Subject: SMML VOL 1996
Date: Sat, 02 Nov 2002 02:20:09 +1100

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MODELLERS INDEX

1: Re: WW1 Destroyer Camouflage
2: Re: hypodermic needle tubing
3: TYPE 23
4: Re: Full suits of sails
5: Re: Bismarck & Tirpitz colours
6: 1/350 Pola

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MODELLERS

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From: David Gregory
Subject: Re: WW1 Destroyer Camouflage

 I saw a recruiting poster in a book that showed a US DD in a rather greyish red ( best I can describe it) and blue scheme. I know it is not "official" but the idea must have come from somewhere.

 Dave Gregory
 The P.T. Dockyard
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2)
From: CapnAgee
Subject: Re: hypodermic needle tubing

 When searching for hypodemic needle tubing, don't forget your friendly Diabetic! We will (at least I will) share new syringes or used ones that can be sanitized for your modelling purposes. I use two a day myself!
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From: chris rogers
Subject: TYPE 23

 Why do it in 1-96  when you can do it in 1-72 they look great at that scale, then you could join TF72 UK with George Peat and the gang

 chris Oz
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4)
From: Fkbrown90
Subject: Re: Full suits of sails

 Many thanks to all who submitted the enlightening comments about the reason for so many different kinds of sails. Glad I asked.

 I believe that on large naval ships there was a position of Sailing Master. His job was to actually direct the use of these various combination of sails (comparable to the function of the Chief Engineer on powered ships) to enable the Captain to execute his tactical objective of combat maneuvers. Thus the Captain could focus on the battle and not be diverted by the need to direct the sailing operations as well. The Sailing Master must have not had regular "duty" hours, but be "on call" 24 hours a day, similar to the Ship's Master (Captain), as sudden weather changes often ocurred at any time, not just in battles.

 Things must have gotten chaotic in battle as saiors scurried from serving the guns to setting the sails, back to the guns, back to the sails, etc.. Commands were all vocal. Can you imagine the pandemonium of guns roaring, gunnery officers shouting, gun captains yelling for powder and shot, Sailing Master calling for men to go aloft, cries of the wounded, etc., etc.? No place for a Mama's Boy. And you thought your job was hectic !!!!!! Hoo Boy.

 Any comments?

 Franklyn
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5)
From: Imre
Subject: Re: Bismarck & Tirpitz colours

 Hi John,

 Thanks for the Colourcoats infomation.

>> For TIRPITZ, what time period? Her camouflage changed a good deal. <<

 I'm looking for details for March 1944.

 Best wishes,

 Imre
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6)
From: "Peter Crandall"
Subject: 1/350 Pola

 Does anyone know anything about Trumpeter's 1/350 Pola? I saw it is sold for a very low price and was wondering if anyone knows if it is a quality model or a dud?
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