Subject: SMML VOL 2263 Date: Fri, 08 Aug 2003 01:55:47 +1000 SMML is proudly sponsored by SANDLE http://sandlehobbies.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS INDEX 1: Re: Rocket Launchers on E-boats 2: Yamato Class 3: 88s on E-Boats: Not 4: R Chesneaus;s book 5: Re: Japanese plans website 6: 1/350th scale navy figures 7: PVC models 8: Re: 88s and E-Boats 9: Re: a challenge 10: 1/48 Queen Mary model 11: F1M2 Japanese Floatplane -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD INDEX 1: Kits & books on the bay ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: David Gregory Subject: Re: Rocket Launchers on E-boats No 88s ( although the British did try a French 75 on a Fairmile C MGB) but some late war S-boats had a single tune 8.6cm rocket launcher. It was intended as an AA weapon but they also were fired off at Allied boats occasionally. The 8.6cm RAG was used on a lot of KM small craft 1944-45, not just E-boats. I don't know of any web resources that show this weapon, but it is shown in the book "Deutsche Sperrbrecher". Dave The PT Dockyard ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From: pnwa1 Subject: Yamato Class Hello all.... I am attempting to locate plans and info on these IJN vessels in order to create 1/350 replicas for my educational programs. I believe that Tamiya produces the Yamato and Musashi in 1/350 while the Shinano will have to be scratch built on a Tamiya hull. Suggestions are appreciated. Thanks in advance.... Bob ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From: "Katz, Gene S" Subject: 88s on E-Boats: Not Sure Steve, but it would look kinda cool. And besides, we really don't know all the Kriegsmarine "shipalts and ordalts" that some enterprising CO/XO dreamed up after a hard night on the town! I think I read where an Army 37 mm AT gun was mounted on one of our PTs. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From: "Dave Judy" Subject: R Chesneaus;s book Mike, I recieved an email from Roger stating that Chatham Pub. is in recievership and that publication by them is in doubt. That is all I know at the moment. In Christ Dave Judy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From: "John REDMAN" Subject: Re: Japanese plans website >> I found this site http://www2.odn.ne.jp/miyukikai/newpage1.htm Which seems to be the website for Haruo Takami and offers various plans (mostly Japanese, but some British and US. Does anyone have experience of these, are they any good? << They are certainly cheaper from this site, by about half. I ordered direct and received the order within 6 days. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) From: Val Kraut Subject: 1/350th scale navy figures Anyone know of "round" figures - not photoetch - available for 1/350th WW II ships. In particular aircraft carrier decks look really empty without crew. I've heard of a Preiser set of merchant sailors that can be modified - but they seem very pricey and impossible to find. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7) From: Mastershipbldr Subject: PVC models Does anyone know anything about build PVC models I am fighting one right now. Please I need help. Don Haugh ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8) From: Ricjus001 Subject: Re: 88s and E-Boats >> That would be like mounting a JATO to the roof of your Chevy Nova. Steve Wiper << Have you tried it, Steve? "Wow" doesnt describe the kickback adequately. Justin Richard Windham, ME ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9) From: John Snyder Subject: Re: a challenge No sulfites, hmmmmm? Then both combatants are hereby invited to the South Farm Field of Honour, to use Caroline's home brew as the weapon of choice--no sulfites. OTOH Steve, think of the weight you're gonna lose.... Cheers, John Snyder Asst. Brewmaster White Ensign Models ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10) From: cjoleary Subject: 1/48 Queen Mary model Hi, I'm planning on building a 1/48 radio controlled model of the Queen Mary and was wondering if anyone on the group has made a similar size model. If so, I could use a few tips and ideas. My main worry is in keeping the fiberglass mould rigid when it's taken off the plug and while I'm making the actual hull. Since it's going to be almost 19 feet long, with straight and quite high sides I'm really worried about the mould twisting or sagging. If I make the mould too thick it will be more rigid but would I have problems getting it off the plug? (I'm planning a two part mould by the way) Any comments or suggestions would be most apreciated. Colm O'Leary ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) From: "Nuno J. V. Rubim" Subject: F1M2 Japanese Floatplane Does anyone knows were can I find drawings of the folding wing system of the Mitsubishi F1M2 'PETE' floatplane? The drawing in Skulski is not elucidative. Thanks N. Rubim ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: SAMI ARIM Subject: Kits & books on the bay Hello All, I am continueing to thin my collection of books and kits. Please take a look on the Ebay with the ID "shaship" to see whats available. I have very interesting books this week, including the very hard to find monographs of the Queen Elisabeth and Invincible classes. regards, Sami Arim ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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