den (thats what SWMBO thinks), erm modeling room. SWMBO has taken her normal role of beachmaster, whilst I do most of the lifting, sweating and cursing. if they're lucky my new neighbours might learn some new English curse words by tommorrow evening and most of those will come from very proper and upper crust Gillian.......... Oh and thanks Lance for the info on the Tabloid, I dont think I can resist it even if it is the wrong scale. Ray - darn I feel kna^*(((ckered about now from too many boxes of books. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2003 10:01:44 +0100 From: Crawford Neil To: "'wwi@wwi-models.org'" Subject: Re: the glue factory Message-ID: Then I'll > follow up with Meat > Loaf!! Kenny Loggins will be my coup de grace!! I warn you > Sir, you may > start a WAR here... > DB Actually the mutated Harley in the beginning of Meatloafs second LP sounds pretty good, much better than a real one. Apart from that I agree with you. /Neil (-3c.) OT content, would the Martinsyde F4 be regarded as the best WW1 fighter, and in that case, why did the RAF standardise on Snipes? ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2003 09:24:14 -0000 From: "Pedro N. Soares" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: First coat of silver dope is on! Message-ID: <12AEB3D996DDD311B98A00508B6D75B302862212@TUFAO> > > > Oh, yeeeah! Is that Gunze aluminium? No. I usualy use regular home repair paints for my models. The dope is Dyrup aluminium plus a blip of Robiallac flat black and a blop of same brand flat white. Whatever it be, > it looks schweet! Thanks. And you are very nice to keep in > photographing... No, it's Sanjeev who is the nice guy here. He's doing all the web service on this. Pedro > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2003 10:26:40 +0100 From: Crawford Neil To: "'wwi@wwi-models.org'" Subject: RE: Another lost link Message-ID: That was Kristjan Runarsson, but I saw you found it, tell him to get back on list, if you talk to him! /Neil C. (nordic neighbour of Kristjan) ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2003 09:31:14 -0000 From: "Pedro N. Soares" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: First coat of silver dope is on! Message-ID: <12AEB3D996DDD311B98A00508B6D75B302862226@TUFAO> > Very nice progress Pedro. What did you use for the stitching? Hi Steve. Thanks for thr kind words. The stiching is again Part PE and I again think it's a tad too thick. I gave it a good rub but it still stands out a bit too much. Since that area will have another coat of paint that'll help blending it in. I'm a bit aprehensive as to how the decal (reinforcement tape) will conform to the stiches, though. > The upper wing > center section is excellent and will be especially notable > with the always > intriguing Nieuport aluminum finish. If I manage to get the celon covering done.... Regards Pedro > sp > ------------------------------ End of WWI Digest 4903 **********************