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  1. I have recently bought two model related items from the USA, both from different vendors and I received both within 2 days of order with the UK 20% VAT being paid at point of purchase. Delivery to my door was by UPS for one order and DHL for the other. Parcel force were not involved and no VAT collection fee was charged? I think it is US Postal Service that use Parcel Force for the delivery and VAT payment in the UK. I just specify for USPS not to be used.

    Edited By jrman on 11/09/2020 19:14:50

  2. I've got the same problem on a couple of Panasonic cameras which have a thin plasticised rubber coating. I've found wiping/rubbing with IPA helps but it's impossible to stop it happening. The V&A museum has got similar problems with some plastic exhibits decomposing into a dry granular state or oily/sticky condition depending on what plastic it is and I don't think they have found a solution. I had some drawing lettering stencils and adjustable squares that crumbled or developed an oily surface as well. Neither the cameras or the drawing equipment had been in contact with any hazardous chemicals and in fact the drawing equipment had been in a case and untouched for the last 40  years!

     

    Edited By jrman on 23/08/2020 11:07:25

    Edited By jrman on 23/08/2020 11:16:02

  3. I have a number of 4 st with turbo Headers (from Just Engines) and I find them excellent. They don't come loose (use PTFE tape), small and easily installed at any angle. They lower the tone of the exhaust note to a more acceptable level compared to the mfg' s (OS & Saito) silencers. Thoroughly recommended.

  4. Jonathan, I'm intrigued how you measured a volt drop directly connected to the battery? Where were the volts being dropped? How did you measure the "starting" voltage other than by connecting directly to the battery?

    Edited By jrman on 17/07/2020 13:18:38

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