Subject: SMML VOL 2407 Date: Thu, 08 Jan 2004 22:47:58 +1100 SMML is proudly sponsored by SANDLE http//sandlehobbies.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS INDEX 1 LCI(S) 2 IJN Hosho Wood Deck 3 New Ships from Revell in 2004 4 Future Acrylic Floor Polish 5 Re 1/72 scale Type XXIII U-boat model (paper/card) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD INDEX 1 Task Force Hobbies Model Ship Restock and much more 2 Re ULAD decals ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From "Millen, Alan R." Subject LCI(S) A question for the list. After reading through a recent acquisition, Mighty Midgets, about the LCI(S)s in the Pacific, I got a hankering to do one. The only currently available kit is the Commanders/Iron Shipwright kit in 1350th. However, this link, http//www.commanderseries.com/pages/LCI230.htm, shows a picture that I am willing to swear appeared on a Lindberg kit of an LCI, the vessell the LCI(S) was based on. Anyone remember the kit? Am I dreaming? I can't find it on Rajen's List, so am doubting my memory. Thanks for any help! Alan ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From "penny clarke" Subject IJN Hosho Wood Deck I have the fujimi model of the Hosho, however only a small prtion of the flight deck is scribed wood. Does anyone know if the real ship had a full wood deck or a mix of wood /steel? Thanks Bill Clarke ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From Subject New Ships from Revell in 2004 It's great to hear about the reissue of the T2 Tanker and the USS Kearsage for 2004. A few years we had the old Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Renwall Polaris SSBN but what about the old angled deck Essex class carrier? Will we ever see that one again? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From "Stephen Varhegyi" Subject Future Acrylic Floor Polish Hi There It's impossible to buy SC Johnson, Future Floor Polish here in Australia. If you haven't tried this stuff its amazing for aircraft canopies and glossing prior to decals etc. I was lucky enough to get some from a friend a while back but my supply is running out due to a minor mishap involving a little feline friend (very sticky business). I was wondering if one of our SMML mates in the USA would mind shipping some over if I send them the cost plus freight. If you'd like to assist please email me direct on slvar1@optusnet.com.au Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Steve Varhegyi ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From "Harold Stockton" Subject Re 1/72 scale Type XXIII U-boat model (paper/card) For those interested in 1/72 scale U-boats there is the JSC paper/card model of the U-2336, a Type XXIII U-boat for 5.95 Euros. According to the U-boat.net; at http//www.uboat.net/types/xxiii.htm , the U-2336 was one of only six Type XXIII U-boats to become operational; the others being U-2321, U-2322, U-2324, U-2326 and U-2329. The kit can be seen at this translated link http//translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http//www.e-papermodels.com/vehicles_military41.htm&prev=/search%3Fq%3D2S7%2B%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26ie%3DUTF-8%26oe%3DUTF-8 Harold Stockton ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From Billgior@aol.com Subject Task Force Hobbies Model Ship Restock and much more Good Morning Hi everyone Bill Giordano from Task Force Hobbies here to let you know I have these kits back in stock. Here is my list, these prices+shipping. 10% off included in the price. HELLER 1/400 HLR-81081 HMS HOOD $41.00 (2) HLR-81085 KM Scharnhorst $41.00 (2) TAMIYA 1/350 TAM-78003 KM Tirpitz $48.00 (1) TAM-78002 IJN Yamato $48.00 (1) TAM-78004 IJN Musashi $48.00 (1) TAM-78008 USS Missouri $48.00 (1) TRUMPETER 1/700 USSR Frunze Battlecruiser $20.00 (1) USSR Kirov Battlecruiser $20.00 (1) BOOKS Classic Warships CWP-20 HMS HOOD $17.95 (1) CWP-19 KM Bismarck $17.95 (1) CWP-21 KM Prinz Eugen $15.95 (1) CWP-9 USS Yorktown Class $11.95 (2) I now carry Yankee Modelworks Resin ships, come and check out there product list on my site. Also this month from Commanders Ironshipwright the 1/350 USS Oklahoma and the USS Michigan, Im taking Pre-orders so call me by phone or e-mail me online. You can get my phone number off my website. This is going to be a good year for shipmodelers there are alot of new plastic ship models coming out from the model companys of Panda and Trumpeter so watch for updates on my site, have a nice day. Sincerely Bill Giordano ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From Starline / Fleetline Subject Re ULAD decals In the trader section... New DECALS Fleetline has now in stock The excellent 1/72 U-Boat decal set from ULAD for $15 Aud (Inc. postage in Oz) Also our own 1/350 scale USN & Russian Typhoon decal sets. http//members.optusnet.com.au/starline/Photos/ The USN has sufficient decals for either a Fast Attack or Boomer. The Russian set replaces the decals on the Typhoon kit. both available for $6.50 AUD or $5.00 US each (Inc. postage). Thanks & all the best for the New Year from Karina, Kevin & Sean! http//members.optusnet.com.au/starline/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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