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11-22-2004, 01:18 PM
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Re: Master and Commander boxed DVD set
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I like that series too. How much was the boxed set for Hornblower?
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11-24-2004, 01:15 PM
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Re: Master and Commander boxed DVD set
hmm, let me think. I payed about E20, it was on sale for DVD's representing the first four series. I downloaded the other series which are also 4 DVD's. The last four series are worth watching!
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11-29-2004, 05:37 PM
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Re: Master and Commander boxed DVD set
Amazon has the "Horatio Hornblower - The Complete Adventures " set of six disc's for about $60 US. in USA - Canadian format. Might put it on my Christmas list.
Got the Master and Commander boxed set in the mail this past Saturday. Very nice. It's in wide screen with many nice extra features. One being how they trained the cast on the Rose(Surprise) for a month at sea in the art of seamanship and a few weeks of sword play. Russell Crowe came up with the idea of the cast wearing different colored tee shirts while in rehearsals, representing their respective crew rankings in the film. He also had to learn how to play the violin (along with his co-star, Paul Bettany -Ships' Doctor, Cello). They didn't actually play in the films' sound track (that was done by real musicians), but they had to at least mimic the movements well enough to keep pace with the music. The production company had to outfit the HMS Rose replica (when they bought the Rose, it was not fully completed). They also built a full size replica of the Surprise on a Gimbel in a large water tank (used for the battle and storm scenes). This tank replica is an exact copy of the Rose. Built down to the finest details. Since they could not find suppliers for most of the ships rigging, they made all of the parts in their own shops. From blocks to even making all of the line (all left twist, out of real hemp). The Director, Peter Weir, believes in extreme detail. He actually hire dance instructors and sword masters to choreograph the fight scenes. He said both vessels are in storage. For the sequels, no doubt.
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12-03-2004, 07:10 PM
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Re: Master and Commander boxed DVD set
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Check www.deepdiscountdvd.com/ . Type hornblower in search box, it is about 13 bucks less than Amazon with free shipping! Best,
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01-22-2005, 01:19 AM
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The Masting and Rigging of English Ships of War, 1625-1860
By James Lees
This book would give Historic Ship Models, by Wolfram Zu Monfeld a run for its money when comparing rigging. Another "bible" to have on the shelf that will see allot of use. The book is layed out much the same way with plenty of very detailed illustrations which are easy to understand . The chapters run from masting to rigging to sail making all the way to seamanship but doesn't cover anything on deck except for the davits. Sail designs are covered in exquisite detail with no question. Detailed rigging changes throughout history are well documented. There are also plenty of b&w photos of models for reference. If you are rigging ships in this period this is a must have book. Definitely worth the money! ISBN: 0870219480 Dave
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01-23-2005, 06:29 AM
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Re: The Masting and Rigging of English Ships of War, 1625-1860
You are right The book is perfect .
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02-23-2005, 08:47 PM
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Sailing Alone Around the World
I can't believe my luck! I just purchased a 1st edition copy #1236 of 2000 of Captian Joshua Slocum account of "Saling Alone Around the World"
I didn't see it listed here by any others,anyone else read this book? Brief history: 1st person to sail around the world solo,accomplished in 3 years, 3 months and 9 days. The captain was 51 years old and his sail boat was twice that age, a 37' sloop named the "Spray" Bluejacket Ship Crafters have a 3/8 scale model of the Spray, I'm thinking this might well be a future build.  Anyway I'll give my review of the book when I finish.... Bill
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02-24-2005, 08:44 PM
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Re: Sailing Alone Around the World
I should clarify something here and that is it is a first edition printing of the 100 year anniversary of the voyage. The books printing was actually in 1995, if anyone else is interested in purchasing a like book it is available thru Bluejacket Ship Crafters.
Bill
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03-19-2005, 05:54 AM
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Fantastic book must have!!
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