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Hello Kurt, ist it possible for internatioinal readers to buy digital Journals? The immense shiping-costs for the paper-version are a miss.
greeting,
Andreas
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Kurt,
I found the source of my confusion on the Half Hull workshop. It probably wasn't recorded but I can dial the self doubt back a bit
Regards,
John Lea
From Post 17
"Thanks for joining us this morning. The redo looks much better. Just remember, isopropanol goes on the model; ethanol goes down the hatch." Toni
From post 19
“Toni had a lot of great information on her presentation this morning and your comment above was, in my opinion, one of the most valued. Fix your errors as soon as you can before it gets too late. Sound advice! I look back on some of my earlier builds and think of how much I have learned over the years and that I can’t believe I built something that way and left it. All learning opportunities and growth as a model builder. “
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I found the talk fascinating and feel vindicated that all the internals of my Thorn can one day be discovered using an endoscopic camera. It was also great touching base with people from around the world.
i used to be a friend of the National Maritime Museum when i was still working and traveling but it made no sense after i retired. I also was never able to get a guided tour when i was a member and found touring the exhibits by myself quite disappointing. As i have stated in other forum’s unless we find ways to make the visits more interesting, the public will lose interest in museums.-
I thought that Paul Fontenoy's explanation about ship models in museums needing to tell a story was very interesting. I was commissioned to build a model for the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc, WI. Manitowoc has a long history of ship building dating back to the 1800's. Including Gato class submarines during WWII - they have the USS Cobia floating right outside the museum. Burger boats is still building boats in Manitowoc and they support the museum. My model and two others were the first three models in The Burger Collection. They will be telling the story of a wooden boat builder that has survived till today by meeting the needs of the changing world of boats who now builds world class yachts and working boats. They have an extensive model collection - many are used to tell a story. They commissioned me to build a 1/72 scale Gato class sub that they originally used in the area where the visitors gather to take the sub tours. When it was raining they would point out points of interest on the exterior of the sub using the model rather than skip this part of the tour. They now have it near the replica of the sub diving/surfacing and steering controls where kids can control the sub - with video enhancement. The sub is shown as being attacked by hologram depth charges with sound and vibration. They have toned down the vibration as it was causing damage to the model but it a very effective story teller.
They also have a very nice model room that they have no intention of changing over to touchy freely stuff for the kids. When they expanded the museum several years ago they put in a special area for that kind of stuff.
The museum also has a model display and contest each year that I have been the contest director of for 20 years now. We had to cancel the 2020 event entirely but we did the 2021 event with a virtual contest. We will be back to face to face this year.
Take care
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Could you please provide the procedure to follow for purchasing Building Chaperone?
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The eBook is available for $13.99 on CD or $15.99 on a flash drive. Postage included for US addresses. PayPal is the preferred method for payment. My PayPal address is kurt@modelshipyard.com Please send an email to me at the same email to let me know you have sent payment by PayPal - so I am sure to see it right away.
Thanks,
Kurt
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Kurt,
I bid $500 for your saw
John Bowen
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Kurt,
I bid $500 for your saw
John Bowen
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Regarding the Swan Morton products - do you recall the model number(s) of the handles for the blades ?
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The handle I use most often is this one -
The other one I have is linked below. I usually keep the brand new blade in the metal handle and swith the used blade to the plastic handle - if the blade is still sharp but not pristine.
I like the feel of the metal handle - I can hold it for extended periods of time. However, some have said they preferred the plastic handles. I have a very large hand which may account for my preference. Anyway at the modest costs try both the metal and plastic.
Kurt
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Hello Kurt , after much thinking taking into account my not so good eyesight these days , I have taken your advice to go for Model Shipways "Glad Tidings " kit . I would like to make it into a working model using as much deck furniture as practical . I also want to double plank the hull using 0.5 mm planking to finish off . My intention is to make it a complete wood model (no painting) . I would value your opinion regarding which different woods to use for the Hull , Decking , Trims , cabins etc that will complement each other to make a truly class finished kit !!
Thanks .
mike
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Hello Kurt , after much thinking taking into account my not so good eyesight these days , I have taken your advice to go for Model Shipways "Glad Tidings " kit . I would like to make it into a working model using as much deck furniture as practical . I also want to double plank the hull using 0.5 mm planking to finish off . My intention is to make it a complete wood model (no painting) . I would value your opinion regarding which different woods to use for the Hull , Decking , Trims , cabins etc that will complement each other to make a truly class finished kit !!
Thanks .
mike
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Mike:
I would advise you to put this question to the forum as I am a believer in painting the models. I can stand back and look at and appreciate a great use of different woods like you want to do, but I always paint the models and don't have first hand experience at selecting woods like you want to use on the model.
I don't mean to pass you off to others, but in this instance I know you will get more informed information from others here on MSW.
Meanwhile, I hope you will enjoy the build.
I do love the pink style of boat and one of my good friends, Bob Filipowski, did the model in the attached photo some time ago and I just love the colors he used on it.
Kurt
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Kurt,
I would like to purchase the CD version of the Chaperon materials you are now offering for sale. From your post it appears the only way to pay for it is to use Paypal. I have set up an account but have never used it before so will be kind of flying blind on completing the transaction. Any help on getting this done would be greatly appreciated.
My mailing address is:
Bob Lapham
700 Falcon Drive
Leclaire, IA 52753
Tele no. 563-289-5059
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Kurt could you help me locate a set of hull lines plans for a Woban class yard tug? many were used by the army and Navy in the 40's and I was stationed on several during the 60's. at some point I would like to build one.
Thanks Guy Bell
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hey kurt, is there anyway I can get a copy of the 6 page article you wrote for the construction of the Chaperon?
pretty sure santa is bringing this kit and I would love to read your article.
thanks
chris
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Chris:It wasn't a 6 page article it was a series of six articles spread over a year's worth of issues.I will take the text from the articles and compile it into a PDF for you. However, this will not provide all of the photographs that were used in the article. But it will give you all of the issues I found and some work arounds and tips. As you get into the build and have a question check the build logs on MSW and if that doesn't clear it up maybe I can send a photo or explanation.I need you to send me your email so I can send it direct to you - as it's not going to fit into the message size here. I don't want to list my email here though it is quite public - go to the NRG's web site (link on top of the MSW home page) and click on "About the NRG" and at the bottom of the page is a link to each of our names - click on mine and send your email to me.I will send the pdf tomorrow - bedtime right now.Take care,Kurt
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