tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73561419372034353032024-03-13T17:59:00.140-04:00Shipwright's JournalExplore, Share, ConnectModel Expohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00326139591392910755noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-10580352910989121532013-12-05T09:32:00.002-05:002013-12-05T09:32:22.940-05:00Check out Tammie's Hobbies in Beaverton, Oregon for Model Shipways kits!If you're in the Beaverton, Oregon area, be sure to stop by Tammie's Hobbies<br />
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<br />EricSnow954http://www.blogger.com/profile/15059070844046950997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-9617939925619721632013-11-21T08:54:00.000-05:002013-11-21T08:54:07.738-05:00Jarod Matwiy's collection of Model Shipways kits!Jarod Matwiy sent us completed pictures of his collection of completed <a name='more'></a><a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/page.asp?lp=7007" target="_blank">Model Shipways</a> kits - awesome work Jarod. <div>
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EricSnow954http://www.blogger.com/profile/15059070844046950997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-9937936290913900912013-11-07T10:46:00.002-05:002013-11-07T10:46:13.794-05:00We're discontinuing the Model Shipways Taurus Solid Hull Towboat - Only a few left!We're down to our final few kits left of the<br />
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<br />EricSnow954http://www.blogger.com/profile/15059070844046950997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-78382400384796884862013-10-10T12:53:00.005-04:002013-10-10T12:53:48.770-04:00Frank Ryczek's "John Earl" Shrimp BoatFrank Ryczek sent us pictures of his newest total stem to stern ship model restoration of the shrimp boat<br />
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<b><u><i>Frank's notes:</i></u></b> <i>I have had an extremely busy year so far as I have been restoring ship models for Julia and Mike Bray of Fernandina Beach, Florida that were built by Mike's father in the 1940's. These photos show the complete and total stem to stern full restoration of the shrimp boat that was built by John Earl Bray. The model was found in the workshop of Mike's Dad after he had passed away. Mike wanted this model named after his father, so the boats name is the "JOHN EARL". I was surprised that many of the shrimp boats in Fernandina Beach had masculine names. Shrimping is hard work and the boats themselves reflected that by being weathered out waiting for the end of shrimping season for a fresh coat of paint and a re-haul.</i><br />
<i><br /> Having had restored nine ship models for Mike and Julia, I was presented with the shrimp boat model for repairs. The hull is extremely heavy as the original model that was built by John Bray was hand carved from a solid block of local Florida cypress and formed a solid hull for the shrimp boat model. The cabin was intact but I kicked it up a few notches by planking the entire interior and detailing it to the extreme. I added benches, tables, book shelves, overhead lighting and a detailed helm area and scratch built dials and throttles as well as overhead cabin lights. There is even a miniature 6 pack of beer I made for the crew.<br /><br /> I scrubbed down the entire model with Murphy's oil soap and a soft bristle brush to clean off the dust from the past 60 years. With the cabin off the model I then proceeded to re-plank her deck using walnut strip wood. I liked the look of the deck and that's when I decided to do some research into shrimp boats.<br /><br /> Most shrimp boats are work boats- plain and simple. I din't want this boat looking like a pristine boat, as most of the shrimp boats were weathered to the extreme and this is the look I was after.<br /><br /> Many of the fittings came from my vast collection of ship model parts that I have amassed over the past 40 years. All of the hull fittings are from <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/page.asp?lp=8006" target="_blank">Model Shipways</a> and <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/" target="_blank">Model Expo</a>. I can still remember when <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/" target="_blank">Model Shipways</a> were up in Bogota New Jersey. Metal blocks, cleats, bitts, ship's wheel, and most importantly parts for the main winch were all picked from my parts collection.<br /><br /> I wanted to use the original outriggers and I did so. The model measured out to 1/32 scale or 3/8" = 1 foot anywhere on the model. A buddy of mine had some spare model truck tires that I used for bumpers. At first I had too many on the boat and a guy from my model club asked me if the model was a tug boat. I removed all but two midship on the port and starboard sides.<br /><br /> I found a rigging plan for this model from the St. Augustine Lighthouse Museum site and it detailed every line on a typical 1940's era shrimp boat. There was not a main mast for the boat so I fashioned one from walnut dowel and tapered it with my electric drill. I then made a ladder from wire and added it to the mast so that the crew can get to the top.<br /><br /> The original outriggers were attached to the model by drilling two holes in the deck. This is not correct and I made the correction to the mast to hold the outriggers to the mast. I also wanted the outriggers to be displayed either in a stowed position or swung out in trolling position.<br /><br /> I learned a lot about how a shrimp boat's rigging works by rigging out the model according to the museum plan. When the outriggers are in an up stowed position the lines are slack and hanging, and when they are down in trolling position the line are taunt.</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span>
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<i><b>Bruce's comments:</b> Please find the attached photos of my partially completed<a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MS1850" target="_blank">HMS Bounty Launch</a>. I plan on sending additional photos when I have it completed along with the glass display case. I really enjoyed building the kit as I had never built a model that required bending the frames. It definitely stretched my building skills, but I would encourage anyone interested in the kit to go for it. Make sure to <b>READ AND STUDY THE INSTRUCTIONS</b> (and understand them) prior to starting construction. I did the majority of building while on our camping trip as it allowed me hours of uninterrupted pleasure! I took some liberties in painting……..but hey, nobody knows what it looked like anyway!</i><br />
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<br /><br />EricSnow954http://www.blogger.com/profile/15059070844046950997noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-36873546698592501412013-09-19T09:22:00.002-04:002013-09-19T09:22:15.378-04:00A new set of kits perhaps? Anyone interested?A builder of small model fishing boats has reached out to us and would like <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/" target="_blank">Model Expo</a> to<br />
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<br />EricSnow954http://www.blogger.com/profile/15059070844046950997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-49459165441303051712013-09-05T10:06:00.001-04:002013-09-05T10:06:39.997-04:00Jim Davis won a Model Shipways Confederacy Auction in eBay!Jim Davis of Charleston, SC sent us a nice note regarding his recent experience on<br />
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<br /><br /><i><b>Jim's comments:</b> I just received my model of the <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MS2262" target="_blank">Confederacy</a> that I won on the <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/ModelExpo-ModelKits-Tools" target="_blank">Model Expo eBay Store.</a> This kit is a total class act!! I can't wait to get started ( I have to finish the rigging on my current ship first). Thank you for producing this fine ship model.<br /><br /> Jim Davis</i></div>
EricSnow954http://www.blogger.com/profile/15059070844046950997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-26951952181182651382013-08-23T09:21:00.001-04:002013-08-23T09:21:03.374-04:00Model Expo's Free Replacement Parts Guarantee is Tops!Did you know that Model Expo provides Free Replacement Parts for all of our<br />
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<i><b>Rich's comments:</b> I just received my replacement parts for my <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MS2032" target="_blank">Willie Bennett</a> kit. I am a new member of <a href="http://modelshipworld.com/" target="_blank">Model Ship World</a> and know of your recent employment changes and I just wanted to say thanks for for the replacement parts. What a great company to work with.</i><div>
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EricSnow954http://www.blogger.com/profile/15059070844046950997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-3466118810573266052013-08-14T09:29:00.003-04:002013-08-14T09:29:14.413-04:00Dr. Rodrick Chima's USS Syren by Model Shipways!Check the pictures Dr. Rodrick Chima submitted of his<a name='more'></a> <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MS2260">Syren, US Brig 1803</a> by <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/page.asp?lp=7007">Model Shipways</a> - awesome work Rod! Rod received this for a Christmas present and completed it is a short amount of time - simply great work. We're looking forward to more of your work Rod - perhaps the <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MS2041" target="_blank">USF Essex</a>?<br /><br /><i><b>Rod's comments:</b> Last October, Ray Castner and I went to a Hobby Show in Cleveland and I bought a ship model. Cinda "gave" it to me for Christmas, and I started it on Jan. 2. 217 days and 526 hours later it is finished. Some photos are attached below.<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MS2260">USS Syren</a> was a 240-ton brig built in 1803. It served in the First Barbary War and the War of 1812, until it was captured by the British. At 1/64 scale the model is 32" long.<br /><br />Rod</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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EricSnow954http://www.blogger.com/profile/15059070844046950997noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-11711848822265551602013-08-08T07:54:00.002-04:002013-08-08T07:54:07.479-04:00Ron Neilson's USF Confederacy by Model Shipways!Ron Neilson sent us pictures and a quick review of his <a name='more'></a><a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MS2262" target="_blank">USF Confederacy 1778, Admiralty Model</a> by <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/page.asp?lp=7007" target="_blank">Model Shipways</a> - great work Ron! In addition to these photos, you can see more of his <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MS2262" target="_blank">USF Confederacy 1778, Admiralty Model</a> pictures at <a href="http://www.hobbymillusa.com/photo-gallery-from-our-customers-7.php">http://www.hobbymillusa.com/photo-gallery-from-our-customers-7.php</a> and in the <a href="http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/category/3-gallery-of-completed-kit-built-ship-models/" target="_blank">Model Ship World Completed Ship Gallery</a>.<br /><br /><i><b>Ron's comments: </b>Greetings. I recently completed my <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MS2262" target="_blank">USF Confederacy 1778, Admiralty Model</a> build and thought you might be interested in some studio photos I took. These might be of interest to your customers on your blog site; please feel free to use them if you'd like. The file resolution should be adequate for online overview purposes, but if you'd like I can send much larger hi-res files.<br /><br />Despite only a couple minor "hiccups" early-on (which Frank solved), <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/page.asp?lp=7007" target="_blank">Model Expo's</a> kit was a joy to build. Although I substantially upgraded most of the wood and added Chuck P's aftermarket pieces, many of the fundamental components of the kit's skeleton were excellent.<br /><br />You have created a winner with this excellent kit! Congratulations.<br /><br />Regards, Ron</i><div>
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<br />EricSnow954http://www.blogger.com/profile/15059070844046950997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-21092764438965568882013-07-23T13:37:00.000-04:002013-07-23T13:37:00.847-04:00Hobby Kit Manufacturing Company looking for Investor(s) or a Buyer - $500k, Negotiable <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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EricSnow954http://www.blogger.com/profile/15059070844046950997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-52808304500281492002013-07-17T13:19:00.005-04:002013-07-17T13:19:27.191-04:00One of a kind Built Up Model Ships?We recognize that ship modeling, or wood/metal modeling for that matter, is NOT for<br />
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<br />EricSnow954http://www.blogger.com/profile/15059070844046950997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-25127822583852548332013-07-09T14:28:00.003-04:002013-07-09T14:28:56.505-04:00We have shipped the first 10 USF Essex kits!At long last, we have finally shipped the first ten<a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MS2041" target="_blank"> USF Essex</a> kits! The orders that shipped<br />
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<i><b>Frank's email:</b> Ahoy there Eric-<br /><br />This model came to me from a family in Fernandina Beach, Florida. This is the 9th ship model in the series. The son's father recently passed away and they found these old ship models that the old man built while in college in the 1930's. They were referred to me by my good friend at the Jacksonville Maritime Museum as I am affiliated with the museum. I am also past president of the Jacksonville Ship Modeler's Society.<br /><br />This model was in drastic condition, very dirty with just the hand carved and painted hull and two upright masts. That's it!<br /><br />I took scale measurement and the model was done in 1/72nd scale! I decided to do her as a early Colonial Navy brig of war from 1775! Having amassed a lot of ship model fittings over the past 40 years I started digging through parts and fittings and many parts are old Model Shipways fittings and blocks. I found the cannons 12- 32 pounders which I mounted midship and aft and two smaller bow chasers. I turned the yards with my electric drill and scratched out the ship's cradle from strip wood and mounted the two ship launches and lashed them down. Two hatch gratings were built from <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/page.asp?lp=7007" target="_blank"><b>Model Expo</b></a> grating strips and framed out.<br /><br />About 3 months worth of time and research went into the model! I'm very pleased with the model restoration and this model will be added to the other eight I also restored. Sorry I did not take pictures of the other eight models. Perhaps I can get the family to take a few shots in the future.<br /><br />I have a hardwood base with clear acrylic upright holders for the model to sit on. A brass name plate will be added!<br /><br />I would like to once again thank <b><a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/page.asp?lp=7007" target="_blank">Model Expo</a> </b>for their top of the mast parts and service!<br /><br />High tides always-<br /><br />Frank Ryczek, Jr.<br />Maritime Artworks Limited<br />Jacksonville, Florida</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span>
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<br />EricSnow954http://www.blogger.com/profile/15059070844046950997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-19924301818096484942013-06-20T08:17:00.002-04:002013-06-20T08:17:45.600-04:00Mamoli Puritan by Steve Weidmann!Eric Adams of Portland, Oregon sent us pictures of a completed<br />
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Eric, President of the Nautical Society of Oregon Model Shipwrights, Member of the Oregon Maritime Museum, and Member of the Nautical Research Guild, was inspired by Steve's (one of his fellow club members) work and decided he had to build one for himself! He has the Puritan kit on the shelf and hopes to start it soon - make sure you send us pictures of your progress Eric!<br /><br />
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EricSnow954http://www.blogger.com/profile/15059070844046950997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-75927639875160537682013-06-13T09:04:00.002-04:002013-06-13T09:04:51.582-04:00Model Shipways Fair American built by Bert de Pedro!At 82 years old, Bert de Pedro recently complted his 6th ship model - the<br />
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<br /><i><b>Bert's comments: </b>I purchased my 6th ship model, the <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MS2015" target="_blank">Fair American 14-Gun Privateer</a> , from <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/" target="_blank">Model Expo</a> in July 2011 and just finished it. Admittedly I do not work on it all the time. This was my first model from <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/page.asp?lp=7007" target="_blank">Model Shipways</a> (all my others were European) and I cannot compliment them enough on the detail and explanations in their instructions.<br /><br />It was by far my most intricate ( and in many ways, frustrating) challenge. My only comment is that the choice of "strings" for the various rigging parts was vague and I had to guess most of the time on which ones to use. I also learned a lot of nautical terms for a landlubber, with great help from Frank and a nautical terms website.</i><div>
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<i><br />Again, thanks immensely for a long and most satisfying project. Now I need to find a place to show it without my wife complaining about another dust-catcher!!! <br /><br />Bert de Pedro </i><br />
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EricSnow954http://www.blogger.com/profile/15059070844046950997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-47117371500943152772013-06-05T13:56:00.005-04:002013-06-05T13:56:48.775-04:00Gunboat Philadelphia feedback from Bruce BrownBruce Brown recently sent us some feedback regarding the <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MS2263" target="_blank">Gunboat Philadelphia</a> by <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/page.asp?lp=7007" target="_blank">Model Shipways</a>. Bruce recently<a name='more'></a><div>
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<i><b>Bruce's comments:</b> I just spent the past 7 weeks at the <a href="http://www.watermens.org/" target="_blank">Watermen's Museum</a> completing and adding to your marvelous new kit of the <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MS2263" target="_blank">Gunboat Philadelphia</a>. (The <a href="http://www.watermens.org/" target="_blank">Watermen's Museum</a> is constructing a similar Gunboat - the Henry - on the shore of York River.) My experience was a joy as I discovered the excellent materials, the computer planning and laser cutting that went into the kit. I have had numerous opportunities to share my impressions with the visitors to the museum and have repeatedly given your email address to interested observers. </i></div>
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<i><br />After going to the <a href="http://siris-sihistory.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?&profile=all&source=~!sichronology&uri=full=3100001~!12899~!0#focus" target="_blank">Smithsonian American History Museum</a> to actually see the <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MS2263" target="_blank">Philadelphia</a>, I decided to make sails and add a lower spar to the model. By adding these elements to the kit I found that it more clearly reflects the reality of the original boat. I purchased some muslin that was very similar to the material supplied for the canopy and sewed seams to simulate the original patterns. The excellent model in the Smithsonian was the inspiration for the additions, as were the photos of the Philadelphia II built in 1981. <br /><br />Best wishes for further projects of American historical vessels. <br /><br />Bruce Brown</i></div>
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<br /><br />EricSnow954http://www.blogger.com/profile/15059070844046950997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-90755400650178347772013-05-22T10:01:00.002-04:002013-05-22T10:01:42.814-04:00Final Production Run of Elsie, American Fishing Schooner by Model Shipways!Attention <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/page.asp?lp=7007" target="_blank">Model Shipways</a> fans: We have completed our final production<br />
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EricSnow954http://www.blogger.com/profile/15059070844046950997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-40061301945256591852013-05-08T08:27:00.003-04:002013-05-08T08:27:35.000-04:00Wayne Tripp's Harriet Lane by Model Shipways!Wayne Tripp recently sent us pictures of his<a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/page.asp?lp=7007" target="_blank"> Model Shipways<a name='more'></a></a><div>
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<i><b>Wayne's comments:</b> I bought the kit on a whim a bit over a year ago at a local hobby store and am now hooked on wooden ship kits. Have since bought 2 more kits from you folks (<a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=sm55w" target="_blank">Corel’s USRC Ranger</a> and the <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=ms2150" target="_blank">MS Emma C. Berry</a>). I also was the lucky individual that bought your <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=ms1458" target="_blank">21 FT. English Pinnace (1750-1760)</a> that was donated to the <a href="http://modelshipworld.com/" target="_blank">MSW website</a>.<br /><br />Attached are a couple of shots of the <a href="http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MS2010" target="_blank">Harriet Lane</a> – currently in the process of installing the chainplates and lower deadeyes for the main mast, then will be finishing the rigging on both masts.<br /><br />Thanks for all of the support you folks have provided – I know it has made a difference for me!</i></div>
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<i>On <a href="http://modelshipworld.com/" target="_blank">MSW</a> and <a href="http://modelshipbuilder.com/" target="_blank">MSB</a> forums I am <b>trippwj</b><br /><br />Wayne J. Tripp, MEP</i></div>
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EricSnow954http://www.blogger.com/profile/15059070844046950997noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-8804784463028293822013-05-01T09:33:00.001-04:002013-05-01T09:33:20.882-04:00Mike Draper's USS Constitution by Model ShipwaysMike Draper of Whitehorse, Yukon Canada sent us pictures of his completed<br />
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