popeye the sailor Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share #181 Posted August 16, 2013 thanks Keith..........stellar album! Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted August 16, 2013 Share #182 Posted August 16, 2013 Only 8 to go! Hey Sjors.....make room at the table Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share #183 Posted August 16, 2013 thanks Augie........I think I have one more.............. Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jastrząb Posted August 16, 2013 Share #184 Posted August 16, 2013 Good job. What do you think about billing boats' kits comparing to others? Especially the manual... Regards, Paweł Quote Paweł Current build: HMS Pandora: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/3409-hms-pandora-by-jastrz%C4%85b-constructo-185/ Finished projects: Roar Ege 1:25, Billing Boats Albatros 1:55, Constructo Santa Maria 1:50, Mantua Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 16, 2013 Share #185 Posted August 16, 2013 Congratulations Commodore. 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippwj Posted August 16, 2013 Share #186 Posted August 16, 2013 Commodores table is starting to fill! Congrats, SIR! Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted August 16, 2013 Share #187 Posted August 16, 2013 Yeah... congrats... Now you get to move over to the sick table with Sjors and Augie...... *cough* augie and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamarvalley Posted August 16, 2013 Share #188 Posted August 16, 2013 Salute Commodore! Seems somehow appropriate for Popeye the Sailorman to be promoted... popeye the sailor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shazmira Posted August 16, 2013 Share #189 Posted August 16, 2013 Quote Robbyn If you risk nothing, you risk everything! Current builds Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0 AL San Francisco II Mordaunt (Euro Model) Completed Builds 18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro In the closet Battle Station Al Charles Morgan (1980s version) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share #190 Posted August 16, 2013 thanks every one! I made sure that I posted the 2000th post on Augie's build.......here's hoping that he makes it at least to 150 sure Andy.......but I'm wearing a face mask when I do.........scuba gear perhaps??? Billing's kits aren't too bad as far as kits go........I think that all kits are generic in one way or another. the instructions leave a lot to be desired, but I've learned to adapt. I tend to look at the assembly as a whole, and plan my own system. although I've only built one other manufacturer's kit, I see enough on the site here to know that there are short commings with every kit. if a kit is based on a given period of a ship, it's a given that there will be problems, due to the builder wanting to portray the ship at an earlier......or even later time in it's service. the economy of the kit as opposed to production.......they have to gett'em on the shelf as quick as possible. also in turn, there is always something in the kit, that the builder isn't satisfied with. so, there is a degree of bash involved.....and this distincts it from the true 'out of the box' build. so, it depends on the builder.......heck, I still figure myself to be quite a novice, compared to others on the site here. I like the 'advanced beginner' kits...and to me, an expert would find just as much enjoyment from them......more functional look.......cleaner construction...and sharper lines. most kit supply basswood strip stock, and I'm sure that the plywood panel billets are all of common stock.......I think it's the production and method of laser cutting that makes the difference. so Pawel.......what we are buying, is only the basis for a great looking build......it's our imagination and creativity as builders, that's going to turn that box of trinkets and sticks, into something so much more than that. I run for mayor next week........ Sjors 1 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbuilder101 Posted August 16, 2013 Share #191 Posted August 16, 2013 Congratulations! Quote Sherry Every goodbye is the birth of a memory... Current Build: San Felipe Finished Builds: Mayflower Build Log Gallery: Mayflower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted August 16, 2013 Share #192 Posted August 16, 2013 Popeye, It seems appropriate that you should be a Commodore - after all, you always have a whole squadron of ships under your command! John popeye the sailor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted August 16, 2013 Share #193 Posted August 16, 2013 HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS, MY FELLOW COMMODORE! Well deserved. We'll have a big bash when Sjors gets off the couch. Now let's see ----- who's next ?????????? Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted August 17, 2013 Share #194 Posted August 17, 2013 Well... I'm working my way up slowly.... augie and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 17, 2013 Share #195 Posted August 17, 2013 Andy's next.... 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share #196 Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) that's what I thought too Andy.......but you'll be here before you know it thank you Sherry and John.......here's to hoping that the fleet doesn't get any bigger.......I seen a few that I like, and I'm starting to get that twitching again {must concentrate on the Goth) Edited August 17, 2013 by popeye the sailor Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted August 17, 2013 Share #197 Posted August 17, 2013 Just have to keep finding silly excuses to post needless inane babble to keep everyone amused and fully cognizant of my continued existence for no other purpose than to fill a subverted subconscious need to broadcast the minutia of an otherwise unremarkable existence.... Or maybe not.... I dunno.... mtaylor, popeye the sailor, captainbob and 1 other 4 Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 17, 2013 Share #198 Posted August 17, 2013 Just have to keep finding silly excuses to post needless inane babble to keep everyone amused and fully cognizant of my continued existence for no other purpose than to fill a subverted subconscious need to broadcast the minutia of an otherwise unremarkable existence.... Or maybe not.... I dunno.... Uh... Hmm... I gotta' get a translation of that.... But I have to admit that was bafflegab at its finest. You are to be commended for not taking that gift into politics. realworkingsailor and mobbsie 2 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted August 17, 2013 Share #199 Posted August 17, 2013 Andy's next.... Yup. And can you imagine sitting at a table in between Sjors and him? Ah, the responsibility of rank !! mtaylor and mobbsie 2 Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share #200 Posted August 17, 2013 I think I better get some more work done on the Half Moon Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobbsie Posted August 17, 2013 Share #201 Posted August 17, 2013 Seems I'm late to the party again Popeye, hearty congratulations on your promotion mate. Half Moon looking real good, nice job on the planking, that's more likely to be your worst battle on this ship. Looking forward to more progress my friend. Don't forget a picture for Sjors. mobbsie popeye the sailor 1 Quote mobbsie All mistakes are deliberate ( me ) Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle Completed Builds :- Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ), Granado Cross Section 1/48 Harwich Bawley, Restoration, Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration, Will Everard 1/67 Billings HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft Kit, HM Brig Badger, HM Bomb Vessel Granado, Thames Steam Launch Louise, Thames Barge Edme, Viking Dragon Boat Next Build :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted August 17, 2013 Share #202 Posted August 17, 2013 "Well blow me down!" Congratulations my friend. Anja popeye the sailor, captainbob, Sjors and 2 others 5 Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted August 17, 2013 Share #203 Posted August 17, 2013 You are to be commended for not taking that gift into politics. clapping.gif Thank you.... I hate public speaking..... so the world can breath a collective sigh of relief that I shall never even consider public office as a career choice.... Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted August 17, 2013 Share #204 Posted August 17, 2013 I think I better get some more work done on the Half Moon Oh, so you mean there's a build log in here somewhere! John mtaylor, captainbob and augie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted August 17, 2013 Share #205 Posted August 17, 2013 Popeye, Also from me congratulations on your promotion to Commodore ! A warm welcome at our table. One moment, my nurse give me a glass of antibiotics…... Keep your hands of that glass Popeye, It's mine ! You have that glass with that bubble stuff in it……. The table is finished with a beautiful carving in it. I have gave the order to make the table a little bit bigger, so there is also place for Andy when he's got his promotion….. augie, mtaylor and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share #206 Posted August 18, 2013 you take your medicine.........or I'll help you! I wants yas ta fell better Ak-k-k-k-k-k-k! thanks anja.......I absolutely LOVE it! I'll save it to my folder of popeye stuff. perhaps it will be my next avatar thanks Mobbsie and John......I'll try to get some progress done soon. Sjors 1 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmay Posted August 18, 2013 Share #207 Posted August 18, 2013 Aye Aye Sir,Captain of many ships ,congrates,well deserved.Edwin popeye the sailor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted August 18, 2013 Share #208 Posted August 18, 2013 That why you want to sit next to me……. You'll will be for sure that I take it….. I can not fight against Popeye. Ok, here we go again... popeye the sailor 1 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share #209 Posted August 19, 2013 it'll be a pleasure....Sjors thanks Edwin! Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted August 19, 2013 Share #210 Posted August 19, 2013 Make sure that you are NOT TWITCHIN' when you get back to the rigging on the goth! and congratulations on the promotion. Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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