Large Model Association Forum

Hi All, I have been sent an email asking for help, I can’t thing of a better place to ask. of course I will point out the errors of his ways and advice him he should Join.

Dear Dave Parry,

Could you please advise me on the following:-

Although I have been building model aircarft for some years (approx 60), I have never ventured into large models and of course I am not currently a
member of the LMA.

However, I am contemplating a particular project and am having difficulty> sourcing Spruce strip of up to 4ft in length, which is nice and straight,
the commercially available material always seems to have significant curves/warps. Do you have access to a supplier able to supply good
straight long lengths?

Further where can I obtain large diameter vintage/first world war type wheels?

I would be greatful for any advice you can offer.

Yours sincerely,
RAE EMERY

Rae---Stuart at Solutions is the man for the wood---he is on here so expect him shortly !!! not sure about the wheels

Pegasus models stock upto 1/3 scale Dubro vintage wheels (WW1 era) , but the model type will determine the weter the wheels would be suitable, as spoked may be more in keeping with the original. These are available from a German company IIRC, I could do a search if required (Herbie Wheels??)

Mat

Hi all, just posting a reponce from Rae, to the members that offered there advice.

Thanks to the members concerned for their helpful response. If by any chance Matt Harrowven has not seen this, I will contact him by
email. Do you have a contact email for Stuart at Solutions

Regards RAE

Dave,
You might mention that Balsamart (Blackburn Models) stock the range of Williams wheels
Chris

they also stock cyprus, or they did

Thanks Chris/Alan, I have told him to keep an eye on the forum thread so I am sure he will pick them up, he said he will be coming to the Cosford show and joining the LMA.