Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: July 13, 2004
KitMaker: 6,705 posts
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Posted: Friday, February 05, 2010 - 02:00 PM UTC
MSW crew-mate 
David J. Salvin (djandj) sends us his first submission, a fine build story, 
"Troubled Anchorage" in this "Build Story" Feature!   
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Thanks!
~Gunny
"And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by..."
Drama, Greece / Ελλάδα
Joined: December 14, 2008
KitMaker: 154 posts
Model Shipwrights: 149 posts
Posted: Friday, February 05, 2010 - 10:49 PM UTC
Very nice detailing, finish and overall presentation.What everyone wants for their living room!!
Texas, United States
Joined: September 15, 2002
KitMaker: 8,985 posts
Model Shipwrights: 3,509 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 05:11 AM UTC
I was greatly impressed by the level of detail and all the exras like the blast protection additions.  I thought it was 350 scale then to read later on it was 700....NOW I am really  impressed !!!!!!!!
Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it 
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Malta
Joined: July 12, 2009
KitMaker: 62 posts
Model Shipwrights: 53 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 06:46 AM UTC
Mr Salvin.....very nice work .....awesome diorama...very well executed....
thankyou for sharing it with us
Louis
Malta
California, United States
Joined: August 08, 2008
KitMaker: 1,274 posts
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Posted: Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 08:27 AM UTC
I am especially impressed with the inclusion of wartime modifications and how well the sky backdrops blend with the rest of the scene. 
 
 --Karl
On the ways:
1:96 USS Constitution
1:96 USS Richmond (1862)
Launched:
1:96 USS Cumberland (1862)
California, United States
Joined: December 08, 2009
KitMaker: 44 posts
Model Shipwrights: 34 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 09:22 AM UTC
Thank you all for the kind words.  These two were a handful, but a lot of fun to build.
David 
 
 Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: February 28, 2002
KitMaker: 5,182 posts
Model Shipwrights: 4,070 posts
Posted: Monday, February 08, 2010 - 05:36 AM UTC
Hi David
Congratulations on a couple of very well detailed ships!
Apart from the above mentioned kudos about the built, backdrop and writing, I have to include the very well balanced scene you have created!
It really is a show stopper and of course, it resulted from a  huge amount of well done work!
Congratulations,
Rui
Ship Modelers of the World Unite!

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Louisiana, United States
Joined: April 13, 2005
KitMaker: 5,422 posts
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Posted: Monday, February 08, 2010 - 06:12 AM UTC
"Hark, now hear the sailors cry
Smell the sea and feel the sky
Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic
California, United States
Joined: December 08, 2009
KitMaker: 44 posts
Model Shipwrights: 34 posts
Posted: Monday, February 08, 2010 - 10:17 AM UTC
Thanks Kenny - I look forward to getting that USS Alaska mask I ordered  from you for the MS32 scheme.  Should look good in the gallery.
David