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9-26-2012

 

it took a while to cover all of the lounge chairs.......I made a couple more too.

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one more thing to add to the interior of the pilot house........some rolled up maps in the cubby compartment.

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oh..........and a picture of the gang above the door  ;) 

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now......I think the roof got cemented on  :) 

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the black box in the center is the junction box for the lights.  a hole was drilled into each side to accept the thread.

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the nav lights are cemented in place now.

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I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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9-27-2012

 

the life preservers and radar / aerial mast was next to do........

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the mast was sanded to shape,  with a leading edge and a trailing edge.   two antennas needed to be made now.

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the aerial set up with the wire guides.

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for some reason,  I like it this way

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put a ball on top and made up the aft mast

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the bottom section was painted yellow....breaks up the brown

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the aft mast in place

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I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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10-2-2012

 

it's odds and ends time folks.........time to give it that lived in look  ;)    we worked late last night on the model...didn't clean up after ourselves.   left our soda cans strewn about.

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note the holes in the center of the tables......now what's that all about?!?!?!?!

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I know that the last session.......we kinds forgot about the life preservers.......we'll get to them in a bit.

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the antenna part of the forward mast was painted a darker gray,  as was the aft mast

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I saw these too in Hobby Lobby.......I thought this would be kinda interesting......a record player for the disco booth  :) 

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HA....HA.....preservers got a haircut!  ......just a really good tip from Jim Ladd {John}

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more lights and radar....I'll be prepping them up

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I made up a couple of decals for the forward mast.   here again,  now that I look at it,  I should have made them red and green {like the nav lights},  not red and blue.   it's the little thing one thinks about after the fact ;) 

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the light lenses were filled with the window maker

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one of the light ended up on the forward mast

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then the forward mast was rigged with communication wires

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then it was rigged to the aft mast.......you might see small beads on it that I will use as insulators......

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both sides were strung and the insulators were cemented in place

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a stern light was added as well

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insulators were added for the forward wires too

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I bought a package of these umbrellas........they were cemented in the open position.   Ms. Green seemed to like them....she had the nerve to have me paint the poles to match the umbrellas........she's bossy  :angry:

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I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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now the admiral knew that I was almost finished with the model.   throughout the build,  folks suggested ideas to me.........if I could fit it in,  I would.....but most of these ideas were already cast in stone,  thus some I couldn't do.   Andy gave me one though that I couldn't pass up.  he suggested that since the windows were large enough,  I should add windshield wipers on it.  I agreed,  and I started to assemble them.

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these are the wiper arms....at the end are those Billing's eye bolts.   I have found so many uses for them.  the admiral saw this and she accused me of prolonging the project.   so I don't put out another spoiler alert......I'd better show you this first.   the umbrellas are in place on the model.

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I tried one on the disco booth.........I didn't like how it looked.........so I changed it up a notch.   gotta have some room for the record player  ;)

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anyway.......the holes for the wipers were drilled above the windshield.

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and the blades were a work in progress........just strips of brass with the rubber part painted flat black

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I made up some smaller M&M circles to decorate the booth....painted the booth green and the table top chocolate brown.

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the wipers were assembled and are now on the model.........two logical positions.........

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I chose the position on the top.....from right to left.   the booth is decorated now....dry fitted in place on the deck.

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Ha  HA.......preservers got a haircut!   the plastic rope is all cut off and real rope will take it's place.   I started doing it bu using CA to glue it on.......now I just last the rope on and cement the tie-offs

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here are the main parts for the record player.......the receiver and the record player.    high end stuff we're deal'in with here ;) 

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I glued the rope on the life preservers.........the white areas are painted on the preservers.

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I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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Hi Popeye, great to see your M&M Fun Ship build log back online! It's quite an extravaganza of candy-coated-chocolatey creativity... :)

 

I love the separate (restroom?) doors for plain and peanut.

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10-4-2012

 

I had a bow light......can't remember if I ordered it,  or I didn't add it to one of my models.    I put it to good use right here  :) 

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the record player was cemented together and painted

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....gotta have the wiring.........the hard part is yet to come.....I need to make the stylus. 5ae0b7f972c16_7.JPG.e8d2329a91d5616c1d82975136045622.JPG

stylus made  :)  

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I made sure there is enough wire to reach the speakers.......now I gotta make 'em

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life preservers ready to go.......

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when I boxed in the speakers,  I recessed the face of them....the front........that's to come  ;) 

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I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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well hello Clare :)    this was a very fun build.......well worth bringing back.   it's a novelty.......got the whimsical fantasy stuff,  but it has plenty of scratch building,  leaving one wide open to do whatever you want.   these fantasy projects are good to start with.......especially if one wants to break into scratch building.   one really can't goof up too bad.......and if you do......you don't feel so bad  ;)    buy a cheap boat kit...and have at it.   I'd recommend this to anyone who wants to learn.

    thank you very much for the kind comment :)    I found this to be a really good subject.

 

along the journey building this model,  I acquired some interesting pictures from folks,  and what I found on the net.   Sjors and Anja sent me this one,  I believe.

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through the advertising,  the only colors to be shown were red,  yellow,  blue,  and green,  the only female in the group.

 

the orange fellow came out when the crispy M&M's came out.   only one is not shown......although way back in the early days,  the color was shown as a male gender.........in an odd twist of fate......or got caught in the 'Spaceball's' teleporter.......he became a she  ;)   {it's Ms. Brown}

      

the gaps here were pictures of the characters....but I just realized I can't post them like this.......they're copyrighted :(    these pictures were given to my wife by John {Jim Ladd}.   he and his wife were making a trip to the states and he asked me if we'd mind some company    I was floored........honored to have them come for a visit :)    he took pictures of the model....we talked shop.....Pam and Phyl entertained each other,  and we all had a great chat afterwards.  customs between our countries are very different.....they are two very fine folk!   this is a store in the Singapore airport

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if we had a store like this around where we live,  I'd never see the admiral :D  :D 

I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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10-5-2012

 

still working on the speakers.....the main boxes are assembled

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looking for images on line....I found pictures of speakers.  I printed them out in three sizes

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the cabinets were painted chocolate brown

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the life preservers with the real rope

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I made up some decals....just basically says M&M.....they were put on the preservers.   one was placed in the center of the aft cabin

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picking out the right size speakers,  they were cut out and cemented into the recess of the speakers.

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the other preserver was placed in the back of the pilot house.

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taking some netting with fine mesh,  it was cemented over the face of the speaker cabinets.

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molding hides a lot of the mess

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the table is clear............

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that only means one thing.........

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the model is finished  :) 

I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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there are pictures of this model in the gallery.  I broke this model up into two files.......the model and the novelty.   the model doesn't have the figures on it......I took them for sentimental reasons.   I'm not much for having figures populating my models......actually,  the King of the Mississippi is going to be my first.....was.   I had fun building this model.......it was so easy to come up with the ideas......it was planned out before I started.   here is the model:

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I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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the admiral wanted to have the figures we gathered on the model.   this is the novelty.......to add them,  I had to remove the stands {which was real easy}

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so here it is.........for those who haven't seen it,  I hope you enjoy going through the log.   for those who saw it first hand,  I hope you enjoyed seeing it again :) 

I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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I thoroughly enjoyed following along - it's exactly the kind of thing I like, designing and planning without something to 'measure' against (no real boat). It's a blast to see it unfold!

~ Ben

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Current Builds:

'Doll-Boat' - 1:12 scale 40' Cruising Sailboat

S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald - 1:350 plastic kit w/ Photo Etch Parts (On Hold)

 

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HI Denis

 

Absolutely magnificent!!!!!!   In fact, I love this ship so much, that every time that I'm down in the dumps, I'm going to think of your masterpiece, especially the creativity and imagination that you've poured into it.  That'll help put a smile back on my face.

 

Top job, Denis!

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

 

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Boy have you been busy with your cut and paste Denis - she sure brings a smile to my face seeing this one posted again.

 

cheers

 

Pat

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Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch)

Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350)

Built:          Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)

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thank you very much everyone for all the kind comments :)    seeing all the interest..... back in the day,  I probably should have reposted the log.   I think that more folks would have stumbled onto it while thumbing through the archives.   it's interesting to see folks are beginning to research the lesser known ships and are trying to model them.  not that there is a lack of informational base to guide them or compare them to,   but because they feel that these subjects are note worthy,  and they want to bring them to light.   in some cases,  it's harder to do,  the research is a lot more intense.....but the information gathered will expand the medium in many ways.   this fantasy build was no different.........it was a balancing act between creating a functional subject {a could be},  and a whimsical fun build that I could let my hair down a little.   I was glad to get this one out,  while I am still able to think of stuff like this  ;) 

 

a short time after the model was finished,  I thought I'd send some pictures to M&M / Mars,  the company that makes the candy.   here is the reply that I got:

 

 

Dear Loyal Consumer,

In response to your email regarding M&M'S CHOCOLATE CANDIES.

Thank you for your email.

We're pleased to hear you enjoy our M&M'S CHOCOLATE CANDIES and appreciate your taking the time to tell us so. Your comments will be shared with our Marketing Associates.

We also appreciate your enthusiasm and creativity regarding the model boat you crafted. The pictures you linked to show that you have put a lot of time into this, from the DJ stand to the lounge chairs on the deck and even the M&M'S tabletops.

We thank you for sharing this with us, and will share your craftsmanship with the rest of our team!

Have a great day!

Your Friends at Mars Chocolate North America

MM/cl011855455A

Please do NOT reply to this email. If you would like to respond to this message, click on the link below.

 

I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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I'm glad you re-posted this, Denis.  It was a great trip down memory lane.

Mark
"The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me

Current Build:                                                                                             
Past Builds:
 La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD           Triton Cross-Section   

 NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit                                                                            HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64               

 

Non-Ship Model:                                                                                         On hold, maybe forever:           

CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed                                                   Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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thank you Mark....the log isn't as colorful {referring to the comments and my narration} as the original one,  but given time,  more will follow.  I can't wait to start the 'other' lost log......I'll be turn'in that one up a notch ;) 

I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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11 hours ago, popeye the sailor said:

thank you Mark....the log isn't as colorful {referring to the comments and my narration} as the original one,  but given time,  more will follow.  I can't wait to start the 'other' lost log......I'll be turn'in that one up a notch ;) 

 

Hi Denis

 

Mmmm  Intriguing.  What's the "Other Lost Log"?

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

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ROFL!!!!!!!!   now,  why didn't I think of that!  :o   I had to read this to the admiral.......she enjoyed the comment too!  this was a project that went horribly fantastic.........I wish I could come up with another one  ;)   thank you for the very kind comment.

 

if you thought this one was cool......just wait till I start seeing things in my oatmeal  ;) 

I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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Popeye:

I am one that bumped into your M&M log. What a build. I love it. Sometimes we take everything so seriously and it is good to take some time for a laugh. My only comment is that your M&M people will have a lot of trouble going to the head. Good work

Ras

 

Current builds:

Stern Paddle Wheeler ZULU-1916-1/48 scale

Previous builds:

Freccia Celeste-1927 350cc racing motorcycle-1:9 scale-Protar kit

Boeing B17F- 1/72 scale- Hasegawa kit

HMS Mimi-scale 1/24-Fast Motor Launch                               

Amapá 1907-1/64 scale-Brazilian Customs Cruiser

Scottish Motor Fifie. 1/32 scale. Amati kit

Patricia. Steam powered R/C launch. 1/12 scale. Krick Kit

African Queen. Steam powered  R/C launch. 1/24 scale. Billings ki

Emma C. Berry. Sailing fishing smack. 1/32 scale. Model Shipways kit.

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