Subject: SMML VOL 3066 Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2006 23:13:10 +1100 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 USCG Secretary class 2 Re Secretary Class Deck Plan 3 Ebay RARE REALLY NICE, TEXACO OHIO TANKER, N.I.B. (#6032622150) 4 Re Boilers & Engines 5 Re Secretary Class Deck Plan ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From Bill Michaels Subject Re USCG Secretary class From John Reeder >> I am looking for a deck plan for the Secretary class Coast Guard cutters as built. I am particularly interested in CAMBELL, but will take what I can get. The plan only needs to have a moderate level of detail. I have had no luck searching the Web and usual sources -- they all seem to have plans in WWII configuration or later. << I'd suggect contacting the "Coast Guard Museum Northwest", in Seattle. They have a terrific library of USCG plans, very reasonable prices, and most of the staff are modelers to boot! Bill Check out my list of USCG subjects in model kit form home.earthlink.net\~billkaja\kitlist.htm ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From "Randy Lee Ward" Subject Re Secretary Class Deck Plan John, you might try the Coast Guard Museum Northwest, http//www.rexmwess.com/cgpatchs/cogardmuseum.html , as they've offered drawings of Coast Guard vessels for a long time. I haven't tried them since 9/11, but I doubt that the Secretary Class is a secret, as I only recall one still in existance, the 'Taney' at Baltimore. Cap'n Randy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From paulship57@hotmail.com Subject Ebay RARE REALLY NICE, TEXACO OHIO TANKER, N.I.B. (#6032622150) This is a resin model of the tanker Ohio. This was the ship that gained fame for its part in the Pedestle convoy that broke the blockade of Malta during WWII. I had heard of this model, but this is the first time I have seen nice photos of the ship, in civilian colors. The model apparently was produced as a promotional item by or for Texaco, assembled and painted. Not sure on the scale, the ad only states 18 1/2 inches long. Paul Giltz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From Jtennier@aol.com Subject Re Boilers & Engines In addition to Barry's notes, the Y-100 plant was also used in the Royal Canadian Navy's frigate/destoyer escort classes built in the 1950's and early 1960s. I beleive these sets were manufactured in Canada under license, but were virtually identical, including the B&W boiler set. Once some of teething troubles were worked out (the cruising turbine and some clutching and gearing issues in the first sets), it was a very reliable, robust, and popular power plant. An excellent reference (on all things engineering) would be Volume 2 of "Evolution of Engineering in the Royal Navy 1939-1992" by Cdr Rippon Further references on RN power systems can be found in Volume 2 of Ingvar Jung's "History of the Marine Turbine", and some material in Norman Friedman's "The Post War Naval Revolution" (let's hope these aren't the bits he had to cut out of his new works). Rippon and Jung can be a bit hard and expensive to find used, but I've gotten them quite easily through inter-library loans. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From lhdockyard@aol.com Subject Re Secretary Class Deck Plan John You may want to try Taubman Plans Service (www.taubmansonline.com). They have USCG plans from many sources and may be able to help. Don ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the SMML site for the List Rules, Reviews, Articles, Backissues, Member's models & Reference Pictures at http//smmlonline.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Volume