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  • Birthday 11/15/1955

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  1. Hi Charlie,

     

    I'm going to be starting on my second USS Enterprise (the first was made by "Golden Kits" in the 1980's).

    I've been following your thread on the Enterprise and understand you may have plans for the 1803 version of it.

    Is it possible that I could purchase a copy of it?

     

    Please let me know. It's a couple months out, but I'd like to build one as a companion piece to my (nearly finished) MS Constitution.

     

    If not, any place you can point me to more information would be appreciated. 

     

    Thanks,

     

    Harvey Nobe

  2. I agree! I know the NRG used to have someone to order figures from, but they don't seem to be available anymore.
  3. One thing to remember-we do this for fun and enjoyment. If you're enjoying yourself, that's what matters most. And you've got the largest group of people in the world to help. So have fun! Harvey
  4. If I recall correctly, Bob started the Roebuck project, then had some problems with the Cad file, and gave it up. I may still have some of that work too. Harvey
  5. I think it's to reduce errors in planking, and forcing odd plank shapes at the sheerline or keel. Larger vessels have 3-4 planking belts. At least, that's how I think it goes. . . . Your mileage may vary Thanks, Harvey
  6. I have a lot of old, used rigging line (for the real sailboat) lying around the house too. It's been suggested that I learn to make rope fenders and bow pudding. . . .
  7. I wish! I stopped buying kits 15-20 years ago. Nowdays, I get notes from families whose ship modelling father/grandfather/brother/etc have passed away, and they send me leftover rigging line ("string", as they call it) I get leftover ship model wood too (anybody want some 1" x 6" x 6' basswood?). At least I can find a use for wood. . .
  8. I have no idea if there are any copyright issues, but here goes. . . Chris pointed out Barkentines. One to consider is the Regina Maris. It has an extensive history. Another is Gazela Primero from Philadelphia. 1:96 would work Along with the CA Thayer, there's her sister ship Wawona. She was cut up in 2010, but she was well documented as they disassembled her. Like the Thayer, 1:96 would work One, from Harold Hahn's The Colonial Schooner, 1763-1775, would be Sir Edward Hawke. Small enough for several different scales. On the West Coast, there's the ubiquitous Bristol Bay Gillnetter. At 28' overall, one could add a lot of detail. One last one, then I'll shut up-Pride of Baltimore 1?
  9. In several kit build logs and model reviews, I've read how awful some of the kit-supplied rigging line is. And, I'm thankful we have companies here that provide excellent quality rigging line to replace the bad stuff with. My question, though, is, what does everybody do with their old, crappy rigging line? The stuff that you'll never find a use for. I don't have an answer. The stuff just accumulates with almost every kit I buy. I don't want to just throw it out. I've seen what fish netting can do to wildlife and wouldn't want to let that happen. I guess I could burn it in the fireplace. . . I've heard people say, "Oh, just keep it. You'll find a use for it someday". I've got about 40 years' worth of "somedays" stored up to use, and it's not getting used. Just curious. Thanks for letting me whine . . . Harvey
  10. Something else to consider for the conference is how the location impacts attendance. Places like LA, Chicago, New England etc are home to a lot more ship modelers, and are more likely to attend a conference there than some place far away. I suspect few people would attend a conference in Hawaii-even though it has a rich maritime history (and is a great vacation spot to boot) Having lived in the PNW and ship modeling here for 40 years, I'd love to see an NRG conference here. But I'm not sure what attendance would be. My opinion only. Your mileage may vary. . . Thanks, Harvey
  11. Hi Gary, Just curious-how old is your oldest unbuilt plastic model? I mean, the age of the kit itself, not the original item the model is based on? Thanks, Harvey
  12. Just a silly observation. I have those Lie-Nielsen squirrel tail planes.I've been clamping the plane upside down (blade up) in a soft jawed vice and pull my plank over the blade. It seems to work well for me . . . Harvey
  13. Plastic or not, almost anything can be saved and/or restored. The real question is-are the time and money spent on a project like this worth it to you?
  14. And if you ever use it in a joint on a wooden boat, have fun getting it out. . . . Harvey
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