uss frolick Posted December 19, 2020 #1 Posted December 19, 2020 These are not summaries or dramatic readings of the books, but discussions about the characters, plot twists and impacts the series has had on the literary world. They are really well done, and if you need some appropriate background noise, 'whilst you're widdlin', these might be of interest to you. This series started, with Ian and Mike, about six months ago, and there are currently 35, roughly hour-long episodes, yet they are only up to the book, 'The Ionian Mission'. I urge you all to subscribe to their Youtube Channel. There are only 66 subscribers to date, so maybe we swabbies we can do something about that there low number! Here is episode One, Master and Commander, part 1. Enjoy: thibaultron, Ryland Craze, Phil Babb and 14 others 13 4 Quote
sticker Posted December 19, 2020 #2 Posted December 19, 2020 Thanks uss frolick will give this a go i always have my radio on while working on models and i have read the books twice so far, cheers sticker Keithbrad80, thibaultron, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote
lmagna Posted December 20, 2020 #3 Posted December 20, 2020 I subscribed and will certainly be listening in. Hopefully they continue on with their effort. Thanks for showing it frolick, I don't know if I would have ever found it on my own. Canute, thibaultron, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey
Talos Posted December 21, 2020 #4 Posted December 21, 2020 I'm in the middle of reading Desolation Island, so this is great timing. Thanks for linking it! lmagna and mtaylor 2 Quote
Louie da fly Posted December 21, 2020 #5 Posted December 21, 2020 (edited) Just subscribed. I have the wholes series - occupies a place of honour in my bookshelf. I re-read them on a regular basis. Edited December 21, 2020 by Louie da fly lmagna, mtaylor and EricWilliamMarshall 3 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht
uss frolick Posted January 3, 2021 Author #6 Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) Update: This series is turning out to be really good. There was nearly ten hours on The Surgeon's Mate alone, divided up into nine pats. Great discussions, and many episodes feature special guests, who are experts of specific topics, such as medicine, period formal parties, music, sailing, history, etc. Edited January 3, 2021 by uss frolick EricWilliamMarshall, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 2 2 Quote
uss frolick Posted January 7, 2021 Author #7 Posted January 7, 2021 I've gone and done it, now, dang it, I'm all caught up ... I got greedy. Now I have to wait a week (Sunday night) to hear the newest, hour-long episode. Canute, mtaylor and EricWilliamMarshall 3 Quote
Rik Thistle Posted January 7, 2021 #8 Posted January 7, 2021 I recently started reading the series of books. The podcasts explain some of the finer points that flew over my head. Also having a precis of the storyline(s) helps me understand the reasons behind the twists and turns of the plots. Richard Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Current build: U.S. Army K51 Radio Truck with K52 Trailer - 1944 - MiniArt - 1:35 Next build: PM Research Crank Shaper - late 1800s - 1:12 Part finished: HMS Flirt (MSE) - 1782 Vanguard Models - 1:64 Finished: Archer anti-tank gun Diorama - 1944 -Tamiya 1:35 : Churchill MkVII tank Diorama - Tamiya - 1:35 - 1944 : Sherman Firefly Tank Diorama - Revell - 1/76 - WWII : Humber MkII Scout Car Diorama - - Revell - 1:76 - WWII : PM Research Drill Press - 1895 - 1:12 : PM Research Milling Machine - late 1800s - 1:12 (est) : Stuart Engineering Lathe - late 1800s - 1:12 (est) : Stuart Beam model steam engine - 1770s onwards - 1:12 (est) : Stuart 10V model steam engine circa 1920s - 1:12 (est) : Lady Eleanor Fifie Circa 1900 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 : Dallas Cutter 1815 - Artesania Latina - 1:50
Rik Thistle Posted January 8, 2021 #9 Posted January 8, 2021 I see that there is a refurbishment program underway for the replica HMS Surprise in San Diego ... HMS Surprise: Then and Now (Master and Commander) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyTJaW6JcA4 ... The video mainly focuses on replacing the 50 year old decking with a new type of decking material that is more watertight. Richard Canute, uss frolick and mtaylor 3 Quote Current build: U.S. Army K51 Radio Truck with K52 Trailer - 1944 - MiniArt - 1:35 Next build: PM Research Crank Shaper - late 1800s - 1:12 Part finished: HMS Flirt (MSE) - 1782 Vanguard Models - 1:64 Finished: Archer anti-tank gun Diorama - 1944 -Tamiya 1:35 : Churchill MkVII tank Diorama - Tamiya - 1:35 - 1944 : Sherman Firefly Tank Diorama - Revell - 1/76 - WWII : Humber MkII Scout Car Diorama - - Revell - 1:76 - WWII : PM Research Drill Press - 1895 - 1:12 : PM Research Milling Machine - late 1800s - 1:12 (est) : Stuart Engineering Lathe - late 1800s - 1:12 (est) : Stuart Beam model steam engine - 1770s onwards - 1:12 (est) : Stuart 10V model steam engine circa 1920s - 1:12 (est) : Lady Eleanor Fifie Circa 1900 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 : Dallas Cutter 1815 - Artesania Latina - 1:50
EricWilliamMarshall Posted January 8, 2021 #10 Posted January 8, 2021 Thanks so much!! I just read the series a couple years ago and that’s what lead me here to MSW! The first episode was a treat! Rik Thistle, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Current adventures: USS Perry of 1843, model kit by Bluejacket - Scale 1:96 Lost at Sea: Dapper Tom - model kit by Model Shipways Previous adventures: an English Pinnace, model kit by Model Shipways, Opium Smuggler Schooner Yacht 1805, model kit by Authentic Holland Models Chesapeake Bay Flattie, model kit by Midwest, USS Constitution, model kit by Revell Albatros 1912, card model kit by HMV
uss frolick Posted January 11, 2021 Author #11 Posted January 11, 2021 I've noticed that the number of subscribers has jumped to 106 from 66. Surely many of those are from here. Well done lads! I am also delighted to observe that the number of episodes per book is steadily growing too ... Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote
Jay S Posted January 25, 2021 #12 Posted January 25, 2021 Thanks for the heads up! Just subscribed as well. Reading this series is what got me back into ship modeling. Canute, mtaylor and uss frolick 3 Quote
Sailor1234567890 Posted January 27, 2021 #13 Posted January 27, 2021 I've been listening to their podcast for a few months now. I soak in the hot tub with a glass of something adult to drink and listen to the podcast. I've circumnavigated the series a number of times now and there are so many new things every time I read them. This podcast is also bringing to light things I've missed in previous readings. I plan to read the series again in conjunction with the podcast as I go to hopefully dive deeper into it. Best English literature ever written if you ask me. uss frolick, mtaylor and Canute 2 1 Quote
Louie da fly Posted February 16, 2021 #14 Posted February 16, 2021 By the way, an amazing video of the making of the Master and Commander movie with footage I've never seen before - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTJBXmFnxOU Steven mtaylor, Rik Thistle and jchbeiner 3 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht
Rik Thistle Posted February 16, 2021 #15 Posted February 16, 2021 (edited) Well, that was excellent...what an insight into the making of the movie. Thanks. It's a crying shame market conditions stopped them making any others in the series. Richard Edited February 16, 2021 by Rik Thistle mtaylor and Louie da fly 2 Quote Current build: U.S. Army K51 Radio Truck with K52 Trailer - 1944 - MiniArt - 1:35 Next build: PM Research Crank Shaper - late 1800s - 1:12 Part finished: HMS Flirt (MSE) - 1782 Vanguard Models - 1:64 Finished: Archer anti-tank gun Diorama - 1944 -Tamiya 1:35 : Churchill MkVII tank Diorama - Tamiya - 1:35 - 1944 : Sherman Firefly Tank Diorama - Revell - 1/76 - WWII : Humber MkII Scout Car Diorama - - Revell - 1:76 - WWII : PM Research Drill Press - 1895 - 1:12 : PM Research Milling Machine - late 1800s - 1:12 (est) : Stuart Engineering Lathe - late 1800s - 1:12 (est) : Stuart Beam model steam engine - 1770s onwards - 1:12 (est) : Stuart 10V model steam engine circa 1920s - 1:12 (est) : Lady Eleanor Fifie Circa 1900 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 : Dallas Cutter 1815 - Artesania Latina - 1:50
uss frolick Posted May 2, 2021 Author #16 Posted May 2, 2021 Well, these fun podcasts are a year old now, and this week, they started part-one of "The Far Side of the World": mtaylor and Mike the Maxx 2 Quote
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