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📝 Brean Down/Somerset
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“Bitsy” as we call her, poking around my neighbor’s deck. There is a large male across the Lake. I think she’s playing hard to get. 😉
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💬 Re: Some more work done
13 hours ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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Dang! That is super sharp looking Westwind!!!!!
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📝 Shapeways is gone!!!
16 hours ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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Thanks for your post Lew.
Sadly I was aware of the Shapeways disaster (pricing their way out of business) as many of the truly talented printers have been going solo and posting their wares on places like FB. "Holden8702," who has one of the largest, military and marine figure databases of them all is still is business. His FB page is below.
ETSY has also become a landing destination for many (like Brian at MidWestRail) and have chosen to make this their chosen field and are continually expanding their offerings. So let's not give up the ship, as it were.
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Holden8702 as mentioned...
Sadly I was aware of the Shapeways disaster (pricing their way out of business) as many of the truly talented printers have been going solo and posting their wares on places like FB. "Holden8702," who has one of the largest, military and marine figure databases of them all is still is business. His FB page is below.
ETSY has also become a landing destination for many (like Brian at MidWestRail) and have chosen to make this their chosen field and are continually expanding their offerings. So let's not give up the ship, as it were.
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Holden8702 as mentioned...
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💬 Re: Naxos Laser sheets
1 day ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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100% with you on that Chum!
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💬 Re: Naxos Laser sheets
1 day ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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Ah yes Ronald, the old Maple Leaf Special! 😉
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💬 Re: Naxos Laser sheets
2 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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Morning Ronald! The train was too pricey this year for us so next year when we have to go to another wedding in Los Angeles we’re going to use the train. My wife is a veteran of that cross-country mode of transportation. Truth be told I have a serious weakness for it myself! And you have seriously motivated me!
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💬 Re: Naxos Laser sheets
2 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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Dampfgerd!!! This is a huge help and quite a find thank you!
I will see if I can get any odds and ends to help me along the way!!!!
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I will see if I can get any odds and ends to help me along the way!!!!
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💬 Re: Naxos Laser sheets
2 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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In my old rc flying days a short kit was plans and patterns with fiberglass odds and ends like spinners and wheel pants and maybe a nice canopy. They were always a test of wills. There were “cutters” who would charge a hefty buck to do your ribs and bulkheads. Now with laser print/cutting things are a bit more in reach. Well, maybe not as “in reach” as many of us would like.
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💬 Re: Naxos Laser sheets
2 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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About 90 minutes in...Hmmmmm, not sure about the interlocking "gingerbread" look, but will figure it out. Sanding and paint will hide it. I guess.
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💬 Re: Naxos Laser sheets
2 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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Ron! We are going to be at Hood River, some old motor-lodge rebuilt into some sort of resort. But, plan to hit Olympic for sure.
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💬 Re: Naxos Laser sheets
2 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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Absolutely Barry, I must admit that I'm a kit-bashing fiend!
Ronald! We're driving from CT to Oregon for a wedding and hitting a couple of National parks on the way. My wife and I do this type of sojourn once every 18 months or so. My youngest daughter lived in Oakland for 5 years so she and I made the trip about 5 times...even during Covid when I moved her back… Picture below. We are "Road Warriors" to say the least. Although this Oregon trip is a bit of a grind as I not thrilled with the family types out there and my wife won't fly! I lost that argument this time around.
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Last year we had to dodge the wild fires in Northern Cali and Oregon and I fear we might have to do the same this go-around based on this weeks news. However, last years detour took us to one of my favorite National Parks Mt. Lassen Volcanic National Park. I love it there, but was shocked by the fire damage everywhere. In central Cali the logging industry is exploding as we saw burnt trees piled 60 feet high and a quarter of a mile long. Astounding! However, still waiting for lumber prices to drop!
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I will say this, I got my license in 1974 and I have never seen worse driving than what I am seeing now...nationwide. Makes no difference where, Idaho, Cali, Minnesota, Chicago, Kansas, Omaha, NYC, it sucks everywhere. So we are super attuned to going easy and letting the psychos go on their way.
I promise to report in every now and again. 👍
Ronald! We're driving from CT to Oregon for a wedding and hitting a couple of National parks on the way. My wife and I do this type of sojourn once every 18 months or so. My youngest daughter lived in Oakland for 5 years so she and I made the trip about 5 times...even during Covid when I moved her back… Picture below. We are "Road Warriors" to say the least. Although this Oregon trip is a bit of a grind as I not thrilled with the family types out there and my wife won't fly! I lost that argument this time around.
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Last year we had to dodge the wild fires in Northern Cali and Oregon and I fear we might have to do the same this go-around based on this weeks news. However, last years detour took us to one of my favorite National Parks Mt. Lassen Volcanic National Park. I love it there, but was shocked by the fire damage everywhere. In central Cali the logging industry is exploding as we saw burnt trees piled 60 feet high and a quarter of a mile long. Astounding! However, still waiting for lumber prices to drop!
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I will say this, I got my license in 1974 and I have never seen worse driving than what I am seeing now...nationwide. Makes no difference where, Idaho, Cali, Minnesota, Chicago, Kansas, Omaha, NYC, it sucks everywhere. So we are super attuned to going easy and letting the psychos go on their way.
I promise to report in every now and again. 👍
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📝 Naxos Laser sheets
3 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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I am finally just getting going on the "short kit" of the Naxos fishing boat from China. I call it "short" because there are no instructions (posted somewhere on the web) and only a minimal amount of parts, but the fiberglass hull is beautiful. And the laser cut pilot house and deck parts (what there is of them) are really really sweet. However, a huge amount of kit-bashing is in the offing on this one!
As a side note, on a personal level. I am heading on a cross-country trip for a few weeks and it is always my habit to leave a project undone so I have something to look forward to when I get back. Call it habit or superstition...it's just me.
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As a side note, on a personal level. I am heading on a cross-country trip for a few weeks and it is always my habit to leave a project undone so I have something to look forward to when I get back. Call it habit or superstition...it's just me.
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📝 Question of the Day?
3 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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My Dad used to have this dime-store plaque on a beat up piece of plywood in the den when I was a kid,
“Coil up your ropes and anchor here, till better weather doth appear.”
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“Coil up your ropes and anchor here, till better weather doth appear.”
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📝 Hospital
3 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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📝 Question of the Day?
6 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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Oh brother, AI gags again. 😜
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📝 Hospital
7 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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Hang in there Phil! Totally get it. Stateside we hoard our meds because many of them cost a fortune; 90 day supplies are a must. But, take your prescribed doses (especially antibiotics) and save the extras. 😉
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💬 Re: Aquarius
7 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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What a Beauty!!!!👍 😊
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📝 Hospital
8 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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Hang in there Phil!!!!!! We've got your back with the positive vibs!👍
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💬 Re: Deck complete
8 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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This is EXCELLENT!!! 👍😊
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📝 Re Tug boat rigging
12 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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Is this an old kit or a scratch build Stephen? 😊
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📝 Question of the Day?
14 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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Been away from the "Question" for a while and was not surprised that I blew it. Arrrgghh!!!!
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💬 Re: WHOPPER STOPPER a Terry Jason sport fisherman
15 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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Chum!!! She’s simply…
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💬 Re: Us Coast Guard 47' MLD model slipway 1:16 scale
16 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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A Very BadAss looking boat you have there Bruce! Excellent workmanship!!! Keep those pix coming!😉
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💬 Re: Muscongus Bay Smack
17 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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She is pretty…just dusted her a bit. 😉
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💬 Re: WHOPPER STOPPER a Terry Jason sport fisherman
17 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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Bluejacket still market's this one...but, a bit pricey at $450. Yikes! But, I like where you're going with you pilot house better Chum! 😊
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💬 Re: WHOPPER STOPPER a Terry Jason sport fisherman
17 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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Whoa! Love those lobster boat hulls! I found my Dad’s old large scale Muscongas Bay Smack kit in my grand father’s garage and am going to restore it someday. I can’t remember if it was a discontinued Midwest or a Bluejacket kit. Here's a pix from a while back, I've since cleaned it up a bit.
Your sport fisherman conversion is super cool! Keep those pix coming Chum!!! 👍
Your sport fisherman conversion is super cool! Keep those pix coming Chum!!! 👍
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💬 Re: Late War Elco PT Boat Model
17 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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I am the same way. So when in doubt let everything dry to the point of madness. And let everything gas out to the point of absolute boredom. I also would do test swatches on whatever scrap you have lying about to assure paint compatibility. And remember, as the old saying goes, if you think it’s dry, it’s not.
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💬 Re: Harro Koebkr
17 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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Simply...
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💬 Re: Late War Elco 80' PT Boat Model
18 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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No worries about the build log GCLADD! She's a beauty!!! And keep those pix coming! 😀
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📝 Square rigger
18 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Captain)
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Yessir, pix please. 😉
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