Subject: SMML VOL 2849 Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2005 04:58:35 +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 Yamato 2 Re Shipping a model ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From "Herron, Danny" Subject Re Yamato Yahoo!!!!!!! I am a proud owner of a 1/200 scale Yamato due to the great generosity of a now a new best friend(yes I did actually pay him, the check is on the way Mike) But other than the book everybody needs to read, Anatomy of the Ship Battleship Yamato by J.Skulski; and I have the build article by Mr Bill Waldorf, and a couple of others, can any body recommend any other ideas or building suggestions. I am s builder with average to above average skills, and am not afraid of scratch building if that helps. Thanks guys and I will try to make this a long and enjoyable endeavourer. Have a great modeling (plastic that is) day all! Danny R. Herron ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From Gary Kingzett Subject Re Shipping a model >> I read an article some years back about an American builder that moved a model ship coast to coast in a novel way. He built a special container of pine, matt board and soft foam. The foam conformed to the ship's superstructure and hull. He booked an airline flight from the U S east coast to the west coast. I think it was in conjunction with a naval ceremony. But he purchased TWO seats side by side, he sat in one seat and the ship model took up the other. Of course this was before Sept 11 but he reported that his USS BUNKER HILL model arrived without even losing an antenna. And I believe he came back the same way. The model was about 4 feet long if I recall and was expertly built, with a fine degree of detail. Oh it was radio controlled too! << My 6 year old model of the USS Oregon has logged about 16,500 miles, going to various shows and exhibits. I think that is about the same distance as her full size ancestor logged on her celebrated voyage around South America in 1898. I didn't measure the overhead compartments on airliners before I had her case made, so I have had to buy a seat for her for several flights. That seat can be pretty expensive; On the other hand, she is a good traveling companion, doesn't eat or drink much, doesn't monopolize the conversation, never hits me with an elbow, and always attracts lots of attention from the flight crew, male and female. Gary ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the SMML site for the List Rules, Reviews, Articles, Backissues, Member's models & Reference Pictures at http//smmlonline.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Volume