Mark Pearse Posted June 17, 2021 #871 Posted June 17, 2021 That looks great Michael. michael mott, FriedClams, mtaylor and 1 other 3 1 Quote completed 1:12 28' Ranger type yacht, scratch build - COMPLETED 1:12 20' 1930 open sailing boat, half model, scratch built - COMPLETED 1:12 24' Ranger type yacht, scratch build
michael mott Posted June 19, 2021 Author #872 Posted June 19, 2021 Well I had a meeting yesterday with my GP, he had received the report from the neuropathy tests, and used words like severe and immediate. so it looks like I will be getting surgery sooner rather than later. Doc was sending out three letters to different surgeons in hopes of speeding up the required work. That said I was a bit surprised that it was so serious, so I will be taking a break, which won't be easy. A good time to do some gentle tidying up. and reading and smelling the roses so to speak. Michael bruce d, FriedClams, Ryland Craze and 9 others 9 1 2 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
Jack12477 Posted June 19, 2021 #873 Posted June 19, 2021 Sorry to hear that news Michael, but better to get it corrected now before it gets any worse. Best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. Ryland Craze, FriedClams, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour
wefalck Posted June 19, 2021 #874 Posted June 19, 2021 Well, this are not so good and good news: you might get faster to a solution of this problem. Good luck and take it easy afterwards ! Keith Black, druxey, FriedClams and 2 others 5 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux
TBlack Posted June 19, 2021 #875 Posted June 19, 2021 A bit of a setback, but, at least, the Drs. think they can do something about it. TB Keith Black, mtaylor, FriedClams and 2 others 5 Quote
Keith Black Posted June 19, 2021 #876 Posted June 19, 2021 Michael, wishing you a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. druxey, Ryland Craze and FriedClams 3 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration
FriedClams Posted June 19, 2021 #877 Posted June 19, 2021 Very nice progress on the Skipjack. Sorry to hear of your problems with CTS Michael. I wish you a successful outcome from the surgery and a rapid recovery. Gary druxey, Keith Black and Ryland Craze 3 Quote Current Build Pelican Eastern-Rig Dragger Completed Scratch Builds Rangeley Guide Boat New England Stonington Dragger 1940 Auto Repair Shop Mack FK Shadowbox
BANYAN Posted June 20, 2021 #878 Posted June 20, 2021 All the best for a quick and speedy FULL recovery Michael. I think we all need to take that break every so often, but not with such extenuating circumstances. cheers Pat druxey, Jack12477, shipmodel and 2 others 5 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)
shipmodel Posted June 20, 2021 #879 Posted June 20, 2021 Michael - You can add my sincere wishes to all the others for a speedy and complete recovery.\ Hang in there , my friend. Dan mtaylor, druxey, Ryland Craze and 2 others 5 Quote Current build -Khufu solar barge, c. 2,560 BCE, a cross-section model at 1:10 scale Prior scratch builds - Royal yacht Henrietta, USS Monitor, USS Maine, HMS Pelican, SS America, SS Rex, SS Uruguay, Viking knarr, Gokstad ship, Thames River Skiff , USS Oneida, Swan 42 racing yacht, Queen Anne's Revenge (1710), SS Andrea Doria (1952), SS Michelangelo (1962) , Queen Anne's Revenge (2nd model) USS/SS Leviathan (1914), James B Colgate (1892), POW bone model (circa 1800) restoration, SS Mayaguez (c.1975) Prior kit builds - AL Dallas, Mamoli Bounty. Bluejacket America, North River Diligence, Airfix Sovereign of the Seas "Take big bites. Moderation is for monks." Robert A. Heinlein
Bedford Posted June 21, 2021 #880 Posted June 21, 2021 Michael, this getting older gig is a pain isn't it. I'm reminded of Dave Allen who said "I don't mind getting older, when you consider the alternative" Hope to see you recovered soon. Steve druxey, mtaylor, DavePete and 5 others 7 1 Quote Ships built :- Schooner for Port Jackson Thermoplylae Bluenose II Full size Tammie Norrie dinghy 1:8 scale Miss Caroline, model of the full size boat I built Under construction :- Royal Caroline, this one is special as it is in memory of my 13 year old daughter, Caroline who passed away in 2005 Miane three masted schooner R/C, scratch build (on hold) Charles W Morgan (on hold) Scratch designed and built R/C Mahogany and Walnut speedboat (on hold) In the que :- S.T. Waratah, maybe!
allanyed Posted June 26, 2021 #881 Posted June 26, 2021 Adding to the many wishes for a full and complete recovery. We will all miss your posts. Don't know about you, but with some down time available from making sawdust, I enjoy researching future potential projects as much as the actual build. Much harder to make mistakes when turning pages or looking through the 'net for contemporary information. Good luck Allan Keith Black, Ryland Craze, druxey and 2 others 5 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
michael mott Posted July 8, 2021 Author #882 Posted July 8, 2021 Thank you everyone for your kind and thoughtful comments. Michael Mark Pearse, mtaylor and Keith Black 3 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
michael mott Posted August 5, 2021 Author #883 Posted August 5, 2021 I am unable to report any progress at this time, I am still waiting to see the surgeon, I am on a wait list and about 3 weeks ago I was told it could be up to 6 months, I am doing some puttering in the workshop, mostly little things and reading, doing some jigsaw puzzles. computer work is more painful that puzzles or reading. doing some simple stuff learning to use my left hand more. Michael mtaylor, Keith Black, WalrusGuy and 3 others 6 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
druxey Posted August 5, 2021 #884 Posted August 5, 2021 Are you doing any painting, Michael? mtaylor and Keith Black 2 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
Thistle17 Posted August 5, 2021 #885 Posted August 5, 2021 We are all experiencing the effects of protracted medical needs being delayed or indeterminant. When things are not exactly dire and/or considered elective it seems we go to the back of the bus. I would imagine that the waiting is so frustrating. Limbo is an uncomfortable feeling for one so productive. Joe Keith Black, FriedClams and mtaylor 3 Quote
michael mott Posted August 5, 2021 Author #886 Posted August 5, 2021 Hi Druxey, I have been thinking about it the last few days, I will see how it goes. Joe, yes there is a lot of delay regarding medical situations that are not deemed emergency, here as well. Michael FriedClams, mtaylor, Keith Black and 2 others 5 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
Bedford Posted August 6, 2021 #887 Posted August 6, 2021 Michael, I'm sorry to hear of the delays but yes it's happening all over the world at the moment. We have no alternative but to wait patiently for your master classes to resume. All the best! FriedClams, Keith Black and mtaylor 3 Quote Ships built :- Schooner for Port Jackson Thermoplylae Bluenose II Full size Tammie Norrie dinghy 1:8 scale Miss Caroline, model of the full size boat I built Under construction :- Royal Caroline, this one is special as it is in memory of my 13 year old daughter, Caroline who passed away in 2005 Miane three masted schooner R/C, scratch build (on hold) Charles W Morgan (on hold) Scratch designed and built R/C Mahogany and Walnut speedboat (on hold) In the que :- S.T. Waratah, maybe!
BANYAN Posted August 7, 2021 #888 Posted August 7, 2021 Hope your issues are addressed soon Michael, wait lists are a real pain (I hope not literally for you). cheers Pat Keith Black 1 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)
mtaylor Posted August 7, 2021 #889 Posted August 7, 2021 I have my fingers crossed that things settle down in the world with this virus. Having a surgery being put on hold is not fun and probably more stressful than going through the procedure. I had a call from my surgeon today to cancel the Monday appointment. Hospital is full up and they even using the recovery rooms as wards. The other factor was my sinuses are in the pits with all the smoke filling our valley and coughing (which I've been doing lot of) isn't good for a heart procedure involving catheters. Keith Black, michael mott, Bedford and 1 other 2 2 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
Keith Black Posted August 7, 2021 #890 Posted August 7, 2021 Michael, wishing you the very best. michael mott and mtaylor 1 1 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration
dvm27 Posted August 7, 2021 #891 Posted August 7, 2021 We are all missing your updates, Michael, whatever the project. You’re in an elite league when it comes to model building. Here’s hoping you will get the medical attention you need soon. Keith Black, Jack12477, mtaylor and 2 others 4 1 Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752
michael mott Posted August 31, 2021 Author #892 Posted August 31, 2021 Some good news I saw the surgeon a couple of weeks ago and was scheduled for surgery on the 20th September, this morning I was slotted into a cancellation spot on the 9th September so next week it is. Michael Mark Pearse, mtaylor, Ryland Craze and 7 others 9 1 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
druxey Posted August 31, 2021 #893 Posted August 31, 2021 Excellent news, Michael! Thanks for sharing this with us. mtaylor, WalrusGuy, Keith Black and 1 other 3 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
wefalck Posted August 31, 2021 #894 Posted August 31, 2021 Good ! So, hopefully you will be back here in the not too distant future 🙂 WalrusGuy, Keith Black, michael mott and 1 other 3 1 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux
michael mott Posted August 31, 2021 Author #895 Posted August 31, 2021 In about 5 to six weeks after surgery I am told. I should be able to start pushing chisels again, I am looking forward to it. Michael Keith Black, Ryland Craze, WalrusGuy and 7 others 10 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
TBlack Posted August 31, 2021 #896 Posted August 31, 2021 Big improvement over the previous schedule. Right hand or left? And do you need some of us to come up there and help you recuperate? And even though you can't push a chisel, you can still chat us up. Tom Keith Black, WalrusGuy, michael mott and 1 other 4 Quote
Bob Cleek Posted August 31, 2021 #897 Posted August 31, 2021 Good news and good luck! michael mott, Keith Black, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote
mtaylor Posted August 31, 2021 #898 Posted August 31, 2021 Great news on the surgery, Michael. I hope and wish for the best outcome. Ryland Craze, michael mott, WalrusGuy and 2 others 5 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
WalrusGuy Posted August 31, 2021 #899 Posted August 31, 2021 Good luck Michael! Keith Black, mtaylor and michael mott 3 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways
Jim Lad Posted August 31, 2021 #900 Posted August 31, 2021 Great news on the surgery update, Michael. You'll soon be back in the workshop. John michael mott, mtaylor and Keith Black 3 Quote
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