Subject: SMML VOL 2358 Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2003 04:14:37 +1100 SMML is proudly sponsored by SANDLE http://sandlehobbies.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS INDEX 1: Gold Lettering 2: mouldy books 3: Skywave Benson/Livermore Question... 4: 1/350 Scale Ship Models 5: Re: Talbot-Booth 6: Revell 72nd scale U Boat - a sighting in London 7: Profile #36 8: roll call 9: Re: inkjet decals -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD INDEX 1: Airfix models WTB in Australia ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: ELLshipmodeler Subject: Gold Lettering I am looking for a source of peel-off lettering for the transom of a boat. I need gold script about 1/2 inch high, and block about 1/4 inch high. I have seen black and white block vinyl lettering in stationery stores, but have not located the gold in block or script. Web searches have not worked. Gene Larson Alexandria, VA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From: Shirley Sachsen Subject: mouldy books to add my 2 cents.... being in a coastal region, I've had issues with my books turning green during the winter--especially 'library bound' volumes with covers that don't breathe--this includes cruise books and the like. I've tried many solutions--including a mild vinegar one, a mild bleach one (which REALLY damages the color of covers), but the only one that really works is direct sunlight. mildew is essentially a critter. and to kill the critter, one must, as others have said in this thread, eliminate the moisture. UV will finish the job. so what I do, when false spring occurs in Feb, is gather together all the furry books (after isolating them from the other books while they wait), clean the mildew fur off with an almost dry sponge (mild vinegar solution), then leave the books out in the sun for at least an hour a side. that, and a mild winter last year, has reduced the musty/furry book quotient down to a minimum. the other bonus of having the books outside in the sun, the fresh air also aids in freshening the smell of the books--sorta like air dryed laundry on a spring day. s ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From: "Ralph Batykefer" Subject: Skywave Benson/Livermore Question... Hello All, I have a gentleman in my church who served on the DD-461 Forrest from 1943-45 which was a Gleaves Class ship. I am not building him the model, only purchasing it for him. Thereby I need the Skywave ship that best suits his time and ship class with no modifications. I noticed that Skywave has four ships of the Benson/Gleaves class available: DD429 Livermore DD436 Monssen DD421 Benson DD605 Caldwell Which of these best represents the DD-461 Forrest from 1943-45? Thanks... IHS, Ralph B. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From: "Chuck Evans" Subject: 1/350 Scale Ship Models Is there a site I can go to to find all manufacturers of 1/350 scale ship models? I know I can go to Rajen's and find the manufacturers, but you can't sort them by scale. Any help is appreciated. Chuck Evans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From: Jimmyjb Subject: Re: Talbot-Booth I believe this is the same fellow who did the merchant ship ID books, the standard reference kept in chart houses. I have the 1963 edition of "Merchant Ships" which has 1:2000 profile drawings plus basic specs on all ships over 150 feet loa. Smaller vessels are done in 1:1000. I'd recommend this book to modellers. Even though the scale is kind of small, this book is good for distinguishing among the different vessels. The scheme of organization -- by mast, derrick, deck and stack configuration --is a bit unwieldy for quick reference but the index is very good. The markings, pennants and colors section for shipping lines is of great use. It was published by the Journal of Commerce and Shipping News in London. There may be later editions, though I have found none. Jim Bloom ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) From: "Francis Macnaughton" Subject: Revell 72nd scale U Boat - a sighting in London For all those in UK that are waiting for sight of the Revell 1/72nd scale U Boat, Comet Miniatures have got a made up and painted one in their shop window at 44-48 Lavender Hill, London SW11 5RH. Apparently the owner managed to get Revell to lend one ahead of the release which I understand will be in December. Through the glass it certainly looked impressive and reasonably well detailed although, as I am not normally a submarine fanatic, I cannot comment particularly on the accuracy. I noted an awful lot of drainage slits which the purist would presumably want to open out. It does look like an interesting candidate for conversion to radio control and I will be after one later to give my 30 year old Matchbox corvette some opposition! Francis Macnaughton ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7) From: Bradford Chaucer Subject: Profile #36 >> I wish you luck on your search. In the waning days of the "Profiles" publishing venture they announced a number of planned profiles that they never actually got around to publishing before they ceased printing. This Monitor number might be one of the ones they never got around to. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. << It was published. Regards, Bradford Chaucer ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8) From: "Chris Christenson" Subject: roll call Chris Christenson from Ord Nebraska piping in. I'm 43, married with 3 kids. They support my habit and contribute to my pile of kits that will all be built if I live to be 500. Primarily an airplane enthusiast--1/48 primarily but have a big stash of 1/72 ww1 planes. Also build and fly RC planes and fly a 1/1 scale Cessna 172 of which I will soon solo!! Ships captivate my interest as well, probably due to my interest in military history and my dad's service in the Navy during the Korean Conflict (LSTs). Let me jump on the soapbox for a moment. I have noticed that some shipbuilders are scorned by clubs that are primarily airplane oriented. Get a clue people!! Most of the same skills are involved, painting, decaling, etc. Why not support everyone? I learn a lot from a builders article about a car that would apply to a plane, tank, ship etc. It's OK to specialize but it sure doesn't hurt to open up to new stuff as well. So if you have an open model club open it up--if you just cant stand other kinds of models then call it a plane only club. Any IPMS member worth his/her salt should feel the same way. PS Any SMMLies in Nebraska?? Chris Christenson Ord NE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9) From: "Stephen Varhegyi" Subject: Re: inkjet decals What about Colour Laser Jet Decals. We've just purchased a new Colour laser printer for our office. I guess the only drawback with this is that you can't print white. But things like Duck Egg Green (Sky) you can. Has anybody tried colour laser printers? With what results? Steve ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From: "chris" Subject: Airfix models WTB in Australia Hi All, I was wondering if anyone has an Airfix model of Endeavor or Bounty they would be willing to part with? Thanks, Chris Evenden Australia ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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