Since I did not save the original request for Spitfire plans (to make
models from) either, I have forwarded this to the list. -phile
Forwarded message:
> From sedofis!amace@sed.bitnet Wed Aug 18 14:43:41 1993
> Message-Id: <199308181914.AA17364@uxc.cso.uiuc.edu>
> Comments: Converted from PROFS to RFC822 format by PUMP V2.2X
> Date: Wed, 18 Aug 93 14:36:59 EST
> From: <amace%sedofis@sed.bitnet>
> Subject: plans for a Mk2 Spitfire
> To: <phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov>
>
>
> I'm replying to you because I get a second-hand, truncated digest version of
> the
> BB and don't always get all the items; for example, I didn't see the original
> request, so I don't know who sent it. Perhaps you could pass this along.
>
> The Factory Herald/Spitfire Workshop Manual has various drawings and
> measurements of the Spitfire. I recall full-side and full-front views; I'd
>have
> to look at them again to see exactly what's there. I'd be willing to photocopy
> and pass these along to whomever for a SASE.
>
> Seems like a lot of trouble to go through, when there are "models" out there
> There was a Revell? kit in 1/32 scale I think. There were also Dinky
> (or maybe Corgi, I'd have to look at mine to see which) versions. Any of these
> would be likely to turn up at toy shows. There probably are some new kits out
> there as well in 1:43, I apologize that I can't remember who makes them, but
> places such as Sinclair's Auto Miniatures (in NJ, I think) should be able to
> advise on availability.
>
> Andrew Mace, VTR Herald/Vitesse Consultant and Herald-based Triumph FAN
> Box 72 Route 66
> East Nassau, NY 12062
>
>
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