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📝 Decent quality BRASS FITTINGS.
10 hours ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly (
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Hi GaryLC! Definitely try modelexpo.com fittings page. They now own and carry all the old Model Shipways parts. Hope this helps.
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📝 OUR NEXT PROJECTS
10 hours ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Hey Gang!
I scored this ancient "bucket list" kit a few days ago. It's a 1962 23' Chris Craft Holiday by Graupner. I haven't done myself a favor in a while and took the plunge. I had to, it was listed for only an hour and 30 people were watching it an 10 had it in their carts. It's 1/7th scale and will build out to 34" overall. I hope to "museum scale" this one with correct and accurate trim, upholstery, dash, etc. We'll see.
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I scored this ancient "bucket list" kit a few days ago. It's a 1962 23' Chris Craft Holiday by Graupner. I haven't done myself a favor in a while and took the plunge. I had to, it was listed for only an hour and 30 people were watching it an 10 had it in their carts. It's 1/7th scale and will build out to 34" overall. I hope to "museum scale" this one with correct and accurate trim, upholstery, dash, etc. We'll see.
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💬 Re: SEMI SCALE 1953 EDSON SCHOCK 15FT DAY SAILER
2 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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JB!!! You're putting us all to shame, but what a BUILD!!!!!! It's Simply...
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💬 Re: After the maiden, a name change and a little paint
3 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Cash!!!! Well done on the Chartpak letters. Although they can drive you to drink, if you get them to work they can be a Godsend. And you have managed them beautifully! The masking tape to hold them in place never occurred to me and I appreciate the "life hack;" as my daughters call it!
This little boat looks fantastic and the detailing is spot on!!!!!
This little boat looks fantastic and the detailing is spot on!!!!!
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💬 Re: 3D printed tugboat
5 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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This tug is awesome JS. Online I've noticed online that some 3D prints are getting huge!
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📝 RESTORING MODELS
5 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Chug!!!!!
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💬 Re: Vosper
6 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Wonderful workmanship Garth!!!
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📝 Nobody's perfect...
7 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Good Day Gang!
Here she is in white primer and as you know this is when all our mistakes jump out at us. When I was a kid and working for my Grandfather's painting company, he'd only tacitly approve of a man's work once spackling was done. He would then say, "Don't pat yourself on the back until you put up your primer and go back and fix what you can't see. It'll all become clear as day."
Dammit, he's still right!
So more invisible cracks and sanding are forthcoming.
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Here she is in white primer and as you know this is when all our mistakes jump out at us. When I was a kid and working for my Grandfather's painting company, he'd only tacitly approve of a man's work once spackling was done. He would then say, "Don't pat yourself on the back until you put up your primer and go back and fix what you can't see. It'll all become clear as day."
Dammit, he's still right!
So more invisible cracks and sanding are forthcoming.
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💬 Re: Model Shipways
7 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Garth! I almost picked up two of these from an "old style" hobby store I stumbled into for my giant C-2 Cargo ship. Their scale was just about right, but their age and construction was a bit off for a mid 20th Century ship...I think. Let us know how it goes!
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PS: Model Expo acquired Model Shipways in 1987. As of 2025, Model Shipways still manufactures kits in the USA for Model Expo and has become the US manufacturer for Mamoli and Dusek kits. Shipways used to be in NJ, but their factory is now in Miami.
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PS: Model Expo acquired Model Shipways in 1987. As of 2025, Model Shipways still manufactures kits in the USA for Model Expo and has become the US manufacturer for Mamoli and Dusek kits. Shipways used to be in NJ, but their factory is now in Miami.
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💬 Re: Dumas Pay n' Pak
9 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Yessir Bob, I am on that one! There will be no excessive speed runs although the folks that did the resto have always felt that speed runs were a possibility, but the Museum engineering team and the resto team are embroiled in a bit of political/emotional football. No matter the issues, it will be a very interesting watch!
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📝 Dumas Pay n' Pak
9 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Hey gang! As you may already know I have the Bluebird K-7 on the shelf for final detailing, the C-2 cargo ship Matson "Pacific Trader" awaiting rigging, and 22 inches of snow on the ground. So I wanted a challenge and grabbed an ancient Dumas Pay n' Pak Hydroplane kit to keep myself from going nuts. This may or may have not been a mistake!
And...you may already know that I've already labeled this build as my "3 day running knife fight" as a boat made of 100% warped plywood is not a walk in the park. Here are some pix starting from frame up to a primer. And yes, to fight this beauty from becoming a warped "banana boat" those are bricks and carpenter's clamps helping me keep her straight! The The bottom is glassed and the rest resin covered. The primer is meant to assist in showing all my mistakes and assist in final sanding prior to a finish coat.
Tough build, but it does look like something out of "Star Wars!"
More to follow.
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And...you may already know that I've already labeled this build as my "3 day running knife fight" as a boat made of 100% warped plywood is not a walk in the park. Here are some pix starting from frame up to a primer. And yes, to fight this beauty from becoming a warped "banana boat" those are bricks and carpenter's clamps helping me keep her straight! The The bottom is glassed and the rest resin covered. The primer is meant to assist in showing all my mistakes and assist in final sanding prior to a finish coat.
Tough build, but it does look like something out of "Star Wars!"
More to follow.
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💬 Re: Something a little different-Horizon Harbor Tug
9 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Happy Belated Birthday Cash!!! I too am getting ready to “cash” out (or trade) some kits with a collector who's got quite a collection. And believe it or not I had this Horizon tug on my “possibles” list. I just saw it in a hobby shop about 35 miles from home and liked it quite a bit. Your review and breakdown is a huge help! Keep those notes coming! Great vid too! I am now a subscriber!
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💬 Re: New Moth MKII semi scale yacht
10 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Absolutely outstanding workmanship JB!!! Love that lead work and respect all the effort you've put in to it! Looking forward to a video as I bet she sails like a champ!
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📝 LesRo Javelin (2).
10 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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BOB!!!!! Now that's a monster resto job on a super cool looking boat! Love those weights! Following this is his is going to be fun! Well done!!!!
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💬 Re: RC Semi update (Segment 4)
11 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Go Lew GO!!!! This a going to be fun!
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💬 Re: Construction report "Pilot Cutter Britannia" 1 : 24
11 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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It just keeps getting better Wolle!!!!!!! Love it!!!!!!
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💬 Re: Midwest/ Model Expo The Fireboat
12 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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It would be OUTSTANDING if the Expo could find the plans and patterns for the my Dad's ancient (and huge) Lobster Smack!
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📝 Prostates! Get a blood test.
13 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Razor! Just had my bi-yearly last week as I have BPH and associated bladder stones. All my levels are good and scans are good. As a caregiver and then a patient, early detection is the key!
I am glad to hear you are doing well and appreciate your reminder to us all!
I am glad to hear you are doing well and appreciate your reminder to us all!
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💬 Re: Midwest/ Model Expo The Fireboat
13 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Good for you Chug! Well done!!!
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💬 Re: Midwest/ Model Expo Fireboat
13 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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This is so COOL!!!!!! Chug I want one!!!!!
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📝 CA Glue Type
14 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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To follow up…I like Bob’s success with the thin CA. I just think the is that as I’ve gotten older I just can’t seem to control it quite as well as I used to. hence my issues with it.
I do recommend test strips with what scrap stock you have and give it a go.
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💬 Re: South Florida Boatyard re-opens
14 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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She's a Beauty Chum!!!!!
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📝 CA Glue Type
14 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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CA, Medium to Thick, I use both with a spray accelerator. Avoid the thin CA at all costs.
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💬 Re: 3 day running knife fight
14 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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John!
Will send a message asap with particulars.
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Will send a message asap with particulars.
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💬 Re: 3 day running knife fight
15 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Will do a build blog Zooma! Hope to get to it today and thanks for the kind words.
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💬 Re: MS Tomahawk Tug
15 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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OOH! I want one!!!!! What a beauty! More info please OE!
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💬 Re: 3 day running knife fight
18 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Alessandro! Truth be told I prefer easy going cruising, but just for now I will visit speed to say I did it, although that's not a very good excuse considering the costs! 😉
Everything else on my bench and in my stash is meant for a more leisurely approach including a the queen of my collection rather large Chris Craft Corvette cabin cruiser. That will bring me and everyone else back down to Earth.
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Everything else on my bench and in my stash is meant for a more leisurely approach including a the queen of my collection rather large Chris Craft Corvette cabin cruiser. That will bring me and everyone else back down to Earth.
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💬 Re: 3 day running knife fight
19 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Managed the surgery...😁. And yes Cash, I will glass her for sure!
After days of edge sanding. I will start a new build log on her soon!
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💬 Re: Midwest/Model Expo Fireboat
19 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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19 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Thanks Cash! She's definitely right out of a sci-fi movie! Having had a really nice experience (so far) with Traxxas on the Bluebird, I will probably go for their speed and mucho power. Brushless, Lipo etc or mix and match various components as I am still fairly new to "big" power and speed. So, advice will be sought and happily accepted down the road.
Right now I have to carve and add the nose block and then the cowl surgery comes. I have to surgically cut it (at a 45 degree angle) because the nose section up front is permanently attached...it's a worry.
Good news is that the canopy for the Bluebird should arrive from the UK today or tomorrow.
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Right now I have to carve and add the nose block and then the cowl surgery comes. I have to surgically cut it (at a 45 degree angle) because the nose section up front is permanently attached...it's a worry.
Good news is that the canopy for the Bluebird should arrive from the UK today or tomorrow.
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