Rich_engr Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share #241 Posted August 30, 2013 Thank you for the birthday wishes Joe! It was a relaxing day despite hauling books down from the attic in 100+ degrees (it was so hot up there my body instantly began to sweat pools- drank about a gallon of water), although there was no steak or wine (didn't get to the store in time), so I settled for pizza, beer, and watched Terminator 2: Judgement Day (which, if you all know, Skynet takes over the world on August 29, 1995). Job Update: This morning HR from Dahlgren emailed me and said they'll get back to me next week to find out when my in-person will be (gov't and the holiday, which I figured). She said, "they are still very interested in keeping things moving forward" with me, which is awesome news!!!! So next week I'll hear something for sure, whether they can get me in for an interview next week or the following week!!! Build Update: After cleaning the house today (gf might come back tomorrow, so gotta remove all evidence of the "wild parties" lol~), I'll go ahead and pop the deck houses in and get some pics. So who knows- I could be nearing the end of my "5-month sabbatical"... lol! (don't want to jinx it, but I'm aligning my energies into the positive and making this real!) I'll keep everyone (friends, family, and of course MSW) posted!!!! mtaylor and augie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted August 30, 2013 Share #242 Posted August 30, 2013 Best of luck Quote Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 HMHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished St-Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lb0190 Posted August 30, 2013 Share #243 Posted August 30, 2013 In my opinion, the Terminator movies represent the best SciFi has to offer. Quote Regards, Larry ---------------------------------------------------- Current Build US Brig Niagara Completed Builds George W Washburn - 1890 Tugboat Future Builds 18th Century Longboat by MS HM Cutter Cheerful Wappen Von Hamburg by Corel If your not making mistakes, your not challenging yourself – my life has been full of challenges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_engr Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share #244 Posted August 30, 2013 Terminator movies do kick butt, and the Alien movies were good too (AvP did a really good job of tying the two together!). Event Horizon was a good scare/freak-out too (Omen/Exorcist and a spaceship). Job Update: They called back this afternoon- want to do an interview next week!!! So I told them Friday!! Now I'm making travel arrangements. Awesome! mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted August 30, 2013 Share #245 Posted August 30, 2013 Fantastic news !!!! Now go finish up all the pizza and beer, get the place ready for the return of your gal and......have a GREAT weekend! 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...
lb0190 Posted August 31, 2013 Share #246 Posted August 31, 2013 A trip to Viginia!!! That's great news and hopefully the beginning of a long and successful career. Quote Regards, Larry ---------------------------------------------------- Current Build US Brig Niagara Completed Builds George W Washburn - 1890 Tugboat Future Builds 18th Century Longboat by MS HM Cutter Cheerful Wappen Von Hamburg by Corel If your not making mistakes, your not challenging yourself – my life has been full of challenges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolsom Posted August 31, 2013 Share #247 Posted August 31, 2013 Rich; Happy belated birthday, and great job on the deck structures; it's so good to hear you have promising news in the job arena; I have been keeping my fingers crossed for you since I joined this log, and I have no doubt at all you will come out in a better position than before... Patience always prevails over frustration, and rewards will be the end product! Best to you, and Yours, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted August 31, 2013 Share #248 Posted August 31, 2013 rich, cant wait to see the deck houses in place they look good. Oh, and happy belated b-day! Sam Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_engr Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share #249 Posted August 31, 2013 Bob & Sam- thank you for the wishes! Yeah, it's been an up-n-down type of spring/summer for everything (build, job, home, everything). But I'm still staying positive and focusing on things to settle and return back to normal, although in a better position than before. Did not get structures installed yesterday- was cleaning and making travel arrangements (prices weren't too bad considering it's only a week's notice). But I'll be checking in this week, so perhaps not too much building going on. (Plus, if things turn out well on Friday, it'll be wham-bam load up a truck, list the house, and then hit the road!) Have a great Labor Day weekend!! trippwj 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted September 1, 2013 Share #250 Posted September 1, 2013 Happy belated birthday. Great news on the interview. <fingers and toes crossed> 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickmil Posted September 1, 2013 Share #251 Posted September 1, 2013 Rich, great news on the interview and a happy belated birthday to you as well! Quote Thanks, Patrick YouTube Channel for fun: Patrick's Scale Studio Finished: Model Shipways US Brig Niagara Current: I Love Kit USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 "Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday" - John Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_engr Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share #252 Posted September 4, 2013 While preparing and packing for my flight tomorrow and the interview on Friday, I thought I'd share a few pics of where I am: Deck structures installed (capstan is just placed on deck, and I still need to finish painting the top). Depending on how the interview goes, there may not be any work done for the next month or so, which would actually be a good thing!! Thanks for the support- you guys ROCK!!!! lb0190, mtaylor and SkerryAmp 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_engr Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share #253 Posted September 4, 2013 Oh, and regarding all of the bacon, last night I made honey-glazed salmon and bacon-wrapped asparagus!! SkerryAmp, Kevin, ZyXuz and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lb0190 Posted September 4, 2013 Share #254 Posted September 4, 2013 WOW! What a difference the deck fixtures make. She looks absolutely grand and almost ready for battle. Your ship is something to be proud of. Have a safe flight and good luck with the interview. Everyone on MSW will be hoping for a successful outcome. Quote Regards, Larry ---------------------------------------------------- Current Build US Brig Niagara Completed Builds George W Washburn - 1890 Tugboat Future Builds 18th Century Longboat by MS HM Cutter Cheerful Wappen Von Hamburg by Corel If your not making mistakes, your not challenging yourself – my life has been full of challenges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted September 4, 2013 Share #255 Posted September 4, 2013 great build so far Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickmil Posted September 6, 2013 Share #256 Posted September 6, 2013 Hey Rich, your Niagara is looking great! I hope this interview goes well for you. Quote Thanks, Patrick YouTube Channel for fun: Patrick's Scale Studio Finished: Model Shipways US Brig Niagara Current: I Love Kit USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 "Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday" - John Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted September 6, 2013 Share #257 Posted September 6, 2013 Ship looks great. Good time to take a break and keep her in your mind's eye. Bon Voyage ----- and BEST OF LUCK with the interview. 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...
src Posted September 7, 2013 Share #258 Posted September 7, 2013 Rich, your build looks great! She is really coming alive. Hope your interview went (goes?) well. One last word......... BACON! Sam Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_engr Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share #259 Posted September 8, 2013 Hey- I'm back! Trip and interview went really well- now just gotta wait and see (said it could take up to a month for me to start if they make an offer)... Also checked out the area- gorgeous scenery and nice, friendly people! Only negative thing was that I just happened to be using the restroom in a convenience store (right after the interview thankfully) as it was being robbed by two guys with guns!!! (did NOT want to pop my head out, but luckily no one got hurt!) So cops, detectives, statements, and being on the other side of the crime scene tape was a bit weird- felt like I was in a CSI episode (and my hotel was right next door too~)... But other than that, the interview and everything was great!!! Now back to your usual programming, and I'll try to get some building done here and there. Thanks for the well-wishes! I felt everyone's positive vibes~~ trippwj and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickmil Posted September 8, 2013 Share #260 Posted September 8, 2013 Thank goodness nothing happened in that convenience store. Glad your back and can get on with your build. I hope you get your offer soon. Quote Thanks, Patrick YouTube Channel for fun: Patrick's Scale Studio Finished: Model Shipways US Brig Niagara Current: I Love Kit USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 "Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday" - John Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lb0190 Posted September 8, 2013 Share #261 Posted September 8, 2013 Welcome back! Glad to hear no one was hurt. You never know when something like this will take place. Many years ago I walked into my home and found three guys robbing me blind. Fingers still crossed... Quote Regards, Larry ---------------------------------------------------- Current Build US Brig Niagara Completed Builds George W Washburn - 1890 Tugboat Future Builds 18th Century Longboat by MS HM Cutter Cheerful Wappen Von Hamburg by Corel If your not making mistakes, your not challenging yourself – my life has been full of challenges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted September 8, 2013 Share #262 Posted September 8, 2013 Hahaha....sounds like my old hometown. Keeping fingers crossed here. 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...
mtaylor Posted September 8, 2013 Share #263 Posted September 8, 2013 Great to hear about the interview. I think we're all going to be keeping our fingers crossed for you. 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_engr Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share #264 Posted September 9, 2013 Lol- thanks guys! Yeah, the robbery thing was a bit freaky (just heard the commotion while doing my business- tried to be verrrry quiet in case one of the thugs busted the door open and caught me off-guard!). But so far I've had some good feedback from the interview- they're now passing my info along to their customer (again) to present me as a good candidate. The people there are great, and the area is perfect! They did say that I could start work in about a month after/if I receive an offer, which is at least something to aim for. I'm basically ready to go- I could start anywhere in about a week (just waiting on offer and then gotta find an apartment). So just going through some stuff here and maybe poke around the build a bit... trippwj and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted September 10, 2013 Share #265 Posted September 10, 2013 Rich, Thats great news!! Well, the job interview part is great news, trapped, unarmed in a restroom with two armed POS's outside? Not so much. At least nobody got hurt. Isnt this a great site? So many people you have never met and most likely never will pulling for you! Good luck Sam Rich_engr 1 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_engr Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share #266 Posted September 10, 2013 I agree Sam- support on here has been phenomenal! Yeah, caught with my pants down and no gun! Apparently these two crackheads pulled off a few robberies like this in the area lately... If this happened in Texas, it'd be a whole different outcome!! But, so far I'm getting good feedback from the company- they're still pushing forward and trying to get their govt customer's approval. So if things keep going as well as they have been, it looks like something definite in a few weeks! I definitely feel good about this one, so staying super positive and proactive with all the details. Anyway, gotta contact all my schools to get transcripts, etc... maybe I'll push a few parts around in the shop later. trippwj, lb0190 and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted September 11, 2013 Share #267 Posted September 11, 2013 1) Yeah, caught with my pants down and no gun! 2) If this happened in Texas, it'd be a whole different outcome!! Rich, 1) There is a joke there some where I am sure!! 2) Yes! "Dont Mess With Texas!" As much as I want to see updates, I am kind of hopeing there wont be any for a bit since that will mean you got the job! sam trippwj and Rich_engr 2 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerdvr Posted September 11, 2013 Share #268 Posted September 11, 2013 Nice work on securing the carronades Rich, that is a unique addition. Cheers, Harley Quote Cheers, Harley<p Under Construction: USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 1/200 by ILoveKit Completed: F-35A 1/48 by Tamiya USS Atlanta CL-51 1/350 by Very Fire Liberty Ship John W. Brown 1/350 by Trumpeter HMS Spiraea K-08 1/350 USS Arizona BB-39 1/200 by Trumpeter/Mk1 Design HMS Sir Gareth 1/350 by Starling Models USS Missouri BB-63 1945 1/350 by Joy-Yard, 9/11/21 USS Indianapolis CA-35 1945 1/350 by Trumpeter USS Kidd DD-661, 1945, 1/350, on The Sullivans kit by Trumpeter USS Alaska CB-1, 1/350, Hobby Boss, Circa 2/1945 Brig Syren 1/64 Model Shipways, Wood Started,On Hold: Frigate Confederacy 1/64 Model Shipways, Wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainstay Posted September 11, 2013 Share #269 Posted September 11, 2013 (edited) So you didn't have a carronade in your briefcase? That would have blown them away. Joe PS- I know, it's hard to get them on an airplane. Edited September 11, 2013 by mainstay Rich_engr 1 Quote Joseph Osborne Pennsylvania, USA Current Build: US Brig Niagara Model Shipways 1:64 Previous Builds: Scientific Sea Witch 1:76 Solid hull Revell USS Constitution (plastic) Monogram: Yacht America (plastic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_engr Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share #270 Posted September 11, 2013 Lol- thanks for the laughs!!! Sam- I didn't even catch the potential inuendo there- lol~~ And it IS true- you do NOT mess with Texas!! Everyone's packing heat, cops don't mess around, and despite it's being in the South, we don't put up with BS. Joe- yeah, I only had two carry-on pieces of luggage, so it was either I pack my suit or a 12-pounder, which I doubt would have made it through the x-ray. Course, now that I think of it, if the situation had escalated, I could have thrown 40's and bags of Doritos at them. Btw, the first officer to arrive on scene with her tazer drawn was rather attractive (like in CSI). And I'm being very modest here. But don't tell the Admiral! Anyway, gotta keep looking for temp housing just in case. So far they're still hooked! I didn't get to go in the shop yesterday since I had to get groceries and grill some burgers. Tonight we might make some pulled-pork bbq. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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