Ahoy mates and welcome to MSW’s Scuttlebutt! Let’s see what going on today.
Community Build Contest
Attention all entrants! Please, do not forget to post your photos! You only have five days to the end of the first session.
Official Announcement
And speaking of the Community Build Contest, here are some of the blogs from our contestants…
MSW Group Build : Peter F : G Averoff
MSW Comm Build - 1/350 USS Ellyson Full Build
MSW Comm Build - 1/350 USS San Francisco 1942 OOB
MSW Comm Build - 1/700 Full Hull IJN Yamato
Diorama Maiale
If you haven’t been following Domi’s Maiale diorama, then shame on you. This awesome display of craftsmanship is the perfect chance to watch the creation of a diorama. Check it out.
Diorama Maiale
Navy Word of the Day
While you won’t learn how to “swear like a sailor”, crewmate Jim Adams will expand you vocabulary with his education series on naval terminology. If you are like me and have always loved to mode ships but get lost in the lingo, then here’s your chance to learn something new. Look for the yellow “WOD” tag every morning in the list of post. Here’s yesterday’s edition.
Navy Word of the Day
Clear The Deck!
Specialty Press is offering a book that shows that Naval Aviation was just as dangerous on the flight deck as it was in combat. This book, “Clear The Deck! Aircraft Carrier Accidents Of World War II is packed full of 200+ photos of what happens when battle damage aircraft return to their carrier. The book retails for $16.95 and is available from Specialty Press.
IPMS National Convention Tours
For those of you who are attending the IPMS/USA National Convention this year in Virginia Beach, you will have a great opportunity to take in some awesome naval tours. Here’s the line up:
NAS Oceana Flightline – Friday August 8th. Cost $25. Min 30, Max 55 sign-ups. A must see if you like jets! Expect a 5 hour tour with 4 hours on-site including lunch on base (cost extra). . Photography will be allowed.
Note: You will need a picture ID. The tour list will be screened by the Navy and there is no opportunity to drive in separately regardless if you are active duty/reserve/retired. Non-US citizens will be permitted. Photography will be permitted.
Amphibious base tour – Thursday, August 7th. Cost $25. Min 30, max 55 sign-ups. the tour will take you on board an Amphibious Transport Dock (LSD) and to Assault Craft Unit Four – home of the East Coast air cushioned landing craft (LCAC). . Photography will be allowed. Expect a 6 hour tour with 4 hours on site.
Note: A picture ID is required. The tour list will be screened by the Navy and there is no opportunity to drive in separately regardless if you are active duty/reserve/retired. Non-US citizens will be permitted. Photography will be permitted. Bring closed-toe comfortable shoes. Women are suggested to wear shorts/pants.
Naval Station Norfolk tour – Saturday, August 9th. Cost $25. Min 30, max 55 sign-ups. The tour will take you on board cruiser or destroyer and a tour of the waterfront. Photography will be allowed. Expect a 6 hour tour with 4 hours on site.
Note: A picture ID is required. The tour list will be screened by the Navy and there is no opportunity to drive in separately regardless if you are active duty/reserve/retired. Non-US citizens will be permitted. Photography will be permitted. Bring closed-toe comfortable shoes. Women are suggested to wear shorts/pants.
Naval Academy Program Brings High School Students to Yard for Summer Program
The U.S. Naval Academy hosted 100 middle and high school students for a week-long summer program beginning June 25. The program promotes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
According to Davede Alexander, Naval Academy admissions director of strategic outreach, the summer STEM program encourages 7th-10th graders to pursue an education in engineering and technology. The STEM program also motivates students to stay engaged in engineering throughout their lives.
France’s Multipurpose Commando Boat
On January 3, 2008, the French Navy’s loadable multipurpose commando boat (ECUME) N°1 arrived in Lorient. It has succeeded in the contractual tests within the various naval units of the French navy among which the Navy commando base, ASW frigate Latouche Tréville, landing ship dock Foudre and La Fayette-type frigate Courbet.
With the success of the test, the boat has been accepted by the DGA. From now on, this boat is entering an audit period of its preliminary to initial operational capacity military features, under the leadership of ALFUSCO.
Commandos, as far as they are concerned, will initiate a training and ownership cycle of this new boat.
