James H Posted August 5, 2023 Share #1 Posted August 5, 2023 Hi all, MSW will ALWAYS be free to use for all members, but this ship still needs a few £/$/€ etc. to keep afloat. We generally try to do this via our sponsor banners, but we also still rely on the generosity of our membership to help us with costs. We operate a dedicated server for this site, which isn't an insubstantial cost, plus the various other things we need, such as our domain names, anti spam and proxy firewall. It adds up to a pretty penny. I know the old adage of 'if every member donated $1 etc' goes without saying, but we're realistic! Times are harder for many folk at the moment with the way things are with global economics etc. but if you do want to, or have considered throwing a few $ our way, then I guarantee it will be very much appreciated. It all helps keep this wonderful and info-packed community afloat and preserves our valuable resource for years to come. Should you wish to donate, then we have a tool on the forum home page sidebar. Kind regards, MSW/NRG staff ccoyle, chris watton, BenD and 9 others 12 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted August 5, 2023 Share #2 Posted August 5, 2023 Got it! Thanks mtaylor, James H and Ryland Craze 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sian Posted August 6, 2023 Share #3 Posted August 6, 2023 Ive added a little too thanks guys. James H, Ryland Craze and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretmary1 Posted August 6, 2023 Share #4 Posted August 6, 2023 This site is worth every penny! Thanks guys for all your work and tireless service. Mary Knocklouder, James H, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Mary Van Dahm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted August 7, 2023 Share #5 Posted August 7, 2023 Hi Mary, I clicked on these but it just goes back to this string. Allan mtaylor 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...
ferretmary1 Posted August 7, 2023 Share #6 Posted August 7, 2023 Hi Allen, To actually donate, you have to go to the home page and click on the donation link. The link I listed takes you to Jim Hatches' plea for funding. I thought that people might like to know more about why MSW needs funds before they give. It literally costs thousands of dollars to run this site and this year we have only been receiving a total of $50 a month from donors (and it's the same 3 or 4 donors that are giving each month!). It would be nice if other people pitched in. I know times are hard right now, but surely people can spare $5 to support this great modeling forum! We're not asking anyone to give a lot (if you would like to, though, we won't turn you down), but if everyone gives a little bit, that would help. Mary mtaylor, Ryland Craze, BenD and 3 others 6 Quote Mary Van Dahm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted August 7, 2023 Share #7 Posted August 7, 2023 Hi Mary, I clicked on these but it just goes back to this string. Allan 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...
James H Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share #8 Posted August 7, 2023 Hi Allan, It's on the front page sidebar. Chuck Seiler, mtaylor and ferretmary1 3 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted August 7, 2023 Share #9 Posted August 7, 2023 My only comment is that the site won’t let you give more than $100. hollowneck and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretmary1 Posted August 7, 2023 Share #10 Posted August 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, TBlack said: My only comment is that the site won’t let you give more than $100. I wonder why. Maybe it's a PayPal thing to make sure we aren't scamming people. I guess if anyone wants to give more than $100, they could make two separate transactions, or call our office and pay by credit card. BTW, Tom, Thank you for your very generous donation! I will be working on receipts and CAMM passes later tonight. Mary mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Mary Van Dahm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share #11 Posted August 7, 2023 7 minutes ago, TBlack said: My only comment is that the site won’t let you give more than $100. Ok, for anyone that generous, I've fixed that! Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted August 7, 2023 Share #12 Posted August 7, 2023 7 minutes ago, TBlack said: My only comment is that the site won’t let you give more than $100. You are right. There should be a way of typing in a unique amount like a lot of restaurant machines now have. Allan 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...
ferretmary1 Posted August 7, 2023 Share #13 Posted August 7, 2023 Allan - Thank you so much for your generous donation! You'll be getting a CAMM pass from me as well! AND - it's tax deductible! We are a 501c3 educational organization. Mary Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 Quote Mary Van Dahm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share #14 Posted August 7, 2023 12 minutes ago, allanyed said: You are right. There should be a way of typing in a unique amount like a lot of restaurant machines now have. Allan Ok, done. Ryland Craze, mtaylor and allanyed 3 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted August 7, 2023 Share #15 Posted August 7, 2023 Did my contribution to MSW, now time for NRG as well. ferretmary1, mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 1 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted August 8, 2023 Share #16 Posted August 8, 2023 5 hours ago, NRG Office Manager said: Allan - Thank you so much for your generous donation! You'll be getting a CAMM pass from me as well! My pleasure.🙂 The MSW site has brought me MANY hours of pleasure and the donation is the very least I could do. The Admiral told me that based on the amount of time I spend on the site (and out of her space) that I should not cheap out. Thanks for the CAMM pass. I will do my best to get to at least a couple of the museums, including the one in Bradenton which is on our way to Tampa in October when we are going up to see Aerosmith on their last concert tour. Good times!!!! Allan ferretmary1, Ryland Craze, Rik Thistle and 1 other 4 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...
VitusBering Posted August 8, 2023 Share #17 Posted August 8, 2023 Did my part, too, quite gladly. mtaylor and ferretmary1 1 1 Quote Current build: Cutty Sark by VitusBering - Revell - 1:96 - Redux -- Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Thistle Posted August 8, 2023 Share #18 Posted August 8, 2023 As Allan says ... "The MSW site has brought me MANY hours of pleasure and the donation is the very least I could do" Richard mtaylor, VitusBering, ferretmary1 and 1 other 4 Quote Current build: U.S. Army K51 Radio Truck with K52 Trailer - 1944 - MiniArt - 1:35 Next build: PM Research Crank Shaper - late 1800s - 1:12 Part finished: HMS Flirt (MSE) - 1782 Vanguard Models - 1:64 Finished: Archer anti-tank gun Diorama - 1944 -Tamiya 1:35 : Churchill MkVII tank Diorama - Tamiya - 1:35 - 1944 : Sherman Firefly Tank Diorama - Revell - 1/76 - WWII : Humber MkII Scout Car Diorama - - Revell - 1:76 - WWII : PM Research Drill Press - 1895 - 1:12 : PM Research Milling Machine - late 1800s - 1:12 (est) : Stuart Engineering Lathe - late 1800s - 1:12 (est) : Stuart Beam model steam engine - 1770s onwards - 1:12 (est) : Stuart 10V model steam engine circa 1920s - 1:12 (est) : Lady Eleanor Fifie Circa 1900 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 : Dallas Cutter 1815 - Artesania Latina - 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share #19 Posted August 8, 2023 I've updated the % total on sidebar. Many thanks to everyone so far Ryland Craze, ferretmary1, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliluke Posted August 9, 2023 Share #20 Posted August 9, 2023 I tried to make a donation through all the channels and then get this screen message: Then I wonder if my donation has been processed after all - details were taken. I'm very confused... mtaylor 1 Quote Cheers Alistair Current Build - HMS Fly by aliluke - Victory Models - 1/64 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34180-hms-fly-by-aliluke-victory-models-164/ Previous Build - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share #21 Posted August 9, 2023 32 minutes ago, aliluke said: I tried to make a donation through all the channels and then get this screen message: Then I wonder if my donation has been processed after all - details were taken. I'm very confused... @NRG Office Manager Can you check this? Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretmary1 Posted August 9, 2023 Share #22 Posted August 9, 2023 The payment did not go through, but I don't know why. We've never had anyone get that message before, but I don't think we've had anyone make a donation from New Zealand before. Or if they tried and got this message, they didn't tell us. If you were paying by credit card through PayPal and not through a regular PayPal account, it could be that your credit card is blocking you from making the transaction. I know that one of my credit cards will not let me make any non-US transactions - and that is my business card!! Very frustrating. I would suggest contacting PayPal and asking them about it. Since you are the sender, you have to initiate the contact with them. If you want to try paying by credit card, instead of PayPal, you can use the donation link on the NRG site, which takes credit cards. Make a notation with the payment that it is for MSW and I will record it accordingly. To pay through the NRG donation link, go to https://thenrg.org/about/donate Ryland Craze, Nirvana, tlevine and 1 other 4 Quote Mary Van Dahm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share #23 Posted August 12, 2023 Massive thanks to everyone who has donated to our running costs. Every donation, both large and small, are all appreciated Ryland Craze, ferretmary1, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigie65 Posted August 12, 2023 Share #24 Posted August 12, 2023 Wiki was in your face - big section saying they needed donations. TBH I didn’t see the green strap line, too easy to overlook. Rik Thistle and mtaylor 2 Quote Cheers Craig Current Build HMS Indefatigable Erycina - Vanguard Models Finished: HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft, HMS Pegasus - Victory models, Nisha - Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted August 13, 2023 Author Share #25 Posted August 13, 2023 Topic pruned to bring back on track. I adjusted our donations received figure yesterday too. We are now at about 40% running costs. Thank you all for your continued support. ferretmary1, Ryland Craze and mtaylor 3 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 13, 2023 Share #26 Posted August 13, 2023 Done my bit, who’s next? 🙂 James H, ferretmary1 and mtaylor 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gord-Canada Posted August 13, 2023 Share #27 Posted August 13, 2023 Just worked from Canada mtaylor, ferretmary1 and James H 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa T. Posted August 14, 2023 Share #28 Posted August 14, 2023 Just sent in a donation - money well spent to support MSW! James H, ferretmary1, mtaylor and 1 other 1 3 Quote Melissa T. Current Build: 85' ARB Scratch build, 1:32 scale Completed: Gunboat Philadelphia - Model Shipways, Statenjacht - Kolderstok, Swampscott Dory - BlueJacket ShipCrafters Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javelin Posted August 19, 2023 Share #29 Posted August 19, 2023 I also made a small payment. More of a test to see how this works. ferretmary1, Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 1 Quote Roel Gallery Scratch built: 1/700 CLV Living Stone 1/700 ULCC Ti Europe 1/400 Split barge Bengel 1/100 tug Union Eagle 1/2000 Sea Installer - bottle Build logs: 1/2000 Sea Installer - FINISHED - Bottle 1/2000 Spartacus - not in a bottle anymore 1/100 LPG Tanker Chaconia - Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted August 20, 2023 Share #30 Posted August 20, 2023 I'm in. Many thanks to all the NRG & MSW staff and administrators for making this a world class model ship forum and keeping it running smoothly! James H, druxey, Nirvana and 4 others 3 4 Quote Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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