kurtvd19

I don't know. I judged but wasn't involved in the management of it. I will ask.

Winners of the NRG's 2025 Photographic Ship Model Contest are listed below. The winning models will be featured in the Winter issue of the Nautical Research Journal due out in December. Look for photos here in January. 2025 Photo Contest Medal Winners Master’s Class GOLD Steve Anderson “Victory” Oceano, CA SILVER (Tied) Walter Zimmerman “Essex” State College, PA Ron Neilson “Camilla” Warrington, PA BRONZE William “Mike” McFadden “German Patrol Boat” Scottsdale, AZ Journeyman’s Class GOLD T. R. Mayer “Fort Valley” Brunswick, ME SILVER Richard Fernandez “L’Unite” Freehold, NJ BRONZE Dan Pacholski “Katy of Norfolk” South Elgin, IL Apprentice’s Class GOLD Matthew Bergman “Norwegian Sailing Pram” Alton, ON Canada SILVER Eamonn Bermington “Ballahoo” Arklow, CO Wicklow, Ireland BRONZE Vaidas Guogis “Kurenkahn” Vilnius, Lithuania Best in Show Steve Anderson “Victory” Oceano, CA

Congratulations Keith. Another great build. Very realistic load on the barge. The two builds look good together. Can't wait for the next build. Kurt

The video of this presentation is now posted on the NRG website in the member's section of the Events area. https://thenrg.org/events/workshops Kurt

I had the opportunity to tour the M/V Mississippi when it was brand new - a magnificent boat! I modeled a little truckable tow like the one shown. It was 1/12 scale and we used it as a retrieval boat for our radio control meets. Some didn't believe these little things could move barges around. Kurt

Mike: Donna promises that the quality will be the same. There is a guy currently working with Donna who was working with Jim and is looking good for taking over the business. We ship modelers as a group were very important to her & Jim and it's it's still very important to her to maintain availability of the tools as well as the quality of the tools and she will be closely involved until she is sure the company is maintaining the high standards and then she plans to retire.

The business will be able to produce and sell all their machines on or about January 1, 2026 according to Donna when I spoke to her on 10/9/2025. Currently available: 4” carbide blades with 24 and 36 teeth available for immediate sale. If you are sure you want a specific tool as soon as it is available send an email to the business email using the Contact Us link on the website https://www.byrnesmodelmachines.com Donna reminded me that the Rope Walk Machine will no longer be produced but that they have most of the small accessories for its operation available. Kurt

Consider using dilute white glue applied with a paint brush to tame the fuzz.

Roel: Do you have a build log of this barge? Kurt

NEW VIRTUAL WORKSHOP SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025 10:30 AM – CENTRAL Researching & Building a Model of the Triremene Olympias By Richard Braithwaite The NRG is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Click the link below no earlier than 15 minutes before the start time for your location (listed above) to attend the Workshop. Please give the speakers and hosts time to set up before the listed start time. There are plenty of seats for all. Your help in this will be appreciated. 11:30 AM- EASTERN TIME 10:30 AM - CENTRAL TIME 9:30 AM - MOUNTAIN TIME 8:30 - AM PACIFIC TIME 15:30 GMT In early 480 BC, the Athenians, fearing an invasion by the Persians, sent a delegation to the Oracle at Delphi seeking guidance. “Why sit you doomed one?” the Oracle responded. “Fly to the ends of the earth. All is ruin for fire and headlong god of war shall bring you low.” In response to this alarming prophecy, the Athenians sent a second delegation hoping for a less apocalyptic response. Asked again, the Oracle answered, “though all else shall be taken, Zeus the all-seeing grants that the wooden wall only shall not fail.” Many interpreted the “wooden wall” as a palisade around the Acropolis, but Themistocles, the Athenian strategos (or General) convinced the people that the Oracle referred to the wooden walls of the fleet of 200 triremes Athens had constructed over the prior three years. In late 480 BC, Xerxes the Great, the Persian King, sitting on a golden throne, watched the destruction of his fleet. Two hundred Athenian (and allied) triremes destroyed six to eight hundred triremes assembled by the Great King. The “wooden walls” protected Athens. https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/meips/ADKq_Na4WD4K-gZaAxIIi5T4c12RHnsbHQHehNXo4WDV56KSE7ojr3TU_dxGD1x3yHL5LoWVWNsIdzlyn5tHe_sEgewdqeVUBWaENCnXpnOfNmr1Ztr4Q26biNTQNPp8ERshRg8=s0-d-e1-ft#https://thenrg.org/resources/Pictures/03572d1ec8124e05b3658cfb226af150.jpeg Image from MSW Build Log "I'm planning to include the background to the project and the construction of the hull, which all came before I started this build log and will do my best to answer any questions you have." Richard Braithwaite https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21958-trireme-olympias-by-richard-braithwaite/#comment-656491 MSW Build Log Link ALL NRG MEMBERS SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED THIS & ZOOM LINK BY EMAIL - A REMINDER WILL BE SENT OUT ON 10-09-2025

All NRG members will be getting their invitations with the ZOOM link later today. This promises to be a great presentation. Kurt

That would work - with the attachment point on the pilothouse high enough so the crew don't bump their heads. I realize you just randomly terminated the red line at the pilothouse. Kurt

Keith: Looking real nice. You have captured the essence of a unique work boat. Are you planning any sort of brace for the steam whistle pipe or is the actual diameter such that a brace is not needed? You probably mentioned the size but my memory is not always connected correctly. Kurt

Here is a link to where you can get your HO scale ruler, fast, easy & FREE. Make sure to set your printer to 100%. https://www.printablerulers.net/category/hobby

WOW! I marvel at your small works of art. I have started building at large scales so I can add the details. Take care, Kurt