Subject: SMML26/02/98VOL102 shipmodels@wr.com.au --------------------------------- INDEX 1: LST 2: glass or plastic rectangular display cases 3: USS Lexington, CVT-16 4: Floquil Deck Blue 5: Locations/Bismarck PE question 6: USS INDIANAPOLIS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: MJBCMB@aol.com Subject: LST I built a very well detailed LST last month in a kit from the Naval Base 718-471-3226. The forward hatch doors do not open, but the balance of the detail was excellent and I recently photographed it and sent it to an LSTer, as I numbered it after his "712". However, ignore the instructions and glue the decks to the hull first, then build it out.!! Marc Biagini ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From: CHRIS DRAGE Subject: glass or plastic rectangular display cases Hi Paul, >> Does anyone know of a supplier of glass or plastic rectangular display cases???? I have a collection of 8 small tall ship models I would like to have out to enjoy and avoid the dust. The plan is to find shelves for each one, attach it to the wall, and set the models and the covers on the shelves. They range in size from 15"w, 15"t, 4"d to 22"w, 18"t, 4 1/2"d. << Why not make your own? I do. I model 1:700 dioramas featuring WWII R.N. warships. I can never get the right sized display cases for these so I decided to have a go and build my own. I use 2mm Polystyrene sheets (3' x 2') which is cut with a special styrene cutter (produces a very clean cut). The sides and top are glued using solvent. For a base I use MDF board into which the sides are screwed. Providing you are careful with the solvent and not get any on the clear plastic sides, I makes a lovely job. Best of all, it fits your model better than any bought one! Hope this helps. Regards, Chris Drage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From: J Ball Subject: USS Lexington, CVT-16 Several years ago, Revell produced a kit of this carrier. I am looking to purchase one of these out of production kits. Any help would be appreciated. J. Ball ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From: "Paul O'Reilly" Subject: Floquil Deck Blue I'm looking for Deck blue for a project. My local store carries Floquil paints but there doesn't seem to be a "Deck Blue" in their line up. I even had the guy check his catalog and there is no example of this color. Is it known under a different name? Is it available from a different manufacturer? Paul O'Reilly "seadog@pacificcoast.net" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From: ddevers@viagrafix.com (Doug Devers) Subject: Locations/Bismarck PE question Greetings, all! >> I was wondering if if might be helpful for each of us to let the rest know where we are and what ships are available to photograph for modeling references. << That is a good idea! Does anyone live near the Bismarck? :) I'm Doug Devers, new both to the list and ship modeling, although I've built airplanes & cars for years. If anyone's interested, there's a WWII sub, the Batfish, about 35 miles south of me, in Muskogee oklahoma. If anyone wants some pictures, let me know. I haven't been there for years, and I'm looking for an excuse. I got the old Lindberg Bismarck for a Birthday gift-can anyone recommend a good reference work for detailing the thing, it's a little sparse. I picked up the GMM brass detail set for it, but I'm thinking it might be a 'silk purse/sow's ear' situation. As I've not ever built a ship kit, I'd like some input from other list readers. Thanks, Doug Who thinks most people take life FAR too seriously... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) From: John Snyder Subject: Re: USS INDIANAPOLIS Dan: Regarding Indy's camo colors, she received her Measure 32/7D dazzle paint in May 1944, which means they SHOULD still be in the purple-blues, since the Navy didn't decide to make the transition to the neutral grays until December 1944. Therefore, the colors should be Light Gray (5-L), Ocean Gray (5-0), and Dull Black, with Deck Blue (20-B) decks. John Snyder ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Volume