WELCOME !
 TO THE NEWSLETTER OF THE
 SMALL WARSHIP
 SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP
 INTERNATIONAL PLASTIC
 MODELLERS SOCIETY (UK)
ESCORT
ISSUE 82, December 2008
CONTENTS:
- H.M.S. ECHO FROM THE TAMIYA 1:700 E CLASS DESTROYER KIT - by Mike McCabe
- GUNTHWAITE MINIATURES - Crew figures at 1:72 scale
- BOOK REVIEWS - DARING CLASS DESTROYERS - by Neil McCart
- DESTROYER BATTLES - Epics Of Naval Close Combat - Author Robert C Stern
- COASTAL FORCES AT WAR - The Royal Navy’s ‘Little Ships’ in the Narrow Seas, 1939-45 - Author David Jefferson
- ACCESSORIES - A range of products at a range of scales.
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The public seemed to enjoy visiting the stands and talking, rather than just looking at row after row of aircraft.  During the weekend, there were some questions asked as to why we needed the new SIG – Finescale Waterline.  I feel sure that their display, although not containing so many models as the other SIG displays, should have been sufficient to answer that question.  The new SIG is looking for more members to help justify its existence, so if you are not already a member, please contact Mike McCabe (mail@mikejillmc.plus.com).
The latest issue of the SIG Newsletter gives the aims of the new SIG as –
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To promote the modelling of any type of ship between 1:350 and 1:700 scale on a waterline basis and look to improve  the hobby of building small scale ships.
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Encourage members through sharing skills and knowledge to try and push the hobby forward by improving standards of modelling in this area.
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Encourage modellers in other genres to try their hand at building ships.
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Attain the highest standards of ship modelling in small scale.
You may feel that you cannot match the high standard shown by the display at Telford but don’t let that stop you.  If you like to see models set in a seascape, then you will be made very welcome.
The weekend before Scale Modelworld saw the International Model Boatshow at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre.  This show is primarily for radio control models and there is a large indoor pond to sail models on.  The range of models on display is impressive and a number of traders are also in attendance.  There are some plastic kits on display – mainly the Revell Flower Class Corvette or their S-Boote.  Both of these are at 1:72 scale, with the former being a good size for a R/C model.  The latter is a little small but a number of models have been converted.  One very impressive display was of various air-sea rescue craft, including one with its deck removed and showing the main engines – all at 1:24 scale.
A warm welcome to all the new members who signed up at Telford.  Don’t be shy - do let us know about your interests and exploits - all contributions to this quarterly magazine are welcome!
Well its time to wish you all a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Till 2009!
 Regards
Les