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Nautical research Guild National Conference - Charleston, SC October 16-20, 2013


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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


 


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    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. 

Chuck Seiler
San Diego Ship Modelers Guild
Nautical Research Guild

 
Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, Pinas Cross Section
Completed:  Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch), John Smith Shallop

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Sounds like fun. I plan on going this year.  And I hope too see many others there as well.

David B

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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.    

 

:cheers:

 

Chuck

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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?

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

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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

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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 

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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

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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.

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:

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Hey Chuck,

 

I will be there and I know for a fact Ryland will be there too!

 

Tim

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:

                 

Member:

Hampton Roads Ship Model Society

 

              

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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.

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

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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.

 

 

Kurt Van Dahm

Director

NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD

www.thenrg.org

SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS

CLUBS

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Midwest Model Shipwrights

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The Society of Model Shipwrights

Butch O'Hare - IPMS

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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

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

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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

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See you there.....I just hope Fort Sumpter opens up before the Conference.   

 

Chuck

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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 

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

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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.

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)

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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

Mike Draper

Whitehorse, Yukon

Canada

Member, Nautical Research Guild

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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

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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

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:

                 

Member:

Hampton Roads Ship Model Society

 

              

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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.

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

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Here are some photos of the NRG Conference in Charleston, South Carolina:

 

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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

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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

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