http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/ GuillowsModelBuilders Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:38:04 GMT scigs30 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2103 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2103 Jap Tissue is the best since it is easy to work with. I try to use when possible, but I will use Domestic tissue if I need certain colors. If you buy Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:17:01 GMT jaagmo http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2102 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2102 I'm new to building models and wondered about the various tissues on the market. I have read the older posts and have some questions on 'domestic' tissue. When Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:55:49 GMT scigs30 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2101 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2101 The kit wood is ok but still no light enough for free-flight unless you shave the wood and omit pieces. I like the look of all the balsa so I used contest Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:33:56 GMT Tom Houle http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2100 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2100 Very very nice construction and covering. Did you build a completely stock air frame using the kit wood? I'm curious, because the Guillow kits I've built Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:43:40 GMT scigs30 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2099 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2099 I posted pictures of my completed SE5, can't wait to go flying. http://balsamodels.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=1496&start=30 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:50:14 GMT jaagmo http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2098 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2098 Dave I've built these models off and on for about 40 years, but haven't gotten one to fly. After reading Don Ross' book and viewing a lot of hints and tips Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:43:45 GMT Dave Krinard http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2097 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2097 I would use Jap Tissue. If you have any better strip wood I would use that also. You need to make the nose block so you can remove it for winding. Other Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:17:38 GMT jaagmo http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2096 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2096 Thanks Dave - that is encouraging. Do you thing that using Jap Tissue would also help? Are there any other ideas? Jim Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:47:10 GMT Dave Krinard http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2095 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2095 It flies great built stock form the box. The only thing you need to do is make an adjustable nose block. My son flies his on a 7" gizmogeezer Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:04:40 GMT jaagmo http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2094 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2094 I would like to build the P-51, but would also like to fly it FF-rubber - has anyone had any success with this model? Thanks, Jim Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:55:19 GMT Bill Michaels http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2093 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2093 Folks, I've had a P-39 kit in the stash for a while, and have finally decided to face up to the fact that I'll never build this-- my interests are more in the Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:06:30 GMT Konstantin Salavatov http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2092 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2092 I've got one off ebay for $90. It took almost year of hunting. $110-$120 is more common. More than $200 - rarely. Cheapest NIB one was $58 buy it now (seller Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:19:51 GMT Randall E. Black http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2091 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2091 He's right I have 2 but haven't felt the need to sell one. If I get the plastic forms redone in fiberglass, I might make one with new wood and sell them off. I Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:24:59 GMT Al http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2090 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2090 We've posted a new homepage photo. Another piece of modeling art frome David Ducketts work table. If you want to see a pictorial history of this fine build, Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:59:19 GMT Eric Henry http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2089 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/guillowsmodelbuilders/message/2089 Well, if you want to start an opinionated conversation, just ask a group of modelers about the "best" way to apply tissue. Rather than going into a long