Subject: SMML VOL 2823 Date: Wed, 04 May 2005 00:54:25 +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 Re NHC Website Down? 2 1/250 Yamato by Doyusha 3 Re World's largest ship - delayed response 4 Re Ship's Catapult 5 Geometric symbols for U.S. carrier a/c during WWII 6 Re Casting resin ship parts 7 HP American retailer 8 Re USN 16" Barrels and Barrel Liners ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From Gary Subject Re NHC Website Down? http//www.history.navy.mil/branches/nhcorg4.htm Worked for me. Gary Schurr ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From "Herron, Danny" Subject 1/250 Yamato by Doyusha Can anybody here recommend a site or a review concerning the Doyusha 1/250 scale Yamato. I an comtemplaing purchasing one. I concsider myslf an above average builder and need to know if I want to spent this lower amount and do more work or spend more for the 1/200 scale and do less work. Thanks guys and I appreciate anything that you can send. Danny R. Herron ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From Randy Ward Subject Re World's largest ship - delayed response SMML wrote >> The largest (yet) was "Seawise Giant" (1979-80 jumbo-ised from "Oppama", built Sumitomo, Oppama and never in service) for C Y Tung of China. Length 1504 ft (458.45m), beam 226 ft (68.8m), loaded displacement 647,955 tonnes (metric), light disp 83,192 t; by comparison, USS Nimitz loaded disp 98,335 t, light 77,600,and I am sure all modellers will realise that Nimitz's linear dimensions are also far exceeded, e.g. length by 400 feet. << This was the "Jahre Viking", until early 2004, when she became the Knock Nevis, a floating oil-loading platform. I'm getting close to completing a 1/600 waterline model of her (over 30" long), and writing an article on the model's construction. When done, that will be posted on Debris Field. Capt. Randy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From Subject Re Ship's Catapult In SMML Vol. 2822, Ron Eadie asks for a source of drawings so as to make a model of a catapult for his model "Walrus". Model Shipwright Quarterly No. 33, September 1980, had an article on "The Mactaggart Scott Shipboard Catapult" by Harry Woodman. The article has photos of the real thing (some carrying Hawker "Osprey", others Supermarine "Walrus") as well as of his 1/48 scale model. This catapult appeared to be in general service with the Royal Navy from the early 1930's onward to 1943 when catapults began to be phased out. The article has detail drawings a general arrangement with "Walrus" aboard, and details of the srtructure and operating mechanism. It is implied that the drawings were reduced for publication, and Horrors!, MS did not include a scale strip alongside. However, knowing the dimensions of the "Walrus", dimensions of the catapult itself could be derived. Woodman built his model out of Plastruct sections, and it won a prize in its Class at the 1978 Model Engineer Exhibition. It was a static, i.e. non-operating, model. MS runs a photocopy service, if a copy of No. 33 is not available. I'm not sure of the current e-mail address, but try the web www.conwaymaritime.com and the e-mail modelshipwright@chrysalisbooks.co.uk. Telephone from overseas, (UK) 20 7697 3000. Brian Taylor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From "Jerry Slagle" Subject Geometric symbols for U.S. carrier a/c during WWII I have been looking on the internet for reference to the above subject without any success. Does anyone have a suggestion as to where I could find reference material about the subject? I know that the YORKTOWN had a slash, etc, but can't find anything for the TICONDEROGA. Ideally I would like reference to all the carriers that had geometric symbols during the latter part of the war. Thanks in advance, Jerry ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) From JRKutina@webtv.net (John Kutina) Subject Re Casting resin ship parts John, I have had excellent results from Smooth-Cast [1 to 1 ratio on both types] of material. I use Smooth-Cast 305 to make finished pieces pot life - 7 minutes -- demold time 30 minutes oomoo 30 to make the actual rubber molds. The price is about $21.00 plus freight for each trial kit. Contact Steve at Far West Materials [ see above ] for more info. he is a great guy and always helpful. I will send you a detailed system of how I do my casting in another E-mail. Regards, John Kutina ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7) From Sab1156@aol.com Subject HP American retailer Greetings to all of you, I am building 1/700 ships (german types) and got the most of my models from Pacific Front and and Colpar Hobbies. I heared there is another hobby shop (mail order), in the USA who sells HP models from Germany. Can anyone help me with the phone number or e-mail adress from this store? Thanks in advance Best Regards Detlef ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8) From SCALSHPYRD@aol.com Subject Re USN 16" Barrels and Barrel Liners >> ...indeed the USS New Jersey was retired prematurely from her Vietnam service in 1968 because of worn liners which couldn't be replaced (a warehouse full was subsequently discovered at the Washington Navy Yard << Actually, this would be incorrect, there were 9 new 16"-50 cal barrel sets in Subic Bay from 1968 til about 1983 when they were shipped to Long Beach, we used one of these barrels to replace the center gun of turret 2 which had flash burns in the liner. The inventory of barrel liners for these guns was well known in 1968 prior to the New Jersey's decommissioning. With the new blends of powder that had been developed for larger naval guns and artillery. The life of the liners in the New Jersey's guns had been more then doubled and she is still carrying the other 8 guns that she has had since the 1950's and these guns still have plenty of life left in them. The reason for the New Jersey's decommissioning in 1969 were purely political. W.L. Upshaw The Scale Shipyard www.scaleshipyard.com Largest Selection of quality fiberglass model ship hulls ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the SMML site for the List Rules, Reviews, Articles, Backissues, Member's models & Reference Pictures at http//smmlonline.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Volume