Subject: SMML20/02/98VOL096 shipmodels@wr.com.au --------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***NOTE*** SMML is 100 issues old on tuesday! I am wondering what we can do to make this volume extra special? Any Ideas? Greg (Listmaster - SMML) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- INDEX 1: WWII Landing Ship 2: Iowa Class BB 3: OHP Class Helipad/SH60-B & Zap CA White Stuff 4: Re: whaler 5: Re: SMS Seydlitz 6: Re: USN .50 cal MGs 7: 1/350 USS Salem (CA 139) by Classic Warships ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: PERATHJEN@aol.com Subject: WWII Landing Ship In reading the posts I notice references to kit collectors. Since I have been trying for months to find a kit, any decent scale of the WWII Landing Ship Medium, LSM. Can anyone steer me toward one or more of these collectors, who would possibly have something, such as the Lindberg kit that went OOP a year or two ago? I would sure appreciate any help finding the kit. I have only the Skywave 1/700 kit, which is not really doing the job for me. Thanks, Paul ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From: "Jeff Herne" Subject: Iowa Class BB Greetings All, Time to rummage through the basement...I have been approached by a battleship preservation group who is looking for a 4 to 6 foot model of a WWII Iowa-Class BB that someone is willing to donate or sell for a reasonable price. The model can be built or partially built, as it will re-furbished as required. I believe the donation is tax-deductable for the cost of the kit or the appraised value of the model. I would prefer US East coast, but the group is willing to pay for transport of the model. Please contact Jeff Herne at jherne@hotmail.com for additional details. Many Thanks. Jeff ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From: Greg Lee (Listmaster - SMML) Subject: OHP Class Helipad/SH60-B & Zap CA White Stuff On my recent visit to the USS Ford, I was told briefly about the track that runs from the hangars around the Fantail/Helipad which also doubles as a Tie down, The CO also told me it has some kind of Ram that comes up to hook on to the Helo to pull it down safely in rough seas? Anybody ever seen/heard of this? Thought this my be a nice touch on my Fantail diorama. And I was also looking for a way to get rid of that horrible white stuff left behind when you use Zap on clear plastic parts? Greg (Listmaster - SMML) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From: SantMin@aol.com Subject: Re: whaler >> Minicraft has recently released a series of 1/350 scale models of tall ships. There's the USCG Eagle, the Gorch Fock, Sagres, and several others. There may be a Whaler in that series-- something else to look for on my next shop visit! << No whaler in that series, I had them all. The best of the lot (I should say most unusual model) was the smallest, Winston Churchill, but I understand that that one will not be rereleased for some reason. Bob Santos ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From: John Snyder Subject: Re: SMS Seydlitz I'd recommend trying Steve Wiper with Classic Warships in Tucson, Arizona, for plans. John Snyder ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) From: John Snyder Subject: Re: USN .50 cal MGs Dan: The mount in question would be the Mk.III single-mount, water-cooled .50. See page 75 of Friedman's _US NAval Weapons_, if you can lay your hands on a copy. John Snyder ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Rob Mackie" Subject: 1/350 USS Salem (CA 139) by Classic Warships The Curator of the Model Collection at the US Naval Shipbuilding Museum aboard the USS Salem (CA139) in Quincy,MA. has asked me to post the following announcement on the Warship site: "Through an arrangement with Classic Warships, we are offering 1/350 scale resin kits of the USS Salem. These kits will also contain parts for the other ships of this class (Des Moines, Newport News). The first production run is slated for our museum this summer. Price of $225.00 includes shipping and handling. Price reflects a 10% discount from distributor price. All proceeds go to the USS Salem Preservation and restoration project. Please contact curator ca139johnf@aol.com for reservation information." Rob Mackie El Cerrito, California Warship http://warship.simplenet.com The Free Site for Ship Modelers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Volume