Official Military Small Craft Campaign Thread
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Monday, April 09, 2007 - 04:50 AM UTC
Frank, great choice mate, the S-100 is one of my faves! Keep us posted here in this thread with lots of pics and discussion...that's one of my favorite parts of campaigns!
Lim Tee, my son is in High School band, so yes, I can relate, my friend!
I checked the Squadron Flyer and there are some figgies in there that just may help you out...
Mr. Passaseo, you always amaze me with your building speed, mate! Keep us posted!
Great job so far, mates, lets make this another successful MSW campaign!
~Gunny
"And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by..."
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 02:02 PM UTC
Ahoy mates!
SITREP time!
We have 33 registered participants of this new campaign, only heard from a few of you yet, though! What's going on with yer' builds? I realize this is a year long voyage, mates, but don't let 'er get ahead of ye'!
Speak up, tell us how yer' doin!!! Arghhhh!!!
~Gunny
"And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by..."
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 05:15 PM UTC
Guy's while waiting for my little MTB's to arrive I have been doing some research and found this which may be of a little interest to those doing PT boats and / or MAS boats (if you can find one).
http://regiamarina.it/ohfrankie.htm This is an excert from a Personal log from PT309 in the Med 1944.
Ciao
Luciano
On the bench...
Italeri A129 Mangusta
British Bulldog Spitfire theme build
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Louisiana, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 08:56 PM UTC
Great article Luciano. Thanks for sharing.
There is a links at the bottom of that page that took me to the Defenders of American Naval Museum's website. It looks like they have some links to some other cool sites. As the unofficial Official MSW Reference Link Checker, I'll explore these more when I get home from work.
Still no work on the David.
It's calling to me like a siren's song, but I must complete another build first.
"Hark, now hear the sailors cry
Smell the sea and feel the sky
Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic
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Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 10:16 PM UTC
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Gunny,
I have a question - I noticed the 'Russian Tupolev' boat in your banner, but I could not find anyone producing this kit. Can you help?
Ion, the only one that I know of available now is this one
HERE! Good luck, mate!
~Gunny
"And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by..."
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 02:27 PM UTC
Ahoy, maties!Well, we're 16 days into this new MSW campaign, and with the silence of this thread, I suspect that all ye are diligently at work on yer entry's, now arent ye?
How about a Monday morning SITREP of what yer up to?
Yearghhhhh!!!!!!
~Gunny
"And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by..."
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Louisiana, United States
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Posted: Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 04:49 PM UTC
Well, I actually started working on the hull of the CSS David this weekend. I have some pin holes to fill and holes to drill for various parts. I also got some basswood to scratch build some of the interior pieces.
"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, April 16, 2007 - 05:36 PM UTC
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Well, I actually started working on the hull of the CSS David this weekend. I have some pin holes to fill and holes to drill for various parts. I also got some basswood to scratch build some of the interior pieces.
That's great news, gator, lookin forward to seeing the progress of this build (as well as everyone elses...(hint-hint!
)...thanks for the update Ken!
~Gunny
"And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by..."
Auckland, New Zealand
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Posted: Monday, April 16, 2007 - 08:38 PM UTC
Ahoy Mark
The box of the Airfix "E- Boat" has been opened and the kits stand prepared and the dilemma of the hulls and decking reviewed and options for successful assembly considered.
Plus I am trying to finish up the IJN Isuzu.
Regards
Sean
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Posted: Monday, April 16, 2007 - 08:56 PM UTC
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Ahoy Mark
The box of the Airfix "E- Boat" has been opened and the kits stand prepared and the dilemma of the hulls and decking reviewed and options for successful assembly considered.
Plus I am trying to finish up the IJN Isuzu.
Regards
Sean
Ahoy, Sean!
Sounds good, mate...keep an eye on Grauwolf (Joe Passaseo) as he is building the same kit, and his methods are your gain, mate...you can learn from what he is encountering now, as he's building on a time limit for a show entry date...keep going on your Leyte entry!
Cheers,
~Gunny
"And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by..."
Michigan, United States
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Posted: Monday, April 16, 2007 - 09:01 PM UTC
I won my auction for my s-100 so as soon as I get it from snail mail I'll start posting pics. Also I should be getting a Vosper MTB in the mail soon (ebay is so great).
It is not a sin to fall.......It is a sin not too get up......
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Posted: Monday, April 16, 2007 - 09:39 PM UTC
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I won my auction for my s-100 so as soon as I get it from snail mail I'll start posting pics. Also I should be getting a Vosper MTB in the mail soon (ebay is so great).
Sounds good, Frank...keep me posted bro!
Check this out...a FANTASTIC article...
Schnellboot~Gunny
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Michigan, United States
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Posted: Monday, April 16, 2007 - 10:22 PM UTC
Gunny,
That was a great article. I'm so pumped for this kit to get to me. This will also be my first campaign medal since I'm a newly recruited "model shipwright"
It is not a sin to fall.......It is a sin not too get up......
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, April 16, 2007 - 11:03 PM UTC
Hi Gunny,
Still awaiting the little Fairmiles on back order from WEM
Depending how these turn out I may go for their S-boats as they do 3 versions. Found a photo on the net which I saved but can not remember where I found it of an S-boat flying the White Ensign under way. Now theres a thought
Ciao
Luciano
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British Bulldog Spitfire theme build
Michigan, United States
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Posted: Monday, April 16, 2007 - 11:29 PM UTC
Hey Luciano,
Can you post the pick of the s-boat flying the white flag? Be neat to see also could you track down the site you got it from? I try to read and learn about the models as I do them so I can get a feel of what they were about.
It is not a sin to fall.......It is a sin not too get up......
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Posted: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 06:04 AM UTC
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Ahoy, maties!
Well, we're 16 days into this new MSW campaign, and with the silence of this thread, I suspect that all ye are diligently at work on yer entry's, now arent ye?
Ahoy Gunny,
I'm working on my PT boat and I'm close to finishing but i'm still working on the paint so hopefully by next month, I should have something to report on.
Gary
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Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 10:50 AM UTC
Ahoy mates,
Here are some new photos of the progress on the E Boat.
Relocated the drive shafts and replaced them with brass tubing.
Enhanced the torpedo tubes and added the firing mechanism as well
as the door opening mechanism. On the model, this area was completely
devoid of detail.
Enjoy.........
Have a nice day and happy modeling
Joe
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Posted: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 02:27 PM UTC
She's lookin
F.I.N.E., Joe! Are you going to make your show deadline?
~Gunny
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Posted: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 08:21 PM UTC
"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: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 08:24 PM UTC
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Ahoy, maties!
Well, we're 16 days into this new MSW campaign, and with the silence of this thread, I suspect that all ye are diligently at work on yer entry's, now arent ye?
Ahoy Gunny,
I'm working on my PT boat and I'm close to finishing but i'm still working on the paint so hopefully by next month, I should have something to report on.
Gary
Ahoy, Gary!
Sounds great, mate!
Keep going!
~Gunny
"And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by..."
Michigan, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 09:42 PM UTC
I have a bit of an off beat question.....Any one know where I can get a replica of the Kriegsmarine's Schnellboot badge? I've looked around a bit and I seem to be finding originals and those are too expensive, I would like to incorperate the badge and the base of my S-100 together.
It is not a sin to fall.......It is a sin not too get up......
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 10:44 PM UTC
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I have a bit of an off beat question.....Any one know where I can get a replica of the Kriegsmarine's Schnellboot badge? I've looked around a bit and I seem to be finding originals and those are too expensive, I would like to incorperate the badge and the base of my S-100 together.
Cool idea, Frank!
There are many different
affordable replicas available
HERE! Happy Hunting,
~Gunny
"And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by..."
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 10:47 PM UTC
Hi Frank,
The picture is on my work pc I'll see what I can do when I get back in as I'm laid up with a painful sprained ankle at the moment.
Joe, looks like the beginnings of another great build.
Ciao
Luciano
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Italeri A129 Mangusta
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Michigan, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 11:22 PM UTC
Gunny,
Thanks a big bunch, I didn't even see that site on my own search. Good prices and a good selection.
It is not a sin to fall.......It is a sin not too get up......
