Subject: SMML VOL 2148 Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 05:05:45 +1100 SMML is proudly sponsored by SANDLE http://sandlehobbies.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS INDEX 1: USA Visa Fees (Off topic) 2: Re: edges of paper models 3: Trumpeter 4: Replenishment 5: US visas 6: Edges of cardboard 7: Re: German translation 8: Hornet and Essex questions 9: Re: German translation 10: Re: Card Models 11: Card models 12: Re: German translation 13: German Protected Cruiser 1889 (??) 14: N-Gauge Source Question (yes, ships) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD INDEX 1: Models for sale ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: "Robert Writt" Subject: USA Visa Fees (Off topic) I would advise any one planning to enter the U.S. to check for any new regulations. However, I must stress that I am no expert on this issue. I live in Ontario (in the Niagara area) about 15 km from the US border and definetly some new regulations have come into effect a few days ago. I heard about them on the local news. But I did not pay attention to the details since they did not apply to me as a Canadian citizen. It was reported that those requiring those new visas are required to pay a $100 fee and that it can take several months for processing. For example, many residents of Ontario, who are landed immigrants of Canada, but not yet Canadain citizens, were denigned entry into the US last week because of this regulation, although they have visited the US many times without incident in the past. But again citizens of many countries may be exempt from these requirements, so always check. Robert Writt St. Catharines, Ontario Canada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From: "Ken Goldman" Subject: Re: edges of paper models The easiest way to hid the cut paper edges is to run the edge of a felt-rip pen against them. A spray of something like Krylon Matte Varnish will prevent the ink's bleeding into the paper surface. Colored pencils like Prismacolor will accomplish the same thing. Ken Goldman ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From: "Craig Bennett" Subject: Trumpeter Hi I recently picked up a Trumpeter Catalogue for 2003-4 and the following releases are listed. 1/350 scale aircraft :Mig 29 #06205, F 14 #06206,F/A 18 #06207, F-5G Tiger shark #06208. This is strange no listing at all for the Essex class plane sets.Also no other listing for plane sets for the Nimitz carrier. 1/200 scale ships A 3rd Soveremenny class the Chinese Destroyer Hangzhou -DDG-136. 1/350 scale carriers: US Nimitz class carrier #05605,USSR Admiral Kuznetsov carrier #05606, USS Lexington CV-2 (Drawing appears to be 1930's era.)#5608. 1/700 scale : USSR Navy Kirov Battle Cruiser #5707. Now Fins Scale has a listing that includes Saratoga CV-3,the Freighter Jeraimah O'Brien and the 3 other Kirov class Battle Cruisers. Craig ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From: "Baumbach, Werner" Subject: Replenishment >> 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. << Hi Dan, how about "Bunkern" Replenishment would be Nachschub or Versorgung. But to take supplies would be "Deutsche Schnellboote beim Bunkern von Vorrräten". Something like that. Maybe some of the other German speaking folks will be more creative, have to think of it for a couple more moments. Happy modelling Werner ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From: Robert Lockie Subject: US visas Hi This issue was of some concern to me as I am shortly due to attend a model show in Maryland (OK, it's actually a tank show but I know some of you people have such perversions too...). I checked the US embassy's website and found the following: >> Do I need a visa? With the introduction of visa free travel to citizens of 28 countries, it is now possible for many travelers, including British citizens, to enter the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program (WVP). Before planning your trip, familiarize yourself with the requirements for traveling visa free. If you do not meet all of the requirements for traveling visa free, you will require a visa. Read more... When is a visa required? Visitors to the United States are required to apply for visas if: They are not a citizen of one of the 28 visa free countries. Note: Residents of the United Kingdom with indefinite leave to remain in the country are not eligible for visa free travel unless they hold a passport of one of the 28 visa free countries. They hold a passport indicating that they are a British Subject, British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Overseas Citizen, British National(Overseas) Citizen or British Protected Persons. Note: A passport which states holder has Right of Abode in the United Kingdom does not qualify for visa free travel Their stay will be over 90 days. Note: The 90 day period cannot be extended. They have been arrested, have a criminal conviction, a medical ineligibility, have been denied entry into or deported from the United States or overstayed on a previous visit. Read more... Their visit is for other than a holiday. << The URL is http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_web/visa/us/visitus.htm Robert Lockie Swindon UK ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) From: Fkbrown90 Subject: Edges of cardboard To: Chuck Messer: Try using a black felt-tip pen to color the edges of the cardboard. And thanks for the interesting tidbit about swastikas. To all: O.K., time for a new topic. Is it true that the U.S.S. Pueblo was the only U.S. Navy to ever strike her colors to a belligerent foe? Franklyn ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7) From: URUDOFSKY Subject: Re: German translation A replenishment ship would be a "Versorger" or "Versorgungsschiff" (AK). Ulrich Rudofsky ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8) From: "Bill" Subject: Hornet and Essex questions Hello list, I would like to build the new Trumpeter Hornet kit as a late war Enterprise.. What am I going to need?? A plan of Enterprise? I know her gun galleries were greatly upgraded. I have a friend who has built the Tamiya Fletcher and want to incorporate her in a diorama with the new Essex kit 1943.. Would an early as built Fletcher been an escort for Essex?.. Still plugging away at HMS Victory...gods what a kit.. regards Bill Code ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9) From: "bert" Subject: Re: German translation from Bert, "anfullen" (with an umlaut over the"u" is the translation for replenish. possibly "anfullen wieder" would be the phrase to use. (TaT) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10) From: aaahobby Subject: Re: Card Models >> 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. << Black Magic Marker? Colored pencils? Paint? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) From: Jim Chaconas Subject: Card models Chuck, I use artists water base 'felt' markers, they come in hundreds of colors, wick very well along the edge and don't bleed into the printed colors. I used them on a paper Titanic, worked well. Best, Jim C ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) From: Sab1156 Subject: Re: German translation Dear Dan, The word replenishment means in german language "Ergaenzung or Auf-fuellung. best regards Detlef Hartwig ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) From: Jimmyjb Subject: German Protected Cruiser 1889 (??) Greetings, First let me thank all those who replied to my query about availability of a kit for the MEKO series of frigates and corvettes. It seems that I'll have to await an ebay lisiting or direct sale by a scratch-builder. Meanwhile, I won this built-up model on e-bay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2590&item=3121446579&rd=1 It is allegedly a "German Protected Cruiser 1889". The seller was unable to provide me with more details. I did a Google search for German 2d class protected cruisers from the late Victorian (or 2d Reich) era with no luck. I would like to try my hand at detailing this built-from-the-box version. It seems to be a rare kit. If anyone has information or knows a web site where I could find photos, drawings or paintings of this vessel, I'd appreciate it. Jim Bloom ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) From: Ned Barnett Subject: N-Gauge Source Question (yes, ships) I'm planning a waterfront scene for inclusion in an N-Gauge model train layout I'm going to build (N-Gauge is 1/160th scale) and I'm looking for sources of ship kits and/or accessories in the 1/144th - to - 1/200th scale range. Any suggestions? Thanks Ned ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: "Rod Dauteuil" Subject: Models for sale Hello SMMLies, I have listed some models on Ebay in case anybody's interested. My username is c177guy and there's a bunch of 1/700 ships by Tamiya, Hasegawa, Skywave and Fujimi foir sale. Thanks, Rod ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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