Subject: SMML VOL 2931 Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2005 01:04:25 +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 Japanese Signal Flags 2 Bad Experience 3 Great Lakes Model Plans 4 USS Scorpion (SSN-589) 5 Re PhotoEtch for KGV ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From Skyking918@aol.com Subject Japanese Signal Flags Here's a question for you WW II Japanese naval experts Did the Japanese navy of WW II use the same international signal flags as the US Navy? I understand that their flag hoists probably had different meanings, but were the actual flags the same? Does anyone have any examples of authentic WW II Japanese flag hoists? I can't tell you why I need this info, except that it involves a book! Thanks in advance for any assistance. Michael McMurtrey Editor, Squadron/Signal Publications Carrollton, Texas editor(at)squadron.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From Sab1156@aol.com Subject Bad Experience Greetings to all, Today I want to share a bad experience I have all my 1/700 shipmodels in a large harbour diorama and was glad,when "Battlefleet" made the dock set. My joy disapeared, when I looked a the quay parts, which are on the surface full of indentments. Through a friend I got the producers name and phone number (Mr. Abott). He told me, that he was sorry and promised me replacement. After two months and many phone-calls,I still had no replacement. Finally he decided not to answer anymore of my calls. A letter I wrote him,to remind him about his promise was never answered. By the way,other persons got the same silent treatment! I think, it is a producers duty to make sure, that we model builders getting a decent quality for our hard earned money! Best regards Detlef Hartwig ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From GtLakesMem@aol.com Subject Great Lakes Model Plans Greetings to All I am a Great Lakes Historian and Modeler. I am looking for Modeling Blueprints for Great Lakes Ships. These are the GOVERNOR MILLER / WILLIAM A. IRVIN Class built in 1938 and the RALPH H. WATSON / JOHN W. HULST Class built in 1938. Also, the BENJAMIN F. FAIRLESS / A. H. FERBERT Class built in 1942. The preceding vessels were built for United States Steel Co. Subsidiaries. I am also looking for the United States Maritime Commission Classes L6-S-A1 and L6-S-B1 built in 1943. Any assistance will be greatly appreciate. Al Jackman ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From "Glenn and Kelly Neklason" Subject USS Scorpion (SSN-589) Hi All Can anyone take a shot as to what the colors of the USS Scorpion are in the pictures at the website I've included? Specifically, I'm referring to the shots of her tied up alongside the USS Tallahatchie County. http//www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-s/ssn589.htm Thank you, Glenn ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From "John Snyder" Subject Re PhotoEtch for KGV Just to clarify, our 1/350 KGV photoetch set is PE 3519, not 3515. Best regards, John Snyder White Ensign Models http//WhiteEnsignModels.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