Subject: SMML VOL 2941 Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 00:19:39 +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 Re S-Boat Sub models? 2 USS. Nimitz (CVN68) 3 Re US Mag 4 Re S-Boats 5 Eye Enhancers 6 Carrier Decks 7 S-Class Subs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD INDEX 1 Re USS WOLVERINE 2 Books for sale ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From "Rick Nelson" Subject Re S-Boat Sub models? Hi, Ned Barnett writes >> Are there any models available of the US Navy's S-Boat submarines, designed in WW-I and built 1919 through 1925? Not to be confused with the immediate pre-WW-II S-Class of pre-Gato fleet boats (Sturgeon, Seadragon, etc.) ... << Yes, there is. Yankee Modelworks offers a resin kit #YKM-35017 which is a "USN S-Boat Class SS". I got mine on eBay. It's a 1350 scale resin boat with Photoetch rudder/stern planes and white metal periscopes. It's available through TriDent Hobbies for 34.99 USD http//tridenthobbies.com/store/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=NM&Category_Code=YKM Rick Nelson "Damn the Pressure, Six-Zero feet!" "Boomers Hide With Pride" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From Cathdanjon@aol.com Subject USS. Nimitz (CVN68) Hello to all, I was wondering if any group members, had any data about the Nimitz. Specifically how her catapults have changed during her operational life thus far. I would like to build her as she was during my years a pone her 1989 to 1998. Any help as to where to look would be most appreciated. Thank You, Mike ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From andrew jones Subject Re US Mag Hi there I heard that the mag is available in Sydney @ Napoleons Books store in Sydney www.napoleons.biz as for other places..Im sure the shops in Melbourne (Victorian Hobby Centre etc) might have it regards Andrew Sydney ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From Ives100@aol.com Date Sun, 18 Sep 2005 222938 EDT Subject Re S-Boats Yes. The old Blue Water Navy (now Yankee Modelworks) has a 1350 scale resin kit of an S-boat. Very nice kit with excellent detail and photoetch. IIRC, it is the S-26, built at Electric Boat. In the same era, they also make a very nice kit of the USS Bass, the US Navy's early & unsuccessful attempt at a fleet submarine. Tom Dougherty ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From Subject Eye Enhancers I am really grateful for the advice received about helping out with poor vision. My thanks to all who replied both on the list and with E Mails, we will be trying out the methods advised to see which works the best for him, but the modular capability of the Optivisor definitely has our immediate interest. It may also help with his school work, we were furious to learn recently that in any crafts class he is put to one side with a pack of crayons and a colouring book while the rest of the class do woodwork and such. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) From Subject Carrier Decks The mention of metal decks reminded me of a documentary on Discovery Channel recently which claimed that the wooden decks used by US Carriers were superior to the metal decks of the RN as they did not create as many splinters. Wood does not splinter?? It is probably an exaggeration but an old hand from the British Pacific Carrier Group told me they way they dealt with kamikaze attacks was to just shovel them off with a bulldozer after they splattered on the armoured flightdeck. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7) From Richard Rathgeber Subject S-Class Subs I built one of these and found it a very nice boat. Try this link http//www.submarinestore.com Rick Rathgeber ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From LHDockyard@aol.com Subject Re USS WOLVERINE >> It is very interesting to see the photos of the big model of the paddlewheel aircraft carrier USS WOLVERINE. (links in SMML 2937), but where can I find some drawings? I have fore a long time wanted to build the USS WOLVERINE and USS SABLE in scale 1/700. << We have a set of plans for the Wolverine. They are listed on the Taubman Plans Website. Regards Don Spielberger Taubman Plans Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From Batfish2@aol.com Subject Books for sale Elliot, Peter. Allied Escort Ships of World War II (Janes/USNIP 1977. 575 pages - profusely illustrated with photos and scale drawings - a survey of all allied ships that served in this role in WW II. Large heavy book - $80.00 postpaid in the USA. Fine/Fine - hardcover with dustjacket. Parkes, Oscar Ships of the Royal Navies Sampson/Low 1936. Oblong photo book of all the ships of the R.N and Commonwealth navies pre-WW II. This edition is rare. None for sale on line at this time. Excellent condition - clean and tight. $25.00 postpaid in the USA Van Oosten, F.C. Battle of the Java SeaUSNIP 1976. Well illustrated with photo, a great history of this battle. Rare - like new copy in dustjacket. $25.00 postpaid in the USA Miller, Williamn. British Ocean Liners A Twilight Era 1960-85 Norton 1986. Fine copy in dustjacket - a photo history of the last British ocean liners, many still in service from before WW II - before they were swept away by the dominance of air travel. $15.00 postpaid in the USA. Newport News Shipbuilding The First Century. Pub. by the Mariner's Museum on commission 1986. Large oblong 256 page photo history of the Newport News shipyard - lots of great ship photos and drawings - some in color. Excellent condition. $25.00 postpaid in the USA. Write to dhjonespsm@juno.com - checks. M.O. or paypal accepted. I am offering these here first - if not sold they will be listed on that unnamed auction site. Dan ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the SMML site for the List Rules, Reviews, Articles, Backissues, Member's models & Reference Pictures at http//smmlonline.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Volume