Subject: SMML VOL 2504 Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 01:18:43 +1000 SMML is proudly sponsored by SANDLE http//sandlehobbies.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS INDEX 1 Re Kirov propellors 2 Re Hobby Shops in Toronto 3 Don Macdonalds "full replacement" 4 Model shops in Toronto ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From "Leslie D. Foran" Subject Re Kirov propellors For what it is worth, on pages 134 & 135 of Robert Jackson's book, The World's Great Battleships, there is a side view illustration of the Kirov. It is drawn showing a twin-screw setup, but with the drawing being from a full beam-on perspective, one cannot tell if there is a single rudder or two side-by-side. I believe the more common practice on a warship of this size would be to use two parallel rudders. The caption referring to the propulsion system states "Twin shaft, two nuclear reactors with combined superheating boilers", in other words, oil-fired boilers were used to boost the nuclear plants. Les Foran Too Long out of Salt Water ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From Darren Scannell Subject Re Hobby Shops in Toronto There are three main shops in TO. In the east end, Scarborough, on Markham rd, just south of the 401 is Collectors lane, a good all around shop with lot's to look at including some older suff. In the middle is Keith's, north of the 401 on Yonge st. Smaller, but lot's of good stuff. In the west, Missisauga, on Dundas, just west of Dixie is Northstar, another good all around shop with some good selection of detail stuff. Nothing that specifically caters to ship stuff. Also a few RC shops around, like John's downtown. Enjoy! Darren Scannell ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From "Chris Christenson" Subject Don Macdonalds "full replacement" Dadgummit Don I had my hopes up that you found out a way to get a full replacement on your wife and you would share the good news with us!!!. Actually I can sympathize with you because my wife was involved in a bad car wreck last week (destroyed our near new Durango) and is laid up for the next couple of weeks, so now I wear the pants and the panties in the family for a while. Good luck with the LST and the housework! Chris Christenson Ord NE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From "DarekL" Subject Model shops in Toronto Hello Francis, here you have all the biggest hobby stores in Toronto; NORTH STAR HOBBIES - 1185 Dundas St. East, Mississauga, 905 566-4758 COLLECTOR'S LANE HOBBIES - #1 1220 Markham Rd., 416 264-4941 KEITH'S HOBBY SHOP - 5205 Yonge Street, 416 222-4721 AVIATION WORLD - 195 Carlingview Dr., 416 674-5959 WHEELS AND WINGS - 2875 St.Claire Ave. East, 416 752-0071 Have a nice trip and enjoy your stay in Toronto. Darius ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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