Subject: SMML VOL 1958 Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2002 14:11:24 +1000 SMML is proudly sponsored by SANDLE http://sandlehobbies.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS INDEX 1: Re: BALLAST 2: Ballast 3: Re: Takasago 4: Re: Who mail orders White Ensign in the USA? 5: Re: Ballast 6: Re: Virii 7: Japanses PT 1 Class 8: USS Princeton (CV-37) model? 9: Free Virus Software and updates 10: Re: sleeping at the wheel 11: Re: The Dangers of the Old References 12: virus comment ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: Dafuelmann Subject: Re: BALLAST Have you considered lead or sand? Lead is best from the stand point of most weight for a given mass, so the ballast could be low in the hull. I've used lead shot held in an epoxy matrix, line that part of the hull with plastic wrap before pouring and the ballast is removable. I've also gone to tire stores and bummed used lead wheel weights and used them the same way. Sand & epoxy also works, it's not as heavy as lead but can be easier to get. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From: Joel Labow Subject: Ballast Another option for medium to large models is bar solder...available inexpensively from plumber's supply stores. Joel Labow ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From: "D.Przezdziecki" Subject: Re: Takasago John, let's discuss Takasago's possible colour scheme: there is a very good quality photo of this ship in Jenschura's (et all) "Warships of the IJN, 1869-1945" page 100, and another photo of the same ship used by Warship or Warship International to promote Fred Jane's book "The Imperial Japanese Navy". While I realise that some Japanese ships of the period did use the white/buff "victorian" scheme, in the case of Takasago there doesn't appear to be even a hint of a difference in the colour of the hull, superstucture or funnels. On the same page 100 of Jentschura's book there is a good quality photo of "Kasagi" who also appears to carry indentical colour scheme to Takasago. So if any shade of buff was used on the superstucture and funnels it was so pale as to be undistinguishable from the white of the hull in a black and white photo. As to the hull stripe.... red might indeed look nicer but have you ever heard about any descriptions of victorian period warship's paint schemes with red hull stripes???? Black yes, red ... I don't think so :-) Best wishes D.P ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From: Albert Choy Subject: Re: Who mail orders White Ensign in the USA? I actually do order a good number of my modeling needs (RC ships / trains) from outside the USA (availability or better pricing -- even with Fx and s&h). In every case, whether the vendor is a one person or a more established operation, I have never had a problem (this must say something about the folks in the modeling business). I never pay by cash or money order. Payment by credit card does provide a good degree of financial protection. Albert ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From: Albert Choy Subject: Re: Ballast I generally use lead shot (bought from a hunting store) that has been 'wetted' with epoxy or glass resin. This helps you stuff/stick the shot into nooks and crannies that are out of the way of running gear/ radio etc. As the epoxy/resin used in minimal, the curing process does not generate much heat (if at all). On the plus side, besides the hardened epoxy/resin holding the shot in place, it encapsules the lead - especially important if kids are allowed to 'play' with the ship (lead shot leaves a residue if handled). Albert ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) From: Edd Pflum Subject: Re: Virii I received a false SMML list with (I assume) a virus in my next mail after Shane's post. The subject line was "SMML VOL 1930." It stood out because the Vol. Number was out of sequence and it contained an attachment. Outlook, following my rules, had placed it in the "SMML" folder. Before getting Shane's warning, I had received about a dozen weird messages, all with attachments. I assumed they were Spam and deleted them unopened. I now believe these were more virus assaults. There's GOT to be something better for these people to do then think up new virii. Work on a chain gang, for example. Edd ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7) From: "Dain Webster" Subject: Japanses PT 1 Class I am looking for any info, photos, drawings on the Japanese PT 1 Class and the Hayabusa Boats. Thanks in advance. (:D ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8) From: "Hyun Yu" Subject: USS Princeton (CV-37) model? A co-worker of mine served onboard USS Princeton (CV-37) during the Korean War. I'd like to present him with a model of the ship when he retires. Is there a kit available that depicts her during the Korean War? Any help would be very much appreciated. Thank you, Hyun Yu ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9) From: "Jeff Herne" Subject: Free Virus Software and updates I have a source for free anti-virus software, that, for the last year or so, has worked flawlessly for me. It's called AVG 6.0 and it's available from www.grisoft.com Although you do have to register, the download, and all the updates are all free, at least they have been for the last year. I posted up on a message board about the company, and the response I got was that this company was practically destroyed by a worm virus a few years back, so they developed and decided to offer free anti-virus software to end users, while selling their network editions to the companies with the money. So far, it's caught everything. I don't work for the company, I'm not a stockholder, hell, I don't even know where they're based, but if it's free and it works, I'm all for it. Regards, Jeff Herne ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10) From: "Tom & Carolyn Harrison" Subject: Re: sleeping at the wheel The Enterprise modeler will soon have two sources for Enterprise see-through elevators. However, if you need then now go to GMM as our set is still a couple of months off. The brass artwork has been completed the replacement elevator masters are still being worked on. I hope to have this conversion kit available by end of year and it will consist of cast resin replacement elevators and the see-though top plates. Tom ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) From: WRPRESSINC@aol.com Subject: Re: The Dangers of the Old References You are one step away from becoming an author. The tables will then be turned. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) From: Gernot Hassenpflug Subject: virus comment If I may add my mustard as we say in German, if you want to look at your mail before you download it, to catch junkmail or viruses that your firewall may not catch yet (in order to create a filter for example at the same time) I suggest using either the firewall software itself if you have one, or a simple program like PopFree SE or soemthing. IT is really useful to be abel to delete huge files that may be in your inbox, multiple copies, or things that you have forwarded from other accounts and realize you do not need to see. Anti-virus software, firewalls, a decently configured browser/mail software, are certainly a must these days. Gernot ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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