Subject: SMML VOL 2771 Date: Sun, 06 Mar 2005 01:16:20 +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 Degaussing 2 Re degaussing? 3 Re Mutsuki Camouflage Fine Point 4 Denver area 5 Re Hobby Shops In Denver 6 Proposed Dutch WWI Battleships ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From Todd Woofenden Subject Degaussing Not sure if someone has already covered this ... I believe the technical background of the degaussing cables dates back to WWI. The American-manufactured Mark VI mines, used extensively in the North Sea mine barrage, had an electro-magnetic trigger. There were four horn-style triggers and a long, copper antenna, all connected to a metallic coil. When the metal hull of a ship came in contact with any of these five triggers, a magnetic field was created, which moved the coil, and initiated a mechanical and electrical detonation arrangement. The minesweepers and other vessels working on clearing the mines were fitted with a then-brand new (experimental, really) "electrical protection device," which, to simplify it a bit, was essentially a long wire and a generator used to create a field around the vessel, polarized appropriately to counteract the detonation system of the mines. How well did it work? Well, lots of mines blew up. But all the ships were fitted with the device, so evidently the authorities deemed it worthwhile. Todd Woofenden www.subchaser.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From "Norman Samish" Subject Re degaussing? >> I really have no idea - have never heard of this before, Diderick - but "metal wire of at least 100 meters" sounds like a description of a low-frequency radio antenna to me. Am I even close, anybody? << My guess is that the dangling metal wire is a grounding wire for radio transmission and reception. Norman ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From Dboykap@aol.com Subject Re Mutsuki Camouflage Fine Point >> As a final follow-up on this on-going topic, am I to understand that only Mutsuki herself, rather than all ships in her class had camouflage because she was involved in the Aleutian operations? I only ask because I think that I got some misinformation some years ago that all members of this class had camo and I feel that the assembled expertise in this forum can set me straight. << As far as I know, there is only photographic evidence of Mutsuki herself in camouflage. However, several ships of this class did participate in the Aleutians at one point or another. It was common enough for any Aleutians bound ship to wear camouflage, though by no means a certainty. So, if you wanted to depict a Mutsuki class DD other than Mutsuki in camo, specifically for the Aleutians time period, you could - no one can say with any authority whether it would be correct or not. FWIW, Dan Kaplan, NYC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From Hubert Letterly Subject Denver area There are several good hobby shops in Denver but the best for ship related items is Colpar Hobbies in Aurora located at 804 S. Havana. There are two Colpars in the area but one doesn't have many ship related items while the other has plastic, resin, brass, and paint designed for ship modelers. The best bookstore is Aberdeen on Littleton Blvd but they have short hours of operation. A must see is Caboose Hobbies if you are interested in trains, it's huge. There are the usual museums found in most metro areas but there are none related to ships, you must remember that Denver is a mile high and over a thousand miles to any ocean or a pond of water that will hold anything bigger than a canoe. Aircraft museums, transportation museums are some of the attractions in the area you may enjoy. Come by Colpar Sunday or Monday for a visit, there are usually some ship modelers looking through the kits. Hugh ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From Dizzydismal@cs.com Subject Re Hobby Shops In Denver I also recommend Colpar Hobbies. At the time I visited them, they had an excellent selection of plastic and resin ships. And also, many books. Dennis Disbrow Euclid OH ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) From "Paul Giltz" Subject Proposed Dutch WWI Battleships I came across an issue #4 , 1989, WARSHIP INTERNATIONAL that has an article about proposed battleships the Dutch Government was considering before WWI. This article has several good drawings, Now I am looking for two earlier issues that had parts # 1&2. Issue # 4, 1988 pages 353-361 and issue #1, 1989 pages 30-35. The articles were written by Anthonie van Dijk, a former Dutch Naval officer. can anyone guide me to more sources? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the SMML site for the List Rules, Reviews, Articles, Backissues, Member's models & Reference Pictures at http//smmlonline.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Volume