REFERENCE CORNER
This page fits under the title above quite well, it is simply a miscellaneous reference page for modelmakers. It will basically be updated when something I think is useful should be included or when I get requests to include particular info. Since the site is dedicated as a Kit Review site, most things that appear here will more or less go hand in hand with kits.
Some intentions: Common Term Usage (a sort of mini-glossary for often used terms and ratings on this site), more aircraft reference material (to fulfill requests about specs and basic history/notes) plus much more. If you feel that something appropriate should also be included send me an email with details and it will be duly considered.
Visit every so often to see additions, if any, of course, these will also be summarised in the "What's New" Page.
SITE INFO : A guide that explains how this web site is organised, including how the Kit Review Index is arranged and sorted, plus a feedback form for comments.
HUMBROL X-REFERENCE : You may wish to open this page up in another window of your browser because it may take a little while to load. This is a compilation and complex table listing Humbrol numbers with their name, approximate FS match plus closest match to a number of other paint brands including Tamiya, Testors/Model Master, Gunze, Airfix, Authentics etc. A second table lists those Humbrol numbers which have been deleted from their range.
FS NUMBERS - CODE OVERVIEW : A short overview defining the code used for the Federal Standards numbering system.
MILITARY AVIATION QUIZ : Check out your Military aviation knowledge on this second instalment of an on-line 20 question quiz, updated monthly. Scroll down for the answers. NO LONGER AVAILABLE
TIPS & TOOLS : Aimed more at the beginner (but some of us more experienced modellers may learn a trick or too!) this just outlines some tips on tools and everyday items which can make modelling a little more enjoyable. Feel free to add to this list if you like - the page is intended to grow over time.
COMMON TERMS USED ON THIS SITE: A page that serves as a glossary for some of the terms used on SMAKR, if you have any to include on this page let me know - whether they are terms you know, or other terms that are on this site you are not clear on.
US MILITARY AIRCRAFT DESIGNATIONS : Two tables listing Army Combat Type Designations and Navy Type Designations including Manufacturer codes - eg: F4U-5N is Fighter from Vought specially modified for Night attack.
RUSSIAN WW2 SILVER & OTHER COLOURS : This was taken from rec.models.scale newsgroup and provides some opinions and info on the use of silver for russian WW2 aircraft and other russian colours.
AIRCRAFT VIRUSES : Satire on some known aircraft virus types that could infect your computer!! =8-]
MODELLING FAQ : NB: This is actually a link to a URL on the web containing a long list of FAQ's for all facets of modelling. You will have to use your browser's back button, or type in this page's address to return here.
Aircraft reference fact file : basic notes, specs etc on some aircraft, most cases less known types
CAC CA-12/13/14A/19 Boomerang : History of the aircraft, specifications, colours and reference material
Northrop YB-49 Flying Wing : Some info supplied by Glen Broman and a few pictures of this interesting and unique aircraft that pioneered the B-2 stealth bomber concept.
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