Subject: SMML26/09/99VOL680 Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 00:25:45 +1000 shipmodels@tac.com.au -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS INDEX 1: Re: Japanese "Solid Casting" Resin Kits 2: Gneisenau @ cerubus 3: Re: IJN Kongo 4: King George V cranes 5: Capital Ship Representatives on 1937 Spithead International Naval Review 6: Re: Dio Sol -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD INDEX 1: Trivia #5 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: Pieter Cornelissen Subject: Re: Japanese "Solid Casting" Resin Kits >> I am, but since their website has twice hung my entire machine, forcing me << This may have to do with a JAVA applet that tried to start Quicktime 4 on my machine, then realised I had only Quicktime 3 and then disappeared. Maybe it doesn't like Quicktime-less cumputers-:) >> (Interesting that all the above but Cimmaron are vessels that the Japanese sank during the war...) << Wasn't Neosho (sunk during the Coral Sea battle) a Cimmaron class tanker? I' not sure. What got me enthousiastic, as proud owner of Skulski's Anatomy of the ship: Takao, was a picture of resin castings for a 1932 version of Takao (under the banner of Maya 1942...). As these ships were basically rebuild from the main deck up in 1937/8 this really would be something new (the Aoshima kit is for 1938 and later). All the other ships listend may be re-casts from other manufacturers' kits. I have not seen any of these kits first-hand so this is only intelligent gueswork, but the victims of the japanese navy Josef Poutre listed have all been done in injection molded plastic except Cimmaron, but that has been done in resin by Naval Works/ Jim Shirley. And the possible problems associated with this (copyright) maybe the reason that Solid Castings refuses to sell abroad. To be clear; I'm not trying to incriminate anyone, I have not seen the castings first-hand. Now if anyone on list living in Japan does get his hand on these castings.... Pieter Cornelissen Delft, The Netherlands Who had nothing against copyright law until people began to get copyright on DNA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From: Robert OConnor Subject: Gneisenau @ cerubus SMMLies- Can anyone tell me for sure if Gneisenau had a turret catapult during the channel dash? My research is not accurate, and if anyone can help, I'd appreciate it. I know it was removed after 1941, but I don't know when. Thanks, Bob O'Connor -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From: Dboykap@aol.com Subject: Re: IJN Kongo Chris: The Maru Special #9 for the Kongo has line drawings (profile & overhead) for Oct. '44 which depicts Kongo with a slightly larger complement of single 25mm AA. There are the 2 pairs on the foredeck abaft B turret's barbette, another 2 pairs immediately aft of the aft set of the 12.7cm 40 cal. AA, spaced between the mainmast and funnel #2 (unfortunately, the profile and overhead views are contradictory; I can't tell if both pair are on the same deck level as the foredeck, one deck up, or split between the two decks), then two sets of 3 to either side of the rear superstructure and also on the main deck, and finally, 8 single 25mm on the starboard quarterdeck between X and Y turrets while the port side has only 7 single 25mm. If your really curious, and patient, Gakken Books newest series of releases includes # 21, dedicated to the Kongos. While not a certainty, it's a good bet that there will be excellent resource material included. I don't have it yet; its available thru HLJ and probably Pacific Front Hobbies - due to reopen soon. Unfortunately, I can't help out Steve on the Rengo Kantai request. I've heard of it but don't know where to obtain it. If no one else on the list comes thru, you might want to try contacting HLJ or one of the Japanese book store chains whose full name escapes me. Dan Kaplan, NYC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From: "John Gordon" Subject: King George V cranes Hello, Does anyone know if there is some way I could get my hands on some photo-etched cranes (2) for a 1/350 King George V? The ones that came in the Tamiya kit have the "holes" in-between the crane bars, (<--whatever you call them) filled in with plastic. Thanks, John Gordon Hi John, IIRC GMM's 1/350 KGV/POW set has etched cranes. Regards, Shane -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From: "Dilys Wong" Subject: Capital Ship Representatives on 1937 Spithead International Naval Review Dear Smmlies: Could anyone please kindly tell me those capital ship representatives from each country on the 1937 Spithead International Naval Review? I know Graf Spee from Germany, Gangut from Soviet Union, is it right? How about others? Thanks a lot!! All the best, Loiloi -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) From: "George J. Stein" Subject: Re: Dio Sol Yes, the previous version of Dio Sol was discontinued a number of years ago, along with the Floquil paints that required thinning with Dio Sol. The original Floquil line of paints was designed "pre-plastic" for "lead" figure modelers and wood or metal model RR stuff. With the widespread introduction of plastics, it was discovered that the Floquil paints would "attack" the plastic too strongly -- thus leading modelers away from Floquil products. Likewise, the original Dio Sol was pretty toxic. So, Floquil introduced a modified chemical formula for Dio Sol called "Rev 1." (I assume that meant "revised formula.") The entire line of Floquil paints was likewise revised. So, unless you find Dio Sol (and some ancient pre-Rev 1 bottles of Floquil paint) in the back room of a long-out-of-business model RR shop, the current "Dio Sol" is, as Rusty says, quite safe to use and a very good general thinner. One caution: I don't know whether the recently discontinued Floquil ships colors are "old" or "Rev 1." I also suspect that the older version of Dio Sol would "melt" a resin model. Any experience on this topic??? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: "Jeff Herne" Subject: Trivia #5 The last ship present at Pearl Harbor on December 7th to be sunk in combat was the Brooklyn Class cruiser USS Phoenix. After the war she was sold to Argentina and renamed the General Belgrano. She was torpedoed by the HMS Conqueror on May 2, 1982, during the Falkland Islands war. The bonus question: During the Los Negroes Operation, 2 high ranking officers were aboard this ship. The officers were Gen. Douglas MacArthur and Vice Admiral Thomas C. Kinkaid. Correct Responses were from: douglas.j.martin@email.msn.com - 2pts. jowfx@cs.com - 2pts. Mike.leonard@erols.com - 1pt. suvuroff@aol.com - 1pt. bbullock@the grid.net - 1pt. Through 4 rounds, the results are as follows: Douglas_J_Martin@email.msn.com - 4pts. Richa5011@aol.com - 3pts. YHSAIO@aol.com - 3pts. Jowfx@cs.com - 2pts. John.Sutherland@amcom.co.nz - 2pts. THenrys@aol.com - 2pts. Christopher.Herron@PSS.Boeing.com - 1pt. sanartjam@aol.com - 1pt. sarup@intnet.mu.com - 1pt. mike.leonard@erols.com - 1pt. bbullock@thegrid.net - 1pt. QUESTION #5: This is a potential 4 point question !!! During the war both the Italian and German navies had a major combatant which survived the hostilities. By coincidence, both ships were named for the SAME historical figure. Name the historical figure (1pt) and both of the ships (2pts). For a bonus (1pt), what was the eventual fate of the Italian ship? All replies are sent to: mailto:jherne@hotmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for having SMML at your home, why not stop by our home at: http://www.smml.org.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Volume