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  • Birthday 09/12/1948

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    Also a very warm Welcome Andy. You won’t be disappointed there definitely is a wealth of knowledge here and all you have to do is ask. Best Rick
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    Well the first mate and I completed some extensive repairs before actually getting into resuming the build. Most of today was spent dealing with deck and intake ports (gluing filling sanding and soldering). Depending on the length of time the build takes it looks like it will be a while before we set tosea. Signing off for the night. Admiral Rickii )
  22. RVB
    Bandits are faster and more honest than USPS. STILL DUE TO ARRIVE BY THE END OF THE WEEK. I HOPE! I JUST SIGNED YOU ON THE CREW AS SECOND MATE. ADMIRAL Rick
  23.    ERS Rich reacted to a post in a topic: U-47 by RVB (Rick) - Amati - Scale 1/72 - Length 92.4cm or 36.38 inches - marketed by Model Shipways c. 2013
  24. RVB
    Hi Yves The kit came with extensive amount of photo etched brass detail. All the guns are individual small plastic kits etc. I ordered yesterday a book that made U-47 famous. By the way since you are following the build you are part of the crew. All the Best Admiral Rick
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    Before we can get back to the war a lot of build and repair ahead. Stripped off as much of the brass I could that needed straightening and a minor repair to the brass substructure. Just finished checking out the repairs. My mate and I signing off for the night. Admiral Rick
  27. RVB
    Welcome Phil looks like I am going to have a great Crew. Always remember my granddaughter is the first mate. Admiral Rick
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    Thanks Dan. Since it is a Vintage Kit I’m sure that the price was inflated. I looked it up on eBay and it’s for sale in the $400-700 range. From what I remember I thought it was a pretty impressive kit and it has my attention. You’re welcome aboard on our adventure. Best from Admiral Rick
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  30. RVB
    Received this model as a Xmas present many years ago. As a lot of modelers due lost interest and filed it in a dark closet. After finishing USN Picket Boat #1 and waiting for Model Shipways Bluenose to come in and sitting around getting bored I entertained either resuming USS Constitution or watching TV. When I found U-Boat 47 I decided to resurrect the build. There is only 1 build logged in 2015. The kit looks complete but the hull has sustained very minor damage. There is an extensive amount of photo etched brass. The Model Shipways acrylic paint is dried up which is no problem because loggers who followed my last builds know I much prefer Liquitex Basic Acrylic Fluid paints. The time has come to go under the sea and I invite all loggers to join me and my granddaughter on our next ADVENTURE!!! As always Best Rick
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    I don’t think there is anything in the file. When I posted something malfunctioned and wouldn’t let me post then I shut my phone down and when I opened it what I wrote had posted. I would build model cars and go down in the cellar and shoot them with my Beebee gun. Also flew line controlled cox planes. I was flying a P-40 Flying Tiger line controlled and for some reason it turned and almost took my head off. Like you I restored cars, cuckoo clocks and as you said you name it. As I said my grandson never built a model. What a shame. With computers kids can’t even add anymore. I lived without video games as a child and definitely had more fun. When they get to my age hopefully they will remember things like we mentioned and not just the video games they won. A friend Rick
  32. RVB
    I like the way you planked the fantail. It looks great. The endeavour I have has a composite hull. I ordered and sent one to my son so my grandson and I with my son’s help can build it together on face time. My grandson is on a sailing race team (he’s 12 years old)but I don’t think he has ever built a model. He’s missing out on one of the best things in life for developing skills, pride, satisfaction and self esteem. Time for that to change. I don’t know about you but I grew up building Rebel model cars and Comet wooden airplanes. Should be a great experience for him my son and me. Your Endeavour is coming along great. Looks like I will be building 3 at the same time. I think I have an addiction!!!!!!! Best Rick
  33. RVB
    From Rick to Rick Thanks From the log narrative, my granddaughters accompaniment to the actual build it was fun and enjoyable. Rick from one DDS to another it was a hell of alot better than working in a mouth. You are welcome to join my granddaughter and myself on our next journey to the far ends of the WORLD. Rick
  34. RVB
    Thanks Bob Welcome aboard my next adventure. if you choose to join the journey. It’s on the drawing boards in Nova Scotia. Soon to be built by some old FOOL. Guess which one. Best Rick
  35. RVB
    Thanks Grant your compliments are highly appreciated. Hope you join my granddaughter and me on our next journey to the far ends of the WORLD! Best Rick
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    Thanks Chris As I said to Ryland it means alot Best Rick

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