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07-23-2012, 05:16 AM
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AMAZING work, JR.
Just be careful. Heat builds up fast from lightbulbs in enclosed areas, and as short of supply as wood is, way up there in northern Alaska, you don't want to ignite any house fires. 
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07-23-2012, 08:55 PM
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Yeah that's true the battery gets to burning the fingers when wires are connected to it.
Well I added handles to the telegraph and added the pilothouse structure to the ship.
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08-28-2012, 12:28 PM
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well it has been a long time since I've posted anything that's because I've been helping my dad with work around the house.
I have gotten more then what these pictures shows. I got the sides and superstructure painted. a few weeks ago I was doing a bit of researching of the crew of the Sammy B. and found this detailed account about Gunners Mate Third Class Paul Henry Carr. Lest We Forget: Paul Henry Carr, VMA-322 | U.S. Naval Institute What pain these men go through to secure our freedom. freedom is not free, because tyrants and dictators will stop at nothing to see the whole world under their power. There is a good documentary I have, called The League Of Grateful Sons about the men of World War Two and their impact on their sons it is done by a christian organization named Vision Forum. I suggest this to any one. It is really good. here is the website. The League of Grateful Sons
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08-28-2012, 12:58 PM
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That's coming out great, JR!
It is a sad state where the beneficiaries of the sacrifices of their fathers and mothers are not fully appreciated or known, but I can tell you from personal experience it's not something the soldiers find any joy in reliving, but to see how their sacrifices protected their loved ones and ensured the freedoms of their sons and daughters, and their children, is, I gather, all the reward they need. Remembering those who have sacrificed their all is one way I feel their acts are recognized if not understood, at least in part. This model is a very wonderful tribute to our sailors and I look forward to seeing how this project progresses. Thanks for sharing photos of your work with all of us! Cheers! Jim
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08-30-2012, 03:00 AM
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My design has never looked better, and you've made it such a large scale, JR. You might see if museums would be interested in your work. When he was about 15, my older son Robert built the big Lindberg Fletcher class motorized destroyer from its plastic kit and actually improved the electronics and power train. I had paid for everything but he had done the work, so when he wanted to take it back to Juneau with him, I didn't stop him ... and it was WRECKED in shipment.
Paper models wreck less easily because they are so light and don't destroy themselves in boxes.
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08-30-2012, 12:44 PM
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Thank you Jim and Lou, and yes Jim I agree with you completely, to me these stories show me how high the price of freedom is, and as a way to repay those veterans dead and alive. Is remember and to continue where they finished. Do my duty, and keep firing at the enemy.
That's too bad what happened to your sons Fletcher, Lou. I'm hoping to do in the future a model of the Johnston in this same scale. For some reason this is my favorite sea battle. It kind of reminds me of The Alamo. P.S. I will try to get some pictures of the latest work I've done. Timothy Jr.
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10-05-2012, 12:37 PM
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A Months Work
Hello all,
Well, after finding a spot to take pictures with good lighting because of not having much sunlight now and having some trouble with the cameras memory card not working, I have finally been able to post some pictures of what I've accomplished. I was planing to do the gun mounts, torpedo tubes and railings next, but decided to do the screws and rudders.
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What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Thomas Paine http://worldwartwo.ucoz.com/
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10-05-2012, 12:52 PM
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I just wanted to say that the figure you showed earlier looked very good indeed. It will be very good to see him (and his likes) running around your ship in due course.
Leif
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10-05-2012, 02:32 PM
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P.S. This evening I will start working on the rudders and shrews hopefully they will be finished this weekend.
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10-06-2012, 05:34 AM
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I feel like I'm watching a real ship being built, not just a model, JR.
... although the Bering Sea coast is a long way from SBR's historical birthplace at Brown Shipbuilding in Houston (April 1944).I really love this entry from Wikipedia: Speed: Designed: 24 kn (28 mph; 44 km/h) Achieved: 28.7 kn (53.2 km/h; 33.0 mph)
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