Subject: SMML VOL 2942 Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 01:09:53 +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 Submariner question 2 Re Carrier Decks 3 Re Plans for USS WOLVERINE and USS SABLE 4 Just a simple thank's 5 Re S-Boat Sub models? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From Gary Subject Submariner question Just got finished reading a few submarine books and this odd question popped up and I figured this was the best place to ask. Is the proper pronunciation "sub-mariner" or "submarine-er"? Gary Schurr ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From "Jeffry Fontaine" Subject Re 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. << You have to remember who you are dealing with here. The "Discovery Channel" is not always known for accurate information and the targeted audience is there only to support the commercials. So with that in mind, proof reading of the script by someone that is not aware of the differences between wood and metal subjected to "stress" would probably go unnoticed and the end result is then presented to the viewing audience some of them such as yourself would catch the error, but others unfortunately will not. Regards, Jeffry Fontaine Bremerton, Washington ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From "Doug Wilde" Subject Re Plans for USS WOLVERINE and USS SABLE The best single source of plans for either ship are two rolls of microfilm available from NARA II, the National Archives at College Park, MD. I have cataloged the plans on the microfilm and compared them to the official record (i.e., as listed enclosures in correspondence) and the microfilm sets are fairly complete. As always, compare to photographs for even original dockyard linens do not accurately represent what was riveted and welded together. And these ships, especially the USS WOLVERINE, changed over time. Bill's model represents an IX-64 configuration that lasted little over half a year. The two rolls of microfilm are 32138-1 and 32144-2 Each is a two reel set, but one of the reels in each does not contain plans of interest, so the -1 and -2 are important. Call NARA for ordering details. Still costs just $35 or so per roll to have a copy made. Correction A typo slipped into my previous reply on the steel decks of the USS SABLE. It should be "Robertson", not "Roberston". Doug Wilde ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From Cathdanjon@aol.com Subject Just a simple thank's I just wanted to say thank you to the members of the group. In the short time I've been aboard, I've learned many things I can apply to my modeling, ways to improve my skills and most of all, what a great group of folks you all are. Thanks for Having Me Aboard ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From "Gerry and Jana" Subject Re S-Boat Sub models? S boats there are alkso the HP 1/700 S boats they are tiny but quite good I have several of them and love the little buggers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the SMML site for the List Rules, Reviews, Articles, Backissues, Member's models & Reference Pictures at http//smmlonline.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Volume