Dear Sir or Madame, could you please help me with my questions? Trygg-klasse: (Stegg [launched 6/21]) T-boat, date of commission? Teist-class (Teist [launched...
I am building the classic Sterling model of the "Emma C Berry." This is a two masted fishing schooner that is 49.5" long,a beam of 10.75",and an overall...
My opinion is that external ballast spoils the looks. The problem is that the sail area is way too large at model size - the solution is to use cloth that is...
Lead or Bismuth would work fine, Bismuth is a bit fragile and when it oxidizes it turns pink. It melts in boiling water, in some alloys. It puts the pink in...
Hello, can somebody tell methe dates of commission of these ships? Aquila-class (Falco, Sparviero, Nibbio, Avvoltoio) Italian T-boats, dates of commission ? ...
Hello! Maybe some of you know the Japanese Ukuru-class ? This class (Conway says) was divided in 3 sub-classes: Ukuru-type: Ukuru Yaku-type: Yaku Inagi-type:...
Bismuth melts at 271 deg C. When alloyed withb lead (woods Metal) or tin, melting point can be as low as 47 deg C. ... Lead or Bismuth would work fine,...
Hello! Does somebody have information on the dates of commission of these Chinese vessels? Could somebody tell me where to find them (books?) or can you send...
Original ballast was rocks. Lots of heavy rocks. If your not trying to stay original I would suggest a lead based ballast. Teh reason is you can get lead...
Dear Sir, Direct from the owner we have for sale 34' Catalina 2003 for sale The roomy new galley boasts a custom molded, one piece counter top, dry food locker...
Hi, who can help on this? It concerns tow minor seapowers... Sua Thayan Chon-class (Sua Thayan Chon [launched 4/1908], Sua Khamron Sin [launched 2/1912])...
Hello! Does somebody have information on the dates of commission of the Castle-class? Could somebody tell me where to find them (books?) or can you send the...
Hello! Could you tell me the dates of commission/delivery/completion of these US built RN vessels: Magic [BAM-20, J.400, RN], Pylades [BAM-21, J.401, RN], ...
Hello, who can help? I search for the dates of commission/delivery/completion of these early 20th century ships in service with the Siamese (Thai) and the...
Hello! could you tell me the dates of entry into service/commission/delivery/completion of the WWII landing craft, assault (LCA)´s? LCA with forward coxwain...
Quick question for the group: Which company makes the most accurate Cutty Sark scale model of the , and how many parts are there to the kit?? Thanks. <Gleason>...
Hi fellows, I´m starting to construct a ship data base http://www.geocities.com/friedkappes/shipdata.html as I already have built a aircraft data base...
Ahoy Friedrich; how about, Friedrichfloats. Skip ... From: <Modelships@yahoogroups.com> To: <Modelships@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, July 30, 2004 9:52 AM ...
Hi Freidrich, Try Flotilla, it means a group of ships. Ken ... From: "Friedrich Kappes" <friedrichfiles@...> Sent: Friday, July 30, 2004 1:48 PM Subject:...
Sounds interesting? What do you intend it to include info wise and what is it going to be aimed at (i.e. model builders, ship researchers, etc....)? Lintokel ...
Jim has contacted me re the message with his opologies. It was a bulk send in which he forgot to remove this group. Other members have also done this from time...
I have two Crockets. went the easy way (I thought) got them mostly built off ebay. not totally sorry but I'll not do it again. May you all ways have fair winds...
Have an old Crocket hull and parts that will some day get rebuilt to something and an unbuilt Enterprise crew boat. I mostly build from cratch etc.... but...
Ahoy Mates; I can't confirm this but I've been told by a few that billings kit are a challenge to build. plans are skimpy, the parts don't fit well till you...
Re Billings - not quite correct - The ones I have built have been accurate but the wood quality leaves one hell of a lot to be desired. A real challenge to...
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