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ferretmary1

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  • Birthday December 13

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  1. We still have some of the limited edition patches left, but they won't last forever! Join the NRG and we will get one in the mail to you right away! You will also receive an MSW and NRG sticker. If you are already an NRG member, ask me how you can get one, too! Mary
  2. My husband doesn't plan to die until he has all of his models built. Looking at the stacks in his workshop, I think he will live to be 355 yrs old! I know my beads and gemstones will go in a dumpster if I die first. He has no interest in rehoming my stuff. 😜
  3. I just looked - It's around 10 grand including shipping.
  4. Wyapa - I hope we're not overwhelming you with our back and forth banter. Chris is there a better site or modeler that you would recommend for Wyapa to go to to find a more accurate model? Mary
  5. Bob - Just a suggestion - in your 'spare' time, start cataloging your books for the sake of your 'dearly beloved'. That way your spouse or family won't have the arduous task of having to sort through them all some day. A lot of great libraries end up in a dumpster because the owner's family was too overwhelmed to deal with it. If there are certain books that you want to go to certain people, put an index card inside the book with a note that says "Please give this book to .......", and list their contact information. Let your family know that some of the books have such cards inside, so they know to check for them. Every year we deal with family members trying to figure out what to do with books and models left behind by a parent or spouse. Mary
  6. The Model Shipyard has excellent quality models. The only drawback is that they are in South Africa, so I don't know how much the shipping charges would be.
  7. The NRG is in the development stages of a rigging learning kit. I'm not sure when it will be ready - sometime later this year. This will be a learning tool for modelers to use before they tackle a complete model. It is being developed by Toni Levine. We'll keep everyone posted!
  8. Hi Wyapa, Welcome to MSW! The value of a model is usually determined by the quality of the build (accuracy and materials used) and who built it. How many are available can also raise or lower the price. We have a list on our NRG website of model dealers that you can check by going to this link: https://thenrg.org/resource/directory Scroll down the left column until you see Model Dealers and Appraisers and click on that. That link will also take you to a list of professional model builders (look in the left hand column again and scroll down until you see Professional Model Builders). Click on each name to find their location and area of expertise. Some model ship builders only build sailing ships, while others might only build paddle boats and others yet might build a wide range of models. Raven Arts is in Seabeck, WA and they build a variety of ship models. Here is their information: http://www.RavenArts.com Seabeck WA United States Phone: 360-830-9222 Fax: 360-830-9620 Email: info@ravenarts.com They are pricey, but they have very high quality models. If you are buying on a budget and not necessarily looking for an investment piece, you can try contacting some of the model clubs we have listed: https://thenrg.org/resource/clubs to see if any of their members have models to sell. There are several clubs in Washington. You will probably want to stay away from R/C clubs (radio control models) since they are not usually built for display purposes. One last tip - Be sure to have a case built for your model. Dust and grime are the worst enemies of a model, closely followed by cats and little kids. 😉
  9. For new members who sign up in February 2024, we are offering a limited edition NRG logo patch. These patches are unique in that they are royal purple and gold instead of the usual blue and gold. They are sew on patches instead of iron on, so for you guys who hate to iron, this one's for you! These are available for new members all over the world. To join the NRG, follow this link to our membership page: https://thenrg.org/journal If you are already an NRG member and would like to get one of these limited edition patches, please contact our office for price and shipping costs. Since this item is a limited edition, they probably won't be offered in our store, but to get an idea of what it looks like, you can see what our regular patch looks like below.
  10. Fire Mountain Gems,a jewelry supply site, carries square mandrels. ( https://firemountaingems.com/search/mandrels ) The ones with the green handles in the picture are made by Wubbers. They are excellent, but expensive (up to $40).
  11. Only a few more days for this offer! Sign up now if you want a pin! Here is the link to the NRG membership page: To join the NRG, follow this link to our membership page: https://thenrg.org/journal
  12. Thank you all for your patience. You should be able to log in now. Mary Van Dahm NRG Office Manager
  13. If anyone is trying to access the NRG website, our web platform, Wild Apricot, is currently down. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and we hope that it is back up soon. Please try back again later. Thank you!
  14. I just saw your order come through and will be processing it shortly. We are supposed to get a sub-zero cold snap starting tomorrow. I hope that doesn't delay the mail too much. Thanks for the order! Mary
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