18th Century Longboat by Chuck Seiler - Model Shipways

[Chuck Seiler]

I have done more modeling than I have model photography. I took this pic t our Model Guild meeting.

 

Friese and lower rubrail added.

 

Here is a look at a proposed mounting scheme. Most people are using wire or thin tubing. As a contrarian, I am going with clunky. Whadya think? Book is not part of the base.

[42rocker]

Your photos look good. Enjoy that part also.

 

Later 42rocker

[BRiddoch]

I think it looks good Chuck.

 

             Bob R.

[Chuck Seiler]

My point was that I was doing alot of building (although not as much as I would like) and not very much photo documenting of same.   Altho, I admit that photo quality was a bit better.  You may not see it here, but if you blow it up it is noticable.

[BobF]

Nice pedestals, Chuck.  I like the proportions very much.  They don't look "clunky" to me.

 

Bob

[fnkershner]

Hey Chuck! No posts for almost a year? !! Is she done? What about the inside details and rigging? Thanks for the heads up on the stem. I will use some bamboo to add strength.

[BRiddoch]

Yeah Chuck...is it done yet?

 

          Bob R.

[Chuck Seiler]

Floyd/Bob,

    No, it is not done.  I have made no further progress.  Our club's Evil Guildmaster  made me take over the club newsletter.  Then he threatened us with all sorts of mayhem if we didn't get 12 models entered into the county fair this year.  Oh the humanity!!!!!

 

    Seriously though, I didn't like the way it was going and wanted to incorporate changes I had seen in other logs.  I had acquired a kit from one of our members who wanted to build, but ended up not being able to.   I am using the semi completed boat as a demo piece that people can hold and look at.

 

    Meanwhile, build log for Gunboat Philadelphia has begun..........

[BRiddoch]

If this Guildmaster is so evil, maybe he should stop getting elected. 

 

             Bob R.

[fnkershner]

You have elections? WOW!! I have been President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, meeting host, & newsletter editor for 6 years. And I was never elected to any of these roles.

[Chuck Seiler]

Perhaps I should have said "Beloved Evil Guildmaster".

 

We go thru the motions, but they are pretty much uncontested.

 

How many peeps in your club?  Wanna share newsletters?

Edited February 21, 2014 by Chuck Seiler

[mtaylor]

Chuck and Floyd,

 

Here's a "nice place" to share them:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1394-monthly-local-club-newletters/ 

[fnkershner]

Mark - I send my newsletter to Chuck P. Do I have permissions to post on the page you mention? I also send my newsletter to 6 different groups in the US.

 

To the Evil Guild master and his lackey  - I send the newsletter to approx. 30 people in the area. we have about 10 who pay dues and most often we have 3 to 4 who regularly attend meetings.

 

As far as getting elected, the last 2 Presidents were tired of running the show asked me if I would consider the role and the rest is history. Of course back then we actually had a treasurer & newsletter editor. We used to have a large group more than 10 who attended every meeting. but most have retired from modeling or simply passed away. The Club has quite a large collection of fittings, wood, books that have been acquired over the years. We used to meet at the Naval reserve center and before that the local Coast Guard facility. Now it is my Garage.

Edited February 21, 2014 by Floyd Kershner

[mtaylor]

Floyd,

 

I wasn't aware you sending it to Chuck.  He runs that topic and can post it.

[Chuck]

I just havent had time to take care of that topic lately folks.  I am stretched too thin.   Maybe soon or possibly I can find a volunteer.

 

[Chuck Seiler]

Mark,

   I include Chuck P on my distro as well.  I understand he is a busy guy.

 

Floyd, send me your email address in a personal message if you want to get our newsletter.

[BRiddoch]

If you need a volunteer Chuck P.  send me a message.  I would be glad to help.

 

                Bob R.