Subject: SMML VOL 2805 Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 01:45:13 +1000 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 1350 cargo 2 Ark Royal 3 Re Looking for a book 4 Angled-Deck Midway & Essex 5 Britannia Naval Research Association 6 Re Angle Deck Midway or Essex Class Carrier 7 Re Angle Deck Midway or Essex Class Carrier -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD INDEX 1 S&S availability ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From "Bauer, Douglas" Subject 1350 cargo I'm building the Trumpeter S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien with the intention of showing her alongside a pier discharging cargo from hatches 2 and 4...unfortunately, I have no cargo. Does anyone manufacture assorted cargo (or what could pass as cargo) in 1350. I'm looking for palletized stuff, vehicles, etc. I'm hoping there's something along that line out there as I'm not looking forward to scratching that kind of stuff. Doug Bauer Poway, CA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From MOR <54mor@012.net.il> Subject Ark Royal Hi Modelers I am building a 1200 scale WW2 Ark Royal, and will be grateful for receiving help on two problems 1. What was here camouflage at the beginning of WW2, including decks. 2. Detail pictures of the bridge Thanks for every help S. Mor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From Dboykap@aol.com Subject Re Looking for a book >> I was hoping someone on the list might be able to help me, I am looking for "The Anatomy Of Japanese Aircraft Carriers" ISBN 4-87687-184-1 published by Grand Prix Shuppan. (Japanese) I would be willing to pay any reasonable price- if someone has knowledge of a copy, or has one and wishes to sell it, please contact me off list- Jim Hathaway hathaway@peoplepc.com << Try Bill Gruner at Pacific Front Hobbies in the US. If anyone has it, he will. Dan Kaplan ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From beyondsun@mindspring.com Subject Angled-Deck Midway & Essex Mark, Yes, you have missed a couple, besides the Shirley kit, depending on how much sprucing up you're willing to do on a model There was an angled-deck Midway-class carrier done by ARII, in 1/800 scale http//www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/cv/cv-41/800-mt/cv41-mt-index.html Before that there was the Revell angled-deck Essex class carrier - now being re-released by Revell Germany - in 1/540 scale. This is a very old ('60s vintage) mold, so will need a fair amount of fixing up to look good - but it certainly can be done http//www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/cv/cv-31/540-pc/Bonnie-index.html http//www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/cv/cv-18/540-rs/cv18-index.html And if you're willing to do a little bit more work, you could even "refit" the old Revell Midway-class kit to angled-deck configuration http//www.steelnavy.com/images/2002AprilGallery/Mvc-004lBOConner135.jpg Finally, I believe I heard someone was soon going to come out with an angled-deck Essex-class in 1/350 - Maybe Trumpeter; to go with their growing line of USN carriers in that scale. But don't hold me to this; I can't remember who- or where I saw it... Cheers, Matty ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From ALROSS2@aol.com Subject Britannia Naval Research Association Came across this organization today and would like to know if any SMMLies belong. If so, is it primarily a "stick and string" focus group or does it address powered naval vessels? Al Ross ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) From "Ouellette, Lawrence M" Subject Re Angle Deck Midway or Essex Class Carrier Mark McKellar wrote >> The thing is, I don't have an angle deck until the Forrestal. I've been unable to locate an Essex or Midway class kit in 1/700 or 1/720 except the OOP Jim Shirley kit (and even if I could find one - I'm not willing to part with that kind of money). Is anyone planning on issuing a kit of this ship type or have I missed one? << Mark, DML has released exactly what you want! See http//www.steelnavy.com/DMLEssex.htm http//www.modelwarships.com/reviews/ships/cv/cv-09/700-dr/dragon-review.html It has the gun sponsons as separate pieces, so you will be able to make the kit into many different ships. I'm sure DML will re-issue it over and over with different ship names as long as it sells well. It has over 500 parts! Yes, that is for 1 1/700 kit, and not a 1/350 kit. Larry Ouellette Volunteer, USS Salem (CA 139) United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum Quincy, Massachusetts, USA http//www.uss-salem.org/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7) From "Ouellette, Lawrence M" Subject Re Angle Deck Midway or Essex Class Carrier Oops, I just realized you wanted an angle decked carrier. I believe that may be in the future plans for DML if the Essex sells well. Larry Ouellette Volunteer, USS Salem (CA 139) United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum Quincy, Massachusetts, USA http//www.uss-salem.org/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From Randy Short Subject S&S availability Snyder and Short will be gone 4/10-17. Classic Warships Tirpitz book will be ready in about 2 weeks. It's at the printer's now. We offer it at $14.50 + s&h. As always, you can choose book rate for $2. Go ahead and order now, but don't send money. I'll let you know when they are in the mail to me, and then you can send money. If you want to do the whole thing now, go ahead, but your check won't be processed until the books are in. We also can provide GHQ items at 25% off retail, WEM photoetch, etc, L'Arsenal, Loose Cannon East and West, AJ Press, BS Press/Profile Morskie. You don't have to go to England to get the WEM paints-we have always carried them. I will be blatant and ask for your business. Help support the small guys-Squadron has plenty of business, plus try asking them for help on cam or colors. We will need to raise our WEM paint prices from $2.25 to $2.40 a tin. The rate of exchange is brutal, 21 dollar to pound. But it will still be a little cheaper to get it here than going across the pond. I won't do this until May. By then we will have paypal up and running, fingers crossed. Cheers, and remember, have a good time with yuour hobby. It's all good no matter what your interest is. Randy Short www.shipcamouflage.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the SMML site for the List Rules, Reviews, Articles, Backissues, Member's models & Reference Pictures at http//smmlonline.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Volume