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Hi Everyone -
 
I have some exciting news: this week I acquired SeaWatch Books from @BobF! I've been a long-time customer of SeaWatch and was sorry to hear that Bob was retiring. I reached out and after a long discussion decided that I'd step in and acquire the company and inventory. I want to thank Bob and Cathy both for allowing me to carry the mantle and build on what they have started. I promise to continue the tradition of and commitment to quality books that are beautiful, informative, and important to the ship modeling community.
 
The first thing I will be doing is moving the store to a true e-commerce platform. This will make for a much better shopping experience and improve on the fulfillment and ordering issues that I know some have experienced in the past. I am currently in the process of finalizing the new store and will be integrating with the fulfillment center in the days ahead. Hopefully, we'll be up and running in the next week or two. In the meantime, please feel free to register at www.seawatchbooks.com to receive a 20% off coupon for when we launch.
 
A little bit about me:
 
Besides being Sonofasonofasailor here on MSW, my name in the real world is Mike Ellison. I have been building models since my youth starting with plastic kits (my first ship model was USS Enterprise, which I built at the age of 14). But, as is often the case with modeling, life intervened and college, professional, and family obligations took center stage for many years. I returned to modeling about 10 years ago and am a member of the Ship Model Society of New Jersey.
 
I graduated from Syracuse University in upstate New York in 1994 with degrees in Finance and Marketing. It was here where I met my wife Caroline and we got married a few years after graduating. After starting a career on Wall St., I had an opportunity to join my father in launching and building a marketing research firm, which has grown to nearly 100 people in New York City. My father is largely retired from the business and I continue to build and grow that company.
 
My wife and I reside in New Jersey and are soon to be empty-nesters. My oldest son is a sophomore at Skidmore College and my daughter will be going to Connecticut College in the fall. 
 
I am truly looking forward to building SeaWatch Books and continue to serve the ship modeling community. If you have any questions or ideas on how we can improve on our service, please email us at support@seawatchbooks.com.
 
Thanks,
Mike
 
 

"Schooner Voldemort" ?

I agree! I know the NRG used to have someone to order figures from, but they don't seem to be available anymore.

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
 
 
 

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

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

Walter,
 
That sounds similar to my problem with Sketchup. I had to restore from a pre-Sketchup backup to get my computer to work again too.
 
Thanks,
 
Harvey

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

Per,
Is that the model Floyd had?
 
Harvey

Thank you for kind words.
I've finished coppering one side of the hull . This wouldn't have happened without support  from my assistant 😄

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

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

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

One could not watch this series without being captivated by the Richard Rodgers and Robert Bennett musical score. Absolutely wonderful.

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?

Smithsonian Institute.  The website in the second photo is out of date, but it brings you to one that where you can order the catalog.  I think it is 25.00 bucks now.  Many of the warships of the US Navy from 1789 to 1860 are in this catalog.  I do not remember where I got the deck plans by C. Ware.  If you want, for the cost of postage and having my print shop guys copy it in this scale (1/72), I will send it to you.  you can email me at gabe3105659@gmail.com with an address.  Should be about 3 bucks for the copy and 5 or so for postage.   https://americanhistory.si.edu/about/departments/work-and-industry/ship-plans.   I had a similar request on one of my facebook groups and found this website.  I remembered this after posting, so I edited it.  Had to edit yet again, thought this forum might be of interest to you.  
 

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?

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?

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. . . .

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. . . .

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. . .

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?

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?

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. . . .

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?