Subject: SMML VOL 1545 Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 02:31:20 +1100 SMML is proudly sponsored by SANDLE http://sandlehobbies.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS INDEX 1: Re: Color Cross-references 2: seaview color 3: Talcum Powder Craze 4: Tamiya 1/72 PT-15 JMSDF boat 5: type 45 destroyers 3 more on order 6: Washes and Drybrushing -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: AAA Hobby Subject: Re: Color Cross-references >> 7000 Fehgrau 35237 << What does this color translate to? Cannot figure this out! Feh? Some shade of grey - maybe haze grey. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From: Subject: seaview color I'd seen the original 10-12' model at a quasi-museum years ago and it was painted gray. from the TV show itself, Seaview has a pale blue/gray coloring. I recommend doing a websearch for the various Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea fan websites. many have photo galleries from the show and should be of some help to you. also, the show is currently running on the SciFi channel, and the original movie should still be available at least as a rental. you will find that science fiction fans can be an excellent resource and are very devoted to their chosen 'fandom'--especially us Voyage folks... s -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From: URUDOFSKY@aol.com Subject: Talcum Powder Craze Actually, one very famous model builder told me it is best to paint with good quality high gloss and then dull it down afterwards. Any comments? Ulrich Rudofsky -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From: gil.angie.alden@juno.com Subject: Tamiya 1/72 PT-15 JMSDF boat does anybody know if there are any pictorial or technical details for the Tamiya 1/72 PT-15 JMSDF boat. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Gil Alden -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From: "Andrew Jones" Subject: type 45 destroyers 3 more on order Following the announcement last year by UK ministers, BAE SYSTEMS has confirmed that its Type 45 Prime Contract Office has received an order for a further three platforms for the Type 45 Destroyer, bringing the total number of platforms now on order to six ( but I think 12 are planned unless there has been budget restrictions). The total contracted value of the Type 45 programme is now approximately £2 billion. This order is concurrent with binding agreements concluded with the two shipyards - BAE SYSTEMS Marine and Vosper Thornycroft - for their workshare in respect of the Type 45 platform. These agreements give these shipyards a guaranteed level of work to the end of the decade and enables them to make the necessary new investment needed for such a complex ship. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) From: "Katz, Gene S" Subject: Washes and Drybrushing Dark Washes: I want to do a wash and dry brush on a few kits under construction. I think I read about using India Ink, but not sure if I can use the "waterproof" kind or the proportions of mixing. I have used Model Master enamels and am thinking about a Testors glosscoat before washing but would like to know any recommendations: India ink/water, black oils/mineral spirits, etc. If I coat the enamels with Glosscoat, won't it repell the wash? How do I ensure adhesion, and how is the best way to remove the excess wash without disturbing the underlying enamel? Thanks, Gene Katz -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the SMML site for the List Rules, Backissues, Member's models & reference pictures at: http://smmlonline.com Check out the APMA site for an index of ship articles in the Reference section at: http://apma.org.au/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Volume