Finished the book at lunch... wow! What a great story! The chapters covering the opening attack on the Russian Navy and its facilities in the Black Sea, inlcuding the commando raid involving Zeppelin LZ 28 and the capture one of the Argo clocks and destruction of the other that were supposed to be installed in the Russian ship Imperatrica Marija which was under construction at the time. That whole story would make for a great action thriller movie!
SMS Konig update. I've assembled the forward funnel, including the PE funnel cap and am debating on whether or not to put the PE funnel rails on. They would really take the funnels up to the next level in terms of detail, however I'm getting a littler nervous with the end date of the build quickly approaching. LOL
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Spiff
Joined: September 07, 2002
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Posted: Monday, March 22, 2010 - 09:46 AM UTC
grayghost666
#021
Joined: August 02, 2007
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Posted: Friday, March 26, 2010 - 11:09 AM UTC
Hello All,
Thanks for of your photo's and updates.
No updates from me yet, I have been having alot of real life hitting lately.
21 days to go....
Cheers,
Bruce
Thanks for of your photo's and updates.
No updates from me yet, I have been having alot of real life hitting lately.21 days to go....
Cheers,
Bruce
Tailor
Joined: May 26, 2008
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Posted: Friday, March 26, 2010 - 07:19 PM UTC
Scott-
Good German! and "Verbindung" is the proper term for connection.
Eric-
This is in dispute.
The air recognition circles were invented for the fleet at home, but they may have been applied to Goeben on foreign station, as well. However there is no photographic evidence for them while she was making her turn through the Med.
When she was handed over to the Turkish Navy (almost immediately after her arrival in Istanbul) she did not have them on any photos.
I for one don't think that she receive new paint before the handover.
Cheers,
Guido
Good German! and "Verbindung" is the proper term for connection.
Eric-
This is in dispute.
The air recognition circles were invented for the fleet at home, but they may have been applied to Goeben on foreign station, as well. However there is no photographic evidence for them while she was making her turn through the Med.
When she was handed over to the Turkish Navy (almost immediately after her arrival in Istanbul) she did not have them on any photos.
I for one don't think that she receive new paint before the handover.
Cheers,
Guido
Spiff
Joined: September 07, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 05:27 AM UTC
Guido - Ich bin halb Deutsch. Meine Mutter wohnt im Idar-Oberstein. Ich lebte in Deutschland 1979 bis 1986. Ich lebte 5 Jahre in Zweibrücken und 2,5 Jahre im München.
I have been doing a lot of research on the Goeben and collecting photos and have yet to come across any evidence of the Goeben having air recognition circles on the turret tops.
I have been doing a lot of research on the Goeben and collecting photos and have yet to come across any evidence of the Goeben having air recognition circles on the turret tops.
JMartine
Joined: October 18, 2007
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Posted: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 03:15 AM UTC
I started my Emden and looking at the GMM PE set, which is pretty comprehensive given its age. However, I cannot find WWI-style hatches PE replacements anywhere. Or maybe I should not worry too much and actually finish a model before the campaign deadline 
The Revell kit actually has some nice surface detail. The hatches/doors are a simple rectangle outline.
Any opinions how to dress them up a bit? or leave alone?
The Revell kit actually has some nice surface detail. The hatches/doors are a simple rectangle outline. Any opinions how to dress them up a bit? or leave alone?
Tailor
Joined: May 26, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 08:13 PM UTC
@ Scott - so your are half-a-fellow-countrymen then! 
@ James - Which hatches do you mean? Post a pic please!
Guido
@ James - Which hatches do you mean? Post a pic please!
Guido
Spiff
Joined: September 07, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 03:53 AM UTC
Guido
I could have had dual citizenship, just like my mother, but ultimately I'm American so I made the decision when I was younger to just stay with that. Now I think it would have been cool to have done the dual citizenship thing but I'm not sure what the ramifications would have been, especially tax wise. LOL
I could have had dual citizenship, just like my mother, but ultimately I'm American so I made the decision when I was younger to just stay with that. Now I think it would have been cool to have done the dual citizenship thing but I'm not sure what the ramifications would have been, especially tax wise. LOL
Tailor
Joined: May 26, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 08:29 PM UTC
Nobody pays more taxes than we do. Rest assured you are living on the cheap side of the pond.
... and you sure have a few more sun hours per day in Nevada.
Guido
... and you sure have a few more sun hours per day in Nevada.
Guido
Gunny
Joined: July 13, 2004
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Posted: Friday, April 02, 2010 - 02:55 AM UTC
Just a gentle reminder mates....keep in mind that we have only 13 days left until the end of this campaign (April 15th, EST), so if you're still building, get rockin', and if you are done, make sure that your completed build images have been uploaded into the "Finished Builds" folder at the Official Campaign Gallery, as this is how we determine who does (and does not) get their campaign ribbon!
grayghost666
#021
Joined: August 02, 2007
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Posted: Friday, April 02, 2010 - 10:59 AM UTC
Hello Mark,
Thanks for the reminder. I am not sure if I will get my build done. I have not even started it yet.
I hope all is well with you and yours,
Cheers,
Bruce
Thanks for the reminder. I am not sure if I will get my build done. I have not even started it yet.
I hope all is well with you and yours,
Cheers,
Bruce
CaptSonghouse
Joined: August 08, 2008
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Posted: Friday, April 02, 2010 - 11:46 AM UTC
My contribution will be going under the lens this weekend and then it's off to the site editors! 
--Karl
--Karl
grayghost666
#021
Joined: August 02, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, April 08, 2010 - 03:56 PM UTC
Hello All,
7 days to go......
I hope all of you are putting the finishing touched on your build
Cheers,
Bruce
7 days to go......
I hope all of you are putting the finishing touched on your build
Cheers,
Bruce
MrMox
Joined: July 18, 2003
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Posted: Thursday, April 08, 2010 - 09:05 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Just a gentle reminder mates....keep in mind that we have only 13 days left until the end of this campaign (April 15th, EST), so if you're still building, get rockin', and if you are done, make sure that your completed build images have been uploaded into the "Finished Builds" folder at the Official Campaign Gallery, as this is how we determine who does (and does not) get their campaign ribbon!
I have, for some obscure reason, not access to the gallery currently - anybody else have the same problem? - anyway - I cant see (and remember
) if my Markgraf has been uploaded ?Cheers/Jan
Gunny
Joined: July 13, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, April 08, 2010 - 10:46 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextJust a gentle reminder mates....keep in mind that we have only 13 days left until the end of this campaign (April 15th, EST), so if you're still building, get rockin', and if you are done, make sure that your completed build images have been uploaded into the "Finished Builds" folder at the Official Campaign Gallery, as this is how we determine who does (and does not) get their campaign ribbon!
I have, for some obscure reason, not access to the gallery currently - anybody else have the same problem? - anyway - I cant see (and remember
Cheers/Jan
Hi Jan,
I'm not sure why you can't see the gallery mate, but yes, your build has been posted...
Cheers,
~Gunny
grayghost666
#021
Joined: August 02, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 08:39 PM UTC
Hello All,
4 days left.........
I am hoping everyone is finished with their builds.
Cheers,
Bruce
4 days left.........
I am hoping everyone is finished with their builds.
Cheers,
Bruce
Tailor
Joined: May 26, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 09:03 PM UTC
Hmmm...
I still can't access the Gallery at all. Are there any new entries?
I am very curious!
What will happen, if the gallery doesn't come up with the ext week? It's been down for a while now!
Guido
I still can't access the Gallery at all. Are there any new entries?
I am very curious!
What will happen, if the gallery doesn't come up with the ext week? It's been down for a while now!
Guido
Gunny
Joined: July 13, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 10:17 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Hmmm...
I still can't access the Gallery at all. Are there any new entries?
I am very curious!
What will happen, if the gallery doesn't come up with the ext week? It's been down for a while now!
Guido
Ahoy, mates,
As you have noticed, the Gallery has been closed for a bit by our fearless leader, Jim Starkweather, for some badly needed server maintenance...he is expected to be finished by Tuesday, April 13th, with this huge task, and if all goes well, the gallery will be up in time to post your finished builds...in the interim, you can use a temporary photo-sharing package (photobuket, etc) to share your build with us if you wish...sorry for the inconvenience!
Cheers,
~Gunny
Spiff
Joined: September 07, 2002
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Posted: Monday, April 12, 2010 - 05:52 AM UTC
Hey guys, sadly I'm not going to have my SMS König finished by the deadline. Thanks for letting me participate, this build ignited a passion for WWI ships so now I'm hooked! I'm going to keep it on my workbench and keep slogging along until it's finished. Nice work to those of you who finishd builds.
grayghost666
#021
Joined: August 02, 2007
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Posted: Monday, April 12, 2010 - 10:50 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Hey guys, sadly I'm not going to have my SMS König finished by the deadline. Thanks for letting me participate, this build ignited a passion for WWI ships so now I'm hooked! I'm going to keep it on my workbench and keep slogging along until it's finished. Nice work to those of you who finishd builds.
Hello Scott,
Remember that the dry dock campaign is coming up in June.
@ To everyone else,
The campaign ends on the 15th, You will get an extra 24 hours to post your finished photo's in the gallery during that time. At 2400 MST on the 16th the campaign is over. I hope this will give everyone enough time to get the photo's posted.
Cheers,
Bruce
grayghost666
#021
Joined: August 02, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 07:56 PM UTC
Hello All,
1 Day left......
You will have an extra 24 hours to post your finished builds in the gallery on Friday.
I will be giving out the ribbons on Saturday. I will go by the models posted in the gallery to award the ribbons.
So Please get your photo's in the gallery. I will also list the members who have posted the photo's in the gallery so you will know if I missed anyone who has completed the campaign, But did not post a photo.
If there are any questions, Please let me know either here in the thread or a PM.
Cheers,
Bruce
1 Day left......
You will have an extra 24 hours to post your finished builds in the gallery on Friday.
I will be giving out the ribbons on Saturday. I will go by the models posted in the gallery to award the ribbons.
So Please get your photo's in the gallery. I will also list the members who have posted the photo's in the gallery so you will know if I missed anyone who has completed the campaign, But did not post a photo.
If there are any questions, Please let me know either here in the thread or a PM.
Cheers,
Bruce
CaptSonghouse
Joined: August 08, 2008
KitMaker: 1,274 posts
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Posted: Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 08:48 AM UTC
I submitted my entry's pics to Mark Smith as a feature. It's a depiction of the sinking of the dreadnought HMS Audacious. I hope to see it posted soon.
This campaign was a blast and I look forward to seeing more model's from that fascinating era.
--Karl
This campaign was a blast and I look forward to seeing more model's from that fascinating era.
--Karl
MrMox
Joined: July 18, 2003
KitMaker: 3,377 posts
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Posted: Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 09:09 AM UTC
A nicely run campaign on an interesting subject - personally it gave me the chance to build the Markgraf, a build I sure I never would have ventured into without the inspiration from the campaign.
Cheers/Jan
Cheers/Jan
grayghost666
#021
Joined: August 02, 2007
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KitMaker: 2,458 posts
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Posted: Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 11:01 AM UTC
Hello All,
The campaign will end at 2400 MST or in about 8 hours 5 minutes.
Please get your finished photo's in the gallery by the 16th at 2400 MST or about 32 hours 5 minutes away.
Thanks to all of you thet have been in the campaign and finished. For everyone else (like me) the Dry Dock campaign is coming up and is perfect to finish your build and get a ribbon.
Cheers,
Bruce
The campaign will end at 2400 MST or in about 8 hours 5 minutes.
Please get your finished photo's in the gallery by the 16th at 2400 MST or about 32 hours 5 minutes away.
Thanks to all of you thet have been in the campaign and finished. For everyone else (like me) the Dry Dock campaign is coming up and is perfect to finish your build and get a ribbon.
Cheers,
Bruce
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