uss frolick Posted January 14, 2020 Share #1 Posted January 14, 2020 A clip from the 2016 Norwegian movie "The King's Choice" where the Oscarsborg Fortress sinks the German cruiser Blücher in the opening hours of the invasion of Norway in april 1940. English subtitles can be turned on for this clip. "No warning, no hesitation. These are enemies". "What if we're wrong"? "At my command ... Fire". The German ship was only four days old. Colonel Birger Eriksen, commander at Oskarborg fortress, was the personification of Leadership! mtaylor, Hank, el cid and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted January 14, 2020 Share #2 Posted January 14, 2020 I'd like to find a copy (DVD?) of that movie...looks like it would really be worth seeing. Hank thibaultron, mtaylor and Canute 3 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...
uss frolick Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted January 14, 2020 It looks very good! But its not all naval. Here's a well done land battle scene, as seen through the unfortunate eyes of a young Norwegian soldier. thibaultron and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted January 15, 2020 Share #4 Posted January 15, 2020 Great!! I ordered a copy of the DVD from Amazon about an hour ago. So, NO MORE SPOILERS!!!!!Poor Seeburg……. Hank mtaylor, thibaultron and Canute 3 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...
uss frolick Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted January 15, 2020 (edited) I felt sorry for the poor critters in the burning barn! Hank-borg, we will expect a full film review from you ! Here's an interesting, detailed documentary on the loss of the Blucher: And you'll have to get this one too! Edited January 15, 2020 by uss frolick Canute, mtaylor and thibaultron 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye2sea Posted January 15, 2020 Share #6 Posted January 15, 2020 I just watched it free with Amazon Prime. Canute, mtaylor, uss frolick and 2 others 5 Quote Henry Laissez le bon temps rouler ! Current Build: Le Soleil Royal Completed Build: Amerigo Vespucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted January 19, 2020 Share #7 Posted January 19, 2020 The Frollicky One wrote: "Hank-borg, we will expect a full film review from you ! " My copy arrives later next week. I will invite fellow geezer modelers over, pop popcorn, watch the movie, and give a totally un-biased critique after polling the inmates on hand!!! mtaylor, Canute and thibaultron 3 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...
thibaultron Posted January 19, 2020 Share #8 Posted January 19, 2020 Just watched it on Amazon Prime. Quite a good movie, worth watching. mtaylor and Canute 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted February 20, 2020 Share #9 Posted February 20, 2020 The movie will be shown to a small group of vets/shipmodelers this afternoon. A full report with commentary will follow. Popcorn and other age-misappropriate snacking will occur thibaultron, Canute and mtaylor 3 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...
Hank Posted February 20, 2020 Share #10 Posted February 20, 2020 Well, the afternoon matinee' went off with only one AWOL - the YOUNG GUY (late 40s) was a no-show (says "I forgot it was Thursday!!!"). Of course, ALL the rest of us 60's/70's, 80's showed up - indicative of the younger generation who can't quite figure out what time it is....sigh! Oh well, HIS LOSS!!! We discussed the movie afterwards as we watched the snow coming down and came to these conclusions: 1) The movie, while short on naval action, was really good on story, content, and settings. 2) We didn't mind the Norwegian language, only that the subtitling was in such small type - it made it hard to read. 3) Being that of the 4 viewing today (3 vets, 1 civilian) none of us was fully aware of Norway's involvement in WWII, we thought that it portrayed the events in a very convincing manner, the acting was well done, scenes very time period sensitive, and overall - a AAA rating!!! 4) We all were quite surprised with The King's Choice and I guess had we been in his shoes would have probably done exactly as he did in similar circumstances. Due to the snowfall and one participant having to cross the river to get home, we decided to skip the test and all accept an A- for today's activities. Mr. AWOL is now scheduled for keel-hauling, 25 lashes at the main mast, and shunning. mtaylor, reklein, Canute and 4 others 7 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...
reklein Posted February 21, 2020 Share #11 Posted February 21, 2020 Sounds like a great afternoon. Is there a date set for the keelhaul and Lashing? thibaultron, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Bill, in Idaho Completed Mamoli Halifax and Billings Viking ship in 2015 Next Model Shipways Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted February 21, 2020 Share #12 Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) Well, actually NO! I'm discovering that being retired does NOT mean you set actual dates for anything anymore - they just sort of happen when time permits, people show up (or not), and everyone remembers why they're there in the first place, right? Be assured, though, the scullery dog will meet his punishment!!! Edited February 21, 2020 by Hank lmagna, thibaultron, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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...
mtaylor Posted February 21, 2020 Share #13 Posted February 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Hank said: Well, actually NO! I'm discovering that being retired does NOT mean you set actual dates for anything anymore - they just sort of happen when time permits, people show up (or not), and everyone remembers why they're there in the first place, right? That seems to be pretty much an unwritten rule of being retired. Unless of course, it's an event or appointment decided by the Admiral. lmagna, Canute and thibaultron 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uss frolick Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share #14 Posted February 21, 2020 The graham crackers and milk, were they good? I nominate the no-show young-guy as permanent "captain of the head" ... mtaylor, thibaultron and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted February 21, 2020 Share #15 Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) Mark - Oh, right - The Admiral...……...forgot about THAT part of the equation!!!! You're right, of course - She writes the POD and sets the course....which, BTW - tomorrow we're visiting a sheep farm south of Greensboro to witness the spring sheep sheering. I fear that may be a sly way to demonstrate to me that I've been "clipped" so to speak....🤢 or am I misinterpreting this whole thing??????? Frolicky One - You're up & early this a.m. - YES!!! The snacks were good and "young fella", well...he'll receive appropriate disciplinary action before the mast. However, today in M'ville it's a SNOW DAY - so, no work on the shop or otherwise - may have to go out for an early dinner! Edited February 21, 2020 by Hank verbage mtaylor, uss frolick, GrandpaPhil and 3 others 6 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...
reklein Posted February 24, 2020 Share #16 Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) Watching sheep shering will be a great experience. Keep in mind that while it may seem a rough way to handle animals its far more inhumane to NOT shear them. be sure to try not to fall asleep. Edited February 24, 2020 by reklein mtaylor and thibaultron 2 Quote Bill, in Idaho Completed Mamoli Halifax and Billings Viking ship in 2015 Next Model Shipways Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted February 24, 2020 Share #17 Posted February 24, 2020 Bill - Unfortunately, when we got there the first group of 6 sheep had already been sheared and the 2nd group put up a gallant retreat and deception - maintaining their wooly coats until after we had departed. So, the main attraction was missed, but we did get to do a bit of sightseeing while on the farm and had an otherwise good time. Yes, much more kind to shear than not to shear!! thibaultron, lmagna and mtaylor 3 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...
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