This list has been kind of quiet so I think I'll post some happenings. First, I've been out of town on business for two weeks. Built most of a 500 series P-51D...
Sorry Ken, but I have never built that model. Barry guelphonttorontoontario <kenk66@...> wrote: I am thinking about building this kit. Anybody out there...
... I've got the kit and it's going on my building board , maybe this weekend. There is a guy on the smallflyingarts.com web site that is building the SE5. You...
Does anyone here have a set of plans for the Guillow's Cessna Skyhawk (kit # 802) they're willing to sell, or can make a copy of (at my expense)? Thanks! ...
Greetings all, Dennis Leonhardi in Hutchinson, MN here - 66 years young, started building and flying in the early '50s and was very active - especially in...
I've seen a number of posts here referring to the weight of balsa and/or planes in grams . Where can one find a scale available for checking out such weights?...
... young, started building and flying in the early '50s and was very active - especially in control line combat - for many years, but took a break for about...
Dennis: I have tried Elmer's white glue and CA glue and find both inferior to Testor's Cement for Wood Models #3503, or the faster-drying Testor's 3505. For...
I would use the standard celluloid model glues, Ambroid or Testors, but my wife is very allergic to them, even if I am working out in the garage. I am...
Hello All! New member here. I've been reading the previuos messages and thought I'd ask a question of my own. How many of you actually cut your own formers and...
Crushed notches have been and are a characteristic of die cut kits since their beginning. That is why more laser cut kits are coming on the market, however at...
Sometimes sanding from the un-cut side helps free the parts and makes the parts thinner and lighter. Just as often though, I cut my own of much lighter wood...
Courious.........on your notching tool, what grit sandpaper do you use and what kind of glue do you use to adhere it to the stick???? Thanx.........JGJ ... on ...
Courious.........on your notching tool, what grit sandpaper do you use and what kind of glue do you use to adhere it to the stick???? Thanx.........JGJ ... on ...
I've added photos of two new models to my hanger. A Bird Dog is nearly finished and construction of the B 29 has started. Merry Christmas to all! David...
Medium to fine grit, don't recall the #, whatever is at hand. Too fine and it takes a long time to sand the notch and too coarse, you start to damage the wood...
Nice models, Dave. I'd like to borrow a pic of the Ce 170 for the homepage in the future. Looking forward to seeing your B-29. Remember frequently seeing the...
Thanks Al. You can use any of the photos anytime you like. Merry Christmas to all. David ... From: Al To: guillowsmodelbuilders@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday,...
Friends: I build the Guillow's military models strictly for show. Until recently I have been able to buy small (3") three-bladed plastic props for my models at...
Happy Holidays to all. In this troubled and fast paced time we live in it is extremely important to remember the true values of life - family, friends, love,...
... Most wing frames will not be able to take the tension by the shrinking of this heavy covering. You can try saran wrap for a different look and use a hair...
Doc: Thanks SO much for the advice! I will take it. However, most of the UHU sticks that I have seen say "temporary." Do these loosen up when I spray the...
... when ... look ... try ... instant. ... doped ... UHU you apply to your surfaces, spray your tissue with isopropal alcohol, ( rubbing alcohol ) which is 70%...
Hello to all you guillows model builders! I received an Aeronica Champion as a Christmas gift and I would like to build it to fly as well as it can. Any...
