SMML is proudly sponsored by SANDLE http://sandlehobbies.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS INDEX 1: wind jammer plan service 2: Titanic colours 3: Choppers 4: Re: Choppers 5: ships plans, "wind jammer" 6: sources of ships plans 7: Re: Typhoon "Akula" 8: Windjammer Website 9: Re: Choppers 10: Re: Choppers 11: Re: Titanic 12: HMS Courageous sonar 13: Re: sources for ships plans 14: "Auto Etch" Photoetch System 15: Re: "The Ship" 16: Re: Choppers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Model club & SMMLcon Information 1: SMML Site update 2: Shuffle off to Buffalo -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD INDEX 1: USS New Jersey WWII Cruise Book on CD now 2: Ohio & Hampton's ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: "Don Macdonald" Subject: wind jammer plan service Yes they have a nice web sight just type in win jammer plan service, Note if you cant fine it get back touch on my E mail and I will give you what ever you would need to get in touch George is good People to deal with he will do what he can. Don Macdonald The Portland Rustbucket ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From: "Michael D'Silva" Subject: Titanic colours Hi Dennis, For the best source of modelling information on the Titanic, visit www.titanic-model.com, the Web site of the Titanic Research and Modelling Association. There you will find as much information on modelling her as you could want. If for some reason, you arent satisfied with the details you read at TRMA, contact me off list (mdsilva@mira.net) and I'll send you the colour scheme as set out in the new instructions that complement the 1:350 Minicraft Titanic. Michael D'Silva ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From: Robert Lockie Subject: Choppers Hi Peter The Chopper is made by North West Shortline (www.nwsl.com) and I bought mine from Micro-Mark (www.micromark.com) in the US. I have the original on an MDF baseboard but I would recommend buying the Chopper II, which has an aluminium base and looks better designed. I will be replacing mine with the Mk.II soon and the price when I looked the other day was US$39.95 (on both the above sites). Robert Lockie Swindon UK ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From: wem Subject: Re: Choppers >> I have recently gotten into scratchbuilding and am looking for a chopper to cut lengths of Evergreen strips. Does anyone know where I could buy one of these? << Hi Peter, Try the Walthers online catalog. The product you want is made by Northwest Short Line. Best, John Snyder The Token Yank White Ensign Models Home Page for WEM, http://WhiteEnsignModels.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From: PaulShip37 Subject: ships plans, "wind jammer" The site for "Wind Jammer" is www.windjammer-arts.com. They offer the Edward Wiswesser plans, 500 of them. The Wiswesser plans were done some time ago. Some were done in the 40's before any official information was available. Some are "rude and crude" by today's standards. They vary in quality and accuracy, but for those with just a casual interest in ships they are an inexpensive way to get something to frame and mount on the wall. I scratch-built some ships using Wiswesser's plans back in the 70's and 80's when there wasn't much out there, and it was fun. Nowadays better (and more expensive) plans are often available. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) From: PaulShip37 Subject: sources of ships plans Here's a thought, this list has some very knowledgeable people. Is anyone out there interested in working on a list of current sources for ship plans as a kind of "service project" for the ship-model building community? We could put it in the archives and maybe update it from time to time. Contact me off-line and we can share some thoughts. Paul Glitz, ( ....P.C.Coker, are you still looking in on the SMML site from time to time?) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7) From: "olafur" Subject: Re: Typhoon "Akula" >> I have a rather poor set of 1994 plans that match the Typhoon stern as seen in the drydock photo (very impressive picture!!) << Hi Tom, Would it be possible to get a scan of these plans. I would like to make this "Akula" in good quality. Two pictures is very guesstionary to make it close. I also need to correct the "ailerons" on the front in order to show them in closed position. (Excuse, that I don't speak the correct English mariners language. I could tell you in Icelandic, but that would not help much) Also does someone know what the real colour for the Typhoon should be. I see on pictures that the upper part comes close to gun metal and the lower part is dark grey. Not the Dragon scheme. Oli ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8) From: "Ralph Batykefer" Subject: Windjammer Website Hello Michael, Here is the webaddress for Windjammer. I have used them in the past and really respected their service. http://wja1992.safeshopper.com/18/cat18.htm?255 Although I have seen eBay plans from Windjammer going for double the normal cost. Goes to show it pays to know... God bless IHS, Ralph Batykefer ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9) From: AAA Hobby Supply Subject: Re: Choppers >> I have recently gotten into scratchbuilding and am looking for a chopper to cut lengths of Evergreen strips. Does anyone know where I could buy one of these? << A good hobby shop should carry them, I know I do. I don't sell that many any more as the local guys all seem to have one now! If you cannot find it locally, I can sell you one. James Corley AAA Hobby Supply www.aaahobby.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10) From: Randy Ward Subject: Re: Choppers Peter, I believe MicroMark used to have them, although I can't find them in the latest catalog. They do have a heavy-duty version for $39.95, so maybe that replaced the original. MicroMark publishes a very nice catalog of miniature tools, and have been a source for me for many years. 'Couldn't find choppers in the Model Expo catalog. WARNING: Don't look at the MicroMark catalog if you have a credit card! It will cause you to go deeply into debt! 8-) 'Lots of nice stuff! Micromark - www.micromark.com or 1-800-225-1066 (in the U.S.) Randy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) From: Randy Ward Subject: Re: Titanic >> I was wondering what colour to use to paint my titanic model, the kit lists the British standard colour code but I am unable to convert these over to the current range of available colours from today's suppliers. << Denis, this is way overkill, but www.titanic-model.com is the site for the Titanic Research and Modeling Assn., which has far more information on detailing and painting Titanic models than even I can absorb! They get into custom mixes for various parts. Check it out! 'Hope you don't get addicted! 8-) Randy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) From: Peter Chant Subject: HMS Courageous sonar >> Now that the SSN HMS Courageous is on public display, there are quite a few photos available. One thing that I noticed is that the forehead sonar window seems more bulged than in older photos. Was this changed during a refit, or am I seeing things? << You are probably seeing the anti-flow noise sonar dome over the array. These were first fitted 20 years ago. Peter Chant Plymouth ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) From: Devin Subject: Re: sources for ships plans >> It was a bit of a shock to visit his web site and realize that Abe is now 90 years old, and his plans service is run by volunteers among his friends. In that context, its not surprising that the selection of plans is>a shadow of its former glory. << You really have to order his print catalog to see everything available. There is far more offered than the website hints at. I'm glad to see others helping Abe out as well, and planning on carrying on in the future. He really does have some fantastic plan sets. Does anyone know if he has a brick and mortar store in Jersey City? I live minutes from there and would love to visit if it's possible. Devin ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14) From: Steve Sobieralski Subject: "Auto Etch" Photoetch System I don't have any definitive information on Auto Etch, but I did try to contact them between one and two years ago. I had no luck with their phone number, the Philadelphia phone directory or an internet search. I assume they are no longer in business. Steve Sobieralski ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15) From: Richard Charlotte Marelius Subject: Re: "The Ship" What channel showed this program on the Endeavo(u)r replica - I guess I missed it? After walking through that ship a couple of years ago, I would like to see more of it "in action". Does anyone know if it is available on video? Thanks, Rick Marelius ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16) From: "David N. Lombard" Subject: Re: Choppers From: "Peter Crandall" >> I have recently gotten into scratchbuilding and am looking for a chopper to cut lengths of Evergreen strips. Does anyone know where I could buy one of these? << Try a (good) model RR shop or http://www.nwsl.com/ Look for a NorthWest Short Line (NWSL) item, Part 49-4 "The Chopper". This uses a single-edge blade, and comes with a couple triangles and a protractor device to set arbitrary angles. They also have a 3-arm version to simplify multi-cut parts, e.g., set each up with different angles. There is also a device with an adjustable miter, that you may find more useful, but I'm not quite sure how to get ahold of those, perhaps Micro-Mark in the US. David N. Lombard Rossmoor, Orange County, CA N 33 deg, 48', W 118 deg, 5' ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Model club & SMMLcon Information ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: Mistress Lorna Subject: SMML Site update In response to the queries last week about early Japanese Navy colours we have uploaded Falk Pletscher's article Japanese Warship Paints of the Meiji Era to the site Both Chris Rogers and Rui Matos have sent in some shots of their latest labours at the workbench - well done guys! Chris also sends us some photos of the Task Force 72 Sailpast Easter 2003 and we have added photos of the S.S. Great Britain to the Reference section Also the Misc Reference page has had an interesting photo added showing previously unknown capabilities of the USN CVNs Archives 2155 -2181 added and the Links page got an update as well. There's some more coming but it won't be till after the weekend as we will be attending the Illawarra NSW Scale Model Championship. So come over and say hi to us if you're in the area and we'll talk ships, SMML and anything else that takes the fancy. Cheers Lorna Jenkins SMML Webmistress http://smmlonline.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From: "James Kloek" Subject: Shuffle off to Buffalo Only two days before SMMLcon in Buffalo. All the plans are made that are going to be made. Now it is down to just doing it. This should be fun, I am looking forward to seeing everyone there. Jim ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: SeaPhoto Subject: USS New Jersey WWII Cruise Book on CD now Hello Everyone, I have just finished what I hope will be just the first a new series of CD's, featuring scans of World War II US Navy Cruise books. I am starting with the War Log, the USS New Jersey's (BB-62) cruise book.This CD features scans of every page of the original book, as well as the covers and end papers. The two page foldout has also been scanned and carefully stitched together. Every page has been scanned twice; once full size 200 DPI "as is" scan, and a smaller, 800 pixel color corrected scan more suitable for viewing on a computer monitor. Both scans were descreened for better photo quality.If you ever wanted to have access to the contents of a World War II cruise book, but cannot afford the collectors prices, here is your chance to have every photo, every scrap of text for a small fraction of the expense.In the book, there are photos of the commanding officers and admirals (including Bull Halsey), photos of the ship in action, and a detailed log of her activities during the war. Her crew is also listed by section in the pages. This CD was a lot of work to produce, but I am proud of the result. If it proves popular, additional titles will be released over the next months. The price for the CD is 14.99 plus s/h of 2.00 in the US, $ 3.00 to the rest of the world. I accept Paypal. For more information, please click on the link below: http://wmunderway.8m.com/seaphoto/catalog/CDsales/bb62book.html Kurt Greiner SeaPhoto Maritime Photography - onboard details and overhead views of modern warships www.warshipphotos.com Order via our online catalog...now taking credit cards via Paypal ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From: "shaya novak" Subject: Ohio & Hampton's These subs are back in stock. http://www.totalnavy.com/american_subs.html Shaya Novak Naval Base Hobbies www.totalnavy.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