Model Ship Building Secrets Dvd

[Landlubber Mike]

I think I posted on another thread, but I echo the very positive response from others on here.  A lot of the techniques are relatively simple and intuitive, but you're left coming away with saying "how didn't I think of that?"

[rtropp]

Well,

I have some time between assignments so I finally just ordered a copy. I just had to see what all the talk was about and at $40 it is less expensive than some of the books I bought.

 

Seriously, I am at the very early stages of considering a scratch build and hoped this would help visualize some areas in which I am experiencing difficulty.

 

Richard

[shihawk]

What is the best way to obtain a copy ,sounds interesting ???

[NHDave]

Has anyone had any trouble with this site? I ordered the DVD and after playing it, the DVD stopped about half way through. I have tried to contact them through the support email address but have gotten no response. Unfortunately the Paypal part of the payment section did not work so I used a credit card, and it looks like that may have been  poor decision.

 

Dave

[NHDave]

Sorry to hear that as there was a lot of good info on the viewable part and I'm sure the rest would be just as helpful.

 

Dave

[hornet]

Just tried to order with Paypal too. No go. After reading NHDave's comment I don't think I'll go down the credit card track. Pity, it looked good.

[NHDave]

I tried every way I could to get the rest of the video to play and it was a no go. Like I said, the content is very informative and I certainly don't mind the non-professional editing, etc. What gives me reason to write this is the fact that I received no response whatsoever from the individuals concerning my problem. When you advertise a product and it doesn't meet the customers expectations, i.e. 1.5 hrs. of play rather than the 3 hrs. advertised, I believe you at least owe an email explanation. Anyway, enough of my complaints.

[hornet]

NHDave , did you try ripping the DVD to a computer hard drive? If you can do this successfully you may be able to view each of the VOB files from the disk individually using a media player such as VLC. There should be 4 - 5 VOB files on a DVD.

[NHDave]

Hornet,

 

I tried your idea and it appears to be working. I haven't watched the whole thing, but I can definatly see parts of the video I was unable to access. Thanks . MSW members, once again, to the rescue.

 

Dave

[hornet]

Good News! Actually, I should have used the term COPY rather than RIP in my previous post. Ripping changes the format and combines the VOB files into one file on your hard drive. Copying does just that, it copies the files `as is' onto your H/D. If you have ripped it and it works, great! If it still faults, try COPYING it to a folder on your hard drive. Then you will see files like this:

 

VTS_01_0

VTS_01_1

VTS_01_2

 

..... and so on. Right click on each one individually with your mouse and chose whatever media player you use to play them. They should work (touch wood)

Edited October 20, 2014 by hornet

[NHDave]

Hornet,

 

Actually I'm not very computer savy so I hadn't a clue what rip means...thought it might be slang for copy, so that's what I did, copied to a file on my HD.

"Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in awhile". Thanks again for the help.

 

Dave

[hornet]

Ok NHDave but just for your info and anyone else out there who may have bought this disk and is having difficulty playing it, when you look at the files you have copied from the disk onto your hard drive, you should see the following files:

 

Video_TS.IFO

Video_TS.VOB

Video_TS.BUP

 

These files define the structure of the disk and tell your disk player which file to play first and in what order. The BUP file is a backup for the IFO file

 

VTS_01_0.Vob - If the disk has a menu, it will be in this file.

 

VTS_01_1.Vob

VTS_01_2.Vob

.....and so on. These are the files on which the audio and video of the disk are stored. These are the ones you want to view.

 

The disk may also contain other files such as:

 

VTS_02_1.Vob

VTS_03_1.Vob

 

These files usually contain extra features such as behind the scene footage. I don't think your DVD would have any of these though.

 

I suspect that either or both of the Video_TS.IFO & the Video_TS.VOB files are faulty on yours and other disks from this seller.

Hopefully you should be able to view the whole content of the disk by viewing each of the VOB files in turn. There is a way of putting these files back onto a DVD but you would need video editing software to do this.

 

I might add that if this is the case then it is very poor form that the producers continue to sell the disk. Little wonder that ordering through Paypal does not work. Paypal has probably disowned them.

Edited October 20, 2014 by hornet

[hornet]

Well guys, I have no idea how many chapters are on the disk or even if the disk is single or dual layered as I don't have it. However, NHDave copied it to the hard drive of his computer and says he way able to access more of the video than from the disk. Give it a go and you might be pleasantly surprised at what you find.

[hornet]

Geoff, I think you may be correct about Credit Cards having customer protection. I favour Paypal and use it whenever possible. To me it adds an extra layer of protection. It is a shame that DHDave has been unable to contact the publisher though. It would be better for him if he got his problem sorted out by them.

 

Brian, thanks for the thought, but best leave the pirating to those who reside in the Caribbean.

 

Steve

[NHDave]

OK, I'll chime in one more time; Here are the "chapters" on the disk: The Plans, Internal Construction, Hull Construction, Keel Joint, Deck Beams, Gun Ports, Deck Nails, Deck Caulking, Top Deck Construction, Top Deck Planking, Top Deck Varnishing, and Beveling. Granted, some of these chapters or subjects are fairly brief, but total play time is about 3hr 18 min. My disk played thru Gun Ports (about half way through) and acted as if there was no material recorded in the remaining chapters, even though they were listed in the intro.

After following Hornet's suggestion, I have been able to view the remainder of the disc. When copied to a folder on my HD, the files were exactly as described by Hornet, and my video player has had no trouble playing the disk.

Thanks again Hornet.

 

Dave

[Nenseth]

Just bought the dvd using paypal.

I will eagerly be waiting to see if all the chatter is right 

[hornet]

Just one final word from me too NHDave, If you want to combine the VOB files that you have copied into one large file on your computer so they will play seamlessly, there are programs available (for free) on the internet that will do it for you. Or, you can do as I do, and combine them from the command prompt(assuming you are running windows) - This is a little more complicated - but not much!

 

The resulting file will not work on a DVD Disk, but will play happily on your computer's media player or any other media player and means you do not have to click on separate files if you want to watch the whole video.

 

Just type the following into google - or whatever search engine you use:

 

- combining vob files into one file

 

or

 

- combining vob files from command prompt (this one is for windows computers only)

Edited October 22, 2014 by hornet

[Nenseth]

How long did it take for you guys to get the disk after ordering?

Been waiting two weeks and no word yet...

[Mike Y]

Nenseth, if they are shipped from Russia - 2 weeks is ok, it might take more. Russian post is mega slow, we are talking about weeks and weeks.

[moflea]

I think they are shipping it from Australia.

[shihawk]

Probably one of Brian,s copies   

[NHDave]

Just thought I'd give a final update on my correspondence with Model Shipbuilding Secrets. I finally received a reply today in answer to my Oct 18 email to their customer support address. I was offered a refund due to the viewing issues, but declined as I have been able to access the contents thanks to Hornet.

 

Dave

[Nenseth]

Still no DVD 

[md1400cs]

Nigel,

 

Great thread, Nice links to the Russian site. Dr Mike is well, amazing.

 

So many amazing builders, one of whom (along with other champions) has a build log here at MSW-- Scratch build section -Alexandru HMS Victory, beyond astonishing. I'm sure that most of your reading this thread are familiar with his work/art.

 

Regards,

 

Michael

[t5956ws]

Hello, did you ever receive the DVD? I ordered and have received no feedback. I sent email to two addresses with open alerts and neither were opened.

 

Bill

[t5956ws]

Anyone, how hard is it to order the Russian DVD's?

 

Bill 

[VonHoldinghausen]

Hi Folks!

 

Happy christmas and a hope that you have a happy ending of 2014

Over on Youtube on the chanel "Modelsworldru";

https://www.youtube.com/user/modelsworldru/videos

you can see about 80 (!) videos from what I believe is this Dr Mike. Most of them about 30 mins long!

This might actually BE in part the DVD and MORE.

Prepare for loooong nights I think it is almost an entire build log in video format. And other stuff too.

Really made me wanna order some stuff from Proxxon. Seems to be very nice machines.

 

Cheers!

Edited December 30, 2014 by VonHoldinghausen

[NMBROOK]

Thanks for the link Vanholdinghausen   I had only come across the armour ones previously.Ninety percent of this stuff isn't on the DVD!!!This must have been footage that was cut out/never used.

Watched two already,it is addictive,that is my building time reduced for the next month or so  

 

Kind Regards

 

Nigel

[tkay11]

I've collated all the 77 videos available on YouTube of the Australians' visit to Dr. Mike. The complete list (with the  titles in Russian) is at

 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5wX2_PJGI8sxN_zzXNTWaZ9qi-U_9Zp7

 

I've used Google translate to compile the list in English with links but I find I can't paste the sheet without losing the formatting, and I don't seem to be permitted to attach Word or Excel files. So if anyone wants this list, you can download either the Excel or Word files from DropBox at

 

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rx2ygepydpn2kja/AAD5j9X6QiKpQp_MhWU4Fcxla?dl=0

 

 

Tony

[NMBROOK]

Tony you are a superstar!!!!!.  Five down seventy two to go  

 

Kind Regards

 

Nigel