Subject: SMML VOL 2147 Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2003 13:23:11 +1100 SMML is proudly sponsored by SANDLE http://sandlehobbies.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS INDEX 1: Re: How do you paint your models? 2: Re: Fair Use 3: Searching for a photo 4: Academy U-Boat 5: New Submarine book-heads up! 6: Visa to enter the US 7: Re: One more thing on Swastikas 8: Battle Class Destroyer References 9: US Visa fees 10: German translation 11: LST Japans __ note on Model clear glass clean up 12: copyright 13: Carrier deck tie-down spacing question 14: Re: Return to Normalcy at WEM 15: Russian/Soviet ships -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD INDEX 1: Pre-order RN Camo IV ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: Ned Barnett Subject: Re: How do you paint your models? I've been following the steps in Mike Ashley's several books on building ship models. It's very comprehensive. Kalmbach publishes some (if not all) of Mike's books. Ned ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From: ELLshipmodeler Subject: Re: Fair Use James M. Pasquill wrote in the last digest to go to: http://lcweb.loc.gov/copyright/ James hit it correctly. That was nearly the first correct thing said by anyone on the subject of copyright. Too many "guesses" have been posted, without the full knowledge of the US Copyright Laws. For example, you cannot copy an entire book for your personal use under "fair use". In the FAQ section of the above site is the statement: Quote Under the fair use doctrine of the U.S. copyright statute, it is permissible to use limited portions of a work including quotes, for purposes such as commentary, criticism, news reporting, and scholarly reports. There are no legal rules permitting the use of a specific number of words, a certain number of musical notes, or percentages of a work. Whether a particular use qualifies as fair use depends on all the circumstances. See Circular 21: http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ21.pdf and FL 102: http://www.copyright.gov/circs/index.html#fl END QUOTE Read those circulars and other references in detail. Gene Larson Alexandria, VA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From: Devin Subject: Searching for a photo Would anyone happen to know of a photo of the USS Intrepid (CV-11) sporting her temporary sail? One was rigged to help with steering after she was torpedoed in early 1944. I think it would be a great diorama subject. Devin ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From: "Daniel Taylor" Subject: Academy U-Boat HI I happened to see, what I believe to be, a new Academy kit of a Type IX U-Boat today. It is 1/150 scale and retails at around £18 (GBP). It was shrink wrapped so I couldn't peek, but the photographs on the side dide not look too attractive. Have any of you seen this kit? Is it any good? Thanks Dan Taylor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From: Ives100 Subject: New Submarine book-heads up! Hi all, I just wanted to bring to your attention a fabuluous new book about modern nuclear submarines. Believe it or not, it is called "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Submarines" by Michael DeMercurio and Michael Benson {DO NOT be put off by the title!!]. Book details are: ISBN: 0028644719, Paperback, 356pp Pub. Date: January 2003 Publisher: Penguin Group. Runs about $18 (I got my copy for $14). I seriously doubt that a "Complete Idiot" would understand this, as DeMercurio delves very deeply into the technology. It has unbelievable details about the operation of modern US nuclear submarines. In fact, I was astonished at the level of descriptive detail on the operation of the powerplant (including reactor physics & how to start up the plant), how the steam plant operates, sonar details (broadband vs narrowband, and why it really matters), submarine construction details, crew training, ship handling, how to "blow sanitaries" and a bit of submarine history. Some new details on the Thresher accident, and more. Far, far superior to the older Tom Clancy "Submarine: A guided tour..." DeMercurio, an Annapolis graduate, served on two nuclear submarines as an officer. Tom Dougherty ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) From: Darren Scannell Subject: Visa to enter the US This story appeared in the Toronto Sun the other day. To keep it on topic, I moved a resin ship hull from my bench to another bench today. ; ) >> New U.S. visa rules begin today Commonwealth nationals affected;Wait for document can last 60 days PHILIP MASCOLL STAFF REPORTER As of this morning, Canadian landed immigrants from most Commonwealth countries will need a valid passport and visa to enter the United States.The new rules were introduced to tighten border security following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S. Until now, Canadian landed immigrants from the Commonwealth were allowed to visit the U.S. without a visa. Commonwealth countries include: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, Cyprus, Dominica, Fiji Islands, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, the Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Swaziland, Tanzania, the Bahamas, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Kingdom, Vanuatu, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The requirement can be waived for landed immigrants from the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Brunei if the visits are less than 90 days, the United States Bureau of Customs and Border Protection says on its Web site. The wait for a visa, which must be applied for in person at a U.S. consulate or embassy, can range from two weeks to 60 days. In some cases, consular staff must return to the applicant's home country to verify information, said a spokesperson for the U.S. consulate on University Ave. Before visiting a U.S. diplomatic post, applicants must go to a Web site or phone a 1-900 number at $2 a minute to book an appointment. They also need to fill out an application, collect photos and documents, pay a $100 fee at a bank and appear for screening at an arranged time.People older than 60, younger than 17 and diplomats are exempt from personal appointments. << ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7) From: "Chuck Messer" Subject: Re: One more thing on Swastikas According to Carl Sagan in his book, COMET, the oldest swastika was discovered in excavations of Troy, dating back to about 2,000 B.C.E. He theorized that the appearance of the swastika in various places around the world after 2,000 may be due to a comet that passed VERY close to the earth, at times seen head-on. The chapter includes a Chinese chart of comets, including stylized drawings of various types of comets and the kinds of misfortune they would bring. The exception, a comet that brought good fortune, was represented as a swastika. And there you have it. On topic: Anyone know how to eliminate the white edges of paper models? I'm building a paper kit of the U.S.S. Nautilus, SSN571. The black undersides are looking good, but the edges of the paper are white. Chuck ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8) From: Richa5011 Subject: Battle Class Destroyer References I am looking for reference material on the RN Battle class destroyers built at the end of the second war and in service until the early '70s. Anyone have suggestions? Particularly looking for references on the two RAN units and the modifications into Aircraft Direction ships. The ones I already have are the usual books by: Hodges March Manning Janes Combat Fleets of the World I also have a number of photos from Real Photos and from the old Wright & Logan Collection. I'm ordering some additional images from NMM, but those will be a while before they get here to sunny So. California. Nat Richards Hi Nat, Check out my review on the Tribal/Battle book by Vince Fazio of the NHSA on the SMML site. Shane ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9) From: Ray Cockram Subject: US Visa fees Hi SMMilies, I know this is a bit off the topic of ships and ship modelling, but I couldn't help myself. I enter the US in Feb of this year at the Niagara border crossing (from Canada). I was travelling on an Australian Passport and the entry permit to the US cost me US$6. I hope this helps/clarifies. Ray ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10) From: "Daniel Taylor" Subject: German translation Hi I'm after a suggested translation if any of the German speakers could help please. What could I use for the word 'replenishment'? It is ship related. I have built a diorama in which a couple of Schnellboote are being reloaded at a dockside. Many thanks for your thoughts in anticipation. Dan Taylor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) From: "Don Macdonald" Subject: LST Japans __ note on Model clear glass clean up THank you RICH I will pass along the infomation!! Now one note something that work for me tonight on working with Model clear glass clean up l pick up a use kit on another project ,The cockpit glass was dull and had pant on it not bad but bad enoght to make my kit when redone look bad,\ This was a hard to fine kit that someone had all ready put to getther and it was given to me. OK the first thing I did I wash it offf with soap and water, Then I took some cress Tooth brush cleaner that you use, I put some of it on then started hand rubbing it onto the glass of the project as I rub it clean up then I took a blade. then started very carefuly scrapping some of the old pant off it work out fine, But be carefull for you can scratch the plactic glass ok for the most part it clean up good then I rewash it then dryed it off, OK just a note on what I tryed and for me it work, If any body has any other ideas on what can be use for cleaning up use and old Plactic glass and one more thing I can use how do you clean up old glue off of it as well? So pass it along It may help me and others Don That Portland Rustbucket in Portland and thanks for the information a gin . ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) From: ED LARYEH Subject: copyright Thank you for the extremely detailed and enlightening commentary on copyright law. IT is a real bonus to pick up such information on this site. I, for one, am very happy to be able to learn about other aspects that touch on our hobby, albeit indirectly. Aryeh Wetherhorn ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) From: "Terry Sumner" Subject: Carrier deck tie-down spacing question Hello All, Does anyone have any definitive dimensions of the spacing between carrier deck tie-downs on modern US Navy carriers? I tried the Floating Drydock site but was unable to find anything there. I've also consulted as many books as I could, but could come up with no definitive answer. Thanks much in advance, Terry Sumner ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) From: SteveWiper Subject: Re: Return to Normalcy at WEM John, I hope you were able to educate Caroline about the dangers of the dreaded American Southwest creature called a "Jackalope". Sightings have been reported lately. I hear that a renegade band British Knights of the Men who say "Neek" have smuggled into the States one of their man eating rabbits to breed with the Jackalope. This indeed would be catastrophe. Imagine. A man eating Jackalope spurred on by a bunch of hobby horse mounted Knights of the Men who say "Neek"! Steve "I drank way to much green beer last Monday" Wiper ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15) From: Friedrich Kappes Subject: Russian/Soviet ships Project 78: any information waned http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/linedrawings/vwp?.dir=/Friedrich%b4s+drawings&.dnm=project78.gif&.src=gr&.view=t&.hires=t Riga-class: designations, armament, date of entry into service of the shown versions and any other information http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/linedrawings/vwp?.dir=/Friedrich%b4s+drawings&.dnm=ff-riga-class.jpg&.src=gr&.view=t&.hires=t Dago-class (Dago, Kotka, Kronshlot, Seskar; Russian T-boats 1890s): date of entry into service http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/linedrawings/vwp?.dir=/Friedrich%b4s+drawings&.dnm=Kotka_Dago.gif&.src=gr&.view=t&.hires=t Izmail-class (Izmail, Lakhita, Luga, Narva; Russian T-boats 1880s): date of entry into service http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/linedrawings/vwp?.dir=/Friedrich%b4s+drawings&.dnm=dd-izmail.gif&.src=gr&.view=t&.hires=t Of each there“s a drawing in the photo section of the yahoo!group linedrawings in the folder Friedrich“s drawings. Friedrich The FriedrichFiles http://www.geocities.com/friedkappes/flagship.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: Keith Butterley Subject: Pre-order RN Camo IV Hi all, WR Press has announced its latest book: Royal Navy Camouflage Volume IV Features: KGV as completed both sides POW Indomitable in her RN & USN colour scheme funnel emblems fore & aft views of turrets & superstructures 30 landing craft schemes 160 pieces of art work twice as many photos as the previous volumes I am accepting pre-orders for this book Canada $30CDN + $5CDN shipping US $19US + $4USshipping INTL $19US + $7US shipping ***SPECIAL OFFER*** Pre-order Camo IV and at least one other WR Press book and I will ship your order FREE! ***ANOTHER SPECIAL OFFER*** British Battleships of World War Two - The Development and Technical History of the Royal Navy's Battleships and Battlecruisers from 1911 to 1946 by Alan Raven and John Roberts. Pre-order this book and there will be no charge for shipping. Canada $144CDN US & Int'l $90US Regards Keith Butterley http://www.warshipbooks.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