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Future is great stuff; they have changed the packaging - it's now "Pledge Floor Care - with Future Shine". It should be available at your local WalMart.

If only my wallet could keep up with new releases!

Any guesses on how much weight it will take to keep it from sitting on its tail?

Wings nearly finished, too. That middle MG is absent for a reason - I forgot to drill the holes to locate the external fuel tank pylons! [/url]">http:// Somewhere, I picked up this fiber optic attachment for my Mag Light... [/url]">http:// One locating hole is better than none! [/url]">http://

Finally got the fuselage together - some minor filling and sanding of the seams to come. [/url]">http:// [/url]">http:// [/url]">http://

A minor setback this week... I wanted to spray the aluminum framework in the nose before I slapped the fuselage halves together. I figured it would be a good opportunity to try some liquid mask; it was a mistake! Luckily a couple of coats of clear laquer took care of the discoloration. The next set of photos will have the fuselage together...

Wolf, Your painting skills inspire and amaze...

I've been packing for an impending move, and I came across Finescale Modeler's January 2000 issue. In the "New Products" announcements, there was nothing in 1/32 scale. It's a great time to be a modeler! Bring on that bent winged bird!

Yes...

This is a flow regulator; you can regulate either flow or pressure, but not both. It's no problem putting an additional regulator on the line - just remember that the maximum pressure downstream can be no higher than that set with the regulator closest to the tank.

She's looking great, Aircav!

More progress... Need to finish up the seat and PE belts, then I'll be ready to button up the fuselage... [/url]">http:// [/url]">http:// [/url]">http://

Did anyone ever get one of their "wind your own electric motor" kits to work?

A little more progress today... ">http://

I'm building this one AOOB, with the addition of Barracudacals placard decals. These things are tiny - I've spent much time contorted over my work bench with a jeweler's loupe in one hand, and a small needle in the other... Still some small details to paint, and some dry brushing before the flat coat. ">http://

I found out the other day that 1/35 scale was developed by Tamiya for no other reason than to fit batteries into motorized tanks. Daft, indeed...

Try sending them - but instead of a phone number as the recipient, put in your email address. Once you've got them in email, you'll have to upload them to a host, per LSP guidelines. Good luck!

Excellent choice, Erwin! When I was younger, those 1/28 Revell kits were some of my favorites. I have the Dr1, Spad, and Camel in my stash. I'm pretty sure Revell issued the Dr1 in a light blue plastic, too - the picture on the box was of Werner Voss' plane.

I'd like to see an O2SU...

Thanks for the kinds words. I don't mean to hijack this thread, but from what I can tell, the folks at Z-M appear to have started their measurements from two different places. The mounting holes for the struts are in the right place if you start from the rear of the aircraft. I've seen remedies that hack approximately 5 mm from either the engine or the rearmost housing. All I did here was cut a step out and shorten the shaft - appropriate to my meager skills.. Once the skin is on, you can't see it.

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I've used a product from Testor's called ELO (Easy Lift Off) to remove old paint and had very good results.

I had the same issue with the Shinden.

From the Tamiya USA website... If I have to place a parts replacement order what do I need to do? To allow our staff to process your order in a quick and efficient manner, it is extremely helpful when you are prepared with the part number that you are requesting. For R/C kits, the part numbers are located in the last few pages of the instruction manual. R/C kits have five and seven digit part numbers associated with them. Example: 53450 or 0005368. *Note: Many people often confuse the alphanumeric construction numbers, (MA4, MB17, etc.), with actual part numbers. Please use these numbers to find the five or seven-digit item number on the back page of you manual to expedite your order. For plastic model parts we first ask that you give us the item number of the kit. This number is located on the side of the box and in the front cover of the assembly manual. After giving our staff that item number, then we need to know the letter of the tree that you wish to purchase. Usually, plastic model kit parts trees are labeled A, B, C, D, E and so on. Top How does Customer Service sell plastic model parts? Customer Service sells plastic model parts by the entire part tree. As such, if you need A-16 and A-29, you will need to purchase the entire "A" tree. Top Does Customer Service sell every part to all plastic models? Unfortunately, all parts orders are subject to availability. While every effort is made to support our customers as thoroughly as possible, we do not have access to individual parts from the production facility, and some parts may not be available at the time of your call. Top How do I pay for my order? Tamiya America accepts all major credit cards and, in the event that you may not have one, we also accept money orders. All credit card orders must be placed over the telephone. For money orders, please include a letter explaining which parts you wish to purchase, your return address, and a daytime telephone number where you can be reached. In the event that the parts you requested are not available at the time your money order arrives, a credit check will be issued to return your funds. Top

On my glass nosed version, I fashioned a plug from plastic to fit just forward of the instrument panel, then used it to make a lead weight. I still had to put lead shot under the floor of the greenhouse, and I epoxied a couple of small sinkers as far forward in the nose gear compartment as well. You can't see any of it. FYI, HK provides what I think is a rear support, though the only reference to it is in the parts layout. It's clear part F7, and it's easy to miss...