Subject: SMML VOL 2860 Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 04:15:45 +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 1/700 modelships query from Les Watts 2 Re Warship International 3 That Yamato Book by Skulski - an open review ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From JB Subject 1/700 modelships query from Les Watts Hi les! As far as I know there is no ' paper' publication that lays out new releases etc. The best thing to do is to visit( daily!!) the two best english language small scale modelling websites www.modelwarships.com -- here there are (without fail!) daily updates of new built-up models, reviews of kits and photetch and and an (archived) lively discussion forum with sub-forums for manufacturers, history, books etc etc also visit www.steelnavy.com --- here again same as above--great historical depth to the shipkit reviews, the message board is not archived so need sto be monitored almost daily..... Between those two sites and SMML you should find all the answers... Good luck JIM BAUMANN Soutrhampton UK ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From Richa5011@aol.com Subject Re Warship International Kurt asked >> Is Warships International still being printed? If so what is the contact information for them? << It is indeed still being published... The International Naval Research Organization (the organization behind Warship International) may be contacted via their website www.warship.org Nat Richards INRO Member Since 1979 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From "Herron, Danny" Subject That Yamato Book by Skulski - an open review Yes, I am that guy who bought that Yamato just a few weeks back, and made big deal about it. Well I went ahead and bought that Yamato book by Skulski as well. I had seen it several years ago and copied a few pages (hey can I say that?) Well any ways I have seen and heard plenty of people talking about the book so I thought that perhaps I could give my two cents worth. I purchased the book through eBay(who else) and received about 4 days later (fast). It is a hard back book about 10” long and 9 ½” tall. It is part of the “Anatomy of the Ship” series. The paper is of matt finish but easy on the eyes(no glare). This could also be because of the age as well. It was published in 1988 (hey do I have a first edition?-could mean something). Anyways the Contents page is as any book. The introduction gives a good and concise but not too in depth (read boring) history of the mighty “To” Then come a few photographs, which have been seen by hundreds over the internet. Nothing really new there. Those that have done the usual background research have seen just about all of them. Even me as a novice for this type of model was not too impressed, but they can be of some historical note. Now come the drawings. I cannot be 100% as far as the accuracy and the authenticity of the drawings but I can tell you they are, well just short of fantastic. The Lindberg kit of the Fletcher class destroyer should be so lucky! They start first with the over all side profile of the ship. The scale and the years to which that drawing represents are given, if not he even tells you it’s not drawn to scale. The aspect of the year is perfect. It will narrow the year to which you want to have your kit represent. Novel! It also sets the lane to use a scale calculator to do those scratch building scales correct. That’s great. From there, they, the drawings; are broken down by general arrangements, hull structure, rig, armament, fire control, ground tackle, fittings….well you get the idea. Not only are the drawings very concise, crisp, profiled and of excellent clarity but they are quite interesting as well. They are of such quality that they could and should be copied for enlargements to get greater detail during your building of the kit (I plan on doing that exact thing.) An example would be that on the Type 96 Shiki Triple Turret the vent covers are not placed properly on the kit. So it will allow the proper movement and placement on the kit. Some of the areas however are a bit confusing, such as to the actual placement of the heat shield on the 15.5cm turret. Is it a cover, like a like a top over a tent or does it intersect the turret roof? That type of thing. I suppose with other research materials those types of questions that’s type of question(s) can easily be answered.. I plan on using these drawings to deal with each area (turret, hull as a separate kit unto themselves) during by building of the kit. The hull, the armament, the superstructure all now to be a series of kits, an assembly line if you will, to be completed, set aside and then put together as a total kit. I can hardly wait to get the other recommended references The last page is or covers the wreck as examined in 1985.. As far as trying to super detail a kit or just adding those few extras I would and will go to this book. If anybody else would like to sell me any other references (for an honest fee) or perhaps for a few pennies even some copies (stay away copy-write police) PLEASE let me know!!!!!!! But it was fun writing this short and perhaps over glorified stint, but be sure to give it a chance and I an sure you’ll really like the reference. To say the least I am quite impressed. It clearly is a great book. Highly recommended. Danny R. Herron ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the SMML site for the List Rules, Reviews, Articles, Backissues, Member's models & Reference Pictures at http//smmlonline.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Volume