Good Morning Shipwrights. It's Monday, December 17, 2007.
I hope that everyone had a nice weekend.

Navy Tech – French SSN Barracuda Nuclear Powered Attack Submarine
Mark Smith (Gunny) brings us another installment of "MSW's Naval Technology Series", this time, we focus on the SSN Barracuda Nuclear Powered Attack Submarine.
SSN Barracuda

MSW Naval Trivia Contest
Bruce Miller (grayghost666) has started a MSW Naval Trivia Contest. Rules are simple, be the first to answer the question and you get to ask the next one. Please surf on over and join the fun!
MSW Naval Trivia Contest.

AK-23 now available @ BFM
Harry Abbott (Harry_at_BFM) stops by to let us know that his 1/700 AK-23 USS Alchiba is available. See what else he has to offer.
AK-23

PT Boats as Minelayers
Tracy White (TracyWhite) pops in to post notice of a recent collaborative effort. Tracy found a document on the Navy's proposed methods for turning PT boats into temporary mine layers in World War 2. It’s posted on his site as well as PT Boat World.
PT Boats as Minelayers

Crewmate Sound Off
Now is the time in which you can share your news and views. Give us the poop on you latest builds and future projects. Share with us your weekend adventures. We all what to know what you did this weekend. So, sound off mates!

That's all for now from the news desk. Remember, if you can't get to your bench and build, at least you can talk about it.

Gator

Well, here goes my weekend. Not much has changed from the previous weeks. I did get my stash reorganized so it is easier to get to, but I still did not get any bench time. It seems to be the story of my life as of late. I am thinking about turning my desk at home into my new workspace. It’s a roll top, so I can cover things up really quick if I need to.

The Dolphins finally won! Now somebody needs to beat New England. I’m not happy with who won Survivor, but that’s how it goes. I have wanted to go on that show for a long time, but I never will get a chance to do it.

I played some Assassin’s Greed on the 360 and watched “The Bridge on the River Kwai” while I wrapped presents.

hello all,
this week and weekend,i putted around the house.we had 3 snowstorms so why go out if you do not have to.
I am starting the Life boat for No Guns Allowed,as Tigger the wonder Dog ate my Grant.i was doing final touches put it down,came back 5 minutes later and found it in a Gazillion parts,found the tracks and wheels out side in a big pile of dog ****.so that campaign will not be done.He is only 10 months old and weights about 70lbs.and I only spent 4 months on it.lol
anyone want to buy a semi-complete dio?lol.
other then that i am still learning to walk again after the cast was taken off my leg.lol.
untill next time
cheers,
Bruce

Quiet on the wrap-up this week.

Personally, I got some work done on the base for my 1/48 Aichi D3A1 Val from Midway Friday. Saturday, Renee, Ian and I took my mom to see the Titanic Artifacts display in Lake Charles. This was a definite quality over quantity type exhibit. RMS Titanic
Sunday I cleaned up my old truck. We got it running after 1 1/2 of sitting. Then more work on the 1/48 Val.

Gator

Hi Guys,

Move a little closer to getting my Churchill done, no watery things I'm afraid.



Cheers

Al