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THE REPORT
ALNAVCO SCALE MODELS
Phone: 1-757-442-2323 • Fax: 1-757-442-4343 • email: [email protected] • web: www.alnavco.com
P.O. Box 10Belle Haven, VA 23306
DECEMBER 2006
©2006 Alnavco
Desktop’s new 1:2400 diorama, “Operation Cerberus, The Channel Dash”; It portrays SCHARNHORST, GENEISENAU and PRINZ EUGEN escorted by three destroyers making the run from France to Germany via the English Channel in February of 1942. Models are by GHQ
and have been super-detailed. The diorama comes with a display case and a background (not shown).
MEMO FROM PETE PASCHALL Several new Superior “Never-weres” will soon be avail-able. These Japanese BB’s designs of the 1930’s were named after their designers. We’re hopeful that they can be available by the fi rst of the year. Pre-orders are most welcome! We should have started making deliveries of the U.S. never-were ships that were announced in the last issue as you read this. Apologies for the delays on these but our modelmaker Wayne Smith got caught up in the recent elections and I applaud him for participating in this process. But the elections are over and he has thank-fully returned to his workbench. Also, note as well that there are some “Fantasy Fleet” ships have been re-issued. If you missed them before, here’s another chance to add them to your fl eet.
Randy Swank at Desktop has issued two new super dioramas. One depicts the ‘Channel Dash” in 1942 by SCHARNHORST, GNEISENAU & SCHARNHORST, the other, the destroyer action at Omaha Beach on D-Day. Very unique and beautifully executed!
Listed in this issue are new and recent arrivals from Navis/Neptun, Argos and Albatros. Expected soon are shipments from CM and SeaBattle 1:2400. Some great “Specials” also! Armor buffs: Note that GHQ has issued new “Battle Boxes” which pits ten of one tank against ten of an enemy tank.
Bob Weymouth has come up with some very interesting ideas on re-arming some of the Superior “Never-Weres” and they are listed in this issue. This is a great way to increase you fl eet and note that we will “customize” the parts bag according to your instructions when you order the basic hulls.
Now there’s only a few weeks left until Christmas but there’s still time to get something new under the Xmas tree Let your benefactors know we’ll be glad to check stock by phone or email. Gift certifi cates are available as well. As our 41st year ends, the Paschall Clan, Sue, Pete Jr. and myself, want to thank you for your orders and to wish you Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah and Happy Holidays!
NEW SUPERIOR 1:1200 “NEVER-WERES”
J114 $28.50 FUJIMOTO, Japanese BB, 9-16”, 12-6”, 35,000T, 762’LJ115 $28.50 HIRAGA, Japanese BB, 10-19”, 12-6”, 35,000T, 761’L
These 1930 designs were named after the Japanese naval architects who designed them. Admiral Hiraga and Captain Fujimoto were the fathers of many of the WWII Japanese warships. These two ships were limited by treaty to 35,000 tons. They needed a speed of 26 knots to keep up with KONGO and NAGATO. TOSA size hulls were chosen but this meant that weight had to be pared down which would have limited their armor. The Superior models are predicated on the designs having a beauty and symmetry that characterized Japanese battleships and cruisers.
SUPERIOR 1:1200 STILL AVAILABLE FROM
THE LAST REPORTA137 $28.50 BB1934-2, U.S. BB,8-16” 35,000T, 740’LA138 $28.50 BB1937, U.S, BB, 12-14”, 35,000T, 740’LA209 $28.50 CC1933, U.S. CC, 9-14”, 33,500T, 775’L
SPECIALSHere are this issue’s specials. Regular price fi rst, sale
price second. Sale good until 1 February 2007; Note we are offering several Desktop 1:2400 painted models at sale prices..a good opportunity to try these beauties!
SUPERIOR 1:1200 “NEVER-WERES” REISSUES
Available again are the following ships. All Superior “Never-Weres” are made available on a rotating basis. The following will not be re-issued for several more years.D201 $28.50 Dutch 1047, Dutch CB; 9-11”, 12-4.7”, 28,000T, 778’L; This plan was similar to SCHARNHORST and was designed to fi ght Japanese heavy cruisers in the Pacifi c. It called for German 11” guns but the invasion of the Netherlands in 1940 put an end to plans to build this class.
F106 $29.50 ALSACE, French BB; 12-15”, 12-6”, 16-3.9”, 45,000T, 900’L; In 1940 the French began design studies for a new BB class. They considered three designs using 9-16” (3x3). But this would have meant designing a new turret so they settled on the 15” turret they had (3x4). WWII cancelled the building of this ship.F901 $24.50 NORMANDIE, French BB 1916; 12-13.4”, 23,230T, 578’L; Because of the lack of large docks, the French looked for ways to increase the fi repower of their BB’s yet maintain the same basic hull size. They decided on quadruple turrets which gave their broadside two extra guns. Four of this class were launched in 1915 but never completed.Note: Be sure to read Wayne Smith’s historical backgrounds on the above “Never-weres” under “Modeling and Historical Notes” on our wesbsite
SUPERIOR 1:1200A108 NEVADA (BB-36), U.S. BB 1944 $20.95/$17.95A507 HORNET (CV-8), U.S. CV 1942 $20.95/$17.95A404 VINCENNES (CL-64), U.S. CL 1945 $16.50/$13.95B509 HERMES, British CV 1942 $15.50/$13.50F103 DUNKERQUE, French BB 1939 $24.50/$10.95J504 SORYU, Japanese CV 1942 $27.95/$23.50Desktop 1:2400DB201 HOOD, as lost 1941 $44.50/$39.95DJ101 YAMATO, as lost 1945 $47.50/$37.95DM05 “THE LAST SORTIE” (YAMATO & YAHAGI) $119.50/$99.50Note: This is a diorama in a 12”x 6”x 4” display case
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Neptun’s new 1:1250 1203A HYUGA, Japanese BB 1941
ALABATROS NEW & RECENT ARRIVALS
AL126 $ 61.50 CIRCASSIA British Liner, 1937AL148 $ 68.50 DUNNOTAR CASTLE British Liner, 1936AL150B $ 84.50 BRITANNIC British Liner, 1915AL167 $ 81.50 LUSITANIA British Liner, 1911AL171 $ 66.50 CITY OF ROME, British Liner, 1881AL193 $ 69.50 DUNTROON British Liner, 1935AL194 $ 74.50 TUSCANIA British Liner 1922AL241 $ 76.50 MAGDALENA British Liner 1949NAVIS/NEPTUN120AN $ 99.50 FURIOUS British CV 1918335AN $ 39.50 MINNEAPOLIS US CA 1903661N $ 20.50 PODBEDITEL Russian DD 1914 1003T $ 93.50 SCHARNHORST 1942 (Camoufl age)1004TS $ 99.50 GNEISENAU 1942 Special Edition with Red Turrets and Swastika1079 $ 5.50 U2322 (Type XXIII) 1945 1113 $ 87.50 UNICORN, British CV 19431203 $ 92.50 ISE Japanese CV 19441203A $ 86.50 HYUGA, Japanese BB 1939-40 1302T $106.50 NORTH CAROLINA (BB-55) 1942-43 Camoufl age1217V $227.50 AKAGI, Japanese CV, 1941, Pearl Harbor paint scheme1630 $ 65.50 MAXIM GORKI USSR CA 19411631 $ 65.50 KIROV, USSR CA 19392340 $ 72.50 ROANOKE (CL-145), U.S. CL 19562300 $112.50 WISCONSIN (BB-64), U.S. BB 19902300S $197.50 WISCONSIN (BB-64), Spider Navy RigARGOS ARRIVALSAS14 $ 98.50 CENTRAL AMERICA, U.S. Mail Line ship, 1857AS34/60 $ 65.50 PAUL HAMILTON 2000 (DDG-60)AS34/67 $ 65.50 COLE (DDG-67) BURKE Class 1996AS49VR $ 41.50 CONNECTICUT SSN-23 1998(Full Hull Model with base)AS51/92 $ 56.50 THOMAS C. HART (FF-1092) 1990AS67 $ 74.50 BAINBRIDGE (CG) 1964 AS73A $ 14.50 PROVIDENCE (SSN-773) 1996AS73B $ 18.50 DALLAS (SSN-700) 1984AS77/37 $ 64.50 SOUTH CAROLINA (CGN-37) 1984AS92 $ 74.50 HAMILTON WHEC-17 2000
MERCATOR FINAL AVAILABILITY
Neptun’s new 1:1250 1217T AKAGI, Japanese BB, Pearl Harbor paint scheme
ASM01 $ 82.50 DANIEL J. MORRELL, Great Lakes Freighter 1966ASR04/1 $ 52.50 DRUZHNY #726 (FF KRIVAK I class) 1986ASR04/3 $ 52.50 ZADONYY #955 (FF KRIVAK I class) 1998ASR09 $ 18.50 K-157 AKULA II 1996AZ05 $ 14.75 Deck Accessories for CV’s, LHA’s, LHD’sAZ10 $ 11.00 Deck Crane for LHA &LHD (yellow)AZ10A $ 11.00 Deck Crane for LHA &LHD (white)AZ43A $ 14.00 A-4F SKYHAWK (3) Grey/White
Please note that Mercator is discontinuing their ocean liners, so this is a list of all that we have left. When they are gone, they are gone for good!M401A $ 65.50 KAISER WILHELM DER GROSSE German Armored Liner, 1914M404 $ 79.50 TITANIC British Liner, 1912M484 $ 72.50 BLUCHER German Liner, 1901M489 $ 72.50 USAMBARA German Liner, 1922M493 $ 98.50 QUEEN ELIZABETH British Liner, 1933M494 $ 98.50 QUEEN MARY British Liner, 1936M513 $ 82.50 EUROPA German Liner, 1930M525 $ 76.50 CAP ARCONA German Liner, 1927M529 $ 59.50 ROBERT LEY German Liner, 1938M553 $ 61.50 HANSA (A) German Liner, 1943M559 $ 82.50 STUTTGART German Liner, 1923M574 $ 78.50 DONAU, German Liner 1929M582 $ 74.50 HUASCARAN German Liner 1939M592 $ 74.50 IBERIA German Liner, 1928M904 $109.50 NORWAY (EX-FRANCE) Norwegian Liner, 1981M914A $ 82.50 GUILIO CESARE Italian Liner, 1950 (Black)M917 $ 82.50 ERLANGEN, German 1976M921 $109.50 QE2 British Liner, 1988M921C $109.50 QE2 British Liner, 1969M922 $ 62.50 DARMSRADT German Freighter 1954M931 $ 82.50 BALTIC British Liner, 1904M932 $ 82.50 COMORIAN British Liner, 1925M935 $114.50 STAR PRINCESS British Liner, 1989M936 $ 92.50 STENA EXPLORER HSS Ferry British Passenger Ship 1996M937 $137.50 SUN PRINCESS British Liner, 1996M937B $152.50 SEA PRINCESS British Liner, 1998
SUPERIOR 1:1200 NEVER- WERE CONVERSIONSBob Weymouth has come up with some very interesting
re-armament ideas for Superior never-weres. He makes no bones about some of these ships not being able to handle the extra weight, maintain speed or protection. He just thought they would make for some interesting wargaming and/or to expand your “Fantasy Fleet” collection. He’s done most of these and is happy with the results.
1. Three quad 16” from A134C MAXIMUM BB onto A128 VIRGINIA (MONTANA III)2. Four twin A208 SCHEME III turrets onto A207 CAC giving a 8-12”/55 armament3A. Four triple 16”/50 from A128 VIRGINIA onto A127 GEORGIA (MONTANA II) giving a 12-18”/47 battery3B. Mix two triple 16”/50 from A128 VIRGINIA onto #1 and #4 turret positions giving a 10-18”/47 battery. 4. Four triple 18.1”/45 from J107 YAMATO onto J113 A140/B2 giving a 12-18” Battery5. Four triple 11.1”/54.5 turrets from G207 KREUZER P or G201 GNEISENAU onto G208 KW45 giving a 12- 11.1//54.5 main battery (GNEISENAU in reverse which would give an excellent commerce raider.)6. Four twin 8” from B304 LONDON to B402 BELFAST gives a 1940 British CA design7. Three twin 18”/47 from A127 GEORGIA onto A105 IOWA giving IOWA a six 18”/45 battery8. Four 8” twin mounts from A312 DES MOINES and put on A207 SCHEME 29. Four 12” twin mounts from SCHEME 2 and put on A207 CA-C10. Four 20” twin mounts from A134A and put on A127 GEORGIA…and one more for youHow about the Japanese never-was BB SHINANO? Take the main battery turrets from J107 YAMATO and put them on J109 Super YAMATO. This will give you SHINANO and Hull 111 (supposedly to be named OWARI) with 10cm DP AA batteries and 15.5cm secondaries.
Note: If you wish to try any of above, let us know and we will send the hull with the custom parts bag at no ad-ditional cost. If the ship is not available, we will be glad to backorder it for you and ship when it is available. All Superior never-weres will be made available on a rotating basis. In stock now are A105, A128, A312, J107, G201, G208. Parts are generally in stock.
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NEW DESKTOP DISPLAY 1:2400 DIORAMAS
Two new outstanding dioramas have been issued by Desktop. As with the others in the line, they “freeze” a moment in naval history. The ships used are super-detailed 1:2400 GHQ models. Each diorama comes in a display case with an historical write-up of the action shown.
DL05 $244.50 “THE CHANNEL DASH, OPERATION CERBERUS”, FEBRUARY 1942; This six-ship diorama depicts the “dash” up the English Channel from Brest toWilhelmhaven by SCHARNHORST, GENEISENAU and PRINZ EUGEN. Three of the escorting DD’s are also included. Size: 24”x 6” x 4”
DL06 $244.50 “DESTROYERS TURN THE TIDE AT OMAHA” 6 JUNE 1944; This diorama shows the action at Dog Red and Dog White beaches. Only one gap had been blown in the entire section at Omaha leading to the traffi c jam and loss of landing craft. The issue was in doubt until destroyers went in close (despite danger of grounding) using Sherman tank gunfi re as for spotting, carried the day. Size: 11”x 8” x 4”
DESKTOP 1:2400 DIORAMAS IN DISPLAY CASES
DL01 $274.50 “Pearl Harbor Strike Force” 26” x 6” x 4”DL02 $225.00 “The Doomed Carriers” 15” x 6” x 4”DL03 $294.50 “Pearl Harbor Battleship Row” 15” x 6” x 13”DL04 $324.50 DL03 w/BB California & AO Neosho 22” x 6” x 3”DM01 $124.00 “The Shangri-La Carriers” 12” x 6” x 4”DM02 $119.50 “The Destruction of Force Z” 12” x 6” x 4”DM03 $119.50 “Battle of the Denmark Strait” 12” x 6” x 4”DM04 $119.50 “Operation Rheinubung” 12” x 6” x 4”DM05 $119.50 “The Last Sortie” 12” x 6” x 4”
NEW & RECENT GHQ 1:2400The Russians are coming! The Russians are coming!”World War II Soviet UnionSUN01 $10.50 BB OKTYABRSKAYA REVOLITSIYA SUN02 $ 6.75 DD GNEVNYL ClassSUN03 $ 7.95 CA KIROVWorld War Imperial RussiaGWR01 $ 10.50 BB GANGUTGWR02 $ 7.95 CA BAYAN IIGWR03 $ 6.75 CL BOGATYRGWR04 $ 10.00 BB IMPERATRISTA MARIA
MERCATOR 1:1200 NEW YORK PIERS (KITS)
NY01R $79.50 Cunard Chelsea Pier 56 NY02R $79.50 Cunard/White Star Chelsea Pier 54NY03R $79.50 Cunard Super Liner Pier 90NY04R $79.50 Cunard Super Liner Pier 82NY05R $79.50 French Super Liner Pier 88NY06R $79.50 U.S. Lines Super Liner Pier 98
NEW GHQ 1:285 MICRO ARMOUR “BATTLE BOXES”
GHQ has introduces a new concept in micro armour packag-ing…10 of one tank vs. 10 of an enemy tank. Each box comes with a “Bunker Box” for storage and gaming rules. This concept is great for getting into a battle FAST!
MG7 $29.95 SHERMANS vs. PZKW IV’S; 10 M4A3 Shermans & 10 PzKw IVH’sMG8 $29.95 PANTHERS vs. T34/85’s; 10 Pzkw VG Panthers & 10 T34/85
Two Superior 1:1200 F901 NORMANDIE “Never-were” French BB’s fi ring to starboard. Photo by Bob Weymouth; Model is available now.
Three Superior 1:1200 Dutch 1047 CB’s fi ring at Japanese targets; Photo is by Admiral Robert “Van” Weymouth who has named his ships GELDERLAND,
AMSTERDAM and NEDERLANDS. Model is available now.
Two recent GHQ 1:1200 releases; Left: USN82 CV SARATOGA, Right: SUN01 BB OKTYABARSKAYA REVOLITSIYA
Two new GHQ 1:285 “Battle Boxes”: Left: MG7 Shermans vs. PzKw IV’s, Right: MG8 Panthers vs. T34/85’s
SOME NEW AND EXCITING THINGS COMING UP IN 2007!
STAY IN TOUCH!
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HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHSuperior 1:1200 F106 ALSACE, “Never-was” French BB fi ring a broadside; Photo by Bob Weymouth; Model is available now.
Desktop’s 1:2400 German CB GNEISENAU as she looked when she participated in “The Channel Dash.” The actual model is 4” long but we have enlarged the photo to accentuate the intricate detail Desktop achieves. Note the rigging
(a la Neptun’s “Spider Navy”), the battlefl ag and the Swastika forward. The turret tops are light blue but look white in the photo. Desktop uses GHQ models which come to you assembled and painted.
This is a diagram showing the area that Desktop’s new DL07 D-Day diorama takes place. It is part of the historical write-up that comes with the diorama.
Desktop’s new 1:2400 diorama DL07 “Destroyers Turn The Tide at Omaha, 6 June 1944;” This shows the action at Dog Red and Dog White areas on Omaha beach when U.S. destroyers came in close to shell German positions.
