Subject: SMML06/04/98VOL141 shipmodels@wr.com.au ============================================================================ MODELLERS INDEX 1: Masking to airbrush Italian IFF stripes 2: Re: Italian Cruisers 1/400 - 3: Re: Rigging 4: Fine Scale Models 5: Heli-Control Details on Iowa BB's, Removing Dried Enamel & Using ZAP to Close up exacto wounds! 6: "Models" vs "Models, " and Realistic Water ============================================================================ TRADERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS INDEX 1: box art 2: ATTENTION WEM - ( I think this guys used the SMML link to send e-mail to you) 3: Warship Update: 1:1250 Scale ============================================================================ SPAM INDEX (At end of volume) 1: Information on Mobile Coastal Defence System (This come through my private e-mail, not the SMML, but I thought maybe some of you might be interested) ============================================================================ MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: Paolo Pizzi Subject: Masking to airbrush Italian IFF stripes >> The question I'm struggling with is how to paint the red and white barber pole scheme on the fore deck. The molded deck details will make masking very difficult. I've considered sanding/grinding away the deck and saving the details to replace on a sheet styrene deck that has been painted, but that seems like a ton of work. << Larry, There is one much easier way: use masking tape only as a guide and handbrush a liquid mask on the white stripes. After the mask has dried, remove the tape, the mask edges will of course be a little rough, correct them with your XActo knife. Be careful and work in small segment with the aid of a small ruler. Once the edges are sharp, airbrush your red. Not the easiest thing to do but much better than shaving off everything, paint and put it back. Paolo Pizzi http://navismagazine.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From: "Alan Simon" Subject: Re: Italian Cruisers 1/400 Dennis Moore wrote an excellent article in the Basic Techniques > Advanced Results series entitled, "Detailing Your First Plastic Ship Model, FineScale Modeler, December 1988. The subject was a Modelcraft (Tauro) Pola, complete with tips for the barber pole paint scheme. Best to see photos as published; however, if mag unavailable send LSASE for B/W photocopy to: Alan Simon 105 Dunhill Court Atlanta, GA 30328-1218 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 From: "John S. Altemueller" Subject: Re: Rigging Rigging with hair? Heck,all I have to do is bend over-I can rig the Flying Cloud with one shake of my head (sob!) John *NOTE FROM LISTMASTER* Now you got me thinking - how about a ship in winter diorama, one shake of my head and there's your snowflakes (scratch!). You would probly have to throw some dull coat over it to seal the dandruf so it doesn't go yellow though! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From: gordonwilliamson@cableinet.co.uk Subject: Fine Scale Models I've seen a few tantalising glimpses in various mags, of a very large scale model of the Bismarck by this firm. Other than the fact that they are a US firm, I don't know anything about them. Can anyone give me any info, or their address? Anyone know what scale their Bismarck is, and finally can anyone give me a real scare and tell me the cost ? Many thanks Gordon Williamson ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From: Greg Lee (Listmaster - SMML) Subject: Heli-Control Details on Iowa BB's, Removing Dried Enamel & Using ZAP to Close up exacto wounds! Hey, I have just come to the Helicopter Control Station on my Tam1/350 Modernised Mo via NJ, and I was looking at Sumralls "Iowa Class" book, and on pg 121 is an awesome pic which shows a lot of detail not included in the kit or GMM's P/E Kit, like the spot/searchlights and window covers, anybody have any ideas on how to conjur up set of 10 lights in 1/350? I also had a major ugly brush painting experience when brassing my props too, I remember reading about wd-40 to remove semi dried enamel, but missed the fully dried solution, anybody have any suggestions? Made a real nice slice through my right index finger - and I looked at the Zap? MMMM, Interesting thought? Anybody ever done that? At least you would'nt need an accelerator:-) Anyways, I am having a night off from it tonight, phoning home with my bright red throbbing index finger - so excuse the typo's, Its not my day! Greg ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) From: Alberto Rada Subject: "Models" vs "Models, " and Realistic Water Hi On modeling ships waterline and simulating water or full hull, Hank, recently very well said, there was not such a thing as one better than the other, I totally agree, a full hull model looks sober and respectful a waterline one in its element looks agile and powerful. Therefore we are talking of two beautiful ways of representing something we love, the ship, and enhance a piece of hard work, the model. Now, some among us have vast experience in one or other way of doing this, while others ( like me ) are just changing our diapers. Two or three methods have already been described ( in simulating water that is ) in Navis as well as in Warships, but I think there is still a lot to be said on this subject. Now, so we all learn a thing or two, how about this idea; Why don't we go in depth into each different method as well as ask the Gurus for their tips and methods, piece it up together and put it as a chapter in Warship Modeling tips ? SALUDOS Alberto Models in the workbench: Hippo Models resin 1/48 1917 Macchi M-5 and Blue Water Navy 1/350 1999 USS Winston Churchill DDG 81 ============================================================================ TRADERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: Chris Drage Subject: Box art Hi Mike, >> I know this is an unusual request. I have the old Skywave 1/700 British O Class destroyer which was recently re-released by Tamiya. The box art on the Tamiy re-release is awesome. I would love a copy for the wall of my workshop. Is there anyone out there who has purchased the Tamiya kit and is willing to dispense with the box (or at least the front of the box with the beautiful artwork)? I will of course pay for the postage, and will be glad to pay a nominal fee of a buck or two for the box art as well. << I have one in mint condition - just email me your address and a bit of postage(!) and I'll get it off to you. Regards, Chris ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From: "robert burn" Subject: W.W.2 Destroyer Hi, I served on HMS KELVIN, one of Mountbatten's J & K destroyers... do you have a model of this ?... also do you have (paper or silk) a white ensign flag, about 1 1/2 x 1 inches ? Bob Burn ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From: "Rob Mackie" Subject: Warship Update: 1:1250 Scale View stunning images of beautiful 1:1250 scale models on the Warship page at http://warship.simplenet.com There are 7 models and dioramas in the newly opened reader gallery and 8 new ships in the Pacific Front display. And Paul Jacobs tells you where you can obtain these models in Europe and the USA. Rob Mackie Warship http://warship.simplenet.com Nagato lives! Coming April 15 to Warship! ============================================================================ End of Volume ============================================================================ From: belcgroup@ULRE.cyberpass.net Subject: Information on Mobile Coastal Defence System ----------------------------------------------- MOBILE COASTAL DEFENCE SYSTEMS ----------------------------------------------- A totally new approach to coastal defence has been introduced by our clients who are based in England. They are the developer of the Mobile Coastal Defence System project for the utilisation of land-based and marine weapons systems and commercial vessels in a military and para-military marine environment. The Objective The objective of the mobile coastal defence units project is to provide the customer with a fleet of ships converted and ready to accept the equipment necessary to fulfil any duties which may be required. They provide an infinitely flexible self-defence capability for any country which has an exposed, low-lying, or estuarial coastline, possibly unstable relations with its neighbours, and a presently limited naval presence. The Arabian Gulf States and the countries of West Africa, Central and South America, and Indonesia and the Pacific Rim would all benefit from mobile coastal defence units. For the cost of one traditional type larger warship the mobile coastal defence units can equip a country with a whole fleet of multi-purpose base units which can, when appropriately fitted out, deter even the most determined aggressor, also, whereas a traditional type warship would be several years in the design and build stages, mobile coastal defence units can be supplied within the relatively short period of six months from the date of order. A mobile coastal defence unit can be supplied, approporiately converted, from a base price of $25,000,000 which compares extremely favourably with a traditional type warship at circa $350,000,000 A mobile coastal defence units will have the versatility, unlike a more traditional type of warship, to adapt to any role, for example: Aircraft/helicopter carrier Helicopter training and dispersal Coastal and inshore installation defence Economic exclusion zone protection Illegal immigration surveillance Underwater survey and surveillance Military and commercial transportation Defence early warning capability Submarine hunter/killer Anti-drug smuggling protection Anti-ship/submarine torpedo launch platform "Stealth" capability Virtually unsinkable capability Crewing of a traditional type warship usually consists of in excess of 250 men, but our units require only a small marine crew of 10/15 men plus the necessary weapons technicians - thus creating a vast saving in manpower and running costs. The Concept The provision of a source of multi-role low cost naval vessels which will answer the military and para-military requirements of virtually every country in the world. Modern navies do not, in most scenarios, require the facility of large, heavily armoured and extremely fast warships.Armour provides no real defence against modern anti-ship weapons, and it is far more important that the missiles and vehicles launched from a warship are speedy, rather than the vessels themselves. More traditional types of warships are horrendously expensive - both to acquire and to operate - and also take a long time to produce. They are usually also single-role and require long periods of time to alter or refit, should the need for a change in role be required. Our clients have conceived a scheme which will provide, to a Client, a supply of mobile coastal defence units - vessels which will offer the following advantages: True multi-role capability Fractional cost - compared with a traditional type of warship Comparatively very short delivery time Comparatively minimal running costs The Proposal The Proposal is made, to the customer, following consultation between the Senior Partners of our clients and the British Ministry of Defence - Defence Export Services Organisation (D.E.S.O.) - in London. The use, by the Customer, of a fleet of Helicopter Support Vessels (HSV's) and other multi-role mobile coastal defence units will satisfy the needs of any Country for a Naval and Civilian Defence Force, which will be able to discharge any and all of the required functions. Mobile coastal defence units can be supplied in months - rather than the years needed for the more traditional types of warships - and at a fraction of the cost. All items of equipment needed for mobile coastal defence units are commercially available, at short notice, from our clients or their connections. Standard Multi-Role MCDS Unit A standard MCDS UNIT is basically a weapons systems platform. Most modern weapons systems are compact and either containerised, self-propelled, or palletised. Due to the configuration of an mobile coastal defence units, with its vast, strong, open and flat deck areas, most weapons systems can be loaded directly onto the space available and changed with a minimum of time loss and fuss.An mobile coastal defence units will offer facilities for almost every conceivable requirement including the following: SAM and SSM Systems Aircraft Battlefield self-propelled or towed guns Command Equipment Surveillance Equipment Fixed or movable naval guns Task force troops and equipment Small fast patrol and strike boats Very few comparably sized traditional type Naval vessels could match the firepower and versatility of a fully armed mobile coastal defence units. For all enquiries please contact us by the following methods: Email: mailto:belcgroup@cyberpass.net Tel: (905) 899-3822 Postal Address: Estroco Technologies, 32983 Wills Road, Wainfleet, Ontario, Canada, L0S 1V0