Some of my own tools I just finished reading the article on Frank Fanelli’s “Favorite Workshop Tools” in the February 2012 issue of FLYING MODELS. I thought you might be interested in some of my own.
JOHN KROUSE Rockville, MD
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Chocks For Every Sized Model.
Prevents off a table, during transport or while adjustments are made.
Five Sizes
Available.
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16 your model from rolling
In agreement After reading the note from John Derham-
mer in the April issue, I thought I would add that I think there are other model builders that agree with him. My particular interest is the Comet kits that I bought in Woolworths during the 1940s. I liked to build them, and still do. VAL DAHLEM via e-mail
Exactly what’s needed Great C/L Combat column (April 2012)! It
has exactly the kind of advice on practice fly- ing and match maneuvers/tactics a newbie C/L Combat flyer like me is looking for. MARSHALL STEWART via e-mail
What were those things I’m hoping one of your knowledgeable staff members or readers can help me in finding what purpose was served by the round-nosed cylinders on the outboard side of the cannons on Spitfires which had one 20mm cannon in each wing. These round-nosed cylinders ex-
tend about 8 inches in front of the leading edge of the wing, were about 3 inches in di- ameter, and positioned about 8 inches to the outboard side of the cannons on each wing. None of the books that I am researching for a possible model, nor the cutaway drawings I’ve been able to locate describe why Spitfires, such as the Mark XII, had these cylinders pro- truding from the leading edges of their wings. If you could provide an answer or put me
in touch with someone who would know this, I would really appreciate it. HARRY SCHROETER Sarasota, FL
How about ... I really enjoy the Blast from the Past fea-
tures on rubber scale F/F that you have run recently. It would be great if you could rerun some of the good John Downer cartoons that used to appear in Earl VanGorder’s column, or possibly print up a small book of them if there are enough of them.
JACK NEILL via e-mail
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These are some of John Krouse’s favorite tools: Metal square and triangle angle blocks (small and large), mini straight edge (at left). P.F.M. adhesive (every thing but foam), UHU por ad hesvie (foam safe), 3M Blenderm tape (very flexible) (above). Ripping gauge (1⁄16″ to 1⁄2″), mini reamers and rasps, tweezers (cosmetic and non- magnetic) (below). Digital caliper and thick ness gauge, jeweler’s loupe (eye piece) (at left, bottom).
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