Subject: SMML5/5/98VOL170 shipmodels@wr.com.au ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS INDEX 1: Re: Rothesay and Loch/Bay class Frigates 2: Resin Casting 3: Resin Dust: Health Hazard? 4: USS Melvi destroyer 5: Deck Washes 6: Re: 1:1200 BOATS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS INDEX 1: "Fletcher, Gearing and Sumner Class Destroyers of WW II" 2: 1/350 Texas Dreadnought detail set. 3: Want to buy...Lindbergh PT-109 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: Flyco@netcomuk.co.uk Subject: Re: Rothesay and Loch/Bay class Frigates >> Loch/Bay class? I have long thought that these ships have been neglected by modellers << Thanks for the advise on the type 15 and 16 deck colours. Leo Marriots book (ian Allen publications) Royal Navy Frigates 1945 to 1983 contains good side elevation drawings of Loch and Bay class frigates. No full plans unfortunately. Also Peter Hodges did some excellent articles in Airfix magazine back in the early 70's with good drawings. I have copies of those referring to Black Swan and River class frigates, but no Loch Bay. Mail me direct if copies of the former might help. Regards Terry Howlett ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From: WFulp Subject: Resin Casting I build 1/350 scale ships and have been casting my own parts for a couple of years. I saw the questions about the casting and have one of my own. I use the Ace resin which is very similiar to the Micromark (it may be the same stuff). It is very water like but I still have trouble with air bubbles. I spend 5 minutes casting the part and thirty minutes filling holes and recreating detail that was obliterated by air bubbles. How do the resin manufacturers create such complex castings that are flawless? I am willing to invest in a small pressure pot or anything that will allow me to make some clean castings without the air bubbles but I just don't know what to get or how to use it. Any and all information will be appreciated. Thanks! Wayne Fulp ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From: Michael Eisenstadt Subject: Resin Dust: Health Hazard? Folks: As long as we're discussing resin casting techniques... I've seen several references in various places to resin dust being potentially harmful to the airways. Does anyone have any additional information on this? Are we talking a carcinogen, or what? Apart from wearing a respirator mask and frequent vacuuming of the work area, does anyone have any other recommended precautions for handling this stuff? Would appreciate clarification on this matter if anyone has anything to add to this. Thanks! Mike Eisenstadt ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From: Ricardo Elgul Samad Subject: USS Melvi destroyer I'm currently working in a Lindberg kit (1/125) of the USS Melvin, DD 680. Her color is referred as "measure 21 navy blue". Does someone know which color is this? I'm not being able to match this color with any FS color that I know. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From: Duane Fowler Subject: Deck Washes I am working on several projects at this time. I have decided to etch the plank lines on most of them and sand off the raised lines. Since this is the first time I have tried this method, I would like to solicit suggestions on the best method to darken the etched lines without affecting the planking colors. Thanks and regards Duane Fowler ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) From: b29@ix.netcom.com Re: 1:1200 BOATS You can get POR A Kast from Bare Metal Foil and Hobby Co. (810) 477-0813. Call them for a price quote. What you get will make a lot of parts in 1:1200. Paul Jacobs 1200/1250 Editor Warship http://warship.simplenet.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: Rob Mackie Subject: "Fletcher, Gearing and Sumner Class Destroyers of WW II" "Fletcher, Gearing and Sumner Class Destroyers of WW II" by Jeff Herne is now available. This is the first release in the WR Press "Warship Perspectives" series, several more of which will be forthcoming in 1998. "Fletcher, Gearing and Sumner Class Destroyers of WW II" is available direct from the publisher only. For details and ordering info go to the Warship Home page (http://warship.simplenet.com) and click on the WR Press logo at the bottom of the page. Rob Mackie Warship http://warship.simplenet.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From: SHIP MDLR Subject: 1/350 Texas Dreadnought detail set. New from Flagship Models is our 1/350 scale Texas/New York detail set. This BIG detail set was designed to fit the Viking Models USS Texas kit. This set will outfit almost any 1935-1942 dreadnought. If you want to see it, check out our website at the Warships site. Rusty White ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From: Ronnie Hiatt Subject: Want to buy...Lindbergh PT-109 Want to buy...Lindbergh PT-109 1:32 Scale. NOT for R/C, for static display only. If anyone has one or knows of one or can even give me a lead to one. I would appreciate it. Thank You Ronnie Hiatt ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Volume