WWI Digest 4963 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Re: A Couple of Questions by "Diego Fernetti" 2) Re: old kits by Crawford Neil 3) Re: Contact! by Crawford Neil 4) =?iso-8859-2?Q?re:_=5BWWI=5D_The_Perfect_Solution_to_the_Vo=DF_Conundrum?= by "Grzegorz Mazurowski" 5) Re: New updates by "Diego Fernetti" 6) Re: old kits by "Diego Fernetti" 7) Re: Modeller added to site by "Diego Fernetti" 8) Re: old kits by Crawford Neil 9) Re: site update: 3 models by Paul Thompson 10) Re: old kits by "Diego Fernetti" 11) Re: old kits by Crawford Neil 12) Re: old kits by "Steven Perry" 13) Re: DFW B.I crew disposition by Casirati Alberto 14) Re: site update: 3 models by "Diego Fernetti" 15) Re: old kits by "Diego Fernetti" 16) Re: old kits by "Nikboy" 17) Re: site update: 3 models by "Nikboy" 18) Just testing by BEN8800@aol.com 19) Re: Just testing by BRENT THEOBALD 20) Re: The Voss cowl conspiracy - was Made out like a by "Hans Trauner" 21) books by "Pedro Soares" 22) Eduard by Eric GALLAUD 23) Nurnberg Toy Fair by tbittners@sprintmail.com (Matt Bittner) 24) Re: Just testing by pfalzdvii@att.net 25) Re: Buzzards? by xtv16@dial.pipex.com 26) New Books by rewing@aol.com 27) Re: site update: 3 models by "Ross & Wendy Moorhouse" 28) RE: Kit Distribution; Was New tooling for the 1/72 Dr I by Revell by Sean Brian Kirby 29) Re: The Voss cowl conspiracy - was Made out like a by Sean Brian Kirby 30) Re: Nurnberg Toy Fair by Sean Brian Kirby 31) Re: old kits by "Shane Weier" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 12:20:19 +0000 From: "Diego Fernetti" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: A Couple of Questions Message-ID: Hi Bilak! >#1 I'm working on a Formaplane vac kit of the RAF F2b, very nice kit >(Thanks >for the hint on your vac page Diego). Yes that's a nice kit, and thanks to Sanjeev, I'm having a chance to build it myself as well. But that's something of a big project I 'll save for the winter... but you are already there! man, in Alaska you will have plenty of time to detail it! It's a good way to avoid cabin fever, I guess. >The kit has a vac radiator that gives >a somewhat basic shape. I need either a picture, drawing or illuustration >of >the radiator. Lacking that Could someone point me in the direction of a >good >reference with a picture of said radiator? The datafile has a drawing, but it seems that you doesn't have this yet. You have several pictures here: http://www.pilots-n-planes-ww1.com/Allied/British/Planes/R.A.F/FE2b/RAF-FE2b.htm Which I hope it helps. >#2 I traded for a Sign 1/72 Fokker D.VIII awhile back. I have the same kit. Nice, huh? ;-) >I want to do a D.VIII in the color scheme of one that >was tested on in the US at Mc Cook Field. The color is of course OD. My >question is this, What color would the interior be, OD or 5 color loz? Whatever you like. If it was recovered, I'd use CDL interior, but it will look more interesting if it has a "colorful" lozenge inside. If not, you can always try this: http://www.wwi-models.org/Images/Casirati/German/FokDVIII-scratch-front.jpg Regards D. _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 13:20:43 +0100 From: Crawford Neil To: "'wwi@wwi-models.org'" Subject: Re: old kits Message-ID: > > Welcome to the list, Nick, I'm sure that you will like it here. Seconded! Welcome from Sweden Nick. > Some clarifications for the newcomer: > #1 A De Havilland model is forgiven, since there were lots of > DH designs > during WW1 Again, I am in total agreement with my Argentinean soul-brother! > > #2 "Caribou": We rather like this word to be replaced with > "elk" because of > a certain list story that I'm sure someone will refer you > soon enough. Just > avoid criticising any Spad, or else you will have a very > distressed elk (or > a Caribou if that suits your taste)in your front door mailbox. Oh dear, here we go again, a Caribou is the Canadian version of a Reindeer, completely different animal from a Moose (or Elk which is the same as a Moose except for a nationality problem). I wouldn't send a Caribou or a Reindeer anywhere, not at all the same impact. I'd stew it in cream, and eat it with mashed potatoes. And I think everybody should be kind to Spads, out of common politeness, I hope everyone noticed how restrained I was in the recent discussion about Aviatiks! Best regards Neil C. (cold again, -8 this morning, unfortunately no snow, this is hell for my plants) More OT content: DH1, DH2, DH4, DH6, DH10 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 13:21:34 +0100 From: Crawford Neil To: "'wwi@wwi-models.org'" Subject: Re: Contact! Message-ID: Hello Greg too! /Neil C. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 13:32:40 +0100 From: "Grzegorz Mazurowski" To: Subject: =?iso-8859-2?Q?re:_=5BWWI=5D_The_Perfect_Solution_to_the_Vo=DF_Conundrum?= Message-ID: <018701c2c85b$b38f7e60$0200a8c0@grzesiek> Sean! Here is similar solution, very successfully applied !!! http://www.wwi-models.org/Images/Hausler/CP/index.html (and look for Albatros D.I diorama :-) BTW, good job, Volker! Cheers! G. > A diorama. Mechanic stands, brush in left hand, other > hand on chin, staring down at two paint cans, one dark > olive green, one 'Chromgelb.' The cans lie before the > turquois Dreidekker, the cowl still in natural metal. > > Worth a shot, eh? :) > Sean ***************r-e-k-l-a-m-a************** Chcesz oszczedzic na kosztach obslugi bankowej ? mBIZNES - konto dla firm http://epieniadze.onet.pl/mbiznes ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 12:22:07 +0000 From: "Diego Fernetti" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: New updates Message-ID: Daniel! >I did add a little wash of black around some of the details just to >make them pop out from all that red. Sure it looks fine to me. D. _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 12:43:14 +0000 From: "Diego Fernetti" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: old kits Message-ID: Neil "cool as ice" Crawford wrote: >Again, I am in total agreement with my Argentinean soul-brother! Merci! >Oh dear, here we go again, a Caribou is the Canadian version of a Reindeer, >completely different animal from a Moose (or Elk which is the same as a >Moose >except for a nationality problem). Well if this guy likes Caribous why not take some extra time and send him the proper large mammal by airmail? >And I think everybody should be kind to Spads, out of common >politeness, I hope everyone noticed how restrained I was in the recent >discussion >about Aviatiks! I noticed that and thought "what a self control!" D. Is Bullwinkle a moose? Did Rocky flew DH88s? _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 12:36:02 +0000 From: "Diego Fernetti" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Modeller added to site Message-ID: Neil from the land where the wombats live dangerously wrote: >Hey! I resemble that remark!! I didn't meant to offend... what about "mentally unbalanced"? >I dunno, its a sort of holistic approach I think. My >best painted engine is yet to be attached to the model it is intended for >and thats another story folks.... Well, the Pfalz shots I saw show a quite good paint job (you made that silbergrau look quite alive, not just silver paint on plastic!) >These are >courtesy of the Secret Santa from Indianapolis - Did we ever find out who >this generous Santa was? I'm clueless. I also received a gift from him. D. _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 13:56:58 +0100 From: Crawford Neil To: "'wwi@wwi-models.org'" Subject: Re: old kits Message-ID: > >about Aviatiks! > > I noticed that and thought "what a self control!" It was rough! I agree that they do have a sort of early racing car look, which is quite nice, but those awful colour-schemes spoil everything, and how could I write that without upsetting Shane? Anyway I was busy /Neil C. PS. BTW lovely model Shane! ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 15:18:49 +0100 From: Paul Thompson To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: site update: 3 models Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.0.20030130151527.00a7a720@pop.xs4all.nl> Hiya Diego. Thanks for the kind words - the Lewis is just the kit one. Seemed good enough to me, but this is the Profipack kit, so you get a separate 'spider' to go on the ammo drum, and a handle for it, which helps. I just needed to poke a hole in the end of the barrel. Paul T. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 14:12:29 +0000 From: "Diego Fernetti" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: old kits Message-ID: Neil from where the sidewalks are slippery wrote: >It was rough! I agree that they do have a sort of early racing >car look, which is quite nice, but those awful colour-schemes spoil >everything, and how could I write that without upsetting Shane? Hopefully he won't read your mail! :-) No worries, I guess that Shane can take with a smile anything except a new kit release of any of the subjects he is scratchbuilding :-) Modelling report: I have been trying to build that nice idea that Larry told us once about a magnetic jig, but adapting the pices of an earlier jig I had (inspired by Lance's invention) How would I do to assure that the magnetic pieces that support the upper wing could be put at right angles with the aircraft axis and remain there firmly? Maybe I need stronger magnets. D. _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 15:29:34 +0100 From: Crawford Neil To: "'wwi@wwi-models.org'" Subject: Re: old kits Message-ID: No worries, I guess > that Shane can > take with a smile anything except a new kit release of any of > the subjects > he is scratchbuilding :-) Which all the rest of us take with a smile! /Neil C. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 09:35:47 -0500 From: "Steven Perry" To: Subject: Re: old kits Message-ID: <000b01c2c86c$e11d1d40$65a8a8c0@tampabay.rr.com> > Modelling report: I have been trying to build that nice idea that Larry told > us once about a magnetic jig, but adapting the pices of an earlier jig I had > (inspired by Lance's invention) How would I do to assure that the magnetic > pieces that support the upper wing could be put at right angles with the > aircraft axis and remain there firmly? Maybe I need stronger magnets. > D. Diego: You can obtain sheets of magnetic material made for printing "refrigerator magnets" on an inkjet printer. A pack of 4 sheets runs about 5 bucks US. You can glue pieces of these to the base of any jig pieces that have to be located precisely and stay there. Just glue a thin flat base piece larger in area than the piece it supports and attach the magnetic material to the bottom of that. Make the size of the base piece large enough so there is suffucent area of magnetic sheet to hold the piece firmly in place. I'm working on the same thing :-) hth sp ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 15:36:34 +0100 From: Casirati Alberto To: "'wwi@wwi-models.org'" Subject: Re: DFW B.I crew disposition Message-ID: In the DFW B.I the pilot sat in the rear cockpit, while the observer occupied the front one. Some contemporary pictures of true B.Is show a somewhat complex m/g turret (of the cage type) built over the front cockpit. Anyone wishing to sell his/her DFW B.I vac by Libramodels ? All the very best to all, Alberto Casirati ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 14:42:22 +0000 From: "Diego Fernetti" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: site update: 3 models Message-ID: >the Lewis is just the kit one. >Seemed good enough to me, but this is the Profipack kit, so you get a >separate 'spider' to go on the ammo drum, and a handle for it, which >helps. I just needed to poke a hole in the end of the barrel. Maybe it's because I work in 1/72, but I never managed to get good results using these PE "spiders". I lost/broke/smashed Three while trying to use on in the Nieuport 11 project, but never got it quite good to the spider to the disc joint. Even thought to make it without the magazine, but looks odd. D. _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 14:45:41 +0000 From: "Diego Fernetti" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: old kits Message-ID: Steve! >Make the size of the base piece large enough so there is >suffucent area of magnetic sheet to hold the piece firmly in place. I'm >working on the same thing :-) Must be this. I hoarded fridge magnets since the idea was revealed in the list, but I was using the relatively small sizes of the supports as base, just like when they were attached wiith a screw to the base. D. _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 08:37:19 -0800 From: "Nikboy" To: Subject: Re: old kits Message-ID: <00aa01c2c87d$db9f1ba0$5ed50644@sd.cox.net> D-eggo! Thanks for the warm welcome. You noted: > #1 A De Havilland model is forgiven, since there were lots of DH designs > during WW1 > > #2 "Caribou": We rather like this word to be replaced with "elk" because of > a certain list story that I'm sure someone will refer you soon enough. Just > avoid criticising any Spad, or else you will have a very distressed elk (or > a Caribou if that suits your taste)in your front door mailbox. I would never criticise a Spad. Beautiful aeroplanes all. While I was working a bit on my...."elk" last night --- I was also watching TV with my wife, on our bed... So you get the picture; no, the dog was not on the bed at that time. And I am trying to glue this tiny little stalk that holds the....(god, I am forgetting my airplane terminology...) steering wheel (don't everybody jump on me!) The "steering wheels" (2) are so small that I can't hardly see them (recall--watching tv-means low light level). Then I am sitting there with my hand in the air balancing the steering column in my fingers with this spec of bent plastic on the end. My wife is looking at me and wondering..... I promise I will not send a msg every time I glue on one piece to my....elk. BTW, I like elk meat; I am not a vegan. Send away! Nick ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 08:39:32 -0800 From: "Nikboy" To: Subject: Re: site update: 3 models Message-ID: <00ba01c2c87e$2a6cc0c0$5ed50644@sd.cox.net> As a newby to the list... Where are all the photos of the models located? Thanks, in advance, Nick ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 11:36:30 EST From: BEN8800@aol.com To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Just testing Message-ID: <11f.1d7910ff.2b6aae8e@aol.com> --part1_11f.1d7910ff.2b6aae8e_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit If anyone gets this please respond. I am having trouble with aol and this list. Seems my aol 8.0 has built in HTML which can't be deleted. Ben Lankford --part1_11f.1d7910ff.2b6aae8e_boundary Content-Type: text/html; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit If anyone gets this please respond. I am having trouble with aol and this list. Seems my aol 8.0 has built in HTML which can't be deleted.

Ben Lankford --part1_11f.1d7910ff.2b6aae8e_boundary-- ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 11:25:44 -0600 From: BRENT THEOBALD To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Just testing Message-ID: Howdy! I know you are just testing Ben, but it's good to see you back again. Have you been designing anything else lately or enjoying retirement and taking it easy? Welcome back! Brent ----- Original Message ----- From: BEN8800@aol.com Date: Thursday, January 30, 2003 10:39 am Subject: [WWI] Just testing > > --part1_11f.1d7910ff.2b6aae8e_boundary > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > > If anyone gets this please respond. I am having trouble with aol > and this > list. Seems my aol 8.0 has built in HTML which can't be deleted. > > Ben Lankford > > --part1_11f.1d7910ff.2b6aae8e_boundary > Content-Type: text/html; charset="US-ASCII" > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > > FACE="Arial" LANG="0">If anyone gets this please respond. I am > having trouble with aol and this list. Seems my aol 8.0 has built > in HTML which can't be deleted.
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> Ben Lankford > > --part1_11f.1d7910ff.2b6aae8e_boundary-- > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 18:40:06 +0100 From: "Hans Trauner" To: Subject: Re: The Voss cowl conspiracy - was Made out like a Message-ID: <003b01c2c886$a0f85f80$43a072d4@FRITZweb> Be sure, Sean, I would prefer a 'European' Billion Dollars.....I would buy Tamiya and start making a Pfalz D.III in 1/32, a Staaken in 1/48, a DH 2 in 1/32. And Matt could have any SPAD subvariant and Nieuport in 1/72. The next would be a Mark IV in 1/15 and a A7V , both radio controlled. The RC sender equipment would be housed in wood and brass... o.k., ok..... Hans ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sean Brian Kirby" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2003 1:21 AM Subject: [WWI] Re: The Voss cowl conspiracy - was Made out like a > > --- Hans Trauner asserts: > > It comes from Deck, like a deck on a ship. > > Dreidecker , Zweidecker, > > Eindecker. > > > > Thanks for clearing things up for me, Hans. I'll never > be wrong on that point, again. :) Now... what's up > with the European versus American Billion? > > > Sean > > ===== > www.pitpass.com > > __________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. > http://mailplus.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 18:31:57 -0000 From: "Pedro Soares" To: Subject: books Message-ID: <001001c2c88d$e176d300$a1465451@netcabo.pt> Postman delivered today: High in the empty blue Naval aviation in the 1st world war. I ordered these from bibliophile books on December, the 21st but somehow the order got mishandled. Bibliophile promptly replied to all my enquires regarding the delay in the processing of my order and I'm prety satisfied with the way they handled the whole thing, even though it took quite a bit more than the 5-7 advertised days. They still have copies of "high in the empty blue" at 15 sterling pounds. Very good reference for the SE5a Roden kit. The other one cost 8 Ģ and it looks like a good read (and it contains some photos I've never seen before) Corolary to it all: Bibliophile books: www.bibliophileboks.com is recommended by this customer and I'll be keeping a watch on their catalogue Pedro ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 18:55:59 +0100 From: Eric GALLAUD To: "wwi@wwi-models.org" Subject: Eduard Message-ID: <3E39672F.1050809@club-internet.fr> Hello everyone, The Eduard february newsletter is online, the J1 Profipack has a lot of interesting schemes. I have to buy one Eric ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 12:06:07 -0600 (CST) From: tbittners@sprintmail.com (Matt Bittner) To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Nurnberg Toy Fair Message-ID: <200301301806.h0UI67T11648@king1.kingsnake.com> Anybody have any word on what was revealed at Nurnberg? I just visited the Eduard site, and their February newsletter said the DH2 will be displayed there. Just wondering if there's anyplace providing updates on the show. Matt ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 19:01:57 +0000 From: pfalzdvii@att.net To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Just testing Message-ID: <3E30922F0030D7C1@mta4.wss.scd.yahoo.com> (added by postmaster@mail.san.yahoo.com) Ben, I got one 'clean' message and one surrounded with heiroglyphics (the HTML, I assume)There is a way, somewhat tedious, to send plain text with AOL, it involves the 'edit' tool bar, and selecting 'plain text' each time, HTH -- Merrill Your Madness May Vary > > --part1_11f.1d7910ff.2b6aae8e_boundary > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > > If anyone gets this please respond. I am having trouble with aol and this > list. Seems my aol 8.0 has built in HTML which can't be deleted. > > Ben Lankford > > --part1_11f.1d7910ff.2b6aae8e_boundary > Content-Type: text/html; charset="US-ASCII" > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > > LANG="0">If anyone gets this please respond. I am having trouble with aol and > this list. Seems my aol 8.0 has built in HTML which can't be deleted.
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> Ben Lankford > > --part1_11f.1d7910ff.2b6aae8e_boundary-- ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 20:20:09 +0000 From: xtv16@dial.pipex.com To: Subject: Re: Buzzards? Message-ID: <1043958009.3e3988f987883@netmail.pipex.net> Quoting Volker Haeusler : > > > > "Does any list member know who (if anyone) produces a Martinsyde > > Buzzard kit? > > > > > I donīt think so - they actually did a G 100/102 Elephant as a vac > (Classic > Plane did one as well), but no F 4 Buzzard. Beside the Czechjmaster > resin - > which has the advantage of still beng available and of superior quality > - > the only others I know are the CramerCraft vacform and the Dekno resin Didn't Scaleplanes/Libra do one - can't recall if it was vacor resin - I suspect the latter. Dave Fleming ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 16:05:06 -0500 From: rewing@aol.com To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: New Books Message-ID: <0E4EFE9B.1F0D13E9.0006AD18@aol.com> Hello Everyone, A while back, Steve Perry won a contest with Roll Models. He donated his prize to the List Library in the form of books. The two books are on the Fokker D.VII, Anthologies 2 and 3. I want to thank Steve Perry on behalf of the Library for his generous gift. Also, a big thanks to Brent Theobald and John Roll for making it happen. ~Rick~ List Librarian Bill Bacon Memorial Library ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 08:13:39 +1100 From: "Ross & Wendy Moorhouse" To: Subject: Re: site update: 3 models Message-ID: <001a01c2c8a4$7949b2e0$314e2dcb@future> http://www.wwi-models.org/news.html Cheers & welcome to the list from a not so hot Sydeny today. It was over 110 old scale degrees here yesterday. I gave my house boy the day off. Ross -----Original Message----- From: wwi@wwi-models.org [mailto:wwi@wwi-models.org] On Behalf Of Nikboy Sent: Friday, 31 January 2003 3:36 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [WWI] Re: site update: 3 models As a newby to the list... Where are all the photos of the models located? Thanks, in advance, Nick ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 13:32:56 -0800 (PST) From: Sean Brian Kirby To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: RE: Kit Distribution; Was New tooling for the 1/72 Dr I by Revell Message-ID: <20030130213256.59278.qmail@web14804.mail.yahoo.com> --- John & Allison Cyganowski wrote: > Not to get into a good old days discussion, but the > plastic kit distribution > channel has changed a lot in the US over the years. > The 2 big national Toy > chainstores Kay-Bee & Toys-R-Us eithser don't carry > plastic models or very > very few of them. No models at Kay-Bees 'round here, and haven't been in a Toys R Us lately, where they seemed to be fazing out. :( Growing up - it seemd like every > Department Store had a > toy section with an extensive selection of models. > Even drugstores and the > 5&Dimes had models. Bought my first Aurora WWI kit > in a drug store. We of > course are as we have discussed many times before, a > niche market, so I > would expect to have to go to a hobby store to find > WWI stuff. However, I > can only think of one hobbystore in driving distance > that regularly stocke > Eduard. My local plastic pusher is a WWI wasteland > and cannot be convinced > they would sell. He'll special order of course, but > it seems like he asks > full retail plus $31.50 for a Profi-Pack Albatros > D.II. We are priviledged > by our access to kits here on this list - or at > least the knowledge of where > to buy them. I am only 31, but I can remember when even drug stores had a nice little selection of kits. I know of two good hobby shops that carry no Eduard - I think the one even fazed out Hasegawa! (Come to think of it... maybe that other one doesn't have it, either; the respective owners are friends.) Down in Laurel, Maryland, though, there's this nice little shop that at this moment might have a couple P-39 Profis, a Nie.11 in both forms, an Albatros D.V, two different Taifuns, a Nieuport 21... they have a decent amount of Eduard. To my mind, if you have a shop and know Eduard, you stock it. It's good, interesting, modeller-friendly stuff. I am lucky to have Rosemont within a couple hundred miles, and you know I have no problems finding WWI stuff of all kinds, there. :) And for those of you who have not met him, Barry is a great, great guy, and one hell of a craftsman. Hope to make my next trip there, shortly... Sean Post-Script: One of the mentioned hobby shops... may not carry Eduard, but he always WWI stuff on hand, a few Hobby Crafts, the little Revell kits, and even the big Revell Dr.1 with 425/17 on the box. ===== www.pitpass.com __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 13:40:59 -0800 (PST) From: Sean Brian Kirby To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: The Voss cowl conspiracy - was Made out like a Message-ID: <20030130214059.99656.qmail@web14808.mail.yahoo.com> --- Hans Trauner wrote: > Be sure, Sean, I would prefer a 'European' Billion > Dollars.....I would buy > Tamiya and start making a Pfalz D.III in 1/32, a > Staaken in 1/48, a DH 2 in > 1/32. And Matt could have any SPAD subvariant and > Nieuport in 1/72. The next > would be a Mark IV in 1/15 and a A7V , both radio > controlled. The RC sender > equipment would be housed in wood and brass... o.k., > ok..... Shucks, Hansie, you could do that for an American billion. Hey - sounds like you want to send "your" Tamiya to the cleaners! ;) (Might I suggest starting with an Albatros to 1:32, first, before you go after the - lovely - Pfalz?) And you want RC an A7V? The gearing required to represent scale-speed would fill the whole tank... :p Sean ===== www.pitpass.com __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 13:45:09 -0800 (PST) From: Sean Brian Kirby To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: Nurnberg Toy Fair Message-ID: <20030130214509.60198.qmail@web14805.mail.yahoo.com> --- Matt Bittner asks: > > Anybody have any word on what was revealed at > Nurnberg? I just visited the > Eduard site, and their February newsletter said the > DH2 will be displayed > there. Just wondering if there's anyplace providing > updates on the show. I bet Scro... erm, Squadron.com would have updates. In fact, I'll check. Sean ===== www.pitpass.com __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 07:48:42 +1000 From: "Shane Weier" To: wwi@wwi-models.org Subject: Re: old kits Message-ID: Neil says: >And I think everybody should be kind to Spads, out of common >politeness In the full list spirit then, I agree that SPADs need all the kindness they can get..... Shane ******************************** My Strine is a Toad in Disguise ******************************** _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 ------------------------------ End of WWI Digest 4963 **********************