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Michael Scarborough

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About Michael Scarborough

  • Birthday 02/22/1953

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    NYC
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    Model Building, Art History, Good music, cooking, gardening, College Football

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  7. Michael Scarborough
    This is really helpful! Many thanks! Cheers from NYC, Michael
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    Thanks, Rob...this all makes sense. Cheers from NYC, Michael
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  13. Michael Scarborough
    Hello, Peter, Chris, Bob, Roger and Rob, Thanks very much for this info, gents. Much appreciated. Cheers from NYC, Michael
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    Wow, talk about timing!! LOL. Thanks very much, Peter! Cheers from NYC, Michael
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  21. Michael Scarborough
    I've moved to the rigging stage of my Medway Longboat and, for a first time ship model builder, there are lots of new processes to learn. Does anyone have suggestions for videos or websites/books that describe the process for making eyes and loops such as these made by Chuck? Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Cheers from NYC, Michael
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  25. Michael Scarborough
    Thanks, Mark!!
  26. Michael Scarborough
    Hello, all, I've started to rig the Medway long boat and this is my first model ship project. From my days in 1/1 scale sailing, I'm familiar with a lot of the terms Chuck uses in the monographs but I need some guidance in how to proceed in miniature. Can anyone recommend videos or books that cover the wide ranging subject of model ship rigging?? Thanks. Cheers from NYC, Michael
  27. Michael Scarborough
    Just catching up here. Truly gorgeous and crisp work, Ryland and a real source of both information and inspiration for me, as I'm just getting into mine. Cheers from NYC, Michael
  28. Michael Scarborough
    Finally an update. I have built a lot of models, and I have worked with a lot of wood, but this is my first all wood model building project. That it is a ship, with its inherent curves, makes it quite a challenge for a rookie. And working with CA on a whole project is a new experience, as well. I have learned so much from the mistakes I've made that I'm tempted to get another kit from Chuck to apply the knowledge gained. I may yet do something with the extra keel parts. I know that the bulk of modelers in this group prefer to leave their models unpainted but I'm an odd bird. As opposed to making a duplicate of one of the models that might be seen at Greenwich, I'm going to try and make my mine look as much like an historical, miniature ship as possible. Certainly, if and when I work with boxwood, I will leave things as pristine as possible. But, for this Longboat project, it will be painted and have the look of hard use. Let's just say that the captain of this particular ship was not a tyrant about spit n' polish. Thanks for having a look. Cheers from NYC, Michael Here's where she stands now:
  29. Michael Scarborough
    That is HILARIOUS!! Truly gut busting! And thanks for the translations!
  30. Michael Scarborough
    "and I now it. LOL!" I'd sound like more of a snob if I spelled knoW properly.
  31. Michael Scarborough
    Oh my!! What a joyous occasion that I know that was for you! The work, the conductor, the venue! It was my privilege to cap off my career as the baritone soloist in the Schubert Mass in D in that hallowed hall. Pure joy. Yes, I think there is something about wooden model ship building that attracts a much more erudite crowd, than say the armor modelers. Yes, I'm a bit of a snob....and I now it. LOL!
  32. Michael Scarborough
    Thanks, Steven, You and I share a love of the more Operatic and Classical repertoire. Kurt Weill worked his way into my oeuvre near the end and I was happy to welcome his amazing music. But, truth be told, give me Mozart or Richard Strauss any day! Cheers from NYC, Michael
  33. Michael Scarborough
    Wow!! Totemo ii desu ya!! Kirena fune desu!! Gorgeous models. Bravo. At some point this year I will dig through the slides we brought back from Iwakuni. I fear many may have faded but, hopefully not. Lots of boat pictures, I think! Cheers from NYC, Michael
  34. Michael Scarborough
    Indeed, but in those days, 1959-61, it was still Marine Corps Air Facility. He was XO of FAW-6, the Navy contingent. There were still a lot of old vessels in that part of the Inland Sea, similar to some on the website your model is from. I can remember watching men scull their boats and every now and then we'd come across a Chinese Junk. IT was an amazing time and place to be a kid!

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