Subject: SMML VOL 1942 Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 00:48:15 +1000 SMML is proudly sponsored by SANDLE http://sandlehobbies.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS INDEX 1: Re: 7-tape set 2: Re: Apollo 12 3: Re: Various 4: Re: USS Texas 5: Midget Subs (add on) 6: Re: D.U.K.W. kit 7: Re: DUKW 8: Re: Availability of Aftermarket Barrels 9: Re: trumpeter/pitroad 10: Ship Preservation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD INDEX 1: WHITE ENSIGN MODELS 1/350 HMS JANUS 1940 and casting news ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: NAVYDAZE@aol.com Subject: Re: 7-tape set David, I know of what you speak. I have the "Crusade in the Pacific" but in DVD format - managed to pick the whole set up for $5.98 each at a used record/CD store. Anyway there are a lot of footage that I have never seen before. The narration is a bit on the bad side as is the sound effects for the aircraft and equipment, but the footage is great - also as I have mentioned in an earlier post that you can print out images if your have a DVD on your computer. Michael Donegan NAVYDAZE Naval & Aviation Artist http://www.navydaze.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From: SolidStump@aol.com Subject: Re: Apollo 12 >> This isn't a trick question just a question. Personally I figure it might been 372 million miles. I used the distance of the sun to earth as a radius so for a diameter distance it would be twice that or half a orbit around the sun. To make a complete orbit around the sun it would be twice that .93 +93 =186. 186+186 =372. << Circular orbit would be Pi x 2 x 93 million miles = 3.141 x 2 x 93 = 584.2 million miles. The orbit would not be circular but elliptical. Nor could it travel only one earth like orbit in 30 years. If it were following an earth-like orbit, the object must travel at about the same speed as the earth. A faster orbital speed results in a spiral out of the Solar system, slower and it spirals into the sun. As the object has been traveling 30 odd years, it may be following a very large elliptical orbit like comets do, or some kind of decaying/expanding orbit of a similar size to earth. With a slight difference in orbital speed, it would "synchronize" or pass by earth only after considerable time and many orbits around the sun. Then again, if could also be orbiting in a different plane to earths orbit, again resulting in periodic close passes. There is not enough information for any of us to establish anything. Simon Scheuer ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From: "Steve James" Subject: Re: Various Re: Apollo 12 I got lost some-where along the portal. How do you calculate the distance the sun has moved with-in the Milky Way & dragging our solar sytem along with it? Do you also need to consider the distrance travelled whilst the universe is still expanding (or contracting for those who don't believe in the Big Bang Theory). Re: Preserving Ships At least the USA & UK has a myriad of ships to visit, most of the Australian navy ends up as Chinese razor blades or we spend 2 million Pacific Pesos ($OZ dollars) making them safe enough to sink as a diving reef for those adventureous enough! Re: OOPS My 2 cents worth, which is US $0.0108, or $0.037 Bank of Bob Mac (Sorry couldn't resist, you really deserve the million dollars they must have had to pay you to go anywhere with 72 children!!! :-) Cheers Steve ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From: CapnAgee@aol.com Subject: Re: USS Texas John, I always thought USS Texas was landlocked in a pond next to the San Jacinto Battlefield Monument, but, when I finally got to visit her a few years back, I learned she isn't landlocked but nestled in a cove like USS North Carolina. That's how they can take her for drydocking when needed and allows a good circulation of water around her. She sits a good 3/4 mile from the monument across a road with a large pond between her and the monument. Ray Agee aka CapnAgee@aol.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From: "Rui Francisco Matos" Subject: Midget Subs (add on) David... One thing that I forgot to mention: On the X-Craft model you have to build the periscope's guard. Some wire and a gentle hammering (to make it flat), plastic card and super glue will do the job - the Paul Kemp's book being a good source for accuracy. And I agree with Leslie Browns tip on the Paul Kemp's "Midget Submarines of WWII", with emphasis on the British Chariot, the Italian CB Class or the amazing British X-Craft. The neglected one's are the IJN Koryu, Kairyu and Kaiten I and II, the German Molch and Hecht, with very little info given to the reader. If you need extra help, feel free to contact me!! From Portugal, Rui Matos (aka Skipper) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) From: "Dirk Emmermacher" Subject: Re: D.U.K.W. kit Hello George. >> The D.U.K.W. kit is on sale here in the UK to a scale of 1/10th and is available fom Deans Marine www.deansmarine.co.uk << Nice kit. But the scale is too large. We're thinking og 1/87. There is a kit from Kibri available. It's not a fool. My friend built cars in thi scale with r/c. The smallest truck I know is a Hummer, that the U.S. Army use. Take a look at our HP. Some page were translated into english. Take care. Dirk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7) From: "Dirk Emmermacher" Subject: Re: DUKW Hello list. Hello Ray >> I don't think I have seen it mentioned on here that ITALERI is soon to release a 1/35th scale model of the DUKW. << I never heard about 1/35 scale model.. Hello Gary >> Here are some interesting DUKW sites: http://my.voyager.net/~dukw/dukwpage.htm http://www.amphibiousvehicle.net http://www.tradingnorthwest.demon.co.uk/military.vehicles/index.html << Very good pages. I suppose that http://www.amphibiousvehicle.net can give some new ideas the members of the german micromodel-mailinglist. Thanks a lot! Take care. Dirk IG Mikromodell http://www.mikromodell.de mailto:emmermacher@hotmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8) From: Sanartjam@aol.com Subject: Re: Availability of Aftermarket Barrels Hi Hyun, I think that aftermarket turned brass barrels are made by Clipper Models and Pit Road. The smallest caliber made by Pit Road seems to be 8" (203mm) and the smallest by Clipper seems to be about 5" (127mm) and each one makes larger caliber barrels. The Clipper barrels seem to be available from Pacific Front Hobbies and the Pit Road barrels seem to be available from Hobby Link Japan. Clipper Models seems to have a much larger selection. As far as I can see, the barrels from both manufacturers are for specific ships or at least to specific navies, and are not listed as generic 8" guns, for example. If I have missed something here, I hope someone will point it out. I hope this helps! Art Nicholson ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9) From Timothy Dike Subject: Re: trumpeter/pitroad >> Can anyone tell me if Trumpeter/Pitroad 1/700 Iowas class are any good? Just wondering and thanks ;-) << Don't let the Trumpeter name fool you. Some of their more recent work is very good. It seems that, if they have good accurate reference material, they can produce some really amazing work. The kit was designed by Pit-road and the tool was done by Trumpeter. While it is not perfect is certainly is a step in the right direction. But don't take my word for it, have a look for yourself. Take a look at the in-the-box review of both kits on ModelWarships.com by Jeff Hughes. It's in the current review section. Timothy Dike Webmaster and Editor ModelWarships.com http://www.modelwarships.com/index1.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10) From: Lou Meszaros Subject: Ship Preservation In regards to the USS TEXAS, I had a chance to visit her this summer. They are the one's to talk to concerning the best way to preserve the hull, as all the trouble they have had in the past (she used to rest on the bottom). We were given a personal tour and allowed into most areas of the ship. The ship is in great shape and the volunteer group couldn't have been better! I was informed that she is due for dry-docking sometime in the next 3 years, they weren't sure where the work would be done (any idea's?). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: "WEM" Subject: WHITE ENSIGN MODELS 1/350 HMS JANUS 1940 and casting news Next to be released in 1/350 Scale from WEM, and casting now: WEM K 3556 1/350 HMS JANUS SEPTEMBER 1940. Click to the camouflage profile http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/white.ensign.models/350janus/350janus.jpg Peter Hall's pattern fits together like a Snaptite kit. The casters are the same folks who did the 1/600 HMS EXETER, 1/350 HMS LEDBURY, the 1/350 S-BOATS, and the VANGUARD and TRENCHANT kits; also the 1/350 5"/38's and the 1/200 SOVREMENNY TURRETS. For those of you who have seen this stuff, you'll know that it really is THE best, on an equal with the JAG resin castings we had for the KNOX and STODDERT (BTW the white metal in those kits was by the Birmingham bunch at CMA). We are funnelling all new work their way, and will be re-directing most of the existing 1/700 SCALE and 1/350 kits from Cromford (Brian Fawcett) their way too. Peter Hall now has the 1/700 RENOWN project in hand, having taken it over from Brian, so we expect to see some logjams break shortly! The JANUS will be priced as follows: Export price outside Europe 66.34 Pounds ($98.00), U.K./E.U. 77.95 Pounds, includes VAT, and POST FREE everywhere. This makes it extremely competitive with the prices charged by other companies for 1/350 Scale destroyers, but have the added option (a la Knox/Exeter of having a separate lower hull supplied in the kit). The kit's etched brass (check out the page link for details) is also available separately, and is shipping now to those who require it. We expect to have this kit available at the UK IPMS Nationals at the beginning of November. Place orders now. This kit will be made available to hobby shops too. Cheers! Caroline Snyder http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/white.ensign.models/350janus/350janus.htm White Ensign Models ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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