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No, not the Snow squall. Yes, a transplant from Maine or, as they refer to us here in Arkansas, a Damn Yankee (that's one who came here and stayed).

Hmmmm....this vessel was variously described as one of the most beautiful nd most interesting ships of the clipper era....and did I mention she was built in Maine?

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Good answer, Danny! Nice looking build as well!

Thank you, Pav - I think our posts crossed paths on the internet! Here is the next vessel to consider:

Would it be the Monkbarns?

Let's see what maaaslo has to say first - there is one other possibility as well.

You'll need to measure the length above deck from the Rigging Plan (and add the 1/2" that goes below deck). I come up with 8 1/4" from deck to top of mast cap.

German sailing ship raider See-Adler?

Well done, Pav. It is, indeed, the Dirigo. Built in Maine using British plans, steel and labor. Your turn!

Hmmm... since the last one was so easy, let's try another!

The Brazilian Battleship Aquidabã (Aquidaban), renamed after the rebellion in 1894 to Dezesseis de Abril (16th of April) and then to Vinte e Quatro de Maio (24th of May) before being renamed to her original name in 1900.

Dang - that was an easy one I guess! I figured an obscure old steamer built where my better half was born and raised would take a tad longer than that! Yep - Steamer Tremont being lanuched in Brewer, Maine in 1895 for the Bangor and Bar Harbor Steam Boat Company. Thanks for the good wishes, Anja - and now you get to post the next one!

This is a most interesting thread! Frolick - would be interested in learning more about your book if you would care to share (possibly in the Books section so we con'd hijack this thread completely!)

Commander Sjors, Your ships are both looking amazing - you have a great talent and I am learning from your builds. I have a long way to go to reach your level of craftmanship!

So, then, Here is the next one to consider!

Kevin - Because of the length of the bowsprit and jbboom on many clippers, the jibboom was rigged to be retracted at wharf side to avoid entanglement r damage from wagons and carts passing by.

Wow, Paul - the detailing and precision is amazing! It is difficult to concieve of the effort you have put in to building this beauty!

By any chance would this be the Cutty Sark herself????

While not a British yard, there are some wonderful photo's of the diorama of a Colonial shipyard on The LumberYard website (who is one of the fantastic supporters of this site). http://www.dlumberyard.com/hahn-PART5.html There are also some posted to the Model Boat Yard website at http://www.modelboatyard.com/NewportNews02.html

Sjors - that is a beautiful looking ship. Very well done!

Just found this via that wonder tool of research Google. RMS Queen Mary Chad Valley "Take to Pieces" Model-Old RMS QUEEN MARY "TAKE TO PIECES" MODEL-made by CHAD VALLEY, c1936 This unique model was sold on-board the old ocean liner in her heyday. It is made out of cardboard, and has 12 different levels to explore. It is a kind of key, or map that one would buy to use to navigate their way around the vast interior of the ship. It is held together by two screws and "takes to pieces" to reveal different maps or levels of the ship. This is really quite something to see! This is one of her most sought-after pieces, and is featured in numerous books and websites as an important collector piece. It measures 12" in length and is made out of cardboard. On the bottom of the piece is a label from the Chad Valley toy company indicating they are the maker of this particular toy/guide for the RMS Queen Mary. The model is slightly warped, but given her age, she's in good shape, also, remember, she is made out of thick cardboard layers, so warping is just part of a piece so old. She takes apart and puts back together nicely. It comes with the original box. The box is a bit tatty. The ship has some fraying, around the edges, w the cardboard is fraying and t, but nothing too traumatic. Chad Valley was/is a British toy manufacturer. The RMS Queen Mary was a luxury ocean liner that cruised the transatlantic waters, and that was used in WWII as a passenger troop ship, and also served as luxury liner for many, many years. She is now a floating hotel in Long Beach, CA., and may I say first hand, that she is still a beautiful ship. One can see why this model/map could have come in handy, as the ship is just huge and cavernous! Several listed on ebay and at least one in an antiques auction with value estimated at £40.00 - £60.00 http://www.bamfords-auctions.co.uk/buying/auctions/Toy-and-Juvenalia-Sale--February-05-2013/lot-3074-Chad-Valley-take-to-pieces-model-of-RMS-Queen-Mary/

Thanks, All, for the information - I will see what i can find for a discount on TC <20, but otherwise may save up for the newest version. Then, of course, i will have to learn how to use it.....

While they are a prefered delicacy for those scavengers from above (sea gulls), I have not in my previous life in Marine Biology known of anyone from the Human species that has tried them, although they may produce an interesting poutine...

Looks fantastic, Popeye! You are correct on the biology - these are probably Asterias fobesi or Asterias vulgaris. Both are very similar biologically and quite abundant along the New England coast. Both like various prey - things like clams, mussels, small crustaceans like amphipods. Both also, for some reason, also enjoy the occasional snail. I personally prefer my snails with a nice garlic butter, but to each his or her own! The sexes are separate in Asterias forbesi. Sperm and eggs are liberated into the sea and fertilization is external. The starfish in any area may synchronize their emission of gametes which will increase the chance of fertilization taking place. The eggs hatch into bipinnaria larvae which form part of the zooplankton and develop over a period of about three weeks before settling on the seabed and undergoing metamorphosis into juvenile starfish. Probably more than you ever wanted to know about echinoderms!!!