Hank

Today turned out to be a good day (well, the afternoon did...) to head out and make further progress on ye olde work shoppe😏! So, I managed to do touch up painting on siding on the porch roof front and along the door frames, completely frame out and install another 36x36 side wall window, add more insulation, and finish installing the boat house beam/hook in the upper peak of the porch front. I'll add the block & pulley assembly tomorrow. Here is today's work:

Just as a matter of note: This MISSOURI painting question has been (and still is) an ongoing discussion over on The Ship Model Forum for YEARS!! There are a couple researchers on that forum who've delved into this question quite extensively as black & white photos and even color photos from the war years don't conclusively show how she (let alone hundreds of other ships) was painted. Deck logs are very helpful esp. if they mention particulars as to maintenance & upkeep or even dated painting details. U.S. Navy ship painting practices were in a constant state of flux prior to, during, and after the war - it was a fluid & dynamic situation. Much is still just now being learned about specific ship paint schemes, etc. I also have one of the orig. TFD MISSOURI Plan Book's which I used extensively for my 1:200 scale NEW JERSEY model - but, it is only one source and MISSOURI was painted several times during the war. The comments in that booklet regard the original painting scheme "as built" only. As Paul Stillwell points out (he & I served together in NEW JERSEY in the late '60s) the deck areas on the stbd side were freshly painted for the Surrender Ceremony. And common practice prior to entering port (esp. during THAT particular instance) was to wash down and paint if able to do so. And those on the spot applications weren't always to spec.... Once again, we're all speculating here - the original poster Rubi has not replied as to his model's time & era, etc.

Rubi, I agree with Bob's advice - what era is your MISSOURI going to represent? WWII, Post WWII, Korean War, 1950's, or 1980's? That, by & large, will determine your paint scheme. Once you've determined that, we can chime in with help!

Well, today turned out quite nice and I was able to finish the roofing (mostly). I've only a minor bit of finishing to do on shingles/flashing and some touch up around the eaves. The caulking is just about done, as well. Once Spring is here I will paint the trim/siding and all should be good. Here is the porch late afternoon after I climbed off the roof: After I've completed the above mentioned tasks, work will return to the interior - I've got to again re-arrange "stuff" in order to gain access to the elec. panel so I can connect the receptacle circuit and make use of all those power spots! And then...on to insulation and paneling. BUT....not before a final decision on the size & number of windows on the right side (facing) of the shop.

Rivet Counters - That was the term I was looking for!!!! Thanks Mark - you're d'Man!!! And now, as Doug says "We've got to get back to work!" (Lemu's partner...) Hank

Today turned out to be a really mild sunny day in the 60s - so, I got flashing put on the left side of the porch roof and began shingling. Had to make a Lowe's run to return 2 bundles of incorrect shingles and when I got back (5:30pm) the sun was setting and evening chill had set in; enough for today. Here's what was done: Now, before any of you bean-counters start in - I know what I'm doing, why I've done it, and there's a method to my madness! There's nothing to worry about🙄!

This week has been one of dry/wet & chilly/cold weather. So, whatever it's been, I've at least been able to get a further bit of work done on the shed. The porch lights are installed and working and the ceiling panels are almost complete - another Lowe's run and done on that end of things! Here's where it stands as of this afternoon: My contractor/realtor/friend is bringing over insulation & luan paneling for the interior tomorrow so once I have the porch wrapped up (maybe next week), I'll be back inside tackling interior renovations once again. Friday - Received several large bundles of insulation & half dozen 4'x8' luan panels from my above mentioned acquaintance - this should take care of the insulation inside. Weather was cold and we decided to stay inside and warm!! Made a Lowe's run this evening and hope to finish out the porch ceiling tomorrow or Sunday afternoon, weather permitting.

Bill - Unfortunately, when we got there the first group of 6 sheep had already been sheared and the 2nd group put up a gallant retreat and deception - maintaining their wooly coats until after we had departed. So, the main attraction was missed, but we did get to do a bit of sightseeing while on the farm and had an otherwise good time. Yes, much more kind to shear than not to shear!!

Agreed! - very interesting reading. Also gives an insight into the true nature of segregation as it applied to the North in the early years of our Republic.

Yesterday, while the crew & I were watching "The King's Choice" (see thread in Nautical History forum), the snows came down. Quite nice and our 1st real snow of the season here in Mocksville, NC. Roads being clear, the crew departed, and the Admiral & I watched a mystery movie on Hallmark. Today, well....it's a Snow Day!!! No work, just R&R etc. What does a Snowman eat for breakfast????? Snowflakes, of course!!!!!!🥶

Mark - Oh, right - The Admiral...……...forgot about THAT part of the equation!!!! You're right, of course - She writes the POD and sets the course....which, BTW - tomorrow we're visiting a sheep farm south of Greensboro to witness the spring sheep sheering. I fear that may be a sly way to demonstrate to me that I've been "clipped" so to speak....🤢 or am I misinterpreting this whole thing??????? Frolicky One - You're up & early this a.m. - YES!!! The snacks were good and "young fella", well...he'll receive appropriate disciplinary action before the mast. However, today in M'ville it's a SNOW DAY - so, no work on the shop or otherwise - may have to go out for an early dinner!

Well, actually NO! I'm discovering that being retired does NOT mean you set actual dates for anything anymore - they just sort of happen when time permits, people show up (or not), and everyone remembers why they're there in the first place, right? Be assured, though, the scullery dog will meet his punishment!!!

Well, the afternoon matinee' went off with only one AWOL - the YOUNG GUY (late 40s) was a no-show (says "I forgot it was Thursday!!!"). Of course, ALL the rest of us 60's/70's, 80's showed up - indicative of the younger generation who can't quite figure out what time it is....sigh! Oh well, HIS LOSS!!! We discussed the movie afterwards as we watched the snow coming down and came to these conclusions: 1) The movie, while short on naval action, was really good on story, content, and settings. 2) We didn't mind the Norwegian language, only that the subtitling was in such small type - it made it hard to read. 3) Being that of the 4 viewing today (3 vets, 1 civilian) none of us was fully aware of Norway's involvement in WWII, we thought that it portrayed the events in a very convincing manner, the acting was well done, scenes very time period sensitive, and overall - a AAA rating!!! 4) We all were quite surprised with The King's Choice and I guess had we been in his shoes would have probably done exactly as he did in similar circumstances. Due to the snowfall and one participant having to cross the river to get home, we decided to skip the test and all accept an A- for today's activities. Mr. AWOL is now scheduled for keel-hauling, 25 lashes at the main mast, and shunning.

The movie will be shown to a small group of vets/shipmodelers this afternoon. A full report with commentary will follow. Popcorn and other age-misappropriate snacking will occur

OH-H-H Maury....Maury, Maury, Maury....you're such the dreamer!!!! Actually, the porch is sort of like a Quarterdeck - for the C.O. (in this case Moi!!!) - I can stand or sit out there and survey my empire😂!!! (or what's left of it...😢

Over the last couple days or so I've finished a bit more on the porch roof - felt paper in place ready for flashing & shingles and some of the soffit work in place ready for closing in, etc. The rains descended again later this afternoon so I closed up shop and will be back at it once things are dried out in a day or so. Here's today's pictures: I'm not sure that with the ceiling in place there will be room for a ceiling fixture such as I've bought as it may actually be in the way of taller people. It is close to 12" long and unless I put some form of recessed box in the center of the ceiling, it might not work, unless it is moved between the ceiling joists - I'll have to sleep on that. The two side fixtures of the same style (only side mounted) will work on either side of the porch on the front wall of the shop.

Well, I got started on the porch roof and once again - nailed by more rainy days!!! However, I have got the roof framing in place and once we've had a day or so to dry out, I'll continue with OSB underlayment, felt paper, and possibly shingles - although, I haven't located a local supplier yet for the same brand/color/style of shingles used on our house which I have 1 bundle left over. But, once the felt paper is in place, I can then feel comfortable with putting in a ceiling and doing the wiring for lights as well as finishing the eaves and front fascia/trim. Once the porch is completed it will be back inside to continue with interior work. I wanted to get the porch & deck in place in order to dry out the door/entrance area and also give me a place to set up work benches for cutting/sawing/drilling interior woodwork without taking up space inside. Of course, winter is still here, so this may be a bit premature, as yet!! So, here is the workshop as of Monday: The only issues I had were getting a good "square" alignment of the front posts which required a bit of adjustment using a 4' bar clamp but this worked out well and I'm happy with the final results. My nautical "bulkhead" lamps arrived and will give a nice appearance to the front of the building once they're in place.

Lou, Well, rather than me misquoting the actual article in USNI News, here's the link: https://news.usni.org/2020/01/28/navy-weighing-costs-timelines-of-bringing-f-35cs-to-carrier-jfk#more-73057 Welcome to Corporate Naval Aviation & Shipbuilding!!!

Well, over the last couple weeks I've actually accomplished quite a bit of exterior work to the building. My realtor/contractor/friend and I cut out and replaced the bottom 9" of siding all around with new 12" wide T-111 panels. Incorporating a "Z" channel in between the old, upper paneling and new, lower panels, this should all be rot free for years to come. I still have a leak in the back roof area and the entire roof needs replacement. For now, I have a tarp pulled over the offending area until spring when weather and finances will allow a new roof to be installed. In addition, a day later (this Thursday) I constructed the deck portion of the new front porch shy one PT deck board. That would have been installed this morning if it hadn't been for a surprise 1" layer of wet snow that showered Mocksville most of the day. A mix of huge, wet flakes and rain did in any outside work today. Hopefully, tomorrow I'll be able to finish the final deck board and then build a staircase in the front. Maybe, Sunday if it's really wet out tomorrow - prior to the big game, of course! Next week or so and I'll construct the porch roof w/lighting. Then, back to work on the interior! Here is Thursday's work: You can see where we made the cut in the paneling - it also now covers the exposed framing of the shed which probably contributed to some of the rotting. The large flat object laying against the left side is a 4' wide x 6' long maple butcherblock countertop that a prior owner had left UNDER the shed. About 2 feet of the bottom end is rotted out and I will remove and then store in the garage for a couple months to completely dry out. It will then be belt sanded, evened up, etc. and finished for use as a work surface in the shed. What kind of idiot does something like that? Oh well, I may have just saved myself a bunch of $$$ with this "find".

Roger, I appreciate your (and John Allen's) comments - and, your Nuclear Naval service! As it is, politics seems to find its way into much of everyday life today, let alone naming of U.S.N. warships. So, now all we have to worry about is how the Navy is going to find the money to adapt CVA(N)-79 and newer units to the F-35C fighter variant as none of these ships was appropriated by Congress to support this fighter. According to USNI, there are eight major changes that will have to be made in order for these ships to operate and maintain this variation of the basic F-35 airframe and this costs money (not yet appropriated).

Bob Cleek wrote: Bob, you are correct - USS MILLER (DE-1091) KNOX class destroyer escort. Named for Doris (Dorie) Miller - commissioned 1973-decommissioned 1991. However, I like the prospect of this carrier NOT following the current trend as we've both stated in our separate postings. Hank

Thanks, Chris! To expound on this topic of ship's naming conventions, etc. a bit - I think had the Navy (yeah, let's blame THEM, since none of us can point a finger to the actual members of Congress or other disenchanted citizens who've managed to muddy the naming waters and have gotten everything bass-ackwards!) not begun the presidential carrier naming parade in the mid-40s with FDR, we would have seen modern carriers named as before - historical battles/famous ships. With the demise of the battleship, there was a void in what type of ship to honor states and this originally fell to the nuclear powered guided missile cruisers of the -'70s. But, then those ships were reclassified (and subsequently decommissioned) and the next thing you know, NORTH CAROLINA is now a sub!!!! Go figure, right? So, if there is no real rhyme or reason as to what ship is named what for who, then DORIS MILLER makes perfect sense as CV(A)N-81. OK, I'm working on borrowed change here - my 2 cents is way-past spent (and today with the penny being non-copper, not worth a plug nickel!!!) Hank

I've seen that thread also, as I am a member on that forum, as well. And, normally I would be in agreement with naming a new FFG class after Miller or even another ARLEIGH BURKE DDG. But, to be quite honest, I've had about one too many carriers named JFK, etc. While I fully understand the current naming scheme the Navy uses for selecting ship names, I won't say that I personally agree with it. When submarines started taking on state names, I lost interest. And how John Stennis ever became the name of a CVAN I'll never know!!! Since it appears that the conventional naming of USN ships has, in modern times, been turned on it's head, why NOT name the next CVAN after Miller? He's certainly deserving of it. Just my thoughts on the subject, nothing more...

And, I might add - LONG OVERDUE - both honoring Enlisted as well as Minorities who have served above and beyond the Call of Duty to our country.

The Frollicky One wrote: "Hank-borg, we will expect a full film review from you ! " My copy arrives later next week. I will invite fellow geezer modelers over, pop popcorn, watch the movie, and give a totally un-biased critique after polling the inmates on hand!!!