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From: sham@cs.arizona.edu (Shamim Zvonko Mohamed)
Newsgroups: rec.models.scale
Subject: Sailplanes in 1/72 or 1/48
Date: 14 Dec 92 04:35:48 GMT
Organization: U of Arizona CS Dept, Tucson

Does anyone know of any sources for small-scale sailplane models? The usual
places (Lencraft, Squadron, Tower) don't carry any. Does anyone even make
any? I tried the distributor's catalogs at the local hobby shops, but it's
a small operation and he didn't have many catalogs.

Other scales will also be nice, of course... although an Open class sailplane
in 1/32 is not something I'd care to find display space for!

-s
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From: ntaib@silver.ucs.indiana.edu (Iskandar Taib)
Newsgroups: rec.models.scale,rec.models.rc
Subject: Need 3-views of WWII fighters!
Date: 14 Dec 92 18:12:53 GMT
Article-I.D.: usenet.Bz9H9H.FMs
Organization: Indiana University

Hi all

My friend Doc Passen is kitting a line of profile semiscale C/L 
airplanes. He's looking for 3-views of any and all WWII single 
engined fighters. He already has a P-51, a Spitfire, a Macchi, a
Thunderbolt and a Me-109. If you have a small 3-view, I'd appre-
ciate it if you'd let me send you a SASE for a copy of it. Send
mail! Doc can be reached at (812) 665-3723. His address is PO Box
111, RR2, Jasonville, IN 47438. See his ad in Model Aviation. His
company is called Dox Generix. The semi-scale kits are all foam
winged with balsa fuselages and take .35 sized motors. Most are 
(I believe) $33. He also makes a line of C/L Combat and sport planes.

Thanks!


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From: rray@lookout.it.uswc.uswest.com (Randy J. Ray)
Subject: Tamiya T72M-1 Update + rumors
Organization: US WEST Communications, Inc. -- Denver, CO
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1992 18:02:45 GMT

Well, Tony Englehart (of A.E.F. Designs) has actually purchased one of these.
He got it mail-order through Ace Hobbies. It's retailing right around $50, give
or take. He took it home, dragged out the hundreds of photos he has of various
T-72's, and sadly came to the conclusion that it is 99% accurate, and the 
remaining 1% is dimensional stuff indistinguishable in 1/35 scale. I say sadly
because he does make money off of kit inaccuracies, after all. :-) Mark
Persichetti of On The Mark Models brass sets is already working on vent screens
and such. You can build a beautiful T-72 without his set, but when the price
comes down (note that the Tiger I late version, M2A2 Bradley, and Challenger I
Mk. 3 are all $20-$24 now) it will be worth adding to it.

On a related note, it seems that there is some place nearby here that in fact
has a T-72M-2(1990), a T-80SMT, and a BMP-3. Someplace "closer than you think,"
and "government-controlled." That's all I could get. That, and the fact that
the T-80 does in fact sport reactive armor, not passive as many people 
(including Zaloga) thought.

Randy
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From: yuen@casbah.acns.nwu.edu (Geoffrey L Yuen)
Subject: Re: Decals via Color Copier
Summary: microFrito Chips bag
Reply-To: yuen@casbah.acns.nwu.edu
Organization: Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1992 18:18:33 GMT

I saw some replicas of some 50's american cars (like the Rambler) in a Chicago
store (scale about 1:16) and saw a lot of little items like Fritos chips bag, 
and things like grocery bags from a supermarket. YES: these look everything like the original except for size: right color, insignia, plastic-looking, words, etc. 

Does anyone know how that's done ?
Many thanks in advance.

- - Geoff
From: akwong@gundam.Eng.Sun.COM (Anthony Wong)
Newsgroups: rec.models.scale
Subject: New kits
Date: 17 Dec 1992 17:01:14 GMT
Organization: Sun
Distribution: usa
NNTP-Posting-Host: gundam

This is a follow on to Randy Ray's recent article.

Also from Tamiya...

1/35th scale T72-M1 Russian Tank.
	- includes hull underside details.. not motorizing slots!!!!!
	- unfortunately can't comment on accuracy.
	- retail $49.95

A note about the M1-A1 w/ mine plow from Tamiya and DML.  I have not
purchased these kits, but compared them at my local hobby shop.
From comparing the two kits, the turret seem to be the same dimensions.
So if the Tamiya kit is inaccurate in regards to the extra turret
armor, so seems to apply to the DML kit.  But from the DML box photos
the gun mantle looks to protrude further out than the Tamiya kit.  So
this should make adding the front turrret armor easier.

Any other observations?

Later,
Anthony Wong

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From: whitman@nssdca.gsfc.nasa.gov (Rusty Whitman)
Subject: Re: Decals via Color Copier
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    
Organization: NASA - Goddard Space Flight Center
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1992 13:11:00 GMT

> . . . . . . . .I posted something concerning this recently.  
>What you need is the clear decal film available from superscale, or ATP or 
>another decal company.  

Does someone have an address for one of these decal companies?  I've checked
a couple hobby shops in the area and haven't found anything there.  

Rusty Whitman - "just my opinions"
From: dmonroe@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Darrel Monroe)
Newsgroups: rec.models.scale
Subject: Decals via Color Copier
Date: 13 Dec 92 21:10:31 GMT
Reply-To: dmonroe@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Darrel Monroe)
Organization: The University of Texas at Austin, Austin TX
Originator: dmonroe@huey.cc.utexas.edu

Paul E. Sincaglia posts:

PS>  All this talk about using a laser printer to make a decal brought
PS>  up an interesting point for me.  I do not have a text or GIF file
PS>  that I want to make into a decal.  I have a photograph.

PS>  One of my modeling interests is fire apparatus and every town,
PS>  village, burough, city etc. has there own "insignia" (symbols,
PS>  lettering and artwork on the doors).  I would like to replicate
PS>  these for some of my projects and was wondering if it can be done?

PS>  I am assuming that I would need a pretty good photo and a color 
PS>  copier at the least.

PS>  How can I do this?

A color copier can be used.  I posted something concerning this recently.  
What you need is the clear decal film available from superscale, or ATP or 
another decal company.  This is the same material that their decals are 
printed on.  Find a copy place that is willing to run the decal film through 
their copier (many are reluctant to try it, scared that it will melt in the 
copier.  Rest assured, it won't, I have done it before).  I would suggest 
instead of a photo, that you would want to draw the insignia, and reduce it to 
the proper size for your model.  It will look sharper reducing it anyways.  
Note, copiers don't copy white, or print white.  They assume white paper.  
Take the drawing that you have and first just copy it on paper to get the 
position that it will be printed  by the copier.  Take that piece of paper, 
cut out around the copy, and tape the decal film to the back of the paper.  
The image will probably smudge on the film if you don't do this.  then run 
this through the copier.  You will have a custom decal.  
Note:  The ink used by most copier is not real opaque, but kind of 
transluscent.  It won't show up well if applied to a dark surface

Good luck.

Happy Modelling, 
Darrel Monroe@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu

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From: pscotto@MtHolyoke.edu (Peter J. Scotto)
Subject: Greek AF, 3rd try
Organization: Mount Holyoke College
X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL5
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1992 04:46:27 GMT


Sorry for messing up this newsgroup with those two previous posts,
but I'm just getting the hang of this posting stuff.

As I was trying to say...

Does anyone out there know where I can get information on colors,
markings and camouflage patterns for the Royal Greek Airforce in
WWII?  Inspired by the Squadron-Signal book on the air war in
Greece, I'm going to try to model the various aircraft that flew
in that conflict.

Also, does anyone know of a source for (American, European, etc.)
for Greek AF decals?

--Peter Scotto

Newsgroups: rec.models.scale
From: john@skylinx.sa.com (John Vecchio)
Subject: DML Ho-229 kit
Organization: Scientific Atlanta, Inc.
Distribution: us
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 92 15:00:32 GMT

Could anybody give me advice on this kit? I saw the review in FineScaleModeler
but It didn't have much on painting. If anybody has seen it in any magazines
or books I`d appreciate knowing about it. 
Newsgroups: rec.models.scale
From: pscotto@MtHolyoke.edu (Peter J. Scotto)
Subject: Query: Greek AF [EVA] (Oops!)
Organization: Mount Holyoke College
X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL5
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 1992 19:54:34 GMT
From: u6409886@ucsvc.ucs.unimelb.edu.au
Newsgroups: rec.models.scale
Subject: Albemarle drawings ?
Date: 14 Dec 92 15:36:51 +1100
Organization: The University of Melbourne

Ok, I know it's a long shot, but does anyone out there have a reference
which includes a cutaway drawing of the Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle ?

I found a drawing of the pilot's cockpit, but I really want to see what
the inside of the nose behind the glazing looked like.

I would be interested in hearing from/exchanging tips with anyone else
who likes building vacforms.

	Andrew Davies

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From: rray@lookout.it.uswc.uswest.com (Randy J. Ray)
Subject: New stuff this weekend...
Organization: US WEST Communications, Inc. -- Denver, CO
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1992 15:46:12 GMT

Saw some new kits on the shelf this weekend:

From Tamiya, the aforementioned AAVP7A1, list price $41.98

From DML:

1/35 scale
M1A1 with mine plow and interior: $27.50
ZSU-23-4M (finally! And with underside detail!): $27.50
SdKfz 164 "Nashorn" (reading this, Jesse?): $23.50
Waffen SS, Ardennes '44-'45 (4 figures): $6.00
U.S. Marines, Khe Sanh 1968 (4 figures): $6.00

1/48 scale
He 162A-2 Salamander (ex-Trimaster, with engine): $26.50
Me 262A (forgot the rest of the sub-designation): $32.00

1/72 scale
Do 335 Pfeil (undercarriage and engine detail): $16.00

Fortunately, the local hobby shop around here runs things below list price. I
got the Nashorn for a shelf price of $19.99, minus a 15% IPMS discount. And it
is a nice kit. Haven't gotten to look too closely at it, but the local armor
experts are all very enthusiastic about it.

Randy
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From: imsl1@rosie.uh.edu (MIKE BROOKS)
Newsgroups: rec.models.scale
Subject: Re: Sailplanes in 1/72 or 1/48
Date: 14 Dec 1992 13:32 CST
Organization: University of Houston
Distribution: world
NNTP-Posting-Host: rosie.uh.edu
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    

<Shamim Zvonko Mohamed's question about sailplane kits deleted>

There are some models available. The best I've found is a Blanik

(L-13) made by Modela in 1/48. This is a really nice replica. I've
seen them around Houston quite a bit, but I don't know the 
distributor. I've also seen another Czech glider called a Lunak by
the same manufacturer.

There's also a Polish line of 1/72 gliders. I can't remember the 
manufacturer offhand -- If you need to know, email me at brooks@imsl.com

I've built a few of these. There's a Jantar, a Foka 5, and a Bocian
that I know of, plus a few more who names I didn't recognize.

                             Mike Brooks
                             brooks@imsl.com
From: montemar@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Thomas Montemarano)
Newsgroups: rec.models.railroad
Subject: Re: Help with a Lionel Transformer
Date: 16 Dec 92 21:47:55 GMT
Reply-To: montemar@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Thomas Montemarano)
Distribution: usa
Organization: Carderock Division, NSWC, Annapolis, MD

In rec.models.railroad, bednarek@picard.med.ge.com (Dennis Bednarek Mfg 4-6971) writes:
Peter Calinski (calinski@calspan.com) wrote:
 :   I have an old (1950's) Lionel transformer model "TW".  It seems to have
 : b) There is an odd device. It consists of a copper colored disk held against
 :    a bracket.  The bracket has a wire on it and the center of the disk is
 :    connected to the whistle switch.  What is it/What does it do?

The disk is a rectifier which provides (if it is working) DC to the
track when the whistle switch is closed.  The post war engines/tenders 
used this DC voltage to trigger the whistle relay.


 : c) What is the principle used for the whistle?  The whistle switch seems to
 :    increase the output voltage by 7 or 8 Vac.

The increased voltage should be DC if the rectifier is working.

 : d) Is there anywhere I can get info on this transformer?

Greenberg Publishing sells books, which include operating instructions,
on post-war Lionel trains, accessories, and some transformers. They 
advertise in Model Railroader and Classic Toy Trains magazines.


Tom Montemarano
From: ebuhwe@ebu.ericsson.se (Per Harwe)
Newsgroups: rec.models.railroad
Subject: Re: Marklin electrical requirements
Date: 17 Dec 92 17:26:55 GMT
Reply-To: ebuhwe@ebu.ericsson.se
Organization: Ericsson Business Communications, Inc.
X-Disclaimer: This article was posted by a user at Ericsson.
              Any opinions expressed are strictly those of the
              user and not necessarily those of Ericsson.

In article 1glj3hINNk9d@seven-up.East.Sun.COM, billp@tandoori.East.Sun.COM () writes:
>A friend of mine at work has some older (1950's) Marklin rolling stock and
>engines and wants to get them running.  He's wondering what type of 
>current the engines require, AC or DC??  He priced a Marklin power supply
>and he'd like to avoid having to spring for one at least for now.  

If I remember right, you need 12-16 VAC to run the engine. Then you need a
pulse of 16-18 VAC to reverse the direction. Give or take a few VAC on each
"specification".

Ask him to go to a swap meet - it's easier :-)

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From: 737ochs@gw.wmich.edu
Newsgroups: rec.models.railroad
Subject: Re: Re: dual motor DD40's
Date: 14 Dec 92 22:10:31 EST
Organization: Western Michigan University

In article <45460025@hplvec.LVLD.HP.COM>, js@hplvec.LVLD.HP.COM (Jon Sawyer) writes:
> In rec.models.railroad, sboyle@mbunix.mitre.org (Boyle) writes:
> 
>>   I have two Athearn DD40s, one single motor and one double motor, both with
>>   what I assume is the old motor (I haven't compared them to the SD40-2
>>   motor, for example, but they don't stick into the shell opening as was
>>   described for the new motor).
> 
>>   Overall, the double motor will outpull the single motor.  The number of
>>   wheels is important, as pointed out, but it's not the only factor.  Having
>>   two motors makes more torque and power available for a given amount of
>>   traction -- it's useless once the wheels spin, but until that point it's
>>   easier to both start and maintain speed for a longer train.
> 
> I see.  This makes me wonder:  I had been considering retrofitting my
> single motor DD-40s (don't know whether they are the old or new) with
> one or more flywheels, in order to improve performance.  Any opinion
> as to whether I'd be better off retrofitting an additional motor?
> 
> Actually, rough measurements indicate that it may be possible to have
> two motors *and* a flywheel.  There seems to enough room for a single
> 5/8" dia.  7/8" long flywheel between the motors.  The flywheel would
> then couple the two motors.  You'd probably want to cover the openings
> in the hood (by the way, are these prototypical?  seems strange...)
> so the spinning flywheel doesn't show.
> 
> Has anyone done anything like this?  Have there been any articles in
> MRR magazines describing how to do this?  Ideally, is there a readily
> available upgrade kit from someone like NorthWest Short Line that
> would contain all the parts I'd need, plus detailed instructions?  One
> can always dream...  :)

I haven't done this, but I am also planning on trying to find out a way
to put a flywheel in them. (dual motored DD40 that is) It runs good, but
it would run GREAT with flywheels.
Also, the opening in the hood is prototypical, this was a walkway between
the sides. I believe you can see them in the Diesel Spotters Guide.
It is the area between the two halves, and is just empty space anyway.

Fred
From: kwyatt@ccscola.Columbia.NCR.COM (Kershner Wyatt)
Newsgroups: rec.models.railroad
Subject: Re: Beginner needs help choosing a Scale
Date: 11 Dec 92 20:31:25 GMT
Organization: NCR Corp, E&M-Columbia, Columbia, SC

In article <57186@olivea.atc.olivetti.com> pesce@strobe.ATC.Olivetti.Com (Leo Pesce) writes:
>In article <127100029@hpfcso.FC.HP.COM>, sac@hpfcso.FC.HP.COM (Sean Chapin) writes:
>>   My problem is I just can't decide if I should go into HO scale
>>   or N scale. The modelling area that is at my disposal is 
>>   ~ 7' X 12' (only 5' X 12' can actually contain stuff) with walls 
>>   on three sides. I don't want to start a religious war or anything but 
>>   besides the obvious reason (size) what are the pros and cons of each 
>>   scale? Will N-scale appear more like toys than HO (I'm sorry if this 
>>   question offends anyone)?

>It all comes down to how you feel confortable with. I would suggest to buy a
>decent set both in HO and N scale and try out both for a while. Work on the cars
>and engines and see what feels best. You can always resel or give as a gift the

Or you could always do what I do, I have the most equipment in N scale (only
because I started there) so my layout is the N scale variety.  I scratchbuild
and kit in HOn3.  I can't work with the little details in N, and I am fortunate
in HOn3 because of the common availability of things in HO, but not in the
HOn3 specifics.

Why is this important to me?  I have a few pieces in HOn3 equipment, but I 
built them myself.  I am very slowly working on this side, whereas I have
to buy most things in N.  With HOn3, I am forced to build my own, I can
have a "larger" but "tighter" layout and still be protypic.  I also like
narrow gauge rail. 

I have a German HO set from living in Germany.  I like the quality of the 
set, it was given to me and I find German locomotives and cars attractive.
I sold my American HO equipment as I didn't have the space and I didn't
really like it (looked cheap).  Only be powered on one axle (F9) didn't help
either, although the Mikado locomotive was a powereful one.


As Leo notes, it is what you feel comfortable with.

-- 
Kershner Wyatt
kwyatt@ccscola.ColumbiaSC.ncr.com

My opinions are my own and aren't necessarily my employer's.
From: ed@stauff.UUCP (Edward L. Stauff)
Newsgroups: rec.models.railroad
Subject: Re: TrainTronics or Snapper?
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 92 20:26:50 EST
Organization: Minstrelsy & Lutherie

wes@uf.msc.edu (Wes Barris) writes:

> Has anyone had experience with either of these (of any other) capacitive
> discharge devices?
> I am considering getting one so that:
>       - activating a Peco switch machine does not slow trains down
> 	  which are powered by the same transformer.
>       - I can power Peco switch machines from a cheap (Tyco) power
> 	  supply.
> I found the prices for both of these units in the Walthers catalogue:
>       TrainTronics -- $40.00
> 	Snapper      -- $20.00

$40?  Forget it!  I built mine from plans in "Practical Electronic Projects
for Model Railroaders" (or something like that).  Works great (I use Peco
switches, too), and it couldn't have cost me as much as $20; there's very
few parts to it.


=============================================================================
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        "Specialization is for insects." -- Lazarus Long
From: js@hplvec.LVLD.HP.COM (Jon Sawyer)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 1992 16:33:50 GMT
Subject: Re: Engineer Simlation Software
Organization: Hewlett-Packard Co., Loveland, CO
Newsgroups: rec.models.railroad

In rec.models.railroad, david@convex.csd.uwm.edu (David Stack) writes:

    Could someone please give me the name of the Abracadabra product that is
    like "flight simulator for trains", i.e., the one that lets you simulate
    being the engineer on a layout you program into it.  There are several
    products on the market with similar sounding names and when I call around
    to try and find it at one of the local software houses I want to make
    sure that I'm asking for the correct one.

"Design Your Own Train" and "Run Your Own Train" are a pair of
programs that let you do what you say.  RYOT gives you a "hogger's eye
view" of the road; that is, the view is supposedly that which you
would see from the cab.

"Design Your Own Railroad" allows you to create a layout complete with
scenery, then run trains on the tracks.  You only get a bird's eye
view, though.

I personally have used DYORR, and recommend it.  I have not used DYOT
or RYOT, but have heard that they are less sophisticated products.  Of
course, if you are determined to have the flightsim-style view out the
windshield, RYOT is your only choice.

All three products are published by Abracadata software, (800)
451-4871.  It's cheaper to order the products from MicroWarehouse,
however:  (800) 367-7080.

I have suggested to Ralph that info on some of these products be
included in the FAQ.  Perhaps when he gets back in January...

						js
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From: ljd@world.std.com (Larry Davidson)
Subject: Marklin Digital
Organization: The World Public Access UNIX, Brookline, MA
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1992 03:35:10 GMT

Can anyone provide some info on Marklin Digital? Perhaps including
pointers to more info, and opinions on whether it's worth the expense?
I tried Marklin's 800 number, and they offered to send me info about
the regular Marklin line and the Digital one; what I received today
was an attractive 4-color brochure with only one brief (and
uninformative) paragraph on Digital, plus a form letter that began
"Here is the information you requested. The Marklin dealers in your
area are...". The letter then proceeded to list ten dealers, with a
footer stating "* indicates dealer is also a certified Digital
dealer". Unfortunately zero out of the ten were starred. Any
suggestions?

Thanks.

--Larry

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