mtdoramike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in The walk of shame
Popeye, you sound like me. I can do anything tomorrow, I can climb Mt. Everest tomorrow, I can become President tomorrow, I can travel around the world tomorrow. Tomorrow, the greatest word ever created. I used that word often when my wife gives me that honey do list. Hopefully for you and Lou, that one day will be tomorrow.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in The walk of shame
Popeye, you sound like me. I can do anything tomorrow, I can climb Mt. Everest tomorrow, I can become President tomorrow, I can travel around the world tomorrow. Tomorrow, the greatest word ever created. I used that word often when my wife gives me that honey do list. Hopefully for you and Lou, that one day will be tomorrow.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in The walk of shame
Yeah, it ain't one of those you can stick under your arm and casually walk into the house with giving your spouse a head tip like saying "what's up?" hahahaha. No, she was the one to actually meet the mailman at the door and yes, the box was well over 4ft in length and weighed about 10lbs. The previous owner included the running hardware with the kit which included all the drive train shafts, two motors, brass props, which came from Dean's marine from across the pond.
Unlike most Trumpeter ship kits, this hull is in two pieces. Trumpeter usually makes their hulls one piece. So the box was a tad shorter than some of their kit boxes.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Egilman in The walk of shame
The Big Mo arrived today in perfect condition. The previous owner included some extras with it like some scale sized men and other stuff I haven't had a chance to check out yet. But I put it away for quite a while since I won't start on it until after the Calypso is finished.
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mtdoramike reacted to popeye the sailor in The walk of shame
I inherited a Tamiya U.S.S. New Jersey a few years ago from Lou. the owner passed away.........I would really like to continue where he left off, but it's still in my closet {one day Lou, I will get to it} from one model junkie to another.......I know your pain
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Egilman in The walk of shame
Yeah, it ain't one of those you can stick under your arm and casually walk into the house with giving your spouse a head tip like saying "what's up?" hahahaha. No, she was the one to actually meet the mailman at the door and yes, the box was well over 4ft in length and weighed about 10lbs. The previous owner included the running hardware with the kit which included all the drive train shafts, two motors, brass props, which came from Dean's marine from across the pond.
Unlike most Trumpeter ship kits, this hull is in two pieces. Trumpeter usually makes their hulls one piece. So the box was a tad shorter than some of their kit boxes.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in The walk of shame
I had planned on slowing down a bit on model building and planned for the Billings Calypso to be my last for awhile. But as luick would have it I picked up a little orphan kit of a Trumpeter 1/200 scale USS Missouri or Big Mo as she was called back in the day. I have had an itch to build a trumpeter kit for quite some time and this was my opportunity. The kit had been sitting around for a bit being neglected so I figured what the hell. I thought I had gotten the monkey off my back, but I guess not. So now I have to do that walk of shame.,
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mtdoramike got a reaction from BobG in The walk of shame
Yeah, it ain't one of those you can stick under your arm and casually walk into the house with giving your spouse a head tip like saying "what's up?" hahahaha. No, she was the one to actually meet the mailman at the door and yes, the box was well over 4ft in length and weighed about 10lbs. The previous owner included the running hardware with the kit which included all the drive train shafts, two motors, brass props, which came from Dean's marine from across the pond.
Unlike most Trumpeter ship kits, this hull is in two pieces. Trumpeter usually makes their hulls one piece. So the box was a tad shorter than some of their kit boxes.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from BobG in The walk of shame
The Big Mo arrived today in perfect condition. The previous owner included some extras with it like some scale sized men and other stuff I haven't had a chance to check out yet. But I put it away for quite a while since I won't start on it until after the Calypso is finished.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Bill Morrison in The walk of shame
With the finished model being 50" inches, shipping would be an issue and quite expensive so I may end up donating to a local VFW or similar. They can always raffle it off or what ever they could do with it. I've donated a Victory model to my local city Library and donated a Montanes tall ship model to our local hospital that held a silent auction and used the proceeds for some new equipment. But, we'll see.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Bill Morrison in The walk of shame
No, no class, no cure and the closest thing to an intervention is my wife's 7 1/2 foot hahahaha.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in The walk of shame
That is what I keep telling my wife, it followed me home without the slightest encouragement from me.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in The walk of shame
The walk of shame for me is when the postman drops the package at the front door. Once I get passed that, then I start looking toward the opportunities awaiting me. I've also believed the old adage "it's easier to beg forgiveness than it is to ask for permission" I practice this a lot.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from reklein in The walk of shame
I had planned on slowing down a bit on model building and planned for the Billings Calypso to be my last for awhile. But as luick would have it I picked up a little orphan kit of a Trumpeter 1/200 scale USS Missouri or Big Mo as she was called back in the day. I have had an itch to build a trumpeter kit for quite some time and this was my opportunity. The kit had been sitting around for a bit being neglected so I figured what the hell. I thought I had gotten the monkey off my back, but I guess not. So now I have to do that walk of shame.,
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mtdoramike got a reaction from CDW in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
Thanks, inbetween fence building in the backyard and spending the weekend with my grand babies, I was able to spend a little time on the Calypso.
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mtdoramike reacted to CDW in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
You are moving along quickly, Mike. Looks great!
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mtdoramike got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
started installation of the stuffing tubes, rudders and supports.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from BobG in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
started installation of the stuffing tubes, rudders and supports.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from CDW in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
started installation of the stuffing tubes, rudders and supports.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from yvesvidal in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
started installation of the stuffing tubes, rudders and supports.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
finally got the two 380 motors and brackets.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from robdurant in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
finally got the two 380 motors and brackets.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from BobG in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
finally got the two 380 motors and brackets.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from yvesvidal in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
finally got the two 380 motors and brackets.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
This is how my work bench looks when I'm working on a project. I try to keep it clean, which lasts all of about two days.
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