Subject: SMML27/02/99VOL469 Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 23:29:40 +1100 shipmodels@tac.com.au -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS INDEX 1: Re: On Deck book 2: Re: FSM new kit releases 3: Re: Model Chain 4: Modelcraft/Frog Shell Tanker/etchings in general 5: Anchor chain supplier 6: Re: Scanner DPI 7: Re: SS United States 8: Re: Casting Blocks 9: New subscriber 10: HMS Lion's torpedo nets 11: Re: Skywave web site 12: Hellers HMS Victory 13: The Lion, the airbrush and the PoW 14: Re: German ship Altmark 15: Re: Dedalo Radar suite 16: Re: Dedalo (USS Cabot) 17: Re: Empress of Asia/Russia -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD INDEX 1: Paint Chip Sets 2: CALLING ALL SHIP MODELERS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: SHIPMDLR@aol.com Subject: Re: On Deck book I noticed the On Deck Alabama book in the latest Squadron flier so it must be available now. Rusty White Flagship Models Inc. Ships and Tips http://www.okclive.com/flagship/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From: SHIPMDLR@aol.com Subject: Re: FSM new kit releases >> Does any one in Europe have the latest edition of Fine Scale Modeler issue with kit releases in it? << Craig, If you don't get any answers I'll scan the page and send it to you if you wish. Contact me off list if you want it. Rusty White Flagship Models Inc. Ships and Tips http://www.okclive.com/flagship/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From: SHIPMDLR@aol.com Subject: Re: Model Chain >> I'm in need of 1/350th scale chain as I can't even get any around here which means I need to order it off the net. I know floating dry-dock lists 3 different sizes, but which one do I need? or is there another place I can get some scale anchor chain? << Contact FDD (drydock@ptdprolog.net) and ask Tom which size would be best for 1/350. I use chain I found in the Walthers railroad catalogue for my 1/350 scale ships. It's not a perfect representation of anchor chain, but it's closer than any other I've seen. Does anyone know if someone makes "correct looking" anchor chain? Rusty White Flagship Models Inc. Ships and Tips http://www.okclive.com/flagship/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From: "James M. Pasquill, II" Subject: Modelcraft/Frog Shell Tanker/etchings in general I am building an HO scale rail/sea port scene in order to indulge both my modeling loves, trains and ships. I am modeling the 1920 to early 30 period in Maine. I have seen the Shell Tanker kit and the new etchings for it and am considering building one or two for the background of my scene. The smaller scale will add some forced perspective to the whole scene. My question is can one easily backdate the 1950s tanker to an early thirties freighter design? If I just replace the stack with a steam stack and add a few ventilators will the ship look ridiculous to everyone or only to the purists? Do I need to convert it to steam at all? When did diesel freighters appear on the seen in large numbers? If the general lines and bridge are similar to designs from the 20s and 30s what modifications to the model would be needed to back date it? I am also converting several other ship models to model railroad scenery use. I have found it difficult to find information on 1/96-1/72 scale etching sets that might be useful for detailing models like the tugs and trawlers I am building. Can anyone direct me to a web site or retailer that can provide me with actual outlines of the different etching sets that are available? I did manage to find a photo of the etchings for the Shell tanker and can see that it will also be useful for detailing my Revell 1/120 scale tugs. Jim Pasquill -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From: BSteinIPMS@aol.com Subject: Anchor chain supplier >> I'm in need of 1/350th scale chain as I can't even get any around here which means I need to order it off the net. I know floating drydock lists 3 different sizes, but which one do I need? or is there another place I can get some scale anchor chain? << Try BlueJacket Ship Crafters for very fine chain: 36 links per inch. Their Web page can be found at: URL: http://www.modelersboatyard.com Bob Steinbrunn Minneapolis -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) From: SHIPMDLR@aol.com Subject: Re: Scanner DPI This isn't exactly ship model related but it's important to those who send and receive scans for on-line publication. Scanner DPI is misleading to most people. I knew I would figure this out after I bought my scanner. Many scanners boast 1200 and 1400 DPI (dots per inch) to attract sales. While they can scan 1400 or 1200 DPI, the printed photo is only as clear and sharp as your printer is capable of printing. Most folks use an ink jet color printer. The absolute best most of these printers can print is 300 DPI. So if you send a scan at 1200 DPI the printer defaults to 300 DPI. The highest DPI printers I know are Laser jet printers that can print 600 DPI. Some commercial grade printers may do better but much. What you want to look for is 24 bit True Color capability. 24 bit scans use millions of colors compared to 250 colors for cheaper scanners. The 24 bit photo will look much better with finer detail than the cheaper scanners. Your best buy would be a 24 bit true color 600 DPI scanner. Remember, the best print you're going to get is 600 DPI anyhow. Also, make sure your computer is capable of 24 bit true color. Hope I'm not boring anyone, but I wish I knew this before I bought mine. Rusty White Flagship Models Inc. Ships and Tips http://www.okclive.com/flagship/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7) From: "gettyup" Subject: Re: SS United States Shane, Thanks for the info. on the kits of the SS United States.. Take Care,, Randy Simonson Merritt Is., Fla. 70's and lots of SUN !! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8) From: ALTON007@aol.com Subject: Re: Casting Blocks I think I know what resin casting blocks are. But you guys better tell me. How do you remove them? I'm still new to resin modeling. Andy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9) From: "Dan Stalnaker" Subject: New subscriber I just purchased the Tamiya 1:350 scale version of the Bismark Battleship. What brass sets do you know of for it. I am also looking for tips on how to make a water diorama for it. Mainly, how do you make the water. Is it a gel or what, if it is what about painting techniques. Thanks for the help. Dan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10) From: "chenyangzhang" Subject: HMS Lion's torpedo nets In R A Burt's British Battleships of World War 1 there is a photo of Lion returning from Jutland on 1 June 1916 fitted with torpedo nets. According to the book these were removed 1915-1916 so I think we can assume that this was post-Jutland. Chris Langtree -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) From: "FERNANDO, YOHAN" Subject: Re: Skywave web site Some time ago, someone was looking to see if Skywave (Pit Road) had a web site. Here is a possible sight: http://giao.com/pit-road/ It's in Japanese, but navigating through it is as simple as it gets (click on Next to progress through two or three pages.) It is very sparce and looks more to be a sight for a store, but it the title says Skywave and there are no other links to other manufacturers. The map and directions could be to an outlet or a showroom. I have looked for other Skywave sights and have come up empty-handed. If this is their only official presence on the web, it is quite a letdown... Yohan Fernando -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) From: The Codes Subject: Hellers HMS Victory Hello list, I've been working on a 1/100 HMS Victory on and off for a few years now..Ive cut the model to the waterline,added middle gun deck entry ports and added chains to the channels Etc. When she is finnished she will have a couple hundred scale figures on deck and shorting sail as she swings into the french battle line at cape Trafalgar. Right now Im working the 3rd gun deck with its long 12pr ..Ive been fully dressing each gun with tackel as Im not sure how much of this deck will be visable through the grating on the quarter deck were the boats and spare spars would be stored??? dressing these guns is a real pain will they be visable?? I'm at that point in a large project were you really cant see the light at the end of the tunnel, Oh well! I plan to use the kit masts to the fighting tops with metal rods inside them to stiffen them up and then to turn my own mast from there on up..all the yards will be turned also....I figure when Im done I will have added a couple thousand extra parts to the kit...Anybody out there who has done this kit Id be glad to hear from you! I've been using Anatomy of the ship and Nelsons ships as referance. Fair winds Bill Code -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) From: Ophelia Subject: The Lion, the airbrush and the PoW Hello, I have just read that someone was looking for information on the Lions torpedo nets. I agree with the response that the British probably did away with theirs earlier on. After conferring with several books, namely Battleships and Battlecruisers by Richard Humble, WW1 by H. Babcock, and Warships by Hugh Lyon it seems that after 1914 no British battlecruisers had torpedo nets. More specific information is difficult to establish due to poor photo quality. Also, someone just a few days ago asked about Aztec airbrushes. About a year and a half ago when I bought mine I was a little hesitant because it looked like a toy compared to my others, but I cannot say that I have been dissapointed at all. Not only is cleaning a snap but you can change paint on the fly. Perfect for the beginner and everything an expert needs. Only one note, get a good CONSTANT air supply, I have noticed that more than a normal air pressure can cause a drying effect inside the nozzels (I have several compressors) which means that the wetness of the paint will have to judged according to the airflow more carefully than with more conventional airbrushes. Lastly, does anyone know what the closest or exact Pantone or Humbrol colours are for the hull, superstructures, and various decks of the Prince of Wales Battleship are (circa early to mid '41)? Ciao, Mark A. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) From: "johnston" Subject: Re: German ship Altmark Hi folks, I have a friend who is wanting to find information on the WW2 Supply tanker (I think) for the German commerce raiders "Altmark" in order to make a model. Can anyne help with suggestions. Raynor Johnston -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15) From: "F J Hueso" Subject: Re: Dedalo Radar suite Hello, Roberto! According to my sources, in 1978 Dedalo's radar suite was SPS 6, SPS 40, SPS 52B, SPS 10, SPS 8, 4 AA sets (Mk.63 GFCS,AFAIK) and TACAN. If you want I can send you a pair of nice pics of the island. (It's a pity but when I was at Rota for some days 12 years ago I was unable to take some pics!) BTW, do you know something about Lee's modern New Jersey (1/600) or about a Yamato (1/350) in a Tamiya-like box, with a Tamiya- like instructions booklet? both are motorized and a little crude, but were a bargain. The Yamato come with no mention of the manufacturer, but has a stand similar that the New Jersey's one. As both are a curiosity, any info will be appreciated (Yamatoholics, beware!) Regards Javier Madrid ( Cold -and raining, thank goodness!) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16) From: James Corley Subject: Re: Dedalo (USS Cabot) >> What were the radars used by Dedalo (USS Cabot)? I bought the Independence kit (Revell) and I would like to build the ex-spanish Dedalo aircraft carrier. << From visiting her in person, and from the book "Los Portaavionnes Espanoles" (The Spanish Aircraft Carriers, Agualarga Editores, Madrid, 1992), she carried (upon her arrival in New Orleans in 1989) a small radome over the brdige & pri-fly (possible SPS-64) where the SPS-8 formerly was, SPS-10 high on mast with SPS-6 one level below it, SPS-40 on a small platform abaft mast atop island. Mainmast had 3 WRL-1 domes and numerous other antennae. The ship retained her bow & stern 40mm tubs, tho no guns were present. The island itself was considerably modified with the addition of an extra level atop the Pri-Fly position (for electronics, does not look inhabited) and the bridgework was glassed in. The ship had each pair of funnels replaced with a single, larger uptake. The main mast was between the two funnels. An overhead color photo in 1989 (during transit to NOLA) shows most if not all gallery gun tubs in place, but no guns are apparent. A photo from 82-83 shows what looks to be 3"/50 single mounts in the fwd pair on either side. The deck is wood, same as WW2 config. painted dark grey with yellow & white markings. Hull number is R-01. Maybe someday I can get caught up and scan the photos for anyone who wants them. JZ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17) From: "Myhrman" Subject: Re: Empress of Asia/Russia Steve wrote: >> Has anyone ever built either of these ships, or does anyone know where I can obtain detailed plans or photographs of the decks and small fittings, winches etc.? I'm new to this, is there an archive of such items, something like Lloyds List perhaps, or a Government office in the UK? << Hi Steve! John Bowen's book Miniatures Merchant Ships, a guide to waterline ship modeling in 1/1200 scale has a set of exellent drawings for the Empress of Asia/Russia. The drawings gives profile, deck plans, hull shape (above waterline) and several cross sections. The drawings are very detailed for being 1/1200 scale. Small fittings are of course not represented in detail but many times indicated. The book also includes a few photographs, history, modeling notes, colour scheme information and list of references for the two ships. Contact me of line if you need more information Best Regards Johan Myhrman Yokohama http://www2.gol.com/users/myhrman/ships.htm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: John Snyder Subject: Paint Chip Sets For anyone who hasn't actually seen them, the 2 USN sets are reviewed and pictured at the Albuquerque IPMS website: http://tacair-press.com/tacair.shtml We'll be providing them a review copy of the IJN set shortly. John Snyder Snyder & Short Enterprises The Paint Guys -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From: "Kenneth H. Goldman" Subject: CALLING ALL SHIP MODELERS It's good to be back at INTERNET MODELER, even though, since I remained a contributor, I never really left. Although I will continue to build and review models, my primary function is as Ships Editor, and as such I want the ships section to develop the broadest possible appeal while satisfying the needs of the ship modeling community. So first off, please feel free to offer any suggestions and constructive criticisms for the ships section. Second, we need articles and kit reviewers. If you have a particular area of expertise, let me know, and we can discuss how to turn it into an article. If in your travels, you go to a maritime museum, how about a report? Take your camera along and, using your modeler's eye, produce a walk around of an interesting vessel. If you are a wreck diver with a camera, definitely contact me! Special tips and techniques, this is the place. In other words, be creative in your thinking and help me make INTERNET MODELER your magazine. You can contact me through the magazine at herper@willapabay.org or directly by clicking on my return address. Thanks in advance. Ken Goldman THE WALRUS AND THE CARPENTER http://www.wman.com/~khgold/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Volume