justsayrow Posted March 18, 2014 Share #331 Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) 10 days until The Seaway opens eh? http://www.recorder.ca/2014/03/17/help-to-open-seaway Edited March 18, 2014 by justsayrow Quote ==================================== Currently building: Model Expo AMERICA, A/L KING OF THE MISSISSIPPI Completed: Mamoli Victory cross-section, Revell LSM (Plastic, in memory of Dad), A/L SANSON tug, MS Longboat (awesome model Chuck!), Dumas 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Racing runabout, A/L SWIFT, MS ELSIE, Constructo ELIDIR (now LOUISE), Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack, Amati 1:80 Yacht ENDEAVOUR, Mamoli CONSTITUTION cross section, Revell VIIc U-boat (1:72 plastic), lotsa other plastic ships Next up: who knows - there are too many to choose from! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share #332 Posted March 18, 2014 10 days until The Seaway opens eh? http://www.recorder.ca/2014/03/17/help-to-open-seaway Shhhhhhh! augie 1 Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justsayrow Posted March 18, 2014 Share #333 Posted March 18, 2014 Can I tell 'em all the Soo is breaking out too???? http://www.boatnerd.com/news/news14.htm Quote ==================================== Currently building: Model Expo AMERICA, A/L KING OF THE MISSISSIPPI Completed: Mamoli Victory cross-section, Revell LSM (Plastic, in memory of Dad), A/L SANSON tug, MS Longboat (awesome model Chuck!), Dumas 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Racing runabout, A/L SWIFT, MS ELSIE, Constructo ELIDIR (now LOUISE), Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack, Amati 1:80 Yacht ENDEAVOUR, Mamoli CONSTITUTION cross section, Revell VIIc U-boat (1:72 plastic), lotsa other plastic ships Next up: who knows - there are too many to choose from! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share #334 Posted March 19, 2014 Can I tell 'em all the Soo is breaking out too???? http://www.boatnerd.com/news/news14.htm Lalalalalala.... I can't hear you... Lalalala... Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted March 19, 2014 Share #335 Posted March 19, 2014 late new bulletin.....ice out will be late this year........El Ninyo has left the building! can't tell from where I'm living Andy.......it's still pretty chilly 'round here.......cripes, snow is still on the ground! where's that @$#%& groundhog........I'll kill 'em! riverboat, lambsbk and realworkingsailor 3 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share #336 Posted March 21, 2014 Sorry I've been a bit quiet lately on my build. I've been clearing the CA from my system. I have to do that from time to time I just got another batch of rollers, and with some more inclement weather coming, I'll get to them soon. Andy popeye the sailor and mtaylor 2 Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share #337 Posted March 23, 2014 Some good news, the Toronto RPM guys finally updated their site with some photos from this years meet (including a couple shots of some large white ship thing... ). http://torontoprototypemodellers.wordpress.com Enjoy Andy egkb, mtaylor and gjdale 3 Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickmil Posted March 23, 2014 Share #338 Posted March 23, 2014 That's pretty awesome! realworkingsailor 1 Quote Thanks, Patrick YouTube Channel for fun: Patrick's Scale Studio Finished: Model Shipways US Brig Niagara I Love Kit USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 Current: Trumpeter USS Yorktown CV-5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted March 23, 2014 Share #339 Posted March 23, 2014 Remindes me of a great lakes oar carrier. But whick one. David B realworkingsailor 1 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted March 25, 2014 Share #340 Posted March 25, 2014 very nice Andy..........those are all kits? jeeze.......I should have hit 'follow'........the Wharf is on word press too Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share #341 Posted March 25, 2014 They are a mix of kits, kit bashes, super detailing, and scratch building. Andy popeye the sailor 1 Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted March 25, 2014 Share #342 Posted March 25, 2014 I should get back to my snow plow......I also go to old model kits.com and look at some of the kits they have. very interesting to do, but it got sidelined, working on the boats. one day I'll get back to it......I hope very nice looking pieces they have there realworkingsailor 1 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share #343 Posted April 14, 2014 I know I've been absent from building for almost a month now. Been hanging around waiting for that all important phone call, which has been very late in coming this year. Ice on the upper lakes has proven to be a little stubborn to let go this year. I still had no idea when I'd get called back, so I didn't want to get too involved in any big projects. Having said all that, I did FINALLY get a call this afternoon and fit out starts this Saturday. A bit of a relief this time around. This extra long winter break was starting to get to me. Anyway, you can all look forward to season three of Andy's Maritime Adventures to start up in a few weeks time. Andy justsayrow, Piet, mtaylor and 6 others 9 Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted April 14, 2014 Share #344 Posted April 14, 2014 sad to hear your gonna be shov'in off again.......but hey, it pays the bills looking forward to new adventures! realworkingsailor 1 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted April 14, 2014 Share #345 Posted April 14, 2014 Safe travels Andy. realworkingsailor 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...
augie Posted April 14, 2014 Share #346 Posted April 14, 2014 As always, stay safe. Looking forward to your tales ---- they make me feel the wind where my hair used to be! realworkingsailor, amateur and gjdale 3 Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted April 14, 2014 Share #347 Posted April 14, 2014 Andy, It has been a long winter. Do they tell you which ship you'll be attached to? Tom realworkingsailor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted April 15, 2014 Share #348 Posted April 15, 2014 May you have afair wind on your journey David B realworkingsailor 1 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share #349 Posted April 15, 2014 Thanks everyone! Tom, I'm heading back to the same ship I was on last year, the Spruceglen. Andy popeye the sailor 1 Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share #350 Posted July 3, 2014 So it's been a long time since I've posted any kind of an update over here.... The weather is nice today, low humidity and a light breeze, so first thing this morning (ok.... not exactly first thing, but close to it), it was out to the picnic table with some newspaper, a couple of rattle cans of primer, and the big white beastie. (I love the smell of primer in the morning.... well... maybe not) I've pushed this step a little, there are still some details to add to the hull, but I can now see any flaws, nicks, scratches, gaps etc. that I missed when whe was glaringly white. Turns out... there are a few gaps... and scratches... and other areas that need a nice combination of sanding and filling. Not a big deal, I expected that. Incidentally, it's Tamiya grey primer that I used. OK for the hull, but when I do the unloading gear, I'm going to have to find something in a red primer... grey topcoat over grey primer is just not going to work.... Andy Piet, dgbot, lambsbk and 15 others 18 Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsbk Posted July 3, 2014 Share #351 Posted July 3, 2014 Welcome back Andy. I too have been away from my build too long as well. It is good to see you are moving ahead. realworkingsailor 1 Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hexnut Posted July 3, 2014 Share #352 Posted July 3, 2014 Incidentally, it's Tamiya grey primer that I used. OK for the hull, but when I do the unloading gear, I'm going to have to find something in a red primer... grey topcoat over grey primer is just not going to work.... Andy Tamiya TS33 hull red over white? Quote Regards, Bob Marvin Muscongus bay Lobster Smack -Midwest- 1:24- (1st wooden build) Gertrude L. Thebaud Mini-Mamoli 1/200 kitbash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trussben Posted July 3, 2014 Share #353 Posted July 3, 2014 Nice to see you back Andy, and nice to see her in primer. ( tamiya primer is what I used to prime the metal parts on my Confed, gives a nice thin basecoat ) Ben realworkingsailor 1 Quote Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted July 4, 2014 Share #354 Posted July 4, 2014 Great to see that she's moving ahead again, Andy! John realworkingsailor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share #355 Posted July 4, 2014 Tamiya TS33 hull red over white? My main issue is the visuals. The truss is going to be a royal PITA to paint, any colour. I'm probably going to get some red automotive primer, then go grey over that. Andy Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted July 4, 2014 Share #356 Posted July 4, 2014 Why red under the grey, Andy? (I'm not a great paint person). John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted July 4, 2014 Share #357 Posted July 4, 2014 I guess because he's otherwise loosing track of were he has been spraying his top-coat. (resultingin an uneven finish, because of the colour difference between the base coat and the top-coat.) But that's a mere guess, I'm also not a paint person..... Jan realworkingsailor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share #358 Posted July 4, 2014 You've got it Jan. It's one thing on a flat surface, but quite a different challenge on an open truss with thousands of angles, nooks and crannies. Andy Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted July 5, 2014 Share #359 Posted July 5, 2014 Aha! John realworkingsailor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share #360 Posted July 6, 2014 So I've been driving across "the" half acre (as in h€££'s half acre) today. Picked up Diana from the ship, then turned around and headed north to the cottage..... About 8 hours on the road Time for some rest... And a goodly amount of beer and other adult beverages... Andy mtaylor, egkb and Kevin 3 Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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