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    New Revell forum

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi,

    RevellAtions is completly (for the moment) independant of RoG or Revell Inc.

    It's a U.K. based site, primarily for and about Revell past and present

    and what's coming down the pike in the future? :woot.gif:

    Join us, it'll be nice to get an American slant on things.

    Paul

    Model / hobby shops

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Thank you gentlemen, your help, as usual is great.

    Might get the chance of a pit-stop, depends on SWMBO!

    Most time will be spent in / around the L.A. area (only driving around 2500 miles)

    Doesn't seem to be a great number around the 'bay' area,

    either L.A. or San Diego, or is it just me?

    Once again,

    <_<

    Paul

    Lancaster reference

    in Props

    Posted

    Myrinski' s Lanc by Betty Page details the rebuilding of FM-213 for the Canadian Warplane Heritage Muesuem.

    Detail of the crew of the real Lanc during the war. Then the life of the plane that the museums now owns, from building to mounting on a pole to restoration.

    Not enough colour shots but its what I am using for my current Lancaster project. I can not send you my copy as its from the public library and due back next week.

    I would think it might be available from the Canadian Warplane Heritage Muesem in Hamilton, but of cours I am not 100% on that.

    Just one point, the Lanc refered to above is a Mk.X, main difference was the upper turret, mounting 2 x .50 cal. rather than 2 x .303 cal. and was 6 feet further back (1" in 1/72, 1.5" in 1/48.) and did not have the surrounding 'collar'.

    :)

    Paul

    extra dark sea gray

    in Tools 'n' Tips

    Posted

    ARE YOU SERIOUS?? I have Gunship Gray in my paint bin. But I thought Dark Sea Gray has a bluish-gray color. I hope you are right because that will save me a few bucks but where did you know ro find out that it is the same color? And any idea why they would have TWO names for this ONE color? Thanks again.

    I'm sure the Royal Navy and the R.A.F. wouldn't mind you borrowing the term :bandhead2:

    He, he, he!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :woot.gif:

    Paul

    Which 1/72 B-17G kit?

    in Props

    Posted

    IIRC, the latest boxing of the B-17G by Airfix is from the Academy moulds.

    Leasing of mould, as the old Airfix G mould was 'past it'!

    The Matchbox kit wasn't bad, just keep a tube of your favorite filler handy!

    Upshot is, buy the best YOU can afford.

    :jaw-dropping:

    Paul

    Lancaster Mk.X line drawings, specifically with the Martin turret

    in Props

    Posted

    Hi Big Kohona,

    what scale are you building in?

    The Martin turret was fitted 6' forward of the original turret on the Mk.X also on the Mk.VII

    In 1/72 thats 1" in 1/48 1.5". The turret from a Marauder will fill the bill,

    though with no turret surround.

    Something else to watch out for is the tail turret, as later production models

    also changed this from the 4 X .303 F/N to 2 X .50 Rose turret,

    with larger 'clear view panels' i.e. BIG holes!

    The following may be useful:-

    http://www.lancasterfm159.freeservers.com/index.html

    http://www.warplane.com

    http://www.kiwiaircraftimages.com/lanc.html

    http://www.lancastermuseum.ca/

    Hope this is useful, best regards,

    Paul

    Airfix's new 1/72 Me.109G - save your money

    in Props

    Posted

    Hi all.

    just to "pour oil on troubled water".

    Mikester, i think Vince's remarks were 'tonge in cheek' i.e. a joke. Sorry twisted English humour.

    I think the meaning behind the first post was aimed at a 'review' without the kit.

    This is a new tool, just released in the U.K. that has still to find it's way across the pond.

    The original 109 i can remember building back in the sixty's, at the time it was great,

    Ahh, age and experience!!!

    But in defence of Hornby, a new tool at around five and a half quid (err, about $9 U.S.)

    as against what for a Hasegawa?

    The Fine Moulds 109 is the one to go for, but, at a price.

    If you have kids you know what i mean!!

    Hope this helps, and stays the "war" before it gets nasty.

    :salute:

    Paul

    DID get fooled again..

    in Tools 'n' Tips

    Posted

    Hi all,

    just a thought, something i found out in the last couple of weeks.

    Humbrol's re-launches fail to tell the customer information they need to know,

    to whit:- .....the Humbrol acrylics range is optimised for application by airbrush.

    If you have a problem with a product, tell the manufacturer:-

    Hornby Hobbies, Westwood Industrial Estate, Margate, Kent. CT9 4JX. U.K.

    My moan is that Q.C. DOES NOT WORK over 8000 miles.

    H/Q - England, manufacture - China!

    Even though, i think the tender was won by Windsor & Newton.

    One person crying :P (moaning! :thumbsup: ) in isolation means nothing, BUT,

    if everyone who is having / has had a problem sent in a "snail mail" complaint,

    that would soon get things moving, but would probably result in Royal Mail going on strike,

    because of 'overwork'! :D

    I know coming on to a site such as A.R.C. and having a good old rant / moan

    makes you feel that little bit better, but, it doesn't get a result, believe me

    sacks and sacks of mail, day after day WILL! :thumbsup:

    Hornby is the 'new' owner of both Airfix and Humbrol, they have at least

    6 brand names to worry about, a mass influx of post regarding one

    will at least bring that one to the fore, and possibly, just possibly, get things 'back on track'?

    And Ian, if it fails, i recommend W.E.M. for enamels (obtain direct)

    and Gunze for acrylics (available from M.D.C. in Derbyshire.)!!

    :cheers:

    Paul

    Extracolour paint tins

    in Tools 'n' Tips

    Posted

    Hi Bear,

    first, WELCOME! Now the bad news, LIFE SENTENCE!!!!!!!!!!!! :monkeydance:

    Heard a few stories like yours, think it may be down to how old your particular tin is.

    Hannants are AWARE?!!!! But have failed to issue a re-call. Good customer service, or what?..........................

    Not had the problem personally, won't give Hannants money on principle!

    Probably find out more at www.britmodeller.com as quite a few of the lads have

    're-decorated' their modelling rooms, inadvertantly!

    :bandhead2:

    Paul

    Avro Arrow 1/48

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    Hi Pete,

    Oh well, another good reason to take up knitting! :thumbsup:

    If i might, a suggestion. You spent all that time on the radar, didn't the

    original roll out on rails?!! Seems a shame to bury it.

    :cheers:

    Paul

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