Subject: SMML VOL 1054 Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2000 23:16:10 +1100 shipmodels@tac.com.au -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS INDEX 1: US Navy 2: Hamilton Class Large Patrol Cutters 3: Jap Subs and Lino 4: 1/500 Kaga anyone? 5: USNI ship references 6: John Lambert Books 7: Re: Blue Marlin Model 8: Re: Cole photos, an obsevation 9: Re: Celebrity modelers 10: Re: Stealth carrier 11: Who is the 'Baddest' WWII BB of All? 12: Airfix HMS Devonshire 13: Re: Celebs 14: Flower 15: Yamato corrections 16: Model from Cheesy-Poof (really) 17: Squadron D&S 18: Re: Veteran's Day 19: Italian Navy Museum 20: Celebs 21: Naval Institute Press 22: Japanese Linoleum 23: Seattle area shops? 24: Re: Cole Photos observation 25: Re: YAMATO comments from J Snyder 26: Pilar 27: Re: Subchaser kit 28: Re: Paper models(thanks) 29: Veterans Day 30: Authors and Titles (on SMML) 31: Visualizations Gallery - WindowsMedia.com 32: 75mm skysweeper (fwd) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD INDEX 1: Looking for a WEM 1/350 HOOD (Full-hull) 2: USS Ross Photo Tour -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: Charlie Jarvis Subject: US Navy Hi All: The Battle History of the US Navy will be on the History Channel, starting Monday, November 6, 9:00 PM Eastern time. Best Regards: Charlie -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From: Charlie Jarvis Subject: Hamilton Class Large Patrol Cutters Hi All: Is there a model available of USCG Hamilton-Class Large Patrol Cutters (WHEC 715-726). They were built in the late 60's and early 70's. I'd be looking for 1/350 full hull. Thanks: Charlie -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From: "Cooper, Mike" Subject: Jap Subs and Lino Dear All 1/ Lino Listen folks, I know ziltch about the IJN - I just passed on what the guy said!!! What I want to know is given they used lino, then how did they resist the temptation to cut it all up, gouge patterns out and use it to make tacky pictures like they showed us at school? Or is that how the USN got the Ms 31 green schemes??? 2/ Jap sub decks I've been nagging away at you all over this for some time, and now thanks to George Hogg I've gained some additional pictures of jap subs. These are in two japanese publications,(1) Ships of the World No.257 1978 (Tokyo: Kaijinsha Co. Ltd, [?] 1978) and (2) The Japanese Warships of the Pacific War The koku-Fan March 1972. Obviously it's very difficult to tell from b&w photos, and I note all the discussion about RN deck colours. However, where a subs decks are visible, and where these decks are obviously wooden in texture they generally appear in a medium-dark tone. In the case of I-400, 401 and 14 the wood deck is clearly the same tone as the metal work around it. This appears in photos in both references. p.117 of REf.2 shows an unknown I boat with wood decking which is clearly darker than the adjacent metalwork. On I-369 (p.126 Ref.2) the contrast is even more noticeable as the hull is a light tone. (This itself is noteworthy, any ideas?). I-10 on p.76 of Ref.1 shows a strongly lit deck which is nevertheless close to the hull tone. Conclusion: I don't know what colour Jap sub decks were, but at lesat in the case of I14 and the I-400s they appear to have matched the hull in tone and where I have direct photographic evidence (and my evidence is very limited) they deck tone is generall medium-dark. This could be consistent with a darker wood tone, but equally a treated and painted wood surface would fit the evidence - again very well in the case of the three big-boats. On the basis of just this survey, my intention is to opt for a weathered dark grey until someone comes up with evidence of another colour. I cannot of course rule out other alternatives, but if I'm going to builds I've got to pick something that matches the evidence I have Hope this helps anyone out there Mike Cooper Reading - sunny and cold. Off to fireworks tonight!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From: darsamr@supanet.com Subject: 1/500 Kaga anyone? An open question to all.Is anybody aware if Nichimo produced a Kaga in their 1/500 range. I've got the Akagi, Hiryu, Shokakau & Zuikakau, but I've been unable to find any others. My Akagi does not look complete without the big 'K' along side her. With thanks, Dave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From: "S Sachsen" Subject: USNI ship references From: Donald Bridge >> I'm looking at getting some of the Naval Institute Press titles and I was wondering how much overlap there is between their titles. Of particular interest are the Guide to the Soviet Navy (5th edition) and the Guide to the Ships & Aircraft of the US Fleet. However I will be getting the Guide to the Combat Fleets of the World and I was wondering how much of the material from this is reproduced in the other two and in that light are they worth getting. << of course they're worth getting! in fact, I prefer the 'specialized' books over Combat Fleets, since Combat Fleets covers navies I could care less about. (though being a completist, I pick up a Combat Fleets or Jane's once in awhile for general reference) There has been much criticism of Ships and Aircraft for inaccuracies in the past, and I guess all reference books miss something, but I have found that series invaluable since it covers not only warships, but all the auxiliaries,and rowboats the Navy has in the inventory--including MARAD (and the Coast Guard and all the aircraft and weapons). the later editions are more comprehensive than the earlier ones, and it is ironic--as our US Navy fleet shrinks, the book gets larger. a new edition of Ships and Aircraft will be coming out this November, so you should be able to get the superceded edition at a deep discount. The Soviet Navy series is very similar to Ships and Aircraft and a worthwhile reference in all editions. Maybe at some time in the near future, USNI will choose to produce a similar reference on the Red Chinese Navy.... s -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) From: "Bruce Simard" Subject: John Lambert Books In yesterday's Digest, John Lambert wrote he is considering publishing many of his drawings. John, I'm sure I speak for many when I say terrific idea ! Your book on the Flower Corvettes is great, and the idea of more is even better yet. Plus for me personnally, the idea of good information on the MTB's, MGB's, and various classes of Submarines is too good to hope for. Granted, my wallet is cringing in fear! But the idea of having an almost "One stop shopping" reference on the above items would be great. I hope you do follow through with this plan, I, for one, will be getting in line for the purchases. Please keep us advised, Thank you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7) From: SHIPMDLR@aol.com Subject: Re: Blue Marlin Model Talk about an excellent display base for modern full hull ship models. How about someone doing a 1/700 and 1/350 waterline Blue Marlin? Potentially, any ship that could fit on the ship would work. I remember seeing a photo of the USS Stark on a similar vessel (it could have been the same one) after the accidental (?) bombing by Iraq. I would buy one. Rusty White Flagship Models - Photo Etched Details for Warships http://www.okclive.com/flagship/ Order online with Visa & Master card (US only) "Yeah I want Cheesy Poofs" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8) From: RhinoBones@aol.com Subject: Re: Cole photos, an obsevation >> I was looking at the photos of the Cole on the Blue Marlin and I noticed there was no definitive black waterline boot. At first I thought it may have been weathering that may have eliminated it. After looking very closely at the photos I have, I can't see any partial remains of the waterline boot at all. Did the Navy go to a dark gray waterline boot? That would explain the faded appearance. << For a one "eyed" Jack you make some keen observations. As for the condition of the boot and the rest of the underwater hull . . . I'll offer the speculation that the ship was due for rotation to home port and the condition of the hull is just a matter of natural causes (like us). The ship was possibly due for refit, dry-docking and/or overhaul. The absence of a definitive boot may be just to the wear after several years of continuos service. Also note that some surfaces on the rudders appear to be more gray than red. Salt water wear? After a hard day of surfing I feel the same way. As for a second note: There was a posting about DD-1 Bainbridge and the fellow (K.G.) stated that he would lobotomize a perfectly good hull due to some sort of defect. Maybe I misunderstood. But the end result would be cannibalization of a full hull model . . . what ever the reason, I'll start a fund drive to save the Bainbridge from the saw blade. Please don't do it !! Unbiasedly Yours RhinoBones -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9) From: SHIPMDLR@aol.com Subject: Re: Celebrity modelers When I was preparing our bid for the National convention to be held in Oklahoma in 2000 I noticed that one of our native sons, Paul Harvey was a modeler. I sent a letter to his publicity agent to see if he would consider speaking at the convention. Unfortunately the agent said his speaking fee was $5000.00 plus room, board, and expenses. Oh well, it would have been nice to have someone with his notoriety talk models. Too much money though. The point is celebrities (most of the time) want to be paid for their appearances. Keep that in mind when recruiting them to help you out. Rusty White Flagship Models - Photo Etched Details for Warships http://www.okclive.com/flagship/ Order online with Visa & Master card (US only) "Yeah I want Cheesy Poofs" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10) From: SHIPMDLR@aol.com Subject: Re: Stealth carrier For those of you who haven't seen this model. If Darth Vader were to command a carrier, that would be it. It's one cool looking model. Rusty White Flagship Models - Photo Etched Details for Warships http://www.okclive.com/flagship/ Order online with Visa & Master card (US only) "Yeah I want Cheesy Poofs" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) From: Joel Labow Subject: Who is the 'Baddest' WWII BB of All? Colleagues, When I went to the Combined Fleet site to read the posting about Kaga wreckage I discovered a very elegant and comprehensive discussion of a topic which has often appeared on this list. It's nice when a detailed and qualitative study totally devoid of unsupported assertions aligns with what I always knew to be true (;-)! Go to: WWW.CombinedFleet.com/baddest.htm#overall and see if you agree. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) From: "Leslie Brown" Subject: Airfix HMS Devonshire Shane Many thanks for your reply to my query of yesterday. I had a feeling that the October/November 1993 issue of Airfix Magazine was the last. One query I have regarding the article is the painting instructions for the decks. The article states that apart from where the decks are planked, they should be painted 'Humbrol 88 - Dark Grey'. My recollections are that only the flight deck was dark grey with the other metal decks being green. I have a black and white photograph which also shows the tops of the gun turrets to be painted, again I believe green. Can anybody confirm these colours? In case you are wondering why this interest, I have just bought the new etched brass set from White Ensign (WEM PE 624) which provides superb masts and fittings for many of the old Airfix kits. I only have one example of this kit to build so if anybody has a spare kit (particularly the re-issued one which I understand included the Exocet launchers to replace 'B' gun) I would be keen to know. Regards Les Brown Hi Les, You're welcome ;-) Shane -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) From: Bruce Burden Subject: Re: Celebs You can add Jason Robards to the list as well. He was a radioman on board USS Nevada. Bruce -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) From: Ned Barnett Subject: Flower >> where can one get a Revell Flower class Corvette. what are they like how much do they cost? << Squadron has one on sale for under $80 ... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15) From: Duane Fowler Subject: Yamato corrections >> As for a condenced history of the Yamato: She was launched, fitted and comissioned, hidden, refitted, paraded out only to be bombed, hidden and refit again, sent out on a suicide mission and sunk without ever sighting an enemy ship. << >> Oh Duane, Duane..... Without ever sighting an enemy ship? Better not tell that to Cliff Sprague and the men of Taffy that were on the receiving end of her 18" shells at the Battle of Cape Engano. The things one has to put up with from a Coastie!! John Snyder << OK, so I was working off the top of my head, which as anyone who know me could tell you, isn't working with much. I stand corrected. But she still didn't make much a difference in the overall scheme of things - although she did make a heck of a splash! Regards, Duane (Don't bother me, I'm back on Shetland) Fowler -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16) From: Ned Barnett Subject: Model from Cheesy-Poof (really) >> and I once made an IMPS "nationals" model out of a Styrofoam Cheesy Poofs << >> So that's why they taste like that? << OK, Rusty, I was wondering if anybody would "bite" ... In the hotel bar at the IPMS Nats about 20 years ago, I was discussing various hot modeling issues with some fellow compatriots when I noticed how elaborate the plastic sword that held the fruit in a fellow modeler's drink was (I was drinking beer - no foo-foo fruit for this boy !). I began thinking of the Arthurian "sword in the Stone" legend, and a mini-diorama/vignette. Being as I was in the bar, this quickly turned to more historically obscure scenes involving swords and stones, and right there I recalled (or made up) the legend of the Bosnian Sword In The Head Cheese - and how the ancient Bosnian royalty, as inbred as any European royalty, had a genetic defect - no sense of smell. Only a true heir to the Bosnian throne could stand the stench ... So I took that sword, stuck it in a plastic Styrofoam noodle, added a bit of groundwork, painted it (all in my hotel room, using "repair" tools I'd brought to fix travel damage to my kits), mounted it on a wood base (actually, the base of a trophy I'd won years before at a small regional - which I'd since converted to something I'd use to hold my model figures as I painted them) and entered the damned thing in the contest. Word was out that it was up for an award in the miscellaneous/bizarre category, and (out of fear of embarrassment) I sought out the judge of that category (I was judging a different one that year) and put the kibosh on it - too many people knew I'd made it in an hour while half-drunk, and I didn't want word to get out that the only way I could win at IPMS was drunk, with cocktail sticks (I was still trying to live down the 3 a.m. assault on the Texaco AFV with my Budweiser Hand Grenade at the Denny's across the street from the Milwaukee IPMS Nationals' host hotel ...). So that's how you make a model from a Styrofoam Poof-Poof (and almost win something). Ned PS - Haven't had a drink in 18 years - but I still occasionally attack Texaco AFVs, but now with Diet Coke Grenades ... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17) From: Ned Barnett Subject: Squadron D&S >> N-AE1034 - America - $6.99 N-AE1036 - Forrestal - $8.99 N-AE1042 - JFK - $8.99 << The last two numbers are the D&S volume number - try that for any volume you're looking for (if you know the vol.number) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18) From: Craig R Bennett Subject: Re: Veteran's Day Hi Guys I agree with the settlement behind veterans day. The dead who died for this country or others deserve respect. However my concern is time. We haven't offically left the 20th century were still in it. According to the Gregorian calendar invented about a thousand years ago. The first year of a new decade starts with 1 and ends in 0. The 20th century runs from 1901 to 2000. Billions of every day people see it as 1990 to 1999 which is 10 years. That's not how it was setup. In 2001 will be the first 21st century veterans day. It's no biggie but just thought I'd share it with you. Nice intention. Craig -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19) From: "chenyangzhang" Subject: Italian Navy Museum Hi all Is there an Italian navy museum or a photo archive like the one at the Imperial War Museum? Many thanks Chris Langtree -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20) From: Subject: Celebs As far as celebs, don't forget David Niven. He was a British officer who, if I recall, served in the OSS and dropped behind enemy lines more than once. Also Peter Ustinov who served with Niven. Also Leslie Howard who was KIA in WWII. Then there is Lee Marvin and Aldo Ray. And another - his name escapes me - played a nasty bad guy usually. He is in Tora, Tora, Tora playing an officer who says "There, do you believe it now, Captain." Anyway, I'll get the movie out and look up his name. At any rate, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. And, I think James Garner was in Korea. Kevin Wenker Hi, IIRC, David Niven served with the British Combined Operations Branch during WW2. He served at Normandy as well. He had served as an army officer in Malta, before going to Hollywood. I recommend his book: "The moon's a balloon" for further research & much hilarity ;-)). Also at Normandy was another British actor Richard Todd - who later starred in the Longest day Shane -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21) From: Dave Shirlaw Subject: Naval Institute Press >> I'm looking at getting some of the Naval Institute Press titles and I was wondering how much overlap there is between their titles. Of particular interest are the Guide to the Soviet Navy (5th edition) and the Guide to the Ships & Aircraft of the US Fleet. However I will be getting the Guide to the Combat Fleets of the World and I was wondering how much of the material from this is reproduced in the other two and in that light are they worth getting. << Combat Fleets is the best value for money from USNIP. The book contains a comprehe The editor, AD Baker III is a former Assistant Secretary of the Navy as well as an accomplished nautical draftsman. He illustrated most of the Norman Friedman books as well. Combat Fleets is internationally acknowledged as a comprehensive, authoritative, and affordable one-volume reference on the world's naval and paranaval forces. Updated biennially, it includes accurate and timely data about the composition of the afloat, coastal defense, and aviation arms of more than one hundred eighty countries and territories, including coast guards and other armed maritime government services. Whether major fleets like those of the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, Japan, France, and Italy, or small maritime forces like those in Africa, Latin America, and the Pacific Islands, all are given equally thorough treatment. Detailed and current information is provided on the characteristics and capabilities of ships and craft ranging from giant aircraft carriers and ballistic missile submarines to the smallest of tugboats and launches--literally thousands of vessels not found in similar publications. To keep the reader totally up to date, special attention is given to documenting the retirement or transfer abroad of older warships. Full descriptions of principal naval aircraft, weapons systems, and sensors are provided along with useful data on organization, personnel strengths, and bases. Thoroughly indexed, this new volume has been compiled from information contributed by more than a hundred correspondents around the world and illustrated with thousands of photographs and drawings--ninety percent of which are new to this edition. Researchers can access all this information quickly, thanks to a thorough indexing of the material and a logical ship-typing system that not only makes the book easy to use but also makes comparisons between fleets easier. Because ship classes within each type are arranged from new to old, the latest developments are easily noted. For this Naval Institute guide that presents the state of the world's fleets at the beginning of the millennium, A. D. Baker once again raises the standard for breadth of coverage, volume of detail, and ease of use. The fact that Combat Fleets also remains the least expensive single-volume reference available makes the work unbeatable. Dave Shirlaw Editor, Seawaves Magazine www.seawaves.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22) From: "James Kloek" Subject: Japanese Linoleum The linoleum was removed from the interior of Japanese vessels during the war to reduce fire hazard, but usually it was left on the exterior decks. As has already been noted, there is photographic evidence of linoleum on the external decks of more than one IJN vessel at the end of the war. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23) From: Jack Brown Subject: Seattle area shops? Anyone know of good shops besides American Eagles? Not that I dislike them, it just seems like their selection of ships is a tad thin. Thanks. Jack Brown = jbrown@oz.net = http://www.oz.net/~jbrown/ "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake." - Napoleon Bonaparte -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24) From: Fritz Koopman Subject: Re: Cole Photos observation Hi Rusty. I think you will find that the black bootstripe is still there, however it is covered with the dried remnants of a light tan colored slime (not to be confused with green slime, red/brown slime, or black slime). The end result being that the black stripe resembles a hazy green stripe. This light tan colored slime appears to be the same, or similar, light tan colored slime that floats around the Boston Bay area in large, stinky, foamy, raft-like clusters that materialize around the Deer Island sewage treatment plant outfall. These usually then proceed to drift towards the nearest, most populated, swimming area, or water recreational area. To be frank, the tan stuff is actually a bacteria and algea mixture that loves to eat crap. Mother natures way of cleaning up what we dont! My powerboat has black bottom paint, and after sitting at its mooring with the tan slime dried onto the black areas above the waterline, it gets the same faded, greenish-grey tinge. If you look closely at the area of gray above the waterline on the USS Cole you may actually notice where she sat low in the water after damage by looking at the new "light grey" waterline produced by dried "tan slime". It may be interesting to know if there is indeed a sewage outfall near where she was moored, or if this is a different Yemeni breed of "tan slime". :-) Anyone familiar with the Yemen coast and its biology?? Best Regards Fritz Koopman (P.S. I'm saving the discussions on green, red/brown, black, and orange slimes for a lower hull/drydock weathering article should anyone be interested) :-) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25) From: HAZEGRAYADM@aol.com Subject: Re: YAMATO comments from J Snyder John,John,John...: Its my turn to nit-pick and mention the Taffy (3) experience with Yamato happened during the Battle of/off Samar. Cape Engano was Halsey's big do-do which was happening at the same time but way North. Love to rib ya, John. Bert McDowell -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26) From: Ray8017@aol.com Subject: Pilar Have a built model of the PILAR Hemingways favorite fishing boat in the Keys and Cuba .. plank on frame constrruction wonderful details brand new still in original box made by Abordage 24 /12" length 7 1/2" beam 8" height ... sits on mahogoney display base can email photos and further details if interested ray8017@aol.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27) From: Ives100@aol.com Subject: Re: Subchaser kit >> Comments about the kit: accuracy, improvements. For the subchaser and the Gato sub. << The Gato sub can be vastly improved with a set of Tom's ModelWork's photoetch made specifically for the kit. Also, sand off those steplike objects on the side of the conning tower. I've seen these subs built into some really decent models. Tom Dougherty -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28) From: Patrick Vinas Subject: Re: Paper models(thanks) Hi I want to thanks Ken Lemaster, Bob Santos, Darek, David Hathaway and Rhinobones for their cool answers to my post. I am going to try one of the free models from the Digitalnavy site for now but i need to exactly know how to reduce the scale to 1/400 which is my scale of choice (Rhino,explain like if i was 4 years old,i ain't too smart...;-)). Also i would like to use this post to mention that Dave Hathaway has now started his own line of paper models and some of you might want to contact him (He didn't ask me to mention his name, i did it on my own). david@dhathaway.freeserve.co.uk Thanks again Best regards Patrick -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29) From: "Jim Johnson" Subject: Veterans Day I would also like to take the opportunity of the upcoming Veteran's day to reflect on the sacrifices made by people around the world in the cause of freedom. It may be because I'm "reelin in the years" to quote Steely Dan, but I find myself more in awe of what has been sacrificed by people in wars against repression and aggression than ever before. Veterans day used to mean the banks were closed and there was no mail, but we still had to go to school. Now I am deeply moved by the meaning of the day. Shane is right, this is the last Veterans day of the 20th century. There was no year 0, the first year of the first century BC was year 1. One hundred years later was year 101. The first century was 1 to 100, the second was from 101 to 200, etc. until the 20th, which is 1901 to 2000. 1/1/2001 is the first day of the 21st century. Jim Johnson -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30) From: Ned Barnett Subject: Authors and Titles (on SMML) OK, I admit it. I'm a book nut, and something of an author hero-worship type. The fact that I've had 8 of my own books published (on - snore - Public Relations and Marketing) and spent a number of years as author, editor and literary agent takes none of the patina off my feelings about books and authors (especially those I read and like). Anyway, today at lunch, I shared my Wor Wonton with John Lambert (and his excellent study of early WW-II aviation in the SPac and SWPac - part of my research for my Guadalcanal novel); and later today, at my local HobbyTown USA, I sprung for my 7th or 8th Steve Wiper book (not counting the two I've ordered from Keith). It's really a treat to enjoy such titles (I made it through a particularly difficult dentist's visit yesterday by sharing my pain with Steve and his Treaty-class Heavy Cruisers - N'awlunz, et. al.) then finding the authors here on line. No real point here. Maybe one. I've spent a lot of years publicizing books and authors (until a job change October 1, that was a big part of my line of work) and working as a marketer for several publishing companies. So maybe I have a few skills here - and maybe some authors on the list need my skills here. Since I've got a great job that pays well, I'm not looking for "clients" - but I'd be glad to talk barter-type mutual assistance pacts ... Or not ... (you guys seem to be doing great without me ) Ned -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31) From: "Bruce" Subject: Visualizations Gallery - WindowsMedia.com This Information I'm sure has been posted, early on, but only for those, Movie Sound Tracks Buffs that might like to enjoy this Intro, along with added story line, and staged photos, of some of the 1\8th scale Battleships, you can download Windows Media Player, {if one dose not have-it}, then go to the Movie website and download the 2;30 min sound Track about 35min download time, from the intro to "Pearl Harbor Movie" that site URL http://www.cinemenium.com/pearlharbor/images/pic809web.jpg scale model here, Movie site with downloadable sound, let Bush say that 100 times with-out stumbling http://cinemenium.com/pearlharbor/ movie site, http://windowsmedia.com/mediaguide/gallery/visualizations.asp Happy Trails Bruce -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32) From: Derek Wakefield Subject: 75mm skysweeper (fwd) Hey guys, I received this today, and have forwarded him all the responses I received on this topic back in May. If anyone here might be able to offer this gent any further assistance on this 1:1 scale project, please contact him _offlist_. Derek "Tiger" Wakefield >> written by gaysowski@yahoo.com on 04-Nov-00 -- Sir-Saw your discussion about Skysweeper-I collect artillery-mostly 16-18th cen barrels-but found a wonderful piece that is sitting in a field. A 75mm Skysweeper needs restoration. I know it weighs around 8000 lbs etc but can not find any info on it. I am going to offer owner money for purchase but know nothing of value-can you help finding worth?-Richard J. Gaysowski << -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: "Gigi Loi" Subject: Looking for a WEM 1/350 HOOD (Full-hull) Hi Smmlies: Just wonder if who have a WEM 1/350 Hood (Full-hull) want to resale. (of course, an unbuilt one!) Please contact me off-list. Thanks a lot!!! Best, Rommelloi -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From: "Ian MacCorquodale" Subject: USS Ross Photo Tour Good Day Group, I have just posted a photo tour of USS Ross DDG-71, The series is split in to 3 pages, Aerial shots taken from the MacDonald Bridge here in Halifax, Dockside shots, and Pictures taken on board. Still have to dot the i's and cross the t's, but the pictures are all there!! This is the final series of tours from the ships of Op Unified Spirit 2000. Please,drop by and set a spell..... http://www.geocities.com/macmodels/aerial.html Cheers, Ian http://www.geocities.com/macrachael/ Main Site -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the SMML site for backissues, Member's models & reference pictures at: http://www.smml.org.uk Check out the APMA site for an index of ship articles in the Reference section at: http://www.tac.com.au/~sljenkins/apma.htm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Volume