Sonofasonofasailor Posted March 20, 2022 Share #1 Posted March 20, 2022 Hi Everyone - I have some exciting news: this week I acquired SeaWatch Books from @BobF! I've been a long-time customer of SeaWatch and was sorry to hear that Bob was retiring. I reached out and after a long discussion decided that I'd step in and acquire the company and inventory. I want to thank Bob and Cathy both for allowing me to carry the mantle and build on what they have started. I promise to continue the tradition of and commitment to quality books that are beautiful, informative, and important to the ship modeling community. The first thing I will be doing is moving the store to a true e-commerce platform. This will make for a much better shopping experience and improve on the fulfillment and ordering issues that I know some have experienced in the past. I am currently in the process of finalizing the new store and will be integrating with the fulfillment center in the days ahead. Hopefully, we'll be up and running in the next week or two. In the meantime, please feel free to register at www.seawatchbooks.com to receive a 20% off coupon for when we launch. A little bit about me: Besides being Sonofasonofasailor here on MSW, my name in the real world is Mike Ellison. I have been building models since my youth starting with plastic kits (my first ship model was USS Enterprise, which I built at the age of 14). But, as is often the case with modeling, life intervened and college, professional, and family obligations took center stage for many years. I returned to modeling about 10 years ago and am a member of the Ship Model Society of New Jersey. I graduated from Syracuse University in upstate New York in 1994 with degrees in Finance and Marketing. It was here where I met my wife Caroline and we got married a few years after graduating. After starting a career on Wall St., I had an opportunity to join my father in launching and building a marketing research firm, which has grown to nearly 100 people in New York City. My father is largely retired from the business and I continue to build and grow that company. My wife and I reside in New Jersey and are soon to be empty-nesters. My oldest son is a sophomore at Skidmore College and my daughter will be going to Connecticut College in the fall. I am truly looking forward to building SeaWatch Books and continue to serve the ship modeling community. If you have any questions or ideas on how we can improve on our service, please email us at support@seawatchbooks.com. Thanks, Mike dvm27, Thukydides, Canute and 47 others 38 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted March 21, 2022 Share #2 Posted March 21, 2022 Mike, Great news to hear that Seawatch Books will continue and will be operated by a dedicated model maker. I wish you well. John mtaylor, Keith Black, druxey and 7 others 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Diaz O Posted March 21, 2022 Share #3 Posted March 21, 2022 Wonderful, fantastic news, I hope to buy a couple of books that I am missing. Thank you for continuing with one of the best naval modeling publishers in the world. Landlubber Mike, Justin P., druxey and 4 others 6 1 Quote -HMS Tritón 1/48 1773 en scracht (TERMINADO) -HMS Winchelsea 1/35 1764 full scracht (EN PROYECTO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbondy Posted March 21, 2022 Share #4 Posted March 21, 2022 Hi Mike, congratulations on finalizing the transaction! I am so relieved that you have stepped forward. Next for me is to go register at seawatchbooks.com! druxey, Canute, Landlubber Mike and 5 others 7 1 Quote JD Current build: Schooner Mary Day (scratch) Previous builds: Model Shipways Pride of Baltimore 2, Amati HMS Endeavour, Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack, Bluejacket America, Midwest Sharpie Schooner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaager Posted March 21, 2022 Share #5 Posted March 21, 2022 I was thinking that also acting as an overseas distributor might help, but about the only other publisher in English is Sea Forth. A long paging thru NIP shows that they still are a US agent for them - slight as their output is now. It sort of only leaves ANCRE as a possible partner. Anyway, it is a great service that you have taken on - keeping the SeaWatch titles available. Now, if only NMM would find someone better than DHL to get their plans across the Atlantic. dvm27, flying_dutchman2, druxey and 8 others 10 1 Quote NRG member 45 years Current: HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 ship - timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted March 21, 2022 Share #6 Posted March 21, 2022 Great news for the modelling community that Sea Watch Books will not only continue, but will update its service model as well. Congratulations and best wishes for every success. Keith Black, Justin P., Sonofasonofasailor and 9 others 11 1 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted March 21, 2022 Share #7 Posted March 21, 2022 Every best wish as you take over and continue the story! Jorge Diaz O, thibaultron, Canute and 9 others 11 1 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted March 21, 2022 Share #8 Posted March 21, 2022 Congratulations on a worthy choice! I hope it's a success for everyone involved. thibaultron, Ryland Craze, Sonofasonofasailor and 7 others 9 1 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catopower Posted March 21, 2022 Share #9 Posted March 21, 2022 Congratulations, Mike! And thanks for supporting the ship modeling community in this way. Good luck with the business. There are still some titles I want to buy, so I'll be sure to send some business your way soon! Keith Black, thibaultron, mtaylor and 4 others 6 1 Quote Clare Hess He's a -> "HE" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted March 21, 2022 Share #10 Posted March 21, 2022 Looking forward to ordering a few of these magnificent books! druxey, Keith Black, Jorge Diaz O and 6 others 9 Quote Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted March 22, 2022 Share #11 Posted March 22, 2022 Congratulations. druxey, Sonofasonofasailor, Ryland Craze and 1 other 3 1 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...
Oliver1973 Posted March 22, 2022 Share #12 Posted March 22, 2022 I wish you much success for your new business. Sonofasonofasailor, Jorge Diaz O, Ryland Craze and 5 others 7 1 Quote "Tout le monde connaît le nom du Vengeur, combien peu connaissent celui du Redoutable!" -- Auguste Jal, 1867 https://www.olivers-historic-shipyard.com/ on Facebook Olivers Historic Shipyard on YouTube Olivers Historic Shipyard on Instagram Olivers Historic Shipyard in work: La Belle 1/36 POF Le Redoutable 1/48 POF; 74-Gun Temeraire-Class by Jacques-Noël Sané Bucentaure 1/48 POF; 80-Gun Bucentaure-Class by Jacques-Noël Sané Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted March 22, 2022 Share #13 Posted March 22, 2022 Congratulations on your new business, Mike! I’m looking forward to being a customer. Keith Black, druxey, Ryland Craze and 5 others 7 1 Quote Current Build: HMS Winchelsea 1:48 (Group Project) Completed Builds: Virginia 1819 Artesania Latina - 1:41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelpsutton2 Posted March 23, 2022 Share #14 Posted March 23, 2022 I would like to apply my coupon to the long unfinished next volume on the Annapolis volumes please mtaylor, druxey, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Drown you may, but go you must and your reward shall be a man's pay or a hero's grave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBo Posted March 23, 2022 Share #15 Posted March 23, 2022 Fantastic news and I wish you every success. The books are truly amazing and have been key to increasing the knowledge about these amazing craft and the quality of modelling. Keith Black, JpR62, druxey and 5 others 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie1805 Posted March 24, 2022 Share #16 Posted March 24, 2022 Great Info thanks Canute, mtaylor, druxey and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaubrey Posted April 14, 2022 Share #17 Posted April 14, 2022 Thank you Mike to carry on the legacy! druxey, Keith Black, SeaWatch Books and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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