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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here... 09-24-2008, 11:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 643
Posted By MODELERDAVE
Shipping a model

Hi,
I plan on shipping a completed model from Detroit area to Chicago. It's Blue Jackets "America" @ 1/8" scale. Not a complicated model but still fragile.
Has anyone shipped a completed model? Does...
Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here... 05-07-2008, 02:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 693
Posted By MODELERDAVE
7000 Credit

I received $70.00 credit for my finished Phantom and just purchased the Bounty Launch(Model Shipways at $70.00). What a deal. With a 12" x 18" cutting mat and S&H the total was $25.00.

I am...
Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here... 04-04-2008, 05:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 975
Posted By MODELERDAVE
Phantom 6999 credit and thoughts

Ahoy,

I'm a few days from completing my Phantom. I have enjoyed it a GREAT DEAL and looking forward to my next project. I am happy with my finished ship but see so many areas were I could have done...
Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here... 03-06-2008, 05:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,078
Posted By MODELERDAVE
Hobby Shops

Hi,
I'm working on my first wooden ship(Phantom- about 40% finished). I am having trouble finding a Hobby Shop(in my area) that carries ship modeling supplies. Everything is available on the...
Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here... 03-03-2008, 11:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 877
Posted By MODELERDAVE
Keeping rigging lines tight

I am a novice working on my first ship (Phantom). How do you keep your lines tight while tying the knot? What kind of knot is best?

Dave
Forum: Experiences and /or reviews of model kits 11-06-2007, 12:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,502
Posted By MODELERDAVE
Re: BlueJacket ship kits

Fred,
Thanks, you have confirmed what have found from surveys and feedback from other modelers. DECISION MADE: I'm ordering the "Phantom 1868".
So many questions:
1. How did you paint (air...
Forum: Experiences and /or reviews of model kits 11-05-2007, 09:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,502
Posted By MODELERDAVE
BlueJacket ship kits

I'm a novice, looking to purchase my first kit. Looking at the BlueJacket catalog the kits seem expensive compared to Model shipways. BlueJacket does not describe the details of the kits (wood types,...
Forum: Introduce yourself to the Forum 11-04-2007, 10:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 647
Posted By MODELERDAVE
Re: New member

Hello,
Thanks for the reply. Checked out your gallery. WOW! Your Phantom look fantastic. The Sultan was unbelievable. Crazy as it seems, I enjoyed seeing what was on you bench top as far as tools,...
Forum: Introduce yourself to the Forum 11-04-2007, 09:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 647
Posted By MODELERDAVE
Re: New member

Thanks for the feed back. How long did you work on the Phantom...less than 6 months? Did you buy any extra pieces to supplement? Did the kit provide enough wood, rigging pieces, etc?
Problems or...
Forum: Introduce yourself to the Forum 10-22-2007, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 647
Posted By MODELERDAVE
New member

Doing some research preparing to buy my first kit. Thinking about Model Shipways special offer for the Phantom. Any thoughts?
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