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JoeS

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  1. Steven, Thank you for your warm welcome. I appreciate the information that you have provided; it is very helpful. I have chosen the Bluenose - Model Shipways - MS2130. It is intimidating but I feel with the information, guidance, and expertise available, I can build her. I have always been fascinated with sailing ships. Today, I carve the rabbit in the keel. Thank you again for the warm welcome and information. Joe
  2. Thank you Jeff!
  3. USS Frank Cable (AS-40) was COMSUBRON 4's support tender. We were on Pier Mike
  4. Thank you Brad. Spent many watches on the "PING"!
  5. Thank you!
  6. Thank you!
  7. Thank you Guy! The USS Sunfish (SSN-649) part of Submarine Squadron 4 in Charleston! I was on the USS SEAHORSE (SSN-669) from 1983 - 1990. I would go back in a heartbeat (at least the mind is willing; the body is another story) Thanks again for the greeting Shipmate!
  8. Thank you!
  9. Thank you Mike!
  10. Thank you Brother!
  11. Thank you Allan!
  12. I have inventoried all parts and, I am anxious to get started. I have separated the three sections of the false keel and am working on the reference lines, bearding lines and rabbits. I have noticed that the bottom of the stern section is 1/32 of an inch lower than the mid-section. I am not sure whether it should be planed or sanded even with the mid-section or left alone. I am nervous about carving the bearing lines and rabbit. I will make sure all my reference lines are correct and begin tomorrow. Joe
  13. Thank you all so much for your warm welcome, and it was my pleasure to serve. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat! If they come out with a geriatric submarine force, I'll be the first to join.
  14. My name is Joe Sexton. I am a retired Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer who spend 22-years on submarines. In 1992, we pulled into Ketchikan, Alaska. The entire town welcomed us with incredible Alaskan hospitality. This was my first introduction to sailing. I was invited to sail with a resident on his Island Packet 38. When the wind filled her sail and she heeled over, I was hooked. I have always been fascinated with sailing ships and the history behind them. Now, I am embarking on building model ships. In my research, I was referred to this forum for information, help, and mentoring. I am excited to start my first wooden model ship and meeting and learning from experience of its members. Thanking you, Joe Sexton, YNCS(SS), USN (Ret).
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