APPROVED! Pre-Dreadnought Campaign
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - 11:14 AM UTC
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Ahoy Shipmates
The initial interest in this campaign is great.
Kenny I am so glad you are planning on doing a USS Louisiana.
Now as I stated before I would like to think the instalments on the Great White Fleet in the Chartroom forum sparked all this interest but in reality I think its due to this being a superb era of maritime history with some fine and exciting ships being built.
Mark your selected build project is simply inspirational mate. Words fail me which as you well know is a rare occurrence indeed.
However to keep that enthusiasm boiling along please don't forget to check out the impending instalments.
Cheers
Sean
Mr Ford, thanks for the kind words, mate...and I for one, enjoy your series, my friend, and look forward to each installment, do keep them up!
Cheers,
~Mark
"And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by..."
Zimbabwe
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Posted: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - 03:57 PM UTC
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Ahoy Shipmates
The initial interest in this campaign is great.
Kenny I am so glad you are planning on doing a USS Louisiana.
Now as I stated before I would like to think the instalments on the Great White Fleet in the Chartroom forum sparked all this interest but in reality I think its due to this being a superb era of maritime history with some fine and exciting ships being built.
Mark your selected build project is simply inspirational mate. Words fail me which as you well know is a rare occurrence indeed.
However to keep that enthusiasm boiling along please don't forget to check out the impending instalments.
Cheers
Sean
Mr Ford, thanks for the kind words, mate...and I for one, enjoy your series, my friend, and look forward to each installment, do keep them up!
Cheers,
~Mark
Yes, what he said.
Eventhough this is a long way off it will fly by. In no time I will be grumping at myself for not getting my Illinois ordered and then I'll have to go with a back up.
Auckland, New Zealand
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Posted: Monday, November 19, 2007 - 08:43 AM UTC
Ahoy Shipmates
Another announcement - I have been truly inspired by Gunny/Marks decision.
Well I have made a decision for this campaign.
Its the 1/30th IJN Isuzu from Hasegewa.
I decided to buy it today on our local version of Ebay.
Here is the box art:
Here is a picture of it made up:
And here is what I am thinking of adding to it:
I realise this is a very ambitious project but I am hoping to get some more experience in between now and when the campaign officially starts. At this point in time I have a very specific plan in this regard.
Since is so long away I thought I may add the Lion Roar update what do you think? If I get the update kit I will get it next year. If not the Lion Roar maybe the Gold Medal Models one or hey maybe both? LOL
Gunny I know I promised not to get anymore kits this year but the Italerei 1/35th S Boot has not arrived and looks to be a long way of and I have not "invested" all year so hence the decision was made.
Cheers
Sean 
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Posted: Monday, November 19, 2007 - 09:32 AM UTC
Hi Kenny and Mark,
This is to let all of you know that Bruce's surgery went well.He is now in recovery and the doctors said everthing wen o.k.This was hard on him,they did a full left knee replacement and a full right shoulder replacement.He will have a case of both sides of his body.They expect his release on late Tuesday or late Wednesday.They have him pumped up with pain meds and anti-cloting meds.
He wanted me to let everyone know how well it went.I am going to print the threads,so he can keep up with any questions or problems that might happen.
Have a good day,
Mary
Fair Winds and Following Sea's, Always.
To my Friends, Death is as Light as a Feather, Duty is as Heavy as a Mountain.
I will all have my Hand on your Shoulder. Do not grieve for me I will allways be there for You.
Auckland, New Zealand
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Posted: Monday, November 19, 2007 - 10:07 AM UTC
Thanks for the update Mary.
Best wishes to Bruce for a speedy recovery from downunder - New Zealand.
I hope Bruce recovers well.
Please give him my warmest regards.
My prayers are with both you and your family.
Cheers
Sean
Zimbabwe
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Posted: Monday, November 19, 2007 - 10:31 AM UTC
Mary,
Good to hear Bruce came through it fine. Hope he recovers quickly.
Sean,
That is going to be an impressive build.
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Louisiana, United States
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Posted: Monday, November 19, 2007 - 10:54 AM UTC
That's great news Mary. Our prayers are with him for a speedy recovery.
"Hark, now hear the sailors cry
Smell the sea and feel the sky
Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Monday, November 19, 2007 - 11:24 AM UTC
Hi Mary!
I'm happy that Bruce made it through well, and here's to having him back soon...He'll be in all of our thoughts and prayers, for sure!
"And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by..."
#021
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Posted: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 11:09 AM UTC
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Hi Mary!
I'm happy that Bruce made it through well, and here's to having him back soon...He'll be in all of our thoughts and prayers, for sure!
Hello Mark,
thanks for your thoughts and prayers.i am home now.talk or is it post to yousoon.
Bruce
Fair Winds and Following Sea's, Always.
To my Friends, Death is as Light as a Feather, Duty is as Heavy as a Mountain.
I will all have my Hand on your Shoulder. Do not grieve for me I will allways be there for You.
New Jersey, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 12:40 PM UTC
I look forward to watching the WIPs of this build, very interesting subject matter... one attraction of ship building is the ability to go outside the "ww2" mode with interesting subject matter... Ill observe this one, need to finish many many kits in 2008.. some day Ill start my Emden though.... cheers, jim
#021
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Posted: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 03:15 PM UTC
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I look forward to watching the WIPs of this build, very interesting subject matter... one attraction of ship building is the ability to go outside the "ww2" mode with interesting subject matter... Ill observe this one, need to finish many many kits in 2008.. some day Ill start my Emden though.... cheers, jim
Hello James,
Never say never,there is a whole year till the start of the campaign.who knows you might get the itch to do the Emden.and you have a year to get the other kits done.if you have any questions or suggestions,please ask or say.
cheers,
Bruce
Fair Winds and Following Sea's, Always.
To my Friends, Death is as Light as a Feather, Duty is as Heavy as a Mountain.
I will all have my Hand on your Shoulder. Do not grieve for me I will allways be there for You.
Kansas, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 03:31 PM UTC
Ok, I'm in on this too. It starts at the start of my slower winter period and gives me at least a year to come up with something before we start. Now, I need to see if the the USS Kansas was a pre-dreadnought>..I'm not sure that it was..but maybe it was. I think it was a South Dakota class ship.
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Kansas, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 03:33 PM UTC
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Ok..I'm not sure that it was..but maybe it was. I think it was a South Dakota class ship.
Nope, it wasn't. Commissioned in 1907 and was Connecticut class.
Back to the drawing board.
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Posted: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 03:39 PM UTC
hello Steven,
on the first page of the thread there is a link to commanderseriies that has some pre-dreadnoughts.they are expensive,there are also some at battlefleet models,but i do not know if they have been released yet.hope this helps.
cheers,
Bruce
Fair Winds and Following Sea's, Always.
To my Friends, Death is as Light as a Feather, Duty is as Heavy as a Mountain.
I will all have my Hand on your Shoulder. Do not grieve for me I will allways be there for You.
Kansas, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 03:41 PM UTC
My mistake. Kansas was commissioned in 1904 and the Connecticut class was pre-dreadnought. My mistake. So, Kansas it is.
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Posted: Friday, November 23, 2007 - 10:11 AM UTC
hello all,
in looking at the posts i missed some of you who gave me best wishes.
to all i am very thankfull for all your thoughts,wishes,and prayers.
thank very much and now i know that i am on a very special site.
cheers to all,
Banged up Bruce
Fair Winds and Following Sea's, Always.
To my Friends, Death is as Light as a Feather, Duty is as Heavy as a Mountain.
I will all have my Hand on your Shoulder. Do not grieve for me I will allways be there for You.
Auckland, New Zealand
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Posted: Sunday, November 25, 2007 - 04:34 AM UTC
Ahoy Shipmates
Bruce great to hear you are back at home.
The IJN Mikasa has arrived and will be the subject of my build.
Cheers
Sean
Zimbabwe
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Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 02:00 AM UTC
The term Dreadnought brings fear to those who hear it. It means a large hulking almost unbeatable foe. Visions of mammoth battle ships are what naval people think of. But, do we know where the term actually comes from?
Back in 1573 the HMS Dreadnought was launched with the expectation she would “Fear nothing but God” , hence the term, dread nought, or fear none. Remember a scene in Master and Commander when the old helmsman holds his hands together to show the young ships boy? His hands spell out “FEAR NONE”
I was bored today, thought I would throw that out. I am also working on a ribbon and banner at this time and hope to get them done later today.
Zimbabwe
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Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 02:10 AM UTC
I hope this works.
Hows that?
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 02:20 AM UTC
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I hope this works.
Hows that?
Looks good to me, mate...we'll see what Bruce has to say about it, as he is the campaign leader for this one, and if it's a go, I'll add it to the campaign mainpage...thanks Jim!
~Gunny
"And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by..."
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Zimbabwe
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Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 02:42 AM UTC
OK, here is a possible banner as well.
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Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 03:18 AM UTC
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OK, here is a possible banner as well.
Like this as well, Jim...I hate to be a PITA, but could you include the campaign duration dates on the banner as well?
"And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by..."
Zimbabwe
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Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 03:55 AM UTC
Gunny,
Your the second person that has used PITA on me today. I had to think for a second on that one.
Ask and you shall receive.
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Louisiana, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 06:44 AM UTC
Dang Jim,
That's a nice banner. Can you come down to Louisiana and help me with some layouts for work?
Seriously, nice work.
Gator 
"Hark, now hear the sailors cry
Smell the sea and feel the sky
Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic
