Chuck Posted September 18, 2022 Share #1 Posted September 18, 2022 A collection of modeling and nautical history books is available from the estate of John Curry. John was a long-time NRG member and before being transferred to Kansas City (KS) had been a member of the Nautical Research & Model Ship Society of Chicago. John passed away a couple of years ago and would have wanted his books to go to modelers instead of donated to someplace that might have just dumped them. John’s widow Gerry has compiled a very detailed list of the books. The books are available only to US members due to foreign shipping prices, customs forms, etc. The books are available for $5.00 each + $5.00 each shipping except for some books that are clearly marked as a different price, but they include the shipping. 5 books or more and shipping will be discounted. There are some great books in this collection!!! Payments accepted: Personal check or money order payable to Geraldine S. Curry. PayPal also accepted. Contact information and to check for availability is: gscurry@hotmail.com Phone or text = (913) 375-3762 I have uploaded the list and it is attached. I will also try later to simply post the list within the topic itself. Its an extensive list. Click here for the PDF 1-Publish Book List JOHN CURRY BOOKS.pdf chris watton, kurtvd19, KentM and 4 others 7 Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share #2 Posted September 18, 2022 Its too large a list to copy into a post so please work off the PDF and Geraldine will let you know what titles are still available after you contact her. Chuck chris watton, VTHokiEE, Dsmith20639 and 1 other 4 Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted September 19, 2022 Share #3 Posted September 19, 2022 Oh boy, I think I might need an extra bookcase after this (actually I think I showed some slight restraint). Thank you for passing along the details Chuck. Chuck and mtaylor 2 Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyleK1 Posted September 19, 2022 Share #4 Posted September 19, 2022 That is a lot of books! Thanks for passing this along, Chuck. mtaylor and Chuck 2 Lyle "The only thing that stays the same is the constant state of change" Completed Builds: Occre HMS Terror - https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2065-hms-terror-occre/ NRG Half Hull Project - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/23546-half-hull-project-by-lylek1-nrg/ 1:130 1847 Harvey - https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2125-1847-baltimore-clipper-harvey-1130-scale/ Scott Miller's Sea of Galilee Boat - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/29007-sea-of-galilee-boat-by-se-miller-120-scale-lylek1/ In progress: Artesania Latina HMS Bounty - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/26817-hms-bounty-by-lylek1-artesania-latina-148-scale/ Waiting for dry-dock space: Model Shipways - USS Constitution Master Korbel - Cannon Jolle 1801 A Scratch build -TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Pellett Posted September 19, 2022 Share #5 Posted September 19, 2022 We often get requests to help with research, some of which are open ended. Since I too have amassed a notable library over my adult lifetime I used to direct the questioner to the relevant books in my library resulting in complaints about telling others to spend money, limited budgets, and the cost of books. If you don’t already have a library, this is your opportunity to start one! Almost any book on this list would be worth adding to a ship modeling library. The prices including shipping is less than a visit to your favorite fast food joint or premium coffee shop. Roger mtaylor and Bob Cleek 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cleek Posted September 19, 2022 Share #6 Posted September 19, 2022 46 minutes ago, Roger Pellett said: Since I too have amassed a notable library over my adult lifetime I used to direct the questioner to the relevant books in my library resulting in complaints about telling others to spend money, limited budgets, and the cost of books. I thought I'd "amassed a notable library over my adult lifetime," but I'm truly humbled. I wonder who created that spreadsheet. That was a monumental task in itself. However, please Roger, let's not draw attention to this opportunity until we've had a chance to savor each and every mouthwatering morsel of it before it turns into a "Black Friday Sale!" You can tell a lot about a man by the books he reads. Mr. Curry is a guy I'd have loved to meet! I'm sorry I never got to know him. Roger Pellett, allanyed and mtaylor 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snug Harbor Johnny Posted September 19, 2022 Share #7 Posted September 19, 2022 'Seems to me that a person's library is a representation of their mind containing many data points that went into that unique individual. Once freed from this world, that very library becomes scattered ... with select volumes chosen by family and friends, others sold and yet others may end up in used book stores. A few may find their way into landfills. I thought this as my departed father's library was so distributed ... after the person passes, so does their library (perhaps with the exception of U.S. Presidential libraries - effective mausoleums to past Chiefs). Roger Pellett and mtaylor 2 Completed builds: Khufu Solar Barge - 1:72 Woody Joe Current project(s): Gorch Fock restoration 1:100, Billing Wasa (bust) - 1:100 Billings, Great Harry (bust) 1:88 ex. Sergal 1:65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyleK1 Posted September 19, 2022 Share #8 Posted September 19, 2022 List of books that I’d like to add to my small library sent to Gerry! Hope to get 10-12 books! Roger Pellett and mtaylor 2 Lyle "The only thing that stays the same is the constant state of change" Completed Builds: Occre HMS Terror - https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2065-hms-terror-occre/ NRG Half Hull Project - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/23546-half-hull-project-by-lylek1-nrg/ 1:130 1847 Harvey - https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2125-1847-baltimore-clipper-harvey-1130-scale/ Scott Miller's Sea of Galilee Boat - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/29007-sea-of-galilee-boat-by-se-miller-120-scale-lylek1/ In progress: Artesania Latina HMS Bounty - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/26817-hms-bounty-by-lylek1-artesania-latina-148-scale/ Waiting for dry-dock space: Model Shipways - USS Constitution Master Korbel - Cannon Jolle 1801 A Scratch build -TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted September 24, 2022 Share #9 Posted September 24, 2022 Simply wanted to comment that my books arrived today, everything was in great condition. It's a sad reason but I'm thankful that I had the opportunity to share in the collection (and my what a collection). mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtvd19 Posted September 24, 2022 Share #10 Posted September 24, 2022 Between the MSW members here and the NRG Members (notified by a mass email) Gery tells me she's been quite busy shipping books. Mary bought me the 4 Swan Series books by Antscherl and Herbert and two others - early Christmas present. I am sure there will be few left when everybody gets their orders in. trippwj, mtaylor, dvm27 and 2 others 5 Kurt Van Dahm Director NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD www.thenrg.org SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS CLUBS Nautical Research & Model Ship Society of Chicago Midwest Model Shipwrights North Shore Deadeyes The Society of Model Shipwrights Butch O'Hare - IPMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted September 24, 2022 Share #11 Posted September 24, 2022 I hear they're pretty good, Kurt. Mary has good taste. I tried unsuccessfully to get Steeles Masting & Rigging book. For $5 it's the bargain of the century! mtaylor 1 GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippwj Posted September 24, 2022 Share #12 Posted September 24, 2022 I was able to secure 7 of the 14 I asked about. Such a wonderful collection on a broad array of subject matter! LyleK1, mtaylor and VTHokiEE 3 WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyleK1 Posted September 24, 2022 Share #13 Posted September 24, 2022 Mine are due on Monday! I got all 11 books requested! VTHokiEE and mtaylor 2 Lyle "The only thing that stays the same is the constant state of change" Completed Builds: Occre HMS Terror - https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2065-hms-terror-occre/ NRG Half Hull Project - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/23546-half-hull-project-by-lylek1-nrg/ 1:130 1847 Harvey - https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2125-1847-baltimore-clipper-harvey-1130-scale/ Scott Miller's Sea of Galilee Boat - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/29007-sea-of-galilee-boat-by-se-miller-120-scale-lylek1/ In progress: Artesania Latina HMS Bounty - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/26817-hms-bounty-by-lylek1-artesania-latina-148-scale/ Waiting for dry-dock space: Model Shipways - USS Constitution Master Korbel - Cannon Jolle 1801 A Scratch build -TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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