Subject: SMML VOL 2803 Date: Sat, 09 Apr 2005 02:01:14 +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 1/96th scale modern warship railings 2 1/96 railings 3 Friedman on British Battlecruisers 4 Re 1/96th scale modern warship railings 5 USN 1945 seaplane colors -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD INDEX 1 Flagship Models site updated 2 FS G-5 MTB photos ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From Steven P.Allen <spallen@fidnet.com> Subject Re 1/96th scale modern warship railings >> Have tried using floss and also using small diameter tubing but both look to me, like wire or tubing glued to the outside of the stanchions instead of between the stanchions. At 1/96th scale it just looks out of place to me. << Mark, Are you using GMM's etched stantions? You have to drill out a few of the holes from time to time, but they give the effect you're looking for since the railing actually does run through and between the stantions. Steve Allen ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From David Fisher <dlfisher1@verizon.net> Subject 1/96 railings There is a dealer in the UK who seems to have what look like excellent stanchions. They do not have a web site. Their mailing address is James Lane (display models) 30 Broadway Blyth Northumberland, UK NE24 2PP I don't know if they take credit cards. Dave Fisher ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From "Robert Mosher" <robertm@combatic.com> Subject Friedman on British Battlecruisers I just learned about the New York Military Affairs Symposium site and found this link to a recent presentation there on British Battlecruisers by Norman Friedman. I thought it might be of interest. http//libraryautomation.com/nymas/normanbattlecruisers_files/frame.htm Robert A. Mosher ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) From SeaPhoto@aol.com Subject Re 1/96th scale modern warship railings Loyalhanna Dockyard (www.loyalhannadockyard.com) has photeched stanchions that you glue to the deck, and thread wire or fishing line through to form the rail. These look pretty nice once they are painted. You can coat the finished stanchion with some thick paint or putty to give it a little more dimension if you like. Cordially, Kurt Greiner SeaPhoto Maritime Photography - onboard details and overhead views of modern warships www.warshipphotos.com Order via our online catalog...now taking credit cards via Paypal Warship Models Underway - learn about large scale radio control warship models. www.warshipmodelsunderway.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) From Mike Potter <potter4@att.net> Subject USN 1945 seaplane colors Ahoy, list I plan to model a USN PBM (Martin Mariner) seaplane in the Pacific Fleet in 1944-45. How do I find which colors to buy, such as from one of these lists http//www.shipcamouflage.com/colourcoats.htm http//www.ipmsstockholm.org/colorcharts/stuff_eng_colorcharts_us.htm http//www.testors.com/catalog_browse.asp?ictNbr=38 Thanks! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From Rusty White <shipmodeler@sbcglobal.net> Subject Flagship Models site updated The Flagship Models web site has been updated (flagshipmodels.com). It contains all the latest goodies from Flagship including the new Ticonderoga/Spruance/Kidd class superset. It also has the latest list of all the upcoming "how to" cds as well. The "Weathering Aircraft" manuscript is in hand and I'm working on it now. It should be available VERY soon with more to come. We just signed up an author to write a "how to" cd on "Scratchbuilding Submarine Models". He is a GREAT modeler and I'm really looking forward to this one. Rusty White Flagship Models Inc. home of the "how to" modeling CDs flagshipmodels.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From bgmarshall@aol.com X-MB-Message-Source WebUI X-MB-Message-Type User Subject FS G-5 MTB photos I have tried to sell 50 or so pictures of World War Two Soviet Navy Topolev G-5 MTBs on eBay and failed. I am offering them to SMMLers for $100 including shipping within the US, a little more for international collectors. I have thumbnails is you wish to see the content. Pictures include rare shots of the boats carrying troops for amphibious ops, mines and rockets. All shots a little large than 3 x 5 in black and white from the Central Naval Museum in St. Peteresburg. I take PayPal, money orders and cash. First come, first served. Chip Marshall Silver Spring, Maryland ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the SMML site for the List Rules, Reviews, Articles, Backissues, Member's models & Reference Pictures at http//smmlonline.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Volume