Subject: SMML VOL 2895 Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2005 00:03:39 +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 Mikasa 2 Kombrik 3 Victorina Warships 4 IPMS Nats Awards 5 Re Mikasa and other stuff at Nats 6 Re I-400 7 Re German Schleswig-Holstein and Schlessen in WWII 8 Golden Hinde 9 Ships Boats 10 Deans Marine 11 Re IPMS Nationals report 12 MS Seven Seas 13 Enterprise Carrier ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From "Anubis" Subject Mikasa >> has anyone seen this model by Hasegawa. << Not only seen.... I´m one of the few in Europe who owns one!!!! >> The picture I saw on the web look great, as can be expected from this manufacturer. << It is even better than expected. Better than everything i´ve ever seen from Hasegawa. It ist nearly the same Quality as the 1/700 Mikasa from Pitroad. Good fit.Superfine detailled and loads of details. regards Anubis ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From Sab1156@aol.com Subject Kombrik Greetings to all of you! Does anybody know the postal adress or e-mail adress of the russian model company "Kombrik" ? Best regards Detlef Hartwig ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From Deborah Davenport Subject Victorina Warships Dr. Oscar Parkes, "British Battleships" is a very definitive work on the subject, also "Conways All the World's Fighting Ships 1960-1905" John Wressell ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From AAA Hobby Supply Subject IPMS Nats Awards >> The rest of the results will have to wait. They were going to announce the awards with a computer presentation, and you guessed it, they had computer problems. The awards were distributed by being placed at each winning entry, but there is no compilation available. It will be posted on the NATS website in a few days. So unless someone did a better job of running around and noting winners, we will all have to wait. << In the aftermath of the failed presentation, we have determined there were two prime culprits in the system. The first, and by far the most serious, was the decision by the IPMS/USA recording team to tell the judges to record both numbers on the entry sheet. At the judges meeting, it had been made clear that the top number was only present to allow the enforcement of the new "No Sweeps" rule that forbids a modeler from winning more than once. We had instructed the judges to record the bottom number on the form as the model entry number. This number was the control in the database that everything was linked to, and the judges got confused by the last-minute change and recorded both numbers and not necessarily in the same order. This caused much confusion and we had the erros almost out of the system by dinnertime. The second was the inability of the system to add 30% more photos than planned, by way of the premier awards. These were thrust upon the host well after the system had been designed and tested at various local events. Our system worked well with 1,200 models and 120 or so categories ... with the added splits and added load it simply could not work. In the end, I think what we did was a mixed blessing. We presented the Best Of awards (without video) and that got people out of the banquet hall and into the model room by 915 or so, instead of 1130 which is what it was looking like with 3200 models in about 175 categories and 875 names to read. Even if we zipped thru at two categories per minute (almost impossible with pauses for applause) the presentation of these would have taken an hour and a half, plus the 15 minutes at the end for the best ofs. We do apologize for the problems. Overall, I'd say it was a minor glitch in an otherwise outstanding event - but I am admittedly biased. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From Bradford Chaucer Subject Re Mikasa and other stuff at Nats >> Well, gentlemen, there are guns on this one has anyone seen this model by Hasegawa. The picture I saw on the web look great, as can be expected from this manufacturer. By the way, who would have expected this manufacturer to issue a brand new ship model? Did they find their way to the Chinese toolmakers too? << The Mikasa looked really nice. There was a built up at the Hasegawa booth at Dragon Expo, and many for sale at the Nats vendor room. The kit looks uo to usual Hase quality and includes metal anchor chain, printed flags and banners and decals. There are also "Bonus" inclusions of a pewter figure of Admiral Togo, A larg poster of Togo on the bridge at the battle of Japan Sea,and some sort of medalion. These "Bonuses are labeled as bonus in first production. The kit appears quite detailed. major issues appear to be quite addressable through aftermarket PE.. There are no main deck rails providsed in the kit and the rails around the fore and aft platforms, are solid with Stanchions and rails raised. This is apparently meant to simulate canvas covering or splinter shielding. The stairs/ladders between decks are solid with raised rung looking effect. I am confident that Loren or Mad Peter will be addressing these deficiencies shortly. The kit lists for $100, but was seen going for as low as $75 at the Nats Trumpeter (or perhaps their US Importer) will reissue the old Glencoe Olympia, with all the original deficiencies and errors -) some time later this year for a limited run. Nautilus/ aka Chainsaw Corley had the new Wintergarten upgrade to the RoG Uboat kit. It consists of replacement wood decks (sold separately) and some resin hatches not present on the straight version. The upgrade kit includes a resin conning tower, AA guns, Radars, PE parts etc along with all other fittings to do a complete wintergarten version... He was selling the pair of the wood deck and upgrade kit at a show special for $100. This I understand will be hoinored for call in or web purchases till mid August (look to the Nautilus site in a few days) Cottage Industries Models had their New CSS Arkansas, a truly impressive kit, along with a first (as far as I know) a resin Sailing ship kit, the USS Hamilton. Makes a really nice model. Comes with wood dowel for masts and spars (resin was too flexible) and Home made rope which looks quite real for rigging. The rope is made at CIM's place with an actual ropewalk so has the proper lay and appearance. They also had a new model of the Nautilus, a sail and human powered sub first proposed by Robert Fulton. Looks like a great addition to CIM's line of Hunley, David and Bushnell's Turtle. Yankee Modelworks had a large collection of kits; looks like John Sheriden has gotten almost all of the old Blue Water Navy (which he bought out) back into production. He also had the new backdate kit for the Trumpy Lexington to back date to 1938 cionfiguration for those who like stained decks and yellow wings. The big news is that Yankee and the remainder of Steve Wiper's Classic Warships have combined with Chris Decker's Trident Hobbies as a new entity. Chris will continue as an on line hobby shop. John will run Yankee and will also reissue the old 1/350 Classic Warship kits. Chris will handle the old Classic 1/700 kits under his Midship Models label. Steve will concentrate on the Warship Modeler Mag and his line of books. Commanders as usual had a new release blow out. Every time I stop at their table at the Nats, I just sign over the deed to my house to Ted -) Among others which I am sure I am missing, they had 1/192 scale kits of the Novgorad and Admiral Popov, the two Russian Round Battleships, a 1/350 LPH-9 USS Guam (with markings to do all ships of the class) which includes a large collection of helicopters and aircraft, along with deacls for them. The Gual features a fully tripped out hanger deck and a hull that doubles as a baseball bat -) There was also a DKM Scharnhorst, a USS ALbany, CG-11, USS Halsey CG 23, USS Canberra CAG 2 , A USCG Hamilton a Chinese Ting Yuen and several others. There were also releases of 1/350 Vindicators, Buffalos and Helldivers to equip that backdated Lex!! Show prices are good till Aug 1 on the website. On a side note, I am happy to report that Accurate Miniatures appears to have made a full recovery or rather resurection under new ownership. While it may seem strange to talk about a wingie thing maker here, I want to mention that they had the new Vindicator kits in 1/48 scale - really sweet as well as the older Avenger, Dauntless and Grumman F3F kits. Perhaps in the future they may even be pursuaded to do a few more naval aircraft subjects!! And while I won't swear to it, I am sure I saw Mike Quan furtively fondling a 1/350 full hull kit at the Commander's table -) I know I am neglecting other manufacturers. Both JAG and Loose Cannon had new releases in 1/700 scale. Unfortunately as I can't really see stuff that small, I did not pay as much attention, but I'm sure that others will report on those The show was great. set new records for number of attendees, vendors and models on display. New this year were "Display Only" categories for those who wanted to show their work but not compete in contests. Overall the level of workmanship was astounding, and the line up of models almost mind numbing. I do not envy the task that faced the judges!! Regards Bradford Chaucer ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) From LHDockyard@aol.com Subject Re I-400 >> Looking for detailed plans to build a 1441 scale model of the I-400 submarine for RC combat. Anybody know where I might find plans of any scale to develope a fighting model of the sub? << Tom Taubmans Plan Service has these plans in 1/144 scale. www.taubmansonline.com Don ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7) From "Paul Giltz" Subject Re German Schleswig-Holstein and Schlessen in WWII A website about the Polish navy in WWII has some material on the actions inviolving the two German pre-dreadnaughts. It also has information on the actions and fates of all the Polish naval forces during the war. take a look at < www.polish-navy.org > Paul Giltz, Toledo, Ohio ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8) From FLTLUCIA@aol.com Subject Golden Hinde i would like to model the Golden Hinde but i,ve seen at least 6or7 different variations.could anyone give me the scoop on this. tom lucia ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9) From M Brown Subject Ships Boats Anyone know where to get decent photos or drawings of the Cheverton 24' launches and Shepperton 4.5 metre launches carried by RN Frigates & Destroyers in the 1960s > 1980s? Michael Brown ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10) From CokerRE@aol.com Subject Deans Marine If anyone is interested, Tenant's Auctioneers in the UK is auctioning two large Dean's Marine kits of HMS Dreadnought and HMS Magnificent on July 26. You can get details at http//www.antiquestradegazette.com/Catalogues/ItemDetails.asp?ItemID=1806483&EventID=2666251 PC Coker ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) From "Allan and Crystal Plumb" Subject Re IPMS Nationals report >> Then, of course, there was Jon Warneke and Ted Paris. We missed their resin-casting seminar on Thursday, but they exacted their revenge from both me and Ralph by waltzing home with several hundred of our dollars on Saturday. They have a habit of doing that, darn them. << Yes, but when are they going to take my money for their HMS Invincible??? Allan "Courageous/Glorious are too much to hope for" Plumb ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12) From "Paul Giltz" Subject MS Seven Seas Terry Veenendaal asked for information on the ship he emigrated to Canada in, the MS Seven Seas. As it turns out the Seven Seas has a fascinating history as I discovered through a Google web search. She was launched as a C-3 freighter, the Mormacmail just before WWII, The US Navt acquired her and she was converted into the first US escort carrier, the Long Island CVE-1. After the war she reverted to civilian control and was rebuilt as a passenger liner for displaced persons and later for the immigrant trade,take a look at < www.ssmaritime.com/sevenseas.htm > The Revell "Hawaiian Pilot " kit could provide a basic hull.... Paul Giltz, Toledo,Ohio ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) From "Jean-Pierre Coddron" Subject Enterprise Carrier I’m not so much into aircraft carriers, but something has always puzzled me. When I was a kid I remember to have read a book about the Enterprise, the only carrier that did the whole Pacific war and took part to all major naval engagements during that period (with the obvious exception of Pearl Harbour of course). Now there are kits of the most important US carriers but no Enterprise. I assume it may be converted from Hornet for instance, but I understand that it would be a fairly important conversion, and the Hornet does not seem to be Trumpeter’s best effort so far, as the bow appears to be too rounded. Now that may not be too large a criticism, but the bow of a ship, to me is its face, and this would be the same as comparing Chuck Berry’s face to, say, Fats Domino’s. So there just is not a kit of a carrier that to me is the symbol of American victorious warfare in the Pacific (just like the 101st Airborne and Patton must be on the European front. I’d love to hear your comments. Jean-Pierre ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the SMML site for the List Rules, Reviews, Articles, Backissues, Member's models & Reference Pictures at http//smmlonline.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Volume