Subject: SMML VOL 2459 Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2004 23:05:27 +1100 SMML is proudly sponsored by SANDLE http//sandlehobbies.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS INDEX 1 Re Fresnel Lenses 2 Re Prinz Eugin Turret Colors 3 Re Classic Warship Pictorial Review of books #22 & #25. by Bill G 4 Prinz Eugen Turret Colors 5 Pit-Road Mikasa - Translation of japanese instructions 6 Blue Fresnel Lens 7 More Photos ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From "Robert Mosher" Subject Re Fresnel Lenses FYI - the primary use of Fresnel's ideas is to create a lens that concentrates as much of the available light as possible into a tight beam. That is why it is used in light houses to create that tight beam of light typical of the light house lamp. In ship use such as discussed, a properly mounted lamp with a fresnel lens would send its light beam directly astern (assuming that the light was mounted and shielded properly). I have read accounts from WWII merchant and naval captains regarding the importance of staying directly astern when in convoy or formation because if they lost their position relative to the stern light of the ship ahead, it would be difficult to pick it up again. Fresnel lenses are still very much used also in theatres for stage lighting. I worked with them in college when I did lighting work in the theatre there and my daughter is now doing the same thing in her high school drama classes. I imagine that the lenses are now even more efficient given the amount of work done in the field, but Fresnel deserves a lot of credit for his achievement. Robert A. Mosher ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From URUDOFSKY@aol.com Subject Re Prinz Eugin Turret Colors Prinz Eugen turret colors For RAL/RLM/RAF/FS cross-references see http//jpsmodell.de/dc/quer.htm Ulrich H. Rudofsky Delmar, NY, USA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From Billgior@aol.com Subject Re Classic Warship Pictorial Review of books #22 & #25. by Bill G Hi Everyone I Received Classic Warship Pictorials #22 USS Ticonderoga and #25 IJN Yamato Class Battleships. Book #22 USS Ticonderoga from 1944-1974 this book is a photo album packed with 70 pages of excellent quality photographs in black and white and color. for those Air--craft carrier enthusiasts this book covers her entire career from beginning to end and Steve Wiper has done it again, this is a must for the historian and the model builder. Book #25 IJN Yamato Class Battleships covers The Yamato and Musashi, both there careers from there beginning to there demise with beautiful photographs, and even though there are no new photos that we have not seen before Steve Wiper has presented these two ships packed with larger crisper photographs and a centerfold drawing beautifully done for the ship Modeler in mined. Both these books are a must for the collector and modeler plus you must check out both book cover these were beautifully done, I just would like to say Steve Wiper Has done a wonderful job with these two subjects keep up the good work. Sincerely, Bill Giordano ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From JDavid1027@aol.com Subject Prinz Eugen Turret Colors Thanks to those that answered my question. I especially am appreciative of the post from Ron and his naming of the weinrot color. Thanks Ron! I appreciate the detail in which you answered the question. Steve, I was assuming, because I am a computer teacher, that a 60 year old photo might have been enhanced to bring out the original color from photos and negatives that naturally fade or show discoloration with age. I did say that your book was excellent but didn't expect that sort of terse reply to a simple request of assistance. I can take criticism without it being terse in nature as I am aware that I misspelled the ships name when I was trying to send the message in a hurry as I was going out the door. And by the way, it is 'misspelled' or 'spelled' not 'spelt' or"misspelt" ) I do appreciated the information though and thank you. Anyone else have any hints on what hue or brand of paint that will work well for the German teak decks? Thanks to everyone for the answers. Jerry Davidson TRMA Trustee ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From Helmartsim@aol.com Subject Pit-Road Mikasa - Translation of japanese instructions On a recent business trip to Japan, I managed to visit the Mikasa battleship, moored in concrete in Yokosuka. Inspired by this I bought the Pit-Road Hi Mold (Hibrid) 1/700 kit. Naturally, the instructions are in japanese! Does anyone know where I can get an english translation of these instructions? Martin Simpson ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) From DSand47702@aol.com Subject Blue Fresnel Lens The blue fresnel lens, aka the blue stern light, was required navigational equipment for merchantmen sailing in convoy in WWII; in fact, the military convoy commodore would not certify a vessel ready for sea without an operable blue stern light. It's purpose in convoy formations was to prevent a merchantman in column from overtaking the vessel forward. r/ Sandy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7) From "David N. Lombard" Subject More Photos I've put some more of my father's photo collection up at http//www.lombardsnest.com/photos Go to the Ships gallery, and then LORIKEET. The pictures there so far were taken at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in '58. I've got a large album to wade through, so more will be coming later. Along with various other ships, shots of FULMAR and THADDEUS W. PARKER will also be posted. David N. Lombard Rossmoor, Orange County, CA N 33 deg, 48', W 118 deg, 5' ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the SMML site for the List Rules, Backissues, Member's models & reference pictures at http//smmlonline.com Check out the APMA site for an index of ship articles in the Reference section at http//apma.org.au/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Volume