Tobias Posted June 23, 2022 Share #31 Posted June 23, 2022 Hello Maik, I ordered my Speedwell books on Monday and according to UPS they will be delivered tomorrow, I have to say that went quickly. General comments and my personal opinion is that the shipping costs are ok, around 56€, yes it may be a lot for some, but it is very fast 4-5 working days and if I calculate it on the time I can spend with this book and which ones friends it can prepare it is justified. I bought the two books of the Naiad in January last year, I can't remember exactly the shipping costs but I think it was around 30€ but with a delivery time of over 6 weeks. Finally, I would like to thank Maik again for keeping Sea Watch Books alive by taking it over and giving us the opportunity to continue buying the great books. Greetings Tobias French Mr Bean, Ryland Craze, Mic_Nao and 6 others 9 Quote Auf der Werkbank: Corvette La Palme (L'Amarante) von 1744 POF nach Plänen von Ancre https://modelshipworld.com/topic/32046-la-palme-by-tobias-136-pof/ https://modelshipworld.com/topic/29843-le-coureur-1776-by-tobias-caf-148/ LE ROCHEFORT - Hafenyacht von 1787 1:36 von Tobias (Monographie von ANCRE) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted June 23, 2022 Share #32 Posted June 23, 2022 I think shipping costs are fine now - what we have to remember is that these books are heavy, which ramps up the base shipping costs. druxey, Canute, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swinging the lead Posted June 24, 2022 Share #33 Posted June 24, 2022 Good to see you back. Initial international postage was combined for about 3 books. I think this worked out about £35. Which was liveable. However this stopped and it was £35 per book! So l am sure something could be worked out. Canute, mtaylor, French Mr Bean and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Mr Bean Posted June 26, 2022 Share #34 Posted June 26, 2022 When ordering, the shipping costs hurt. Upon receipt of the books, the pain disappears.! 🤣 mtaylor, Tobias, allanyed and 5 others 6 2 Quote Friendly, health and peace for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Posted July 13, 2022 Share #35 Posted July 13, 2022 Received the second volume of the Speedwell for my birthday this week. Not had time to study yet but these two books look to me to be great resource for general model building techniques and not just to build the Speedwell. My wife has indicated no problem with postage cost to UK. druxey, Canute, French Mr Bean and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build(s): H.M.S Diana 1794 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale Completed Builds: H.M.S. Cruiser 1797 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale H.M. Naval Cutter Speedy 1828 - Model Shipwright 1:48 Royal Caroline 1749 - Panart 1:47 H.M. Brig Supply 1759 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Pickle 1778 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.Y. Chatham 1741 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Resolution Cutter - Corel 1:50 H.M.S. Racehorse - Sergal 1:47 (Renamed H.M.S. Thunder 1740) first wooden kit build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelpsutton2 Posted July 18, 2022 Share #36 Posted July 18, 2022 This months newsletter from Seawatch says thet the next volume of the Rogers Collection is at long last under way again! Ryland Craze, mtaylor, hollowneck 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...
Jaager Posted July 18, 2022 Share #37 Posted July 18, 2022 Both books in Mike's newsletter sound like they will be winners. It is a win for all of us that he could get Grant Walker back on board with the Annapolis project. Ryland Craze, druxey, mtaylor and 2 others 5 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...
uss frolick Posted July 19, 2022 Share #38 Posted July 19, 2022 The Walker book, volume three, sounds exciting. Will it be just fourth rate small two deckers, or will we at last see the Frigate Shannon, Brig Fair American and the Swan Class sloop up close? I'll start saving my milk money. Jack12477, Canute, druxey and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted July 29, 2022 Share #39 Posted July 29, 2022 I have splurged.... AJohnson, scrubbyj427, BenD and 20 others 18 1 4 Quote Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury S Posted July 29, 2022 Share #40 Posted July 29, 2022 Business Expense for you. Nice set! Maury hollowneck, mtaylor, druxey and 2 others 5 Quote Current diversion: Anchor Hoy c 1815 - 1825 1:48 scale Recent Builds: Fair American: 18th C. Longboat: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2284-longboat-18th-c-by-maury-modelshipways-by-chuck/ Echo Cross Section: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/513-echo-cross-section-by-maury/ Emma C. Berry http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/203-emma-c-berry-132-pof-by-maury/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archi Posted August 3, 2022 Share #41 Posted August 3, 2022 Hotly waiting for Rogers Collection Volumes Three and Four ! mtaylor, druxey, SeaWatch Books and 2 others 5 Quote Mare Liberum Apertum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaWatch Books Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share #42 Posted August 4, 2022 15 hours ago, Archi said: Hotly waiting for Rogers Collection Volumes Three and Four ! Volume III should be out late this year! We are laying out the book now. druxey, hollowneck, garyshipwright and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roandad Posted August 14, 2022 Share #43 Posted August 14, 2022 Hi the original shipping costs to the Uk were very high but this was resolved and were about $30, but checking on the website today where there is 25% discount on books, all that is wiped out on a now shipping cost of $50!!! So has there been a near 60% increase in shipping tx Knocklouder, mtaylor and Canute 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uss frolick Posted September 4, 2022 Share #44 Posted September 4, 2022 There is a massive postal strike ongoing in England right now, apparently. I wondered why my two books, shipped from the UK, are already two weeks overdue. Any insight from our English brethren as to when this might end? https://www.bbc.com/news/business-62730169 mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted September 5, 2022 Share #45 Posted September 5, 2022 11 hours ago, uss frolick said: There is a massive postal strike ongoing in England right now, apparently. I wondered why my two books, shipped from the UK, are already two weeks overdue. Any insight from our English brethren as to when this might end? https://www.bbc.com/news/business-62730169 Yes, the postal workers are holding a series of one day strikes which I expect to continue into the autumn. That said, it doesn't seem to be delaying the mail here for more than a day or two. Canute, uss frolick and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted December 7, 2022 Share #46 Posted December 7, 2022 Good News for all nautical book addicts: I have just ordered the three volumes of Ed Tosti's Young America work (more for techniques, tips and jigs, as I am unlikely to ever build the model) and not only is there a discount for purchasing the three together, the postage for all three to England was only $35 total. Shipping costs have indeed been reduced dramatically. All the best, Mark P JpR62, Ryland Craze, mtaylor and 6 others 8 1 Quote Previously built models (long ago, aged 18-25ish) POB construction. 32 gun frigate, scratch-built sailing model, Underhill plans. 2 masted topsail schooner, Underhill plans. Started at around that time, but unfinished: 74 gun ship 'Bellona' NMM plans. POB On the drawing board: POF model of Royal Caroline 1749, part-planked with interior details. My own plans, based on Admiralty draughts and archival research. Always on the go: Research into Royal Navy sailing warship design, construction and use, from Tudor times to 1790. Member of NRG, SNR, NRS, SMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted December 7, 2022 Share #47 Posted December 7, 2022 So, you pay less for postage, but the mail strike hold things up instead. Can't win! Canute, mtaylor and Mark P 2 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...
Mark P Posted December 9, 2022 Share #48 Posted December 9, 2022 Good Evening All; Well, I must say full marks to the people at SeaWatch. I ordered 3 books on Monday 5th December, and they arrived at my home in England today, the 9th December. That's damned good service, and deserves a mention in dispatches. Thank you one and all involved; whoever does the shipping is obviously well-organised, and worth the cost. I shared Druxey's pessimism, I have to admit, and did not expect to receive anything for at least another week. All the best, Mark P Ryland Craze, Canute, druxey and 3 others 5 1 Quote Previously built models (long ago, aged 18-25ish) POB construction. 32 gun frigate, scratch-built sailing model, Underhill plans. 2 masted topsail schooner, Underhill plans. Started at around that time, but unfinished: 74 gun ship 'Bellona' NMM plans. POB On the drawing board: POF model of Royal Caroline 1749, part-planked with interior details. My own plans, based on Admiralty draughts and archival research. Always on the go: Research into Royal Navy sailing warship design, construction and use, from Tudor times to 1790. Member of NRG, SNR, NRS, SMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted December 9, 2022 Share #49 Posted December 9, 2022 Received Rob Napier's new book yesterday. A terrific read on Rob's career and a record of model cleaning and conservation. In addition it contains a sound philosophy on ship models and considerations to building in longevity to what we do. Ryland Craze, Mark P, mtaylor and 4 others 6 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...
Knocklouder Posted December 10, 2022 Share #50 Posted December 10, 2022 (edited) Hi,after 12 attempts to prove I was not a robot I gave up. Lol I phoned my daughter and she order the volume lll Pegasus sloop class by Greg Hebert ,she said she got through and is waiting for a code. Its just a matter of time before I get this book, cost and shipping is what it is ,Knocklouder needs a book lol . Thanks Edited December 10, 2022 by Knocklouder Typo of course druxey, Canute, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Santa Maria -Amati 1:65, La Pinta- Amati 1:65, La Nina -Amati 1:65 , Hannah Ship in Bottle-Amati 1:300 : The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 Current Build: The Mayflower: Amati On Hold: HMS Pegasus: Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted December 13, 2022 Share #51 Posted December 13, 2022 On 12/10/2022 at 1:58 PM, Knocklouder said: Hi,after 12 attempts to prove I was not a robot I gave up. Lol I phoned my daughter and she order the volume lll Pegasus sloop class by Greg Hebert ,she said she got through and is waiting for a code. Its just a matter of time before I get this book, cost and shipping is what it is ,Knocklouder needs a book lol . Thanks All day no code maybe tomorrow lol Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Santa Maria -Amati 1:65, La Pinta- Amati 1:65, La Nina -Amati 1:65 , Hannah Ship in Bottle-Amati 1:300 : The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 Current Build: The Mayflower: Amati On Hold: HMS Pegasus: Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted December 14, 2022 Share #52 Posted December 14, 2022 Hello, YES YES YES my daughter says she got the code ,book is on it way. It will be there when I get home Thanks so much SEAWATCH BOOKS. Can't wait to read the Pegasus book by Greg Hebert volume lll Great price too!!! Paul Le Wol, druxey, Canute and 2 others 4 1 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Santa Maria -Amati 1:65, La Pinta- Amati 1:65, La Nina -Amati 1:65 , Hannah Ship in Bottle-Amati 1:300 : The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 Current Build: The Mayflower: Amati On Hold: HMS Pegasus: Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted December 14, 2022 Share #53 Posted December 14, 2022 (edited) A very big thank you to Mike the Sea eo of Seawatch Books, who took the time to make sure this, computer eliterate customer received his book, with personal service like that this company well go far. I know I will buy from them again for sure. Thank you Mike Edited December 15, 2022 by Knocklouder Typo of course Canute, druxey, VTHokiEE and 2 others 4 1 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Santa Maria -Amati 1:65, La Pinta- Amati 1:65, La Nina -Amati 1:65 , Hannah Ship in Bottle-Amati 1:300 : The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 Current Build: The Mayflower: Amati On Hold: HMS Pegasus: Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaWatch Books Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share #54 Posted January 22, 2023 On 12/14/2022 at 1:30 PM, Knocklouder said: A very big thank you to Mike the Sea eo of Seawatch Books, who took the time to make sure this, computer eliterate customer received his book, with personal service like that this company well go far. I know I will buy from them again for sure. Thank you Mike Glad to have helped and thank you! mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted February 2, 2023 Share #55 Posted February 2, 2023 My latest purchase. 0189 Ordered 29th January received 2nd February, excellent service from Seawatch Books. I enjoy reading Greg and David's books for their own sake, but I may just have secondary reason for buying. B.E. mtaylor, dvm27, hollowneck and 10 others 12 1 Quote Current Build: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-164-scale Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ finished 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ finished HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic_Nao Posted February 2, 2023 Share #56 Posted February 2, 2023 Hello, When EURYALUS V1 be available ? Thank you. allanyed, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote The best aperitif is not necessarily the most expensive, it's the one we share! https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34058-frigate-l-egyptienne-1799-scale-148-by-mic_nao/#comment-969607 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted February 2, 2023 Share #57 Posted February 2, 2023 Mic It may be better to contact Michael directly. https://seawatchbooks.com/pages/contact. Allan Canute, mtaylor, Mic_Nao and 1 other 3 1 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...
michaelpsutton2 Posted February 2, 2023 Share #58 Posted February 2, 2023 Every time I see a new comment on this post, my pulse races thinking that it is an announcement for the release of the third volume of the Rogers Collection by Grant Walker. Ryland Craze, scrubbyj427, Canute and 8 others 8 3 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...
Archi Posted March 11, 2023 Share #59 Posted March 11, 2023 So when can we order Rogers Collection Volume Three ? mtaylor, uss frolick, Canute and 2 others 3 2 Quote Mare Liberum Apertum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaWatch Books Posted May 12, 2023 Author Share #60 Posted May 12, 2023 On 3/11/2023 at 8:46 AM, Archi said: So when can we order Rogers Collection Volume Three ? We are taking pre-orders now! 😁 https://seawatchbooks.com/products/the-rogers-collection-of-dockyard-models-at-the-us-naval-academy-volume-ii-the-third-rates-by-grant-walker druxey, Canute, Archi and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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