Hello from Virginia

[NavyShooter]

Welcome aboard Squid!

I'm an ex-RCN Skimmer type that spent my career on the East Coast.  I was a SONAR tech (Maintainer - not an operator) so if you're familiar with Monty Python, I'm the guy who fixed the machine that goes "PING".

 

Enjoy your time here on the forums, I'm sure you'll find your niche!  The amount of expertise here is amazing to me at times!

 

NS

 

(Brad)

[JoeS]

On 3/12/2023 at 4:01 PM, Diver said:

Welcome to the site Joe.  I am a novice builder working on my fist ever build.  The support and guidance I have received on this site excellent.  I would have struggled without this site.

Thank you!

[JoeS]

23 minutes ago, NavyShooter said:

Welcome aboard Squid!

I'm an ex-RCN Skimmer type that spent my career on the East Coast.  I was a SONAR tech (Maintainer - not an operator) so if you're familiar with Monty Python, I'm the guy who fixed the machine that goes "PING".

 

Enjoy your time here on the forums, I'm sure you'll find your niche!  The amount of expertise here is amazing to me at times!

 

NS

 

(Brad)

Thank you Brad.  Spent many watches on the "PING"! 

[Guest]

Heh.. the Orion.. boy does that bring back memories from Charleston.. base is now closed.. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Orion_(AS-18)

[JoeS]

6 hours ago, Treebeard said:

Heh.. the Orion.. boy does that bring back memories from Charleston.. base is now closed.. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Orion_(AS-18)

USS Frank Cable (AS-40) was COMSUBRON 4's support tender.  We were on Pier Mike

[JoeS]

On 3/12/2023 at 10:39 PM, JeffT said:

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Thank you Jeff!

[Louie da fly]

Hi Joe, and welcome to MSW. Have you chosen a particular ship for your first model? I'd recommend you read these pages before starting out: 

And when you do get under way, start a build log - it's a great way to get help and advice (and we get to see your progress as you build your model).

 

If you are building a kit, use this: 

or if you're building from scratch, use this one.

 

And above all, have fun with it. That's the whole point of this wonderful hobby.

 

Steven

[JoeS]

10 hours ago, Louie da fly said:

Hi Joe, and welcome to MSW. Have you chosen a particular ship for your first model? I'd recommend you read these pages before starting out: 

And when you do get under way, start a build log - it's a great way to get help and advice (and we get to see your progress as you build your model).

 

If you are building a kit, use this: 

or if you're building from scratch, use this one.

 

And above all, have fun with it. That's the whole point of this wonderful hobby.

 

Steven

Steven,

 

Thank you for your warm welcome.  I appreciate the information that you have provided; it is very helpful.  I have chosen the Bluenose - Model Shipways - MS2130.  It is intimidating but I feel with the information, guidance, and expertise available, I can build her.  I have always been fascinated with sailing ships. 

 

Today, I carve the rabbit in the keel.

 

Thank you again for the warm welcome and information.

 

Joe

[rcmdrvr]

Welcome aboard Senior Chief.  Rode fast attack submarines in the early seventies.

[Louie da fly]

4 hours ago, JoeS said:

I have chosen the Bluenose - Model Shipways - MS2130.  It is intimidating but I feel with the information, guidance, and expertise available, I can build her. 

I'm sure you're right.

 

Steven

[Papa]

Another welcome from a fellow Virginian (but still a Yankee at heart.)

I once worked for retired admiral Luke Capone at Booz Allen.  He was a submarine driver I believe.  Any of you navy/boomer folks know of him? He passed away in 2005.

[MarianneHeubergerCarter]

Hello, everyone. I am looking to get a model kit for my dad, Nate Heuberger, of either the submarine Seahorse SSN 669 or the sub tender Dixon AS-37.  Anyone know where I could find one? Thank you!

Marianne