Subject: SMML VOL 2758 Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2005 01:47:12 +1100 The Ship Modelling Mailing List (SMML) is proudly sponsored by SANDLE http//sandlehobbies.com For infomation on how to Post to SMML and Unsubscribe from SMML http//smmlonline.com/aboutsmml/rules.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS INDEX 1 Fujimi Kongo 2 Re Submarine Hull Colors... 3 Re SS Canberra 4 Re Older Canberra 5 Piorun Again 6 Re Canberrra 7 Trumpeter USS Lexington 8 Re Source of Italian plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From "enrico_villa\@libero\.it" Subject Fujimi Kongo Hallo, could someone comment on the quality of the old Fujimi 1/450 Kongo kit? I've heard mixed comments on it. It would be great if someone had a picture or could point me to a website that has it... Thanks a lot and happy modeling! Enrico ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From "ronald smith" Subject Re Submarine Hull Colors... Greetings, Just wanted to thank everyone again - Tom, Rick, and John - for the response to my inquiry and all the GREAT web-links and references. I've been able to back track many of these and get additional information on other submarine projects as well! Thanks again... Ron ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From Björn Bäcklund <08-7862824@comhem.se> Subject Re SS Canberra It could be a Greek ship http//www.simplonpc.co.uk/GreekLinePCs.html Björn B ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From "Hank Lapa" Subject Re Older Canberra There was a CANBERRA, 7700 tonnes, purchased by the Greek Line from Australian Steamships Proprietary, Ltd. In 1951, she was put on the service from Bremen to Montreal, with stops at Southampton, Cherbourg, and Cobh (Queenstown), and some Greek ports. Soon restricted to summer sailing. Sold in December 1954 to become Espana for the Dominican Line after serving on the Bremen to Quebec run. This seems to be your ship. Nothing further at this time. Have not run across a photo. Suggest a websearch for the Austrailian company. CANBERRA may or may not be the original name. Hank ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From Tom Saundry Subject Piorun Again In our discussion of this ship another member pointed out that it was an ex-N class destroyer that was crewed by Poles. I have been ill and reading a lot and her original name was quoted as “Nerissa” by one source. Kind Regards, Tom Saundry (Compulsive History Reader) Vancouver, BC CANADA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) From "Hans Christensen" Subject Re Canberrra Hej I copy information from this site http//www.theshipslist.com/ships/descriptions/ShipsC.html CANBERRA / ESPANA 1912 The CANBERRA was a 7,710 gross ton ship, 426.5ft x 57.2ft, one funnel, two masts, twin screw, speed 15 knots, accommodation for 64-1st and 646-tourist class passengers. Launched on 9th Nov.1912 by A. Stephen & Son, Glasgow for Australian Steamships Proprietary Ltd. Between 1917-1919 she served as a troopship under British India S.N.Co management and in 1925 was badly damaged by fire at Sydney. In 1948 she was towed from Sydney to Singapore, sold to Cia.Maritima del Este, converted from coal to oil burning and registered under the Panamanian flag. July 1950 first voyage Piraeus - Quebec - Montreal (1 voyage). 25th Jul.1950 first voyage Montreal - Quebec - Cherbourg - Southampton (3 round voyages). 7th Oct.1950 resumed Montreal - Quebec - Piraeus - Quebec - Montreal (1 round voyage). 5th Jun.1951 first voyage Montreal - Quebec - Cherbourg - Southampton - Bremen. 8th Oct.1954 last voyage Quebec - Cherbourg - Southampton - Bremen. In Dec.1954 she was sold to the Dominican Republic and renamed ESPANA. 1960 Scrapped in the Dominican Republic. [North Atlantic Seaway vol.4 by N.R.P.Bonsor] CANBERRA / ESPANA 1913 O.N.132441, 7,707 gross tons, length 410ft x beam 57.2ft. twin screw, speed 15 knots. Built by A. Stephen & Sons, Ltd, Glasgow (Yard No.452), she was completed in Mar.1913 for Australian Steamships Ltd, (Howard Smith & Co., managers), Melbourne and used mainly on the Australian coastal passenger trade. 1948 sold to Cia. Maritime del Este, Panama (Ormos Shipping Co, London). 1954 sold to Felix Benitez Rexach, Ciudad Trujillo, Dominican Republic renamed ESPANA. 1954 transferred to Dominican Republic Navy. 1959 scrapped Dominican Republic. [Register of Merchant Ships Completed in 1913 by Starke / Schell] Regards Hans Christensen ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7) From "Rod" Subject Trumpeter USS Lexington Just an FYI, the Trumpeter Lexington has hit the shelves. I don't know if this was discussed recently, but from what I can see, it looks like a nice model. It is supposed to represent CV2 in May, 1942. Retail price is $129.99. Rod ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8) From Don963@aol.com Subject Re Source of Italian plans From "Mirko Zerbini" >> The website is that of an association called "Associazione Navimodellisti Bolognesi" and they do have an impressive list of plans (VERY DETAILED) for many classes of ships and subs. << Taubman Plans Service also carries the entire collection and they will all be available for online purchase through the new website being built right now. In the meantime any of these plans can be ordered via phone, fax or e-mail. Don Spielberger ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the SMML site for the List Rules, Reviews, Articles, Backissues, Member's models & Reference Pictures at http//smmlonline.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Volume