Subject: SMML21/01/99VOL432 Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1999 23:43:04 +1100 shipmodels@tac.com.au -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS INDEX 1: Re: IJN color match 2: Re: Arleigh Burke hangars 3: Large scale naval weapon kits 4: Re: Iron Duke 5: "Hanger" vs. "Hangar" 6: Re: Bofors 7: New White Ensign arrivals! New books! 8: Re Bob Steinbrunn and large scale weapons. 9: Re: PREWAR GERMAN CATAPULT SHIPS 10: Re: DDG-81 Hanger Bay Layout 11: Re: SS-303 /AGSS-303 USS SABLEFISH Information Please 12: Re: IJN Zuiho 13: Re: 1/192 40 mm guns 14: Fine Scale Modeler - 3/99 15: Re: Postal charges 16: Re: SS-303 /AGSS-303 USS SABLEFISH 17: Re: WW2 Naval Weapons 18: Weapons systems kits, Viking and red paint 19: HMS Centurion 20: Book: Dreadnoughts in Camera = Brilliant photograhy 21: Jim Shirley Productions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD INDEX 1: NEW ITEMS at Pacific Front 2: New White Ensign arrivals! New books! 3: Atlanta Class Cruisers 4: Forget to mention....and a very special offer! 5: Re: 1:192 scale fittings 6: Re: Website advertising -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: SHIPMDLR@aol.com Subject: Re: IJN color match >> Does anyone in SMML-land have color matches for IJN warships? << John, I can't give an exact color mix for IJN Hull Gray, but a friend of mine who studies IJN ships says that Testors Gunship Gray is pretty close. Add Testors Camouflage Gray to lighten it to your taste. Rusty White Flagship Models Inc. http://www.okclive.com/flagship/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From: SHIPMDLR@aol.com Subject: Re: Arleigh Burke hangars >> DDG-81 appears to have dual hangers. Can anyone make a guess as to whether or not the two bay would be connected inside (i.e. one large hanger with two separate doors), or would the two hangers not be connected (for perhaps, fire reasons). I know it's a guess, but I thought someone might know.... << The FLT II Burkes did indeed have two hangar decks. This was the major change from the earlier version of the Burke class vessels. I can't say for sure but I can venture an educated guess that the hangar bay is one large open hangar. It would make moving the Helicopter in and out of the bays much easier (and safer) while doubling the Burkes antisubmarine capability. My two cents worth. Rusty White Flagship Models Inc. http://www.okclive.com/flagship/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From: "RLOCKIE" Subject: Large scale naval weapon kits In reply to Bob Stein's query, I would love to see some decent large scale kits of naval weapons. Having started out on a 1/32 8 barrel pom-pom (temporarily suspended), I spent a few days measuring and photographing twin and quad 40mm mounts and other things on the Kidd and Alabama in 1997 and have made some progress with drawing them up since. However, if someone were to wish to turn the thing into a kit, I would be happy to help out, as my time to work on such things is more restricted than I would wish. My preference would be for 1/32 as I have plenty of suitable figures who could be converted as crew in that scale but I would not say no to 1/35. It would make a nice change from the prototype and paper project German armour that seems to be popular among some manufacturers (but then if people didn't buy them, they wouldn't make them.....) There is a British company which makes a single 20mm and a USN type single 40mm (as on PTs) but I was not as impressed as I hoped I would be as they were in white metal and looked rather crude in places (e.g. cast metal ring sights!). Still an untapped market out there, and if you have looked at a multiple pom-pom you will probably realise why that is..... Robert Lockie Cambridge UK -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From: Felix Bustelo Subject: Re: Iron Duke Lee, While the WEM Iron Duke kit is currently not in production, you can get the Airfix kit (1/600 scale) and superdetail it with WEM's 1/600 scale version of the PE fret that was made for the resin kit. That is what I am doing now. OK, the Airfix kit is not the same quality as a WEM resin kit, it is still a nice kit and the PE set sure helps. The PE set was not designed for the Airfix kit, but so far it is working out great for me. Felix Bustelo International Maritime Modeling http:\\members.tripod.com\~Febus65\imm.htm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From: BSteinIPMS@aol.com Subject: "Hanger" vs. "Hangar" >> Subject: DDG-81 Hanger Bay Layout << At the risk of seeming to be a sierra alpha I'd like to pass on one of the first lessons I was given during my tenure in military aviation: A "hangEr" is what you store your uniform on, a "hangAr" is where heroes store their aircraft. :-) Bob Steinbrunn Minneapolis (where in the driveway-shoveling olympics it's Bob = 0, snowplows = 7) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) From: SantMin@aol.com Subject: Re: Bofors >> single/twin 20mm Oerlikon, a twin 40mm Bofors, and while I'm day dreaming, a 5"/38 cal. gun mount with a full interior. These weapons were common to many U.S. warships in WW II, and I'd be interested if other modelers on this list would like to see kits of these in, say, 1/35 scale, or am I just way out in left field, again? :-) << Bob, Many moons ago I scratchbuilt a 1/32 scale BOFORS quad mount and crew. That was fun and is still one of my favorite models. Bob Santos -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7) From: CaptainOD@aol.com Subject: Re Bob Steinbrunn and large scale weapons. I agree and would be interested in them are either stand all models or diorama items done in resin in either 1/35 or 1/72. Bob O'Donovan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8) From: "Kenneth H. Goldman" Subject: Re: PREWAR GERMAN CATAPULT SHIPS Let me second Craig Bennett's request for info on the refueling/rest stop tenders used by Lufthansa. Since the Dornier Wal is on my to-do scratch building list, it would be even better if I could make one with at least the catapult section of the ship. Ken Goldman THE WALRUS AND THE CARPENTER http://www.wman.com/~khgold/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9) From: CBNJBB62@aol.com Subject: Re: DDG-81 Hanger Bay Layout Dear Mike: Twin hangars aren't uncommon in the USN. The Perry class frigates have twin hangars and are separated by walls. If you look at the US Naval and shipbuilding museum website they a link to Bath Iron Works where the real ship is building built why not ask? The ships that I have visited simply use the hangars as garages and have equipment along the walls for repair work, rescue work, or catwalk above from an another deck where sailors may have bicycles stored. Craig Bennett -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10) From: CBNJBB62@aol.com Subject: Re: SS-303 /AGSS-303 USS SABLEFISH Information Please Dear John: I have the following about the USS Sablfish-SS-303 she was built at the Portsmouth Navy Yard. Launched June 4, 1944, commisioned Dec 8.1945 andremained in service to 1969. She was sold for scrap on July 29, 1971. I don't know of any plastic kits of the converted subs from wwii. Craig Bennett -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) From: "John Sutherland" Subject: Re: IJN Zuiho Hi all out there in SMMLie land, I have just received the Pit Road 1/700 scale R-09 kit of the Zuiho and initial impressions are very favourable, especially the resin and white metal bits. However the kit does call for a lot of scratch building and while the raw materials and plans are supplied (albiet totally in Japanese as is the whole kit) this model cries out for etched brass (PE). A number of outfits seem to list "generic" IJN Carriers in their PE range, but does anyone know if any of them have the PE for the Zuiho specific bits?? (like the huge and complex "webbing" hanging off the rear of the bits sticking out of the sides at the rear of the flight deck - what are they anyway??) Also can someone point me to closest match on commercially available paint (Humbrol, etc) other than Pit-Road (not available in NZ and too slow to import as paints should only go by seamail) for IJN colo(u)rs especially the carrier green. Many thanks to all in advance! John Sutherland still sweltering in mid 20s (C) and 90%+ humidity -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) From: "Steve Sobieralski" Subject: Re: 1/192 40 mm guns I have both the HR and Bluejacket 1/192 40 mm guns in my supply of parts, While HR makes many fine fittings that I use on my models, IMHO the Bluejacket 40 mm guns are much superior, being cleaner castings - especially the gun barrells which are very small and fragile even in this "large" (for most of this group) scale. I also want to agree with the many complimentary comments made the last few days regarding The Floating Drydock. I have been ordering from them for at least 15, if not 20, years and have always been very satisfied and usually delighted and impressed with what I have received. My only complaint would be that it sometimes takes a while to get things from them and I have found it is usually much quicker to order HR products directly from HR. One more piece of advice regarding the 40mm guns - if your model needs 10, order 12 or 13. As I said they are small and delicate and castings for these types of items are sometimes inconsistent. By ordering extras you can cull any less than perfect pieces and have some in reserve in case of breakage or loss. Steve Sobieralski -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) From: "mike.leonard" Subject: Fine Scale Modeler - 3/99 The new jumbo March 1999 issue of FSM is out. Of interest to SMML: - New product: illustration of the superb Snyder & Short paint chips - Review of the new Skywave Liberty ship - Scratchbuilt WW2 fleet tug USS Munsee by George Schmidt, 1/96 scale - Scratchbuilt USS Forrestal by Jerry Shaw, also 1/96 scale. (12 feet long and mind-boggling to behold!) Mike Alexandria, VA USA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) From: Darren Scannell Subject: Re: Postal charges >> I don't know if GST means your import tax, but I have run a shop for years and have many friends and customers in Canada. I always put a sticker on packages going to Canada that say "HOBBY ITEMS, TARIFF EXEMPT PER 9502-20-10-00". supposedly that works!! << Hi Bob We're probably getting a little off topic here, but the GST is the 'Goods and Services Tax' that replaced multiple hidden manufacturer taxes in Canada and is added to all items or services purchased in Canada, Provinces also charge Provincial Sales Tax. In Ontario the total sales tax is 15%. Mail order always used to be exempt from taxes, but duties were charged if over a certain amount. When the GST was implemented in the 80's, it was added to mail order. Free trade has eliminated pretty well all duties, but 8% GST must still be paid (unless its a gift or within daily/weekly limits of visits to the US). So when something comes in the mail, Canada post assesses the GST and makes you pay it and a $5 processing fee before handing over the package. As for "HOBBY ITEMS, TARIFF EXEMPT PER 9502-20-10-00", I'll look into it and see. Thanks Darren -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15) From: Ives100@aol.com Subject: Re: SS-303 /AGSS-303 USS SABLEFISH >> I spent some time in the USS Sablefish in the mid-sixties and would like to build a model of this submarine which was fitted with a snorkel ("now zeroise all altimeters"). I would appreciate any info on the craft, and sources for a kit, if available. SS-303 was a BALAO class submarine, so info on the class would also be of interest. << Sablefish was built at the Cramp Shipyard in Philadelphia, PA. She was launched on June 4, 1944 and commissioned after the end of he war on Dec 18, 1945. In 1951, she was given a Fleet snorkel conversion in the Philadelphia Naval Yard. As such, she would have retained her WWII "clipper" bow, and not received any of the other "Guppy" upgrades. Two sister ships, both built at Cramp (which BTW, had a terrible reputation for submarines), are museum ships in their original WWII configuration; Ling in Hackensack, NJ and Lionfish in Fall River, Mass. All Balaos had improved hulls (using a titanium-manganese steel alloy of 7/8 inch thickness vs. Gato class 9/16 inch mild steel) that allowed them to have a test depth of 400 ft (vs. 300 in Gatos). They also had smaller, cut down conning towers to reduce their silhouttes. When converted to fleet snorkel or Guppy, these conning towers were replaced with either one of two streamlined "step sail" designs (Electric Boat and Portsmouth NY), with a lower bridge and higher faired in covered shears. Some Guppys received (usually in a second upgrade) a high "Atlantic Sail", with the top of the sail at one high level. As far as kits, if you want a minmum, no-fuss (and high quality) model of your ship, I highly recommend the Tom's Modelworks Guppy kit in resin at 1:350 scale. I have one and it is superb. You need to provide a wood base, and also should be familiar with resin kit assembly, which is somewhat different than styrene (forgive me if you are an experienced modeller, but since I'm never sure of skill levels, I always provide this caution). Tom provides all three of the Guppy sails (EB, Portsmouth and Atlantic). His kit comes with a standard Balao hull that has a template to reshape the bow to Guppy configuration. In your case, you skip this step to get a Fleet Snorkel boat. As a final note, the Sablefish was scrapped in July of 1971 by Union Minerals & Alloys, New York, NY. The Navy got $ 90,274 for her scrap value. Tom Dougherty -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16) From: Mark Knowlton Subject: Re: WW2 Naval Weapons >> These weapons were common to many U.S. warships in WW II, and I'd be interested if other modelers on this list would like to see kits of these in, say, 1/35 scale, or am I just way out in left field, again? :-) << That would be super Bob, I think the quad 40mm would be one of my favorites. Although, I do like the idea of a twin 5"38cal mount. Maybe just the incentive to start on that 1/35 Essex. Just Kidding, Mark Knowlton -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17) From: Bradford Chaucer Subject: Weapons systems kits, Viking and red paint Now I bet you were all wondering how hose three topics tie together :-) >> Rusty White has worked up a very nice article on the Warships Web site: http://warship.simplenet.com on the building of his company's resin kit of the Close-In Weapons System (CIWS). I think he has done a commendable job of not only telling of the design and assembly of the kit, but also of maintaining his objectivity. The photos of the model in assembly are very well done. << It was a very well done article about a very nice looking kit >> Rusty comments that part of his rationale for choosing this particular weapon was to offer kits of unusual subjects. This set me to wondering if there might be any market base for large-scale resin kits of other weapons familiar to the World War II modeler? Some which come to mind are a single/twin 20mm Oerlikon, a twin 40mm Bofors, and while I'm day dreaming, a 5"/38 cal. gun mount with a full interior. << These weapons were common to many U.S. warships in WW II, and I'd be interested if other modelers on this list would like to see kits of these in, say, 1/35 scale, or am I just way out in left field, again? :-) Yes, I would decidedly like to see larger scale kits of some of the items that Bob mentions. A diorama of a twin or quad 40 along with the gun tub and crew or a 5 in gun station would be great. >> Most of the announced Viking releases have been delayed - no reason given. 1/350 Texas and Seawolf are available, but my contact promised Houston for later this month. When it is available, I'll post.<< Two questions: 1. Are they planning a release of several "Brown Water" subjects? APC's on line catalog lists several including "Monitor" (i.e. Vietnam era) including prices, and their 1/350 USS New York 2. Regarding their announced USS New York, is it essentially similar to their Texas (they were sister ships) or does it represent the USS New York at a different period? Lastly regarding red paint. I seem to recall that Rusty recently mentioned that he uses Rustoleum spray for hull red. Which rustoleum color? the red, or Primer red? Regards, Bradford Chaucer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18) From: "Douglas Martin" Subject: HMS Centurion An odd question folks: Has anyone ever attempted to build the RN battleship Centurion (KGV class, WW1), as she appeared in a 1941/2? Malta Convoy - as a 'converted' AA ship? Pity neither Centurion nor Iron Duke were not preserved. As for a 40mm model kit, how about a 1/72 model of the US Quad, I know Airfix did a single 40mm Bofors, truck towed, many moons ago (back in the shops again, not that long ago). Esci/Fujimi/Hasegawa also did German army 20mm quads, 37mm singles, but none appeared as naval mounts. Douglas -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19) From: Lee Francis Wilhelmsen Subject: Book: Dreadnoughts in Camera = Brilliant photograhy Hi all I ordered the book "Dreadnoughts in Camera, 1905 - 1920" by Roger D. Thomas and Brian Patterson and must say that this book has some amazing pictures, not to mention the line drawings of the "old" (WWI) RN fleet of battleships and battlecruisers (I don't know if it contains the full fleet, but it can't be far off) Lovely pictures of HMS Hood being fitted out (and built). Pictures of Barham , Repulse, Valiant, Tiger, Neptune etc. I haven't seen these pictures before and the book itself is new (1998). Most pictures originate from John Brown, Clydebank. (I got the book from Amazon UK if anyone is interested.) Question: Why wasn't HMS Drednought at Jutland? Acording my source (the same book) she was sold in 1921. (I haven't read the book yet, just looking at all the brilliant pictures. :-> I'm in the middle of reading another book: "The rules of the game - Jutland and the British naval command". Also recommended) Sorry for blabbering... just got so exited... :-> Best regards Lee Francis Wilhelmsen Stavanger, Norway -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20) From: roberto.paredes@cl.unisys.com Subject: Jim Shirley Productions Hi all, I need to know who can sell Jim Shirley Productions kits. Best regards, Roberto. Hi Roberto, Try White Ensign Models, Pacific Front. If you go to Warships page & browse around, you'll find a list of vendors. HTH: Shane -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: Bill Gruner Subject: NEW ITEMS at Pacific Front AD: Books, Kits The following items are now in stock: 1/1250 Carlo Marquardt (Germany) Normandie, Queen Mary, Vaterland and Bismarck(Liner, 1914), Titanic and Olympic. All are outstanding fully painted and assembled metal miniatures. Call for prices. Gakken Books from Japan - Loaded with outstanding graphic information for modelers with color photos of 1/100 and 1/200 scratchbuilt models from Japan. We have limited stock on the following: Yamato; Shokaku class; Japanese Destroyers Part I; Nagato, and WW 2 Carriers. $30.00 each Profile Collection - call for prices. The following are in stock: #5 HMS Campbeltown/USS Buchanan #6 DKM Prinz Eugen #7 MTB Vosper 70' #9 USS Chas. Ausburne (Fletcher class); #14 SMS Seydlitz #15 USS Enterprise CVN-65 #21 USS Tennessee #24 HMS Furious Part II #18 DKM Bismarck #19 HMS Hood #27 SMS Torpedo Boat B.110 #34 USS Barb #37 SMS Konig #40 Dutch Cruiser DeRuyter -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From: "Caroline Carter" Subject: New White Ensign arrivals! New books! Hi Guys, We've been very busy again. We have just had the following in: WEM AS7169 1/700 Kingfisher (x3) 2.95 pounds WEM AS7135 1/700th Ju88 (x3) 2.95 pounds WEM AS7139 1/700 Avro Anson (x3) 2.95 pounds WEM AS7122 1/700 Me109 (x5) 2.95 pounds WEM DM7014 1/700 Churchill MK VII Tank(x2) 2.95 pounds WEM DM7007 1/700 Bedford OXC 30cwt Van/Mobile Canteen (x4) 2.95 pounds WEM DM7014 1/700 Churchill Mk VII tank (x2) 2.95 pounds WEM FD501 1/500 Dauntless (x2) 5.08 WEM FD502 1/500 Avenger (x2) 5.08 WEM FD503 1/500 Wildcat (x2) 5.08 WEM FD504 1/500 Devastator (x2) 5.08 WEM FD505 1/500 Hellcat (x2) 5.08 Ready at the end of the month will be the 1/700 HMS Edinburgh 1939... Dave is on page 6 of the instructions. Price is 46.77 pounds post free. I will post a feature on the website.. maybe tomorrow. We have the Whitley's Battleships of WW2 book...it IS excellent by the way..... at 42.95 pounds, 320pp, hardbound, it is a must for all battlewagon enthusiasts. And here's one for Chris Drage's dioramas... we have found a nice photo in there of Warspite (1942) oiling from a Dale Class tanker... just so happens we'll have both in 1/700 Scale shortly! Also Conway's Anatomy of the Ship Yamato at 25.00 pounds the new British Warships and Auxilliaries 1999-2000 by Mike Critchley at 5.95 pounds (inc. a nice colour pic of HMS Ocean!) More Navy in the News 1954 to 1994, by Jim Allaway.. 119 A4 pages stuffed full of high quality photos from the NAVY NEWS, the RN's own monthly at 9.95 pounds This weekend we are going onboard HMS Ocean, the new British helicopter carrier.... now that's something that might go down quite nicely in 1/700 Scale!! BTW re many enquiries we've had, WEM will be stocking the entire WR Press range in the U.K. if that nice Mr Raven can get a move on please with his book on RN camou Part One and John Lambert's Flower Class tome!! AND that nice "Mr Chips" Snyder will soon be sending us a mountain of RN and USN colour cards so put your orders in now! Cheers! Caroline Carter,Business Manager, http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/white.ensign.models -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From: WRPRESSINC@aol.com Subject: Atlanta Class Cruisers The volumn on the Atlanta Class Cruisers will be going to press sometime next week, which means that the finished product should be available soon after that. If anybody is interesed in any way in the ships of this class then this book is for you, especially when it contains over 170 photos. Copies will be available through hobby shops and book shops. UK customers may obtain copies directly from White Ensign Models. Unfortunately at the time of writing there is no retail outlet in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. W R PRESS W R -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From: "Caroline Carter" Subject: Forget to mention....and a very special offer! Sorry... forgot to mention that there is 3.00 pounds off Kemp's pictorial "Liverpool and the Battle of the Atlantic 1935-1945". This book is now 6.95 pounds.120pp containing 120 photos.. virtually one photo per page! Also, we need to make more space on our racks for more aircraft and weapons etc, ready for Trucks and Tracks and the FAA model show next month, so we are standardising bag sizes downwards, so... to all SMMLlies.... and SMMLlies alone, we are getting rid of 1/700 aircraft packed in to the large polybag size (I cannot be bothered to re-bag upwards of a thousand bags!) ... these are as follows (only while these stocks last!!): WEM AS7001 S.Marchetti 81 (3), WEM AS7002 S.Marchetti 84 (3), WEM AS7006 Fairey Barracuda(3), WEM AS7008 Supermarine Walrus(3), WEM AS7010 Hawker Sea Hurricanes (5), WEM AS7011 Fairey Fulmar (5), WEM AS7014 Supermarine Seafire(5), WEM AS 7015 HandleyPage HalifaxIII(2), WEM AS7017 Fairey Albacore(3), WEM AS7018 Hawker Typhoon(5), WEM AS7020 Bristol Beaufort(3), WEM AS7021 Blackburn Roc(5), WEM AS7022 Westland Whirlwind …twin engine fighter..(3), WEM AS7024 Douglas A4 Skyhawk (5), WEM AS7025 Vought A7 Corsair(3), WEM AS7026 Grumman A6 Intruder(3), WEM AS7028 Vought F8 Crusader(3), WEM AS7032 Fairey Battle (3), WEM AS7034 North Ameriucan FJ4B Fury(5), WEM AS7035 North American A5A Vigilante(3), WEM AS7037 Douglas AD A-1 Skyraider (3), WEM AS7038 Douglas Skywarrior (2), WEM AS7039 Douglas F3D Skyknight (3), WEM AS7045 Westland Wyvern S4 (5), WEM AS7047 Vought Cutlass(3) WEM AS7048 Supermarine Scimitar(3) WEM AS7050 Hawker Sea Fury (5) WEM AS7052 Grumman Cougar (5), WEM AS7054 Douglas AEW Skyraider (3), WEM AS7055 Grumman Panther (5),WEM AS7059 DeHavilland Hornet/Sea Hornet (3), WEM AS7063 Gloster Gladiator (3), WEM AS7064 Supermarine Sea Otter (3), WEM AS 7073 Grumman F7-F Tigercat (3), WEM AS 7083 Brewster Buffalo(5), WEM AS 7084 Vultee Vengeance(3), WEM AS 7086 Martin RB-57F Reconnaissance (2), WEM AS 7094 North American T2 Buckeye (5), WEM AS 7104 Bell Airacobra P39 (5), WEM AS 7114 AEW Fairey Gannet (3), WEM AS 7116 North American FJ-1 Fury (5), WEM AS 7119 Mcdonnell Demon (3), WEM AS 7121 Hawker Osprey/Hart (x3), **Numbers of aircraft in a bag in brackets** Normally 2.95 pounds per bag, the special price is 2.13 pounds per bag..U.K. and E.C. add 17.5% VAT. There are only a few bags of many items so first come, first served! Cheers! Caroline Carter, Business Manager, White Ensign Models -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From: SCALSHPYRD@aol.com Subject: Re: 1:192 scale fittings I would like to add that: The 40 mm mounts that we carry are from H-R products The 5" twin Gun Mounts & the 16"-50 triple Turrets are of our own manufacture with alot of thanks going to Kurt Greiner of SeaPhoto for making the masters for these jewels. Lee Upshaw -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) From: Paolo Pizzi Subject: Re: Website advertising Navismagazine is hardly a "hidden corner" on the internet with 1,657 subscribers (as of today) and 2000+ hits a day. Of course being half an aviation magazine helped broaden our readership and it actually helps a lot in introducing ships to airplane modelers. - Our staff of shipbuilders includes names such as Loren Perry, Jim Baumann, Chris Drage, Rusty White, Shigeo Yamamoto, Roger Besaw (try to find someone who knows more than him on submarines...) and modestly myself. All IPMS national winners. The ship staff also includes Jacek Krzewinski (known for his brilliant ship plans and author of hundreds of articles in naval magazines in Eastern Europe), Giovanni Arcidiacono (officer of the Italian navy, a tremendous insider and a real expert in NATO naval matters), naval historian Nat Richards and vintage kit authority Joe Reyna, who has recently demonstrated through very detailed articles on the Kriegsmarine on Navismagazine that he too is a fine naval historian. - Ship modeling articles on Navismagazine.com include world exclusives such as the only truly ACCURATE Russian submarine models built by Alexander Kouznetsov (who happens to work on the REAL THING at Severodvinsk), reports from museums around the world that have been actually prepared with the cooperation of those institutions and not just illegally snapping photos (just watch the fantastic 1/50 Yamato whose pictures you'll find ONLY on Navismagazine.com...) and walk-around of ships from ALL OVER THE WORLD. In the last issue we also have exclusive pictures taken by a NATO officer onboard European aircraft carriers. No, you won't find any of that on a "free" site... - Our airplane staff hardly doesn't "do it right" with Dr.Gerd Eles as the editor (owner of one of the largest airplane photo collection in the world and one of the most knowleageble air buffs around) and such great builders as Gregg Cooper (3 first prizes at Santa Clara and 2 special awards), Steve Munroe (a dozen or so first prizes collected in the last 3-4 editions of the IPMS Nationals), Isao Nakamura (Tamiya Grand Prix 1995), Marco di Piero (which besides being an excellent modelers is also a fine graphic artists and author of very nice airplane profiles), Gary Herberg, Sean Fallesen and others. As you can see, Navismagazine is not ONLY a collection of in-box reviews of exotic resin kits that only few can afford and a few pictures snapped on a port visit. If we ask a small contributions I believe we fully deserve it and we've already proved that it will be used to further improve our publication. Paolo Pizzi Navismagazine.com Note from Shane: I assume that Paolo means IPMS(USA) Nats winners, seeing as IPMS is an International organisation. If not please correct me. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Volume