EODGoat Posted December 28, 2021 Share #1 Posted December 28, 2021 Good morning from my office! I know it says I started on here in 2016 but I have just really started getting some time to settle down and pick up a new hobby or two. My name is Jason and I'm a retired EOD Master Chief and newly minted civilian looking for a hobby to keep me out of trouble! I did 28 years in the Navy with my first ship being the world famous USS Enterprise (CVN-65). I did four years aboard as an electrician before I was screened for and selected to go to Explosive Ordnance Disposal school. As an EOD tech, I have had the fortune to travel around the world and see some great (and not so great) places and have gotten to meet many wonderful people. I've worked or deployed with military members from all services doing a variety of things but my one passion was always diving for the USN. I have gotten to do A LOT of cool things in my career, something of which, I will be forever grateful. Being a newly minted civilian, I find myself with a lot of extra time on my hands as my new job only allows me to work eight hours a day. I remember building Monogram and Revell ship models as a kid and thought I might get back into it after 30(ish) years. I've been reading A LOT of build logs and have looked at many ships I'd like to get a crack it. Chris Warton and Vanguard Models... WOW... you have made me want to try out a wooden ship soonest! Anyway, that's about it! Looking forward to chatting with you all and watching you build some BEAUTIFUL models! Take care, Jason EODCM(EWS/EXW/SW/IW/MPJ) USN(ret) Matt D, Keith Black, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thibaultron Posted December 28, 2021 Share #2 Posted December 28, 2021 Welcome aboard, and thank you for your service! Keith Black, EODGoat and mtaylor 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted December 28, 2021 Share #3 Posted December 28, 2021 mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote Regards, Patrick Finished : Soleil Royal Heller 1/100 Wasa Billing Boats Bounty Revell 1/110 plastic (semi scratch) Pelican / Golden Hind 1/45 scratch Current build : Mary Rose 1/50 scratch Gallery : Revell Bounty Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch To do : Prins Willem Corel, Le Tonnant Corel, Yacht d'Oro Corel, Thermopylae Sergal Shore leave, non ship models build logs : ADGZ M35 funkwagen 1/72 Einhets Pkw. Kfz.2 and 4 1/72 Autoblinda AB40 1/72 122mm A-19 & 152mm ML-20 & 12.8cm Pak.44 {K8 1/2} 1/72 10.5cm Howitzer 16 on Mark. VI(e) Centurion Mk.1 conversion M29 Weasel 1/72 SAM6 1/72 T26 Finland T26 TN 1/72 Autoprotetto S37 1/72 Opel Blitz buses 1/72 Boxer and MAN trucks 1/72 Hetzer38(t) Starr 1/72 Si vis pacem, para bellum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Pellett Posted December 28, 2021 Share #4 Posted December 28, 2021 Welcome aboard Jason, and also thank you for your service. My advice; find a relatively simple wooden model kit and dive right in (pun intended). My limited experience is that the Navy often calls you to tackle new challenges and this is no different. Post your progress and problems and you’ll find lots of help here. Roger mtaylor, EODGoat and Keith Black 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted December 28, 2021 Share #5 Posted December 28, 2021 Jason, welcome and thank you for your service. I look forward to seeing a build log of your work. So many ships, so little time. EODGoat and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Builds: Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 28, 2021 Share #6 Posted December 28, 2021 hello Jason, and a warm welcome form 'Down Under'. John mtaylor, EODGoat and Keith Black 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EODGoat Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted December 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Roger Pellett said: Welcome aboard Jason, and also thank you for your service. My advice; find a relatively simple wooden model kit and dive right in (pun intended). My limited experience is that the Navy often calls you to tackle new challenges and this is no different. Post your progress and problems and you’ll find lots of help here. Roger Thanks Roger! I appreciate it! I actually grew up near Duluth. A small town called Wrenshall off of Hwy 23 near Carlton. My Dad still lives there. My Brother and Sister both live in Barnum. Stay warm up there! mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 28, 2021 Share #8 Posted December 28, 2021 Welcome to MSW, Jason from the other side of the country. EODGoat and Keith Black 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...
Roger Pellett Posted December 29, 2021 Share #9 Posted December 29, 2021 (edited) Jason, Yup, that’s just down the road from us. We live in Duluth, on top of the hill not far from the UMD campus. My wife grew up in DC and we were married there. I was stationed there as a very junior naval officer working for the KOG. If you served on the Enterprise I assume that you know who he was. Roger Edited December 29, 2021 by Roger Pellett mtaylor, Keith Black and EODGoat 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EODGoat Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share #10 Posted December 29, 2021 Awesome! That's a nice place to live! I know of the KOG. Not sure I've heard of anyone describe him as kind though. How long ago was THAT? He's still very influential in how NR runs the programs for ships and subs now. DC isn't a bad place to live but I miss home. I think a couple of more years here and then I'm packing up and moving back! Jason 18 hours ago, Roger Pellett said: Welcome aboard Jason, and also thank you for your service. My advice; find a relatively simple wooden model kit and dive right in (pun intended). My limited experience is that the Navy often calls you to tackle new challenges and this is no different. Post your progress and problems and you’ll find lots of help here. Roger Thanks Roger! I appreciate it! I actually grew up near Duluth. A small town called Wrenshall off of Hwy 23 near Carlton. My Dad still lives there. My Brother and Sister both live in Barnum. Stay warm up there! Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted December 29, 2021 Share #11 Posted December 29, 2021 and welcome to MSW Jason mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Pellett Posted December 29, 2021 Share #12 Posted December 29, 2021 Jason, Four years from 1966-1970. When I retired, we talked briefly about where to live including the DC area. We decided to stay here in MN; good friends, Lake Superior, and exceptionally good medical care. Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted December 29, 2021 Share #13 Posted December 29, 2021 Welcome Jason, Navy aviation VET here. Welcome to the forum. Good luck on whatever you dig into. Keith Black 1 Quote Dave Current builds: Rattlesnake Completed builds: Lady Nelson On the shelf: NRG Half Hull Project, Various metal, plastic and paper models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted December 30, 2021 Share #14 Posted December 30, 2021 A warm welcome to MSW Jason, PLEASE leave your EOD experience in a closet because there are times for many newbies and experienced builders alike when the thought of blowing up project comes to mind. Allan Keith Black and mtaylor 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 30, 2021 Share #15 Posted December 30, 2021 26 minutes ago, allanyed said: PLEASE leave your EOD experience in a closet because there are times for many newbies and experienced builders alike when the thought of blowing up project comes to mind. Allan But, but.... some will need help with that. Keith Black 1 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...
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