Chuck Posted April 1, 2013 Share #1 Posted April 1, 2013 The CONFERENCE Check out the Conference details on the NRG website. There are some great speakers, Interesting tours, Technical modeling sessions, and much more. I think you will recognize many of the speakers from right here on MSW. I am looking forward to it very much...especially seeing the CSS Hunley http://www.thenrg.org/2013-nrg-charleston-conference-details.php THE HOTEL The Crowne Plaza Charleston Conference Hotel will be home base for the Conference. We have arranged a great room rate of $109 for singles and $119 for doubles – the low room rates include the morning Breakfast Buffet. We have arranged for these great room rates to be available for three days before and after the event for those wanting to extend their time in Charleston. The hotel has free airport shuttle and their shuttle will also take us to and from some of the 30+ restaurants in the immediate area, though the food at the hotel is both good and affordable. The hotel is adjacent to the large Tangier Outlet Mall where bargains abound and the hotel’s shuttle will be available to and from the Mall. Let me know if you have any questions. Chuck NRG Director avsjerome2003, freewheelinguy, Timothy Wood and 1 other 4 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Seiler Posted April 1, 2013 Share #2 Posted April 1, 2013 I went to see the HUNLEY several years ago. It was still in a tank of water and they were still excavating the interior. At the time, they had a "Confederate honor guard" posted at a location in the exhibit that talked about the crew. I thought it was a touristy thing that they were doing...a novelty sort of thing. I found out that it was an actual honor guard (I'm not sure of how official it was) to 'guard' the remains of the crew that were being kept at that location until they could be formally interred later that year. Very interesting site. Highly recommended if you are going. Patriot's Point is also a good location. avsjerome2003 and Timothy Wood 2 Quote Chuck Seiler San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Nautical Research Guild Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, John Smith Shallop Completed: Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch 1/4 scale-Model Shipways plans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted April 5, 2013 Share #3 Posted April 5, 2013 Sounds like fun. I plan on going this year. And I hope too see many others there as well. David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted April 9, 2013 Registration forms will be on the website very soon. I will make another announcement when I add them. Hope to see many of you there. Chuck Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freewheelinguy Posted April 9, 2013 Share #5 Posted April 9, 2013 Chuck, Hopefully, if all in is line, I can combine a cycling and ship model vacation in one. Spent several days two years ago in Charleston cycling. Is the event open to non-NRG members? Quote Happy modeling, Len Current build: HMS Bellerophon semi-scratch from plans of Victory Models HMS Vanguard Drydock: MS Constitution Completed builds: MS AVS, scratch built Syren, Victory models HMS Fly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted April 9, 2013 That would be awesome. Yes it is open to non-members but with the discounts for members...you could join today for $38 and still save hundreds on the trip. There will be a 15% discount on all seminars and tours...etc for members. That includes for spouses and family members. Chuck Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted April 10, 2013 Ok folks...the registration form has been added to the bottom of the page... http://www.thenrg.org/2013-nrg-charleston-conference-details.php Dont forget to book your hotel separately...and use the code for the conference discount. Chuck Ryland Craze 1 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted April 11, 2013 Share #8 Posted April 11, 2013 I am printing the form out now. Sounds like a lot of fun. David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted May 7, 2013 Share #9 Posted May 7, 2013 I looked at the hotels website and by default they seem to have nothing but double rates for $119. I will probably have to phone them to get the single rate. David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jml1083 Posted May 8, 2013 Share #10 Posted May 8, 2013 Hi Dave B, When you go to the hotel website make sure you type NRG in the group code box to get the discount. I booked my room about a week ago on their website and had no problem getting the single room rate. Quote Jim L What we ever hope to do with ease, we must learn first to do with diligence. - Samuel Johnson On the Building Ways: Launched: Contracts Signed: Member: The Nautical Research Guild The US Naval Institute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Wood Posted June 19, 2013 Share #11 Posted June 19, 2013 Hey Chuck, I will be there and I know for a fact Ryland will be there too! Tim Quote Tim Current Build: Future Build: BlueJacket - USS Kidd (Fletcher Class Destroyer) Solid Hull BlueJacket - U.S.S. SAMUEL B. ROBERTS, DE413 | Butler-Class Destroyer Escort BlueJacket - 310' Destroyer "The famous "four-piper" of both World Wars" Model Shipways - Pride of Baltimore II (Topsail Schooner) Model Shipways - Willie L. Bennett (Chesapeake Bay Skipjack) Constructo - Pilar (Ernest Hemingway's Fishing Yacht) Sergal - Race Horse (Bomb Ketch) Classic Warships - USS Salem CA-139 (Heavy Cruiser) Resin Kit Pen Duick Schooner - Half Hull (Scratch Build) CSA Submarine Hunley (Resin Kit) Classic Warships - USS Washington BB-56 (Battleship) Resin Kit Blue Ridge Models - USS Alaska CB-1 (Resin Kit) Completed Builds: 18th Century Sea Mortar Endeavour Half Hull by BlueJacket Ship Crafters Scratch Build - Atlantic (Schooner 1903) Half Hull: Winner of the 1905 Kaiser's Cup Race. BlueJacket 80' ELCO PT Boat 1/48 scale Member: Hampton Roads Ship Model Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted June 19, 2013 me too!!! Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevinne Posted June 19, 2013 Share #13 Posted June 19, 2013 I would recommend anybody who can attend do so. Charleston is a great town with lots and lots of nautical history. The tour of Patriots Point is well worth an afternoon. I saw the Hunley several years ago, when they first brought her up. Not a lot there to see at the time, but even then I came away impressed with the bravery of the guys who cranked her out to attack the Housatanic. I imagine the tour can only be better now that they have had time to excavate the sub, though it seems like they still haven't uncovered many of the secrets of her crew's final hours. Quote Under construction: Mamoli Roter Lowe Completed builds: Constructo Enterprise, AL Le Renard Up next: Panart Lynx, MS Harriet Lane In need of attention: 14-foot Pintail in the driveway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtvd19 Posted August 27, 2013 Share #14 Posted August 27, 2013 There is still time to sign up to attend this year's conference but the seating for both tours is filling up fast. Registration forms are on the NRG web site - www.thenrg.org We would hate to see some not be able to attend because they waited too long to register but seats are limited. Quote Kurt Van Dahm Director NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD www.thenrg.org SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS CLUBS Nautical Research & Model Ship Society of Chicago Midwest Model Shipwrights North Shore Deadeyes The Society of Model Shipwrights Butch O'Hare - IPMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtvd19 Posted September 23, 2013 Share #15 Posted September 23, 2013 Still time to sign up for the conference. The Wednesday tour is filled but room for others at everything else. The model show looks good this year with 20+ models on exhibit. Kurt trippwj 1 Quote Kurt Van Dahm Director NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD www.thenrg.org SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS CLUBS Nautical Research & Model Ship Society of Chicago Midwest Model Shipwrights North Shore Deadeyes The Society of Model Shipwrights Butch O'Hare - IPMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted October 12, 2013 Share #16 Posted October 12, 2013 Only a couple of more days. I plan on having a good time and meeting old aquantances and making new ones. I wish good fortune to all who plan to attend. David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share #17 Posted October 12, 2013 See you there.....I just hope Fort Sumpter opens up before the Conference. Chuck Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freewheelinguy Posted October 16, 2013 Share #18 Posted October 16, 2013 Want to wish all those who are attending this event a wonderful time and a safe trip there and back. Take and post many pictures for us who aren't fortunate enough to attend. Happy modeling, Len Quote Happy modeling, Len Current build: HMS Bellerophon semi-scratch from plans of Victory Models HMS Vanguard Drydock: MS Constitution Completed builds: MS AVS, scratch built Syren, Victory models HMS Fly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted October 16, 2013 Share #19 Posted October 16, 2013 Maria & I will be leaving the dock this morning for a 1/2 day drive SE to Charleston. Hope to meet & see all of you there. 3 NRG members from the Triad NC area (that I know of; may be others??) will be meeting up there. It will be my first NRG Conf. I'm really looking forward to it. trippwj 1 Quote Construction Underway: Entering Builder's Yard - USS STODDARD (DD-566) 1967-68 Configuration (Revell 1:144 FLETCHER - bashed) In Development - T2 or T3 Fleet Oil Tanker (1:144 Scratch Build Model) - 1950s era Currently - 3D Design/Printed 1/48 scale various U.S.N. Gun Mounts/Turrets and GFCS Directors (Mk. 34, 37, 38, 54) Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop (1768) Royal Caroline (1748) Sloop/Ship PEACOCK (1813) (Scratchbuilt) USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) 1967-69 Configuration (Trumpeter 1:200 bashed MISSOURI) Member: NRG NCMM Beaufort -CSMA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samueljr Posted October 16, 2013 Share #20 Posted October 16, 2013 Chuck Good luck with the Conference - I know it will be a first class affair with you involved Wish I was there.......... Sam Chuck 1 Quote ABSOLUTELY NOTHING UNDER DEVELOPMENT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxboat Posted October 16, 2013 Share #21 Posted October 16, 2013 Too bad you will be missing the sailmaking demo at the show, Sam Best Jaxboat CAd My Fingers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samueljr Posted October 17, 2013 Share #22 Posted October 17, 2013 ug! CAd My Fingers and Jaxboat 2 Quote ABSOLUTELY NOTHING UNDER DEVELOPMENT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusawa2000 Posted October 17, 2013 Share #23 Posted October 17, 2013 This conference was in my sights as well but personal commitments prevented me from going so make sure there are a lot of pics available as I would be keen on seeing them. Hope the weather is good down there! :-) Mike Draper Quote Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada Member, Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxboat Posted October 17, 2013 Share #24 Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) Looks like Fort Sumter will be open for you, Chuck. I think you will find it a fascinating experience if you haven't been before. The boat ride out and back is also super. Enjoy Best Jaxboat Edited October 17, 2013 by Jaxboat Chuck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted October 17, 2013 Share #25 Posted October 17, 2013 Have a great conference, folks. Sorry I can't make it.... Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted October 21, 2013 Share #26 Posted October 21, 2013 As far as I was concerned the conference was a success. Really great speakers who were worth the trip. It was fun to meet old friends and trade ideas and new techniques. Too bad there was no attendance sheet this year so you knew who all came. David B mtaylor, jml1083, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Wood Posted October 21, 2013 Share #27 Posted October 21, 2013 David, I second that! I believe the conference was a great success, the topics were very good and the speakers were outstanding! I look forward to the 2014 conference in St. Louis. Cheers, Tim mtaylor, Ryland Craze, Chuck and 1 other 4 Quote Tim Current Build: Future Build: BlueJacket - USS Kidd (Fletcher Class Destroyer) Solid Hull BlueJacket - U.S.S. SAMUEL B. ROBERTS, DE413 | Butler-Class Destroyer Escort BlueJacket - 310' Destroyer "The famous "four-piper" of both World Wars" Model Shipways - Pride of Baltimore II (Topsail Schooner) Model Shipways - Willie L. Bennett (Chesapeake Bay Skipjack) Constructo - Pilar (Ernest Hemingway's Fishing Yacht) Sergal - Race Horse (Bomb Ketch) Classic Warships - USS Salem CA-139 (Heavy Cruiser) Resin Kit Pen Duick Schooner - Half Hull (Scratch Build) CSA Submarine Hunley (Resin Kit) Classic Warships - USS Washington BB-56 (Battleship) Resin Kit Blue Ridge Models - USS Alaska CB-1 (Resin Kit) Completed Builds: 18th Century Sea Mortar Endeavour Half Hull by BlueJacket Ship Crafters Scratch Build - Atlantic (Schooner 1903) Half Hull: Winner of the 1905 Kaiser's Cup Race. BlueJacket 80' ELCO PT Boat 1/48 scale Member: Hampton Roads Ship Model Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted October 22, 2013 Share #28 Posted October 22, 2013 It was a great time for all that attended the Conference. I really enjoyed the trip to Patriots Point on Wednesday and the tour of Fort Sumter and the Hunley on Friday. The presentations were excellent and the presenters definitely had a lot of enthusiasm for their topics. There were also about twenty ship models on display. The best part was meeting up with old friends and making new ones. There were also a lot on Model Ship World members in attendance. Like Tim, I am looking forward to St. Louis in 2014. jml1083, avsjerome2003, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted October 22, 2013 Share #29 Posted October 22, 2013 Here are some photos of the NRG Conference in Charleston, South Carolina: freewheelinguy, avsjerome2003, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted October 22, 2013 Share #30 Posted October 22, 2013 NMBROOK, avsjerome2003, freewheelinguy and 1 other 4 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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