thibaultron Posted January 4, 2021 #91 Posted January 4, 2021 Yes, I have a couple of items from Ebay that have been sitting in the same post office distribution centers since mid December! Accourding to the tracking numbers they have been "Checked In" to the same centers several times, but never out! Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial
giampieroricci Posted January 4, 2021 #92 Posted January 4, 2021 Can anyone give me news of the SeaWatchbooks site also advertised on the home page? On December 18th, after having laboriously put aside the necessary money like the ants, I placed an order for the 4 volumes of the Swan Class that I had long wanted to have. Unfortunately I have not had any feedback to date; I tried to send some emails to the address indicated, but nobody answered me. Do you know if there are any problems? I hope I haven't thrown away my savings ..... thibaultron, Canute and Keithbrad80 3 Quote
druxey Posted January 4, 2021 #93 Posted January 4, 2021 Giampiero: The mail from the U.S. has been very slow of late, and particularly around Christmas and New Year things may take even longer. Even others in the States have had to wait quite a while before their books arrived. I'm sure that eventually your books will arrive. Canute and thibaultron 2 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
stuglo Posted January 4, 2021 #94 Posted January 4, 2021 Received mine after about 8 weeks- travelled half the world by DHL. International post at "cheaper" end is bad. The book (TFFM vol 4) worth the wait. The source is not to blame druxey, thibaultron, Keithbrad80 and 1 other 4 Quote current build- Swan ,scratch on shelf,Rattlesnake, Alert semi scratch,Le Coureur,, Fubbs scratch completed: nostrum mare,victory(Corel), san felipe, sovereign of the seas, sicilian cargo boat ,royal yacht caroline, armed pinnace, charles morgan whaler, galilee boat, wappen von hamburg, la reale (Dusek), amerigo vespucci, oneida (semi scratch) diane, great harry-elizabethan galleon (semi scratch), agammemnon, hanna (scratch).19th cent. shipyard diorama (Constructo), picket boat, victory bow section
giampieroricci Posted January 4, 2021 #95 Posted January 4, 2021 I am not in a hurry, I have no problems waiting because I know it is worth it: I just wanted to know if at least the order had been received ..... Thanks for your answers! Keithbrad80, druxey, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Quote
Keithbrad80 Posted January 5, 2021 #96 Posted January 5, 2021 4 hours ago, giampieroricci said: I am not in a hurry, I have no problems waiting because I know it is worth it: I just wanted to know if at least the order had been received ..... Thanks for your answers! This was my only concern as well, I just didn’t know if they got my order or not. Canute, thibaultron and mtaylor 3 Quote Current Builds: Flying Fish - Model Shipways - 1:96 Future Builds: Young America 1853 - Scratch Build - 1:72 Completed Builds: HMS Racehorse - Mantua - 1:47 (No pictures unfortunately) Providence Whale Boat - Artesania Latina - 1:25 (Also no pictures) Lowell Grand Banks Dory - Model Shipways - 1:24 Shelved Builds: Pride of Baltimore 2 - Model Shipways - 1:64 (Also no pictures)
druxey Posted January 5, 2021 #97 Posted January 5, 2021 If they have your money, they have your order! Canute, thibaultron, JpR62 and 1 other 4 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
Jorge Diaz O Posted January 12, 2021 #98 Posted January 12, 2021 Hello, today the seawachtbook books arrived, but only 2 of the 3 that I bought, I acquired the 2 volumes of the HMS Auryalus of 1803 and the volume IV of the swan class, it was just missing, the volume I of the HMS Euryalus was missing, the packaging It was intact. I got a relative who lives in the US, called and answered Miss Jennifer who said that next week she would give me an answer, she would verify the payments and why it was not sent. Next week !!!! Anyway, this store It has the worst service, they do not even answer the emails and thus we avoid so many bitter and stress episodes. I will keep waiting for my other book. davyboy, Canute, thibaultron and 2 others 5 Quote -HMS Tritón 1/48 1773 en scracht (TERMINADO) -HMS Winchelsea 1/35 1764 full scracht (EN PROYECTO)
Jorge Diaz O Posted January 12, 2021 #99 Posted January 12, 2021 The books are of exceptional quality, the content, the drawings and plans, wonderful. The swan collection should be had by all modelers, essential. The HMS Euryalus is huge at 1/48, it will be a beautiful model. I would buy all the books if it were not for the terrible attention of the store. thibaultron, Landlubber Mike and Canute 3 Quote -HMS Tritón 1/48 1773 en scracht (TERMINADO) -HMS Winchelsea 1/35 1764 full scracht (EN PROYECTO)
Zubzero Posted January 13, 2021 #100 Posted January 13, 2021 (edited) On 11/29/2019 at 9:53 PM, Torrens said: In the interests of balance, my personal experience of ordering from Seawatch Books has been excellent, from ordering through to the receipt of a book. If a book is in print, I've always received a prompt response every time following the placement and payment of an order. I do not order books until they are in print. The reason is nothing to do with Seawatch, but because, as they often make clear on their website, they are waiting on authors to deliver before they can start the production process (a frustrating example being Volume Two of The Rogers Collection of Dockyard Models). These delays obviously impact on planned publication dates, so it's always best to wait until Seawatch confirm, via their website, that a book is available. Anyway, it's good that Bryan received his copy of the aforementioned book as I'm sure he's as delighted with it as I have been! Edited January 14, 2021 by Zubzero All sorted thibaultron 1 Quote
davyboy Posted January 13, 2021 #101 Posted January 13, 2021 Hi Jorge, Luckily,at least you have some of your order,I'm very happy for you. I'm still waiting for the replacement book volume 2 of Speedwell which I was told was being sent one month ago. Original order made 3 months ago. Never known of such poor customer service anywhere. Far too many excuses are made for this company. Dave. Canute, thibaultron and Jorge Diaz O 2 1 Quote
kurtvd19 Posted January 13, 2021 #102 Posted January 13, 2021 Dave: The mail systems are all still not what they were prior to the pandemic. We are experiencing big delays in delivery of products from the NRG store as well as Journals. 90 days is not unusual for delivery of products. Ryland Craze, mtaylor, thibaultron and 2 others 4 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
davyboy Posted January 13, 2021 #103 Posted January 13, 2021 Kurt, In that case can you explain why the (wrong) book that was sent one month after my order in October only took 11 days to get from the USA to Switzerland. Posted 20/11/20 arrived in my postbox 1/12/20. No 90 day delay in the post there. Just the usual excuses given out. Incidently,any ideas why it takes over a month for a (wrong) book to be sent after order and payment in October. Dave. Canute, thibaultron and Jorge Diaz O 2 1 Quote
kurtvd19 Posted January 13, 2021 #104 Posted January 13, 2021 Like I said it's screwed up all over. 3 days one time 90 days the next. Various people have answered you. Keep further issues with SeaWatch between you and SeaWatch this forum isn't for repeated airing of problems. Canute, mtaylor, thibaultron and 2 others 5 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
GuntherMT Posted January 13, 2021 #105 Posted January 13, 2021 I've ordered 5 books from Seawatch at different times, and never failed to have them arrive within about 2-4 weeks. I am however in the US so I imagine that international shipping could take longer. thibaultron, mtaylor, Ryland Craze and 2 others 5 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build)
Maury S Posted January 14, 2021 #106 Posted January 14, 2021 I'm still waiting on my Speedwell II ordered in November... Maury mtaylor, thibaultron, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Current diversion: Anchor Hoy c 1815 - 1825 1:48 scale Recent Builds: Fair American: 18th C. Longboat: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2284-longboat-18th-c-by-maury-modelshipways-by-chuck/ Echo Cross Section: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/513-echo-cross-section-by-maury/ Emma C. Berry http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/203-emma-c-berry-132-pof-by-maury/
thibaultron Posted January 14, 2021 #107 Posted January 14, 2021 I have several items I ordered before Christmas (a couple 12/15) that are still orbiting the various Postal Centers. One has been sitting in the same center since the middle of last month. The others keep getting sent from one center in Atlanta to another in rotation. Canute, mtaylor and Jorge Diaz O 3 Quote Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial
Anthony Hearne Posted January 15, 2021 #108 Posted January 15, 2021 i ordered 2 books on the 18 of november , when i called they said that they were returned to sender so they have sent them to me again , Cathy even gave me a tracking number , i have ordered several books from them now one came within a few days but all the others have taken a little bit of time , but they did get to me and in perfect condition, the books are worth the wait so be patient and you will be rewarded druxey, mtaylor, thibaultron and 2 others 3 2 Quote
Keithbrad80 Posted January 17, 2021 #109 Posted January 17, 2021 Got my book! Does the order of the plans matter? Obviously they matter but when I bought the book they mentioned 8 sheet of plans, and while I did get 8 sheets, I got sheets 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10. So I’m missing sheets 2, and 8 if they exist. The book is the 1:72 Young America 1853 book 1, if any one else has this book and plans and could check this is the correct number of plans that would be helpful! Bradley Canute, Jorge Diaz O, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Current Builds: Flying Fish - Model Shipways - 1:96 Future Builds: Young America 1853 - Scratch Build - 1:72 Completed Builds: HMS Racehorse - Mantua - 1:47 (No pictures unfortunately) Providence Whale Boat - Artesania Latina - 1:25 (Also no pictures) Lowell Grand Banks Dory - Model Shipways - 1:24 Shelved Builds: Pride of Baltimore 2 - Model Shipways - 1:64 (Also no pictures)
Dziadeczek Posted January 17, 2021 #110 Posted January 17, 2021 I have the same as you. Keithbrad80, thibaultron and mtaylor 3 Quote
Keithbrad80 Posted January 17, 2021 #111 Posted January 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Dziadeczek said: I have the same as you. Maybe its printed that way for a reason that I have yet to find out. Thanks! Bradley thibaultron and Canute 2 Quote Current Builds: Flying Fish - Model Shipways - 1:96 Future Builds: Young America 1853 - Scratch Build - 1:72 Completed Builds: HMS Racehorse - Mantua - 1:47 (No pictures unfortunately) Providence Whale Boat - Artesania Latina - 1:25 (Also no pictures) Lowell Grand Banks Dory - Model Shipways - 1:24 Shelved Builds: Pride of Baltimore 2 - Model Shipways - 1:64 (Also no pictures)
mtaylor Posted January 17, 2021 #112 Posted January 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Keithbrad80 said: Got my book! Does the order of the plans matter? Obviously they matter but when I bought the book they mentioned 8 sheet of plans, and while I did get 8 sheets, I got sheets 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10. So I’m missing sheets 2, and 8 if they exist. The book is the 1:72 Young America 1853 book 1, if any one else has this book and plans and could check this is the correct number of plans that would be helpful! Bradley PM EdT. I believe those are his plans and he might be able to offer some insight. He also has a build log on this ship. Use the search feature and "Young America". I recall there's a topic on this book but not sure where it is. Keithbrad80, Jorge Diaz O, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote 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)
carlosgf Posted January 17, 2021 #113 Posted January 17, 2021 Hi all, Additional plans (frames, etc...) are in the CD. Volume 2 includes addendum to Volume 1. Canute, mtaylor, MEDDO and 1 other 4 Quote
GuntherMT Posted January 17, 2021 #114 Posted January 17, 2021 14 hours ago, Keithbrad80 said: Got my book! Does the order of the plans matter? Obviously they matter but when I bought the book they mentioned 8 sheet of plans, and while I did get 8 sheets, I got sheets 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10. So I’m missing sheets 2, and 8 if they exist. The book is the 1:72 Young America 1853 book 1, if any one else has this book and plans and could check this is the correct number of plans that would be helpful! Bradley Some sheets you need to print yourself. Sheet 2 is the Shipway Plan drawing and will be found in the Chapter_04 folder on the CD for the 1/72 scale version. Sheet 8 is the 1/96 scale shipway plans and is also included on the CD and is referenced by EdT in this post in the thread specifically about these books - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/11317-modeling-the-extreme-clipper-young-america-1853/page/2/?tab=comments#comment-687297 mtaylor, Canute, Keithbrad80 and 3 others 5 1 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build)
Landlubber Mike Posted January 27, 2021 #115 Posted January 27, 2021 As a Christmas present to myself (shh, don't tell the wife!), I ordered the McArdle 1693 Sussex book from Seawatch. It took about a month, but it arrived safe and sound today. I believe this is the third time I've ordered from them, and have always been really pleased with the books. I do think that in this day and age, probably a response email that they received your order would be nice. I don't know what goes into setting up a system like that, but an order email is what customers are used to and expect these days. For what it's worth, I took a quick flip through the Sussex book and plans and they look fantastic just like the other releases from Seawatch. Maybe one day I'll get to build it. I've always really loved all the ornamentation on it. Canute, Archi, bruce d and 2 others 5 Quote Mike Current Wooden builds: Amati/Victory Pegasus MS Charles W. Morgan Euromodel La Renommèe Plastic builds: Hs129B-2 1/48 SB2U-1 Vindicator 1/48 Five Star Yaeyama 1/700 Pit Road Asashio and Akashi 1/700 diorama Walrus 1/48 and Albatross 1/700 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/32 IJN Notoro 1/700 Akitsu Maru 1/700 Completed builds : Caldercraft Brig Badger Amati Hannah - Ship in Bottle Pit Road Hatsuzakura 1/700 Hasegawa Shimakaze 1:350 F4B-4 and P-6E 1/72 Accurate Miniatures F3F-1/F3F-2 1/48 Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat built as FM-1 1/48 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/48 Eduard Sikorsky JRS-1 1/72 Citroen 2CV 1/24 - Airfix and Tamiya Entex Morgan 3-wheeler 1/16 Terminated build: HMS Lyme (based on Corel Unicorn) On the shelf: Euromodel Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde; Caldercraft Victory; too many plastic ship, plane and car kits Future potential scratch builds: HMS Lyme (from NMM plans); Le Gros Ventre (from Ancre monographs), Dutch ship from Ab Hoving book, HMS Sussex from McCardle book, Philadelphia gunboat (Smithsonian plans)
Don Posted January 27, 2021 #116 Posted January 27, 2021 I ordered the last 3 books that I wanted from Seawatch about 2 weeks ago. Received all 3 in about 10 days could not believe I received them that quickly. Wasn't really expecting them until sometime in February. I guess I was lucky, had stuff bounce around the postal system for a month. Don druxey, JpR62, thibaultron and 4 others 7 Quote Current Build USS Des Moines CA 134 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/12226-uss-des-moines-ca-134-by-don-–-scale-18”-1’-196/#comment-370122
allanyed Posted January 28, 2021 #117 Posted January 28, 2021 The mail system is indeed a mess and of course they always feel the need to raise prices of postage to go with the poor service. I sent an envelope from Florida to Maine (1600 miles) this month and it took 11 days to get there. I did quick check and found the following regarding the Pony Express: In 10 days, riders could deliver a letter the 1,966 miles from the base in St. Joseph, Missouri, to the terminus in Sacramento, California. Keep in mind this was 150 years ago!!! Allan Landlubber Mike, Jack12477, mtaylor and 6 others 9 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU
mtaylor Posted January 28, 2021 #118 Posted January 28, 2021 10 hours ago, allanyed said: The mail system is indeed a mess and of course they always feel the need to raise prices of postage to go with the poor service. I sent an envelope from Florida to Maine (1600 miles) this month and it took 11 days to get there. I did quick check and found the following regarding the Pony Express: In 10 days, riders could deliver a letter the 1,966 miles from the base in St. Joseph, Missouri, to the terminus in Sacramento, California. Keep in mind this was 150 years ago!!! Allan I guess the horses are slowing down in their old age, not to mention the riders. Mark P, thibaultron and Canute 3 Quote 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)
chris watton Posted January 28, 2021 #119 Posted January 28, 2021 I would very much like 'Rogers Collection of Ship Models at the US Naval Academy' I may contact them and ask if I could use my shipping courier to pick it up and ship to me, rather than using standard post.. thibaultron, Canute and KentM 3 Quote Vanguard Models on Facebook
glbarlow Posted January 29, 2021 #120 Posted January 29, 2021 I just ordered Vol 2 of the Rogers Collection, let's see how long it takes to get to me. thibaultron, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Regards, Glenn Current Build: Royal Barge, Medway Long Boat Completed Builds: HMS Winchelsea HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose
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