EODGoat

This guy is a pre-order.  Pretty sure it's got a Thermo King Refer on it:  "PRE-ORDER" AMT Great Dane 40' Reefer Trailer 1:25 Scale Model Kit (DU – Auto World Store

Here is a 40' Fruehauf trailer:  AMT Fruehauf 40' Semi Trailer (Miller Beer) 1:25 Scale Model Kit – Auto World Store

The Coke trailer:  AMT Fruehauf Beaded Van Semi Trailer (Coca-Cola) 1:25 Scale Model Kit – Auto World Store

KW 925:  AMT Kenworth W925 Conventional 1:25 Scale Model Kit – Auto World Store

They've also got quite a few of the older car and truck kits as well as Star Trek models and some other things that might be of interest!

Take care,

Jason

On 1/6/2022 at 1:05 PM, popeye the sailor said:

FYI..........OMK had the trailer for the Bandit II movie....been there for a while now.  I was tempted,  but the admiral put the Ka-boch on it....so I guess that's leaves me out    they also have the Budweiser tractor and trailer kit....but they want over $200.00...definite NO in her book  

Round 2 has the Coke trailer for like $40-$50 I think.  And a KW cab over!  I'll see if I can find the link tonight when I get home.

Awesome!  That's a nice place to live!

I know of the KOG.  Not sure I've heard of anyone describe him as kind though.  How long ago was THAT?  He's still very influential in how NR runs the programs for ships and subs now.  

DC isn't a bad place to live but I miss home.  I think a couple of more years here and then I'm packing up and moving back!

Jason

18 hours ago, Roger Pellett said:

Welcome aboard Jason, and also thank you for your service.  My advice;  find a relatively simple wooden model kit and dive right in (pun intended).  My limited experience is that the Navy often calls you to tackle new challenges and this is no different.  Post your progress and problems and you’ll find lots of help here.

 

Roger

Thanks Roger!  I appreciate it!  I actually grew up near Duluth.  A small town called Wrenshall off of Hwy 23 near Carlton.  My Dad still lives there.  My Brother and Sister both live in Barnum.  Stay warm up there!

1 hour ago, Roger Pellett said:

Welcome aboard Jason, and also thank you for your service.  My advice;  find a relatively simple wooden model kit and dive right in (pun intended).  My limited experience is that the Navy often calls you to tackle new challenges and this is no different.  Post your progress and problems and you’ll find lots of help here.

 

Roger

Thanks Roger!  I appreciate it!  I actually grew up near Duluth.  A small town called Wrenshall off of Hwy 23 near Carlton.  My Dad still lives there.  My Brother and Sister both live in Barnum.  Stay warm up there!

Good morning from my office!  I know it says I started on here in 2016 but I have just really started getting some time to settle down and pick up a new hobby or two.  My name is Jason and I'm a retired EOD Master Chief and newly minted civilian looking for a hobby to keep me out of trouble!  I did 28 years in the Navy with my first ship being the world famous USS Enterprise (CVN-65).  I did four years aboard as an electrician before I was screened for and selected to go to Explosive Ordnance Disposal school.  As an EOD tech, I have had the fortune to travel around the world and see some great (and not so great) places and have gotten to meet many wonderful people.  I've worked or deployed with military members from all services doing a variety of things but my one passion was always diving for the USN. I have gotten to do A LOT of cool things in my career, something of which, I will be forever grateful.

Being a newly minted civilian, I find myself with a lot of extra time on my hands as my new job only allows me to work eight hours a day.  I remember building Monogram and Revell ship models as a kid and thought I might get back into it after 30(ish) years.  I've been reading A LOT of build logs and have looked at many ships I'd like to get a crack it.  Chris Warton and Vanguard Models... WOW... you have made me want to try out a wooden ship soonest!

Anyway, that's about it!  Looking forward to chatting with you all and watching you build some BEAUTIFUL models!

Take care,

Jason 

EODCM(EWS/EXW/SW/IW/MPJ)  USN(ret)

17 hours ago, Snug Harbor Johnny said:

   Ahoy, Jason.  I also have an old Thermopylae kit (late 1950s, so the parts are pretty clean from fairly new molds) in store for building when current projects are done.  Bruma's techniques and 'busts' are great - like reinforcing the bowsprit internally to avoid bending when rigged, and replacing the dolphin striker and the 'whiskers' on the catheads with stiff metal wire (can be found in some hobby stores) - as thin plastic is sooooo prone to accidental breakage.  Since I've never been all that happy with plastic thats been painted wood color, there is a thin laser inscribed wooden deck made for this model (as well as the Cutty Sark) ... I found them on Ebay from an Eastern European source and obtained the one for the Thermie.  Also obtained is a small photo etch sheet having the name to go across the stern (plus a couple other things), as the decal would be sure to 'crumble' if used.  Some claim to have used a decal 'restoring' product - but the technique may be tricky.

 

  Altering the bow curvature to an "Aberdeen" shape won't be hard, but any changes to the angle of the stern involve a lot of complications.  Same goes for altering the quarterdeck further forward to where it was on the original.  As-is, the adaptations of the Cutty kit into one for Thermopylae was a 'reasonable' compromise by Revell - the rear cabin is about right and the deadeyes are mounted on top of the gunwale (as opposed to inside the gunwale on the Cutty) with approximate exterior chainplate.  There is an option for barque rigging as she was for the five years of timber trade in the Northwest ... and I'm considering going that way.  Adding thin layers of white until just a hint of the green shows beneath might simulate the weathered paint job she had before being sold abroad.  Yet she looks best in the green of her prime.

 

  Neither kit has booms for studding sails, but this is not an issue for me since sources indicate the discarding of that tackle once steamers taking the Suez canal meant that maximum speed was not essential for clippers.  Rather, crews could be cut to keep them cost-competitive for bulk cargoes like Australian wool.  I'm not planning on sails either - unless represented as furled using narrow pieces of material to prevent 'bunching'.  There are a lot of possibilities to choose from, mate.

 

   Fair sailing !      Johnny

Johnny,

Thanks much for the info!  That's alot to consider while researching this build!  I did see the deck and the photo etch so I'll be sure to get those.  Looking forward to seeing your Thermopylae!  Make sure you post lots of pictures on here!

Take care,

Jason

Hi Bruma,

You said this is your FIRST sailing ship?!  With rigging and sails like that?  It is REALLY a spectacular build!  I just acquired an older Revell Thermopylae and I can only hope mine will turn out this good for being my first sailing ship! 

Please don't leave us hanging!  Looking forward to the completion of this beautiful ship! 

Take care,

Jason

On 11/4/2021 at 7:45 AM, allanyed said:

EODGoat, Yes a year  since his last post but It is five years that you have been a member and this is your first post so please accept my warm, albeit belated,  welcome😀

Allan

 

 

Haha!  Truth.  To be fair, I got sent overseas for five years minus all my stuff.  But, I retired and I'm back stateside now with this fine group and enjoying the builds!  Thinking about tackling a Vanguard model kit after I figure out this new job for a couple of months.  Thanks Allan!

Almost a year later...