Subject: SMML VOL 2579 Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:25:35 +1000 SMML is proudly sponsored by SANDLE http//sandlehobbies.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS INDEX 1 Re Trip to Virginia 2 144 scale 20 mm Oerlikon, Single AA gun 3 Submarines ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Model club & SMMLcon Information 1 Re SMML Phoenix Con 2 Re SMML in Phoenix ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From Bill Weckel Subject Re Trip to Virginia David, If you do absolutely nothing else, go to Gettysburg and spend the entire day. I highly recommend a horseback tour of the battlefield. If on foot, the money spent on hiring a local guide is well worth it. Have a wonderful and safe trip. Bill ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From JRKutina@webtv.net (John Kutina) Subject 144 scale 20 mm Oerlikon, Single AA gun Need some help; need ONE PIECE cast metal single AA guns in quantity. HR has them in two piece units. I need a supplier that offers a complete gun ready to install. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Regards, John Kutina ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From HARRY GILDAY Subject Submarines Good news for submarine builders is that trumpeter is comming out in november with a 1/144 scale model of the uss sea wolf .the completed kit will measure 29.5 inches long by 5 inches wide and 6 inches high".[ big enough to radio control it.], . i worked on it at electric boat as a senior designer, and it is my favorite submarine. also i heard that dml dragon is comming out with a 1/350 scale model of the same sub. i am glad that the kit companies are manufactureing our lastest subs. all we need now is a model of the virginia class sub. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Model club & SMMLcon Information ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From "KLW" Subject Re SMML Phoenix Con I'm from the Craig Hewitt IPMS chapter hosting the Con and am in charge of getting all the pics ready for the awards presentation. So, Saturday is going to be a bit busy for me. I'll vote for Thursday. Look forward to seeing a bunch of you all. Kevin Wenker Phoenix, AZ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From Preston L Hassler Subject Re SMML in Phoenix I plan to be there on Wed and will have to leave on Sat AM, so I would vote for Thurs. Thanks for asking, again! Skip Hassler ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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