Subject: SMML VOL 1842 Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2002 12:55:39 +1000 SMML is proudly sponsored by SANDLE http://sandlehobbies.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS INDEX 1: Help please! 2: Getting kids involved 3: Re: Warship Pictorial #17 - IJN Myoko Class Cruisers 4: You hear it first here! 5: Re: Istukushima, Hashidate, Matsushima 6: Perry and Jang 7: Combat Fleets 2002-2003 Review ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Model club & SMMLcon Information 1: Re: SMMLCon @ South Street Seaport Model Festival 2: Re: IPMS Nats Attendance 3: Re: SMMLCon @ South Street Seaport Model Festival 4: Re: Nats and South Street Seaport -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD INDEX 1: We carry all of the Trumpeter Kits Plus ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: Subject: Help please! Hi to You all I have been asked to name the Flower Class thing's that were based on, or visited Malta GC during WW II. Any info would be gratefully received (and passed back) Yours "Aye" John Lambert ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From: "Poutre, Joseph A" Subject: Getting kids involved >> ... isn't it high time to wean our kids from computer games and trash TV and introduce them to the constructive and educational pleasures of the model workbench? << I'm trying, I'm trying! I always airbrush outside, on my driveway, in front of my house, in view of the neighbors, hoping that, even once, one of them will walk over with his or her kid to see what I'm doing. Heck, I'd be happy if the _parent_ became interested. I also intend to interest my grand-nephew and cousin when they reach a good age, starting with snap-together pre-painted models, which is how I started - a snap-together ship or plane. (I know I did one of each, but don't remember which came first.) Joe Poutre ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From: SteveWiper@aol.com Subject: Re: Warship Pictorial #17 - IJN Myoko Class Cruisers >> Thanks for all the hard work Steve. Hope your books make you the money to keep at it. << Simon, Thanks to people like you, many others on this message board and many, many others across the world, my series of books is selling quite well. Because of this, my publishing business is able to continue to grow and many more titles are in the works. A couple of interesting future subjects are the topic of Italian heavy cruisers of WWII and a new series I think I will title "WWII US Navy in Color" in five volumes of my photo album style books, all color photographs! The collection of color photos that have surfaced in the last few years is amazing. You have to see them to believe them, and now because of everybody's support of my product, you will all have that opportunity. On that note, I say thank you, one and all, Steve Wiper ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From: Subject: You hear it first here! The second posting today - Gosh! I have just received an e-mail from Mr John Lee Publisher of Conway Maritime Press & Putnam Aeronautical Books, confirming that our Allied Coastal Forces Volume 1, and Allied Coastal Forces Volume 2 are now in stock in the Conway warehouse. I expect to receive a short press release very shortly, which I will send ASAP to give greater detail. Yours "Aye" John Lambert and my buddy, Al Ross in the U S of A. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From: "D.Przezdziecki" Subject: Re: Istukushima, Hashidate, Matsushima Peter Cornelissen: still can't see it somehow Peter. The only parts from the actual Itsu/Hashi sprue which can be used for Matsushima without any modifications (almost)are: mast, main gun, 120mm gun barrels, funell, ventillators and navigation bridge. An awfull lot of parts would still have to be supplayed with the "conversion kit" even if a new resin hull would be provided. Oh well, let's just wait and see... Lars Scharff: two main sources Lars 1- Japanese publication "Anatomy of Japanese Battleships" vol.1, an indispensable reference about Japanese battleships and cruisers from the era of Tsushima and before. I got my copy on a recommendation of Masashi Ito (thanks again Masashi) from Pacific Front Hobbies. 2- article in "Warship" vol.XIV 1990 "Sankeikan: Japan's coast deffence ships of the Matsushima class" by Jiro Itani, Hans Lengerer and Tomoko Rehm-Takahara. I do remember that you need info about Chih Yuan Lars and if anything new on this subject will come my way I will let you know immediatelly. Best wishes Darius Przezdziecki ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) From: "Victor M. Baca" Subject: Perry and Jang >> toy ships can also find an appreciative market in this country - isn't it high time to wean our kids from computer games and trash TV and introduce them to the constructive and educational pleasures of the model workbench? << Right on, Loren! A little less electron tube and a little more of the Testors tube is what kids require for strong minds and a healthy attitude. Your posting on the Chinese issues distills in a nutshell what good old capitalism can do for a country and everyone who trades with them. I found Dr. Jang's review of Chinese modeling very informative. Kerry definitely has a knack for telling a good story. The picture he conjured of kids playing with ship models stayed with me all day--there's hope for this ol' world afterall. Let's hope they teach their elders that it's far better to trade and grow with your neighbors than to aim missiles at them. Thanks to both of you for a good read. Victor Baca ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7) From: "Victor M. Baca" Subject: Combat Fleets 2002-2003 Review We just received a pre-release copy of the U.S. Naval Institute's "Combat Fleets Of The World 2002-2003" and it's a winner. Author A.D. Baker III has shown rare insight and world class naval analytical abilities, bringing modern navies into focus. Baker is certainly no stranger to long-time readers of this list, his credentials are impressive, including graduating magna cum laude from Harvard University. He served as a U.S. Naval officer in the 1960s, and retired in 1997 as a civilian analyst for the Department of the Navy. He also served as a special assistant to the Secretary of the Navy for intelligence and historical matters during the late 1980s. Baker was a staff member of the president's Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense and received the navy's Distinguished Civilian Service Award. He is also a regular columinist in the U.S. Naval Institute's monthly magazine, "Proceedings." "Combat Fleets Of The World" is put together in a way that makes looking up info a snap. Each navy's heading begins with a concise synopsis of the state of the fleet and important milestones since the last edition.For this purpose, more space is devoted to the world's larger navies. Weapons & systems are also covered and these are given a special section under each navy with easy-to-read headings. Individual ship classes are then given a full treatment with all ships listed, along with their salient features, info on decommissionings or major modifications and technical specs. Most ship classes have at least one photo to illustrate a member and major ship classes often have a gallery of photos showing various views of the ships. You'll also find good line drawings of selected vessels. Modelers interested in something different will find coverage of the Japan Coast Guard (name officially changed two years ago) a real treat. The photos of their patrol and rescue ships are outstanding examples of the maritime photographer's art. I couldn't keep my eyes off Mitsuhiro Kadota's aerial shot of the handsome short endurance cutter Takatsuki (PS-108). She's flying a prominent skull and crossbones pennant off the port side-there's gotta be a good story there... And while we're on the subject, SMMLie and maritime photographer Kurt Greiner has again provided many fine photographs of naval ships. His stunning aerials add substantially to the book's photographic coverage and are perfect for model research. Dave Baker has brought together technical material and photographs from the world's best photographers and naval experts in a concise, readable volume. It's certainly the first book I'll grab when needing modern and up-to-date ship info. At 1129 total pages, Combat Fleets Of The World delivers the goods at a price that's reasonable, considering what's between the covers. Available from bookstores and the U.S. Naval Institute, 291 Wood Road, Annapolis, MD 21402. ISBN #1-55750-207-2. Phone: 410-295-1081, Fax 410-295-1084. Order toll-free 800-233-8764 or online: www.navalinstitute.org Price is $195.00, also available on CD/ROM (Windows) at $159.95. Black & white photography and line drawings. Review by Victor Baca Editor & Publisher MODEL SHIP JOURNAL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Model club & SMMLcon Information ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: Devin Subject: Re: SMMLCon @ South Street Seaport Model Festival I will be by on Sunday (hopefully this heat will break by then!). I'll just be visiting, as I don't feel safe bringing any finished or in-progress kits via the subway. Devin ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From: joe.sus@att.net Subject: Re: IPMS Nats Attendance For trans-Atlantic visitors, the main action at the US Nats is typically on Friday and Saturday. Unlike the IPMS/UK, Sunday is mostly cleanup, with things like IPMS business meetings. If you're only coming on Sunday, Felix, there may not be much to see. For the attendance list, I'll be there from mid Thursday to late Saturday. Joe Suszynski ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From: "Keith Bender" Subject: Re: SMMLCon @ South Street Seaport Model Festival Hi SMMLies, I will be at the South Street Seaport on Sat. Aug, 3. If any of you other SMMLies show up please introduce yourself so we can meet you. Keith ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From: GKingzett@aol.com Subject: Re: Nats and South Street Seaport I am doing a double header this year, IPMS Nats on Friday, very inexpensive airfare on Airtrans from Newport News/Williamsburg to Laguardia on Saturday, the South Street Seaport show on Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon. I'll be on the lookout for SMMLERS, and sticks and strings guys also. See You. Gary ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: "shaya" Subject: We carry all of the Trumpeter Kits Plus I would like to express dittos with Loren I saw on ebay a Chinese Comp. has made a 1/350 scale Arleigh Burke in plastic, I wish I had it because MY CUSTOMERS want that kit. Why didn't an American Comp. make that kit??? http://www.modelshipbuilding.com/chinesesubs.html http://www.modelshipbuilding.com/chinesewar.html Shaya Novak Naval Base Hobbies www.modelshipbuilding.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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