Subject: SMML VOL 3078 Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 03:27:46 +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 HMS Gloucester 2 HMS Nizam 3 Plan to sink carrier, create reef back on track -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD INDEX 1 Card model news from Holland 2 Kit Collection for sale ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELLERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From "jon holcombe" Subject HMS Gloucester Hi Could you please confirm the length of HMS Gloucester, the kit is made by Revell and I believe the scale is 1700, any information given would be appreciated. Regards Jon ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From "Christopher & Kayo" To "SMML" Subject HMS Nizam >> I think it may be better to wait until the kit is released to pass judgement on it. It seems as though Niko use photographs of test models on their website, rather than production models as the actual kits always seem superior to the photos shown on the Niko site. All I can say is that if the kit has the casting quality of their recent ORP Garland, it will be a superior model to the now aging White Ensign Kit, which has some heavy moulding in part. As with any kit, I am sure there will be some inaccuracies, but with your excellent book I'm sure any modeller could correct these. << Judge from what you see, not some imagined improvement. If Niko do improve the model and post new photographs on their site then it can be looked at again. Until then we must assume that this is their final version. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) From Steve Singlar Subject Plan to sink carrier, create reef back on track Here is the latest on the Oriskany. Steve Pelham, NH http//www.navytimes.com/story.php?f=1-292925-1531337.php Plan to sink carrier, create reef back on track By Troy Moon Pensacola (Fla.) News Journal February 13, 2006 The decommissioned carrier Oriskany could be back in Pensacola in less than month for final preparations for its long-anticipated trip to the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico.The Environmental Protection Agency expects to issue a sink permit for the Oriskany later this month, clearing the way for the former Navy aircraft carrier to be towed from Texas to Pensacola in March. The sinking could occur in May if all goes according to schedule."The Oriskany is back on again," said retired Navy Vice Adm. Jack Fetterman, who has spearheaded the local effort to bring the ship to Pensacola to be sunk 22.5 miles south of the city before hurricane season begins June 1. "I don't see any obstacles that will slow it down." The plan is to turn the 888-foot flattop "a celebrated veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars" into an artificial reef that would serve as an international fishing and diving destination.Navy officials had hoped to sink the Oriskany in 2004, but the EPA refused to issue a sink permit because of environmental concerns. The EPA since has determined that the 700 pounds of polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, left on board the ship don't pose an unreasonable risk to human or marine life. The only hurdle remaining, EPA spokeswoman Laura Niles said, is to finalize the agency's response to public input gathered from area residents and officials. The public had through Jan. 19 to comment on the proposed sinking. "As of right now, things are looking good," said Niles, spokeswoman for EPA's Region Four, which includes Florida. Fetterman said the ship could be towed from Texas to Pensacola on March 2 and arrive in Pensacola five days later. The Oriskany will be temporarily moored at Pensacola Naval Air Station while crews prepare the ship for sinking. Fetterman said that, barring obstacles, the ship could be sunk around May 15. The ship was moored at the Port of Pensacola for seven months awaiting the sink permit but was towed in June to Beaumont, Texas, to ride out the 2005 hurricane season. Diving fans are excited about the prospects of the Oriskany reef project, which is expected to produce a financial boon for diving and fishing outfits and related tourism businesses. "It will allow Pensacola to finally become a regular tourist destination," said Jim Phillips, co-owner of MBT Divers in Warrington. "Everybody is chomping at the bit to get on it." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICEBOARD ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) From "D.A. den Bakker" Subject Card model news from Holland Since my last 'newsletter', we have published several new items. I have also added quite a few models from other series. Go and visit my site www.zeistbouwplaten.nl - and don't hesitate to ask for more information, in English, oder auf Deutsch, ò in Italiano! Best wishes, Diderick A. den Bakker Zeist Card Models, Holland ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) From AAA Hobby Supply Subject Kit Collection for sale We had a customer come in late Saturday afternoon asking me to sell a chunck of his private collection. There are a large number of ships, but it is mostly aircraft. The kits are largely still wrapped, and appear to be complete (we didn't find anything missing). The prices are based on the Burns' Guide for the value. The prices are mostly firm, with discounts avialable for large lots if bought by the same person. Shipping at cost plus insurance via USPS Priority Mail. Email me to see what is still available. I will update it daily as items are sold. You can see the list here http//aaahobby.com/Joes-stuff.htm James Corley AAA Hobby Supply www.aaahobby.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the SMML site for the List Rules, Reviews, Articles, Backissues, Member's models & Reference Pictures at http//smmlonline.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Volume