Somehow I managed to delete my post.  Let's try this again!

Sorry I missed this one!  I got some nice feedback from several of you so I hope I get this right.

The meeting started off with a presentation of steamboat Arabia by Roger and Jerry.  It's really something to see in person.  Now they've found another steamboat called the Malta which they hope was loaded with goods to be traded with Native Americans.  Here's a nice video from the crew looking for this steamboat.  They're taking samples now to find out what's down there.

Hopefully they find the evidence they need to start work.  amazing what's hiding under our feet.

Brian Hatak brought in his 1/350 USS Missouri that he's working on.  Looking forward to seeing this one come together.  Brian also shared the name plate he had made for this project.  If I understand correctly his friend will help anyone out with other name plates.

Max discussed his method for strengthening the hull of his model using steel plate and brass rod so that it doesn't warp.  This can certainly be a challenge with a waterline hull kit.  Nice tip Max!

John Widmar never fails to surprise us with some of the great little kits he finds.  These are some 1/700 resin kits of IJN sub chasers from AKA MOD resin models.  These look like some little gems and I can't wait to see them come together.  John found them from an eBay seller called Global Toy.  Here's a link to one of these kits on that site.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/AKA-resin-kit-1-700-IJN-Auxiliary-Sub-Chaser-TAMA-Maru-RX7003-/182462974307?hash=item2a7ba40963:g:W8AAAOSwax5YrJnt

I believe John also brought this set of photo etch from Artist Hobby of 1/700 IJN ship names.

Then John DuGene shared his Flashback models 1/48 Hansa Brandenburg W.29.  John dressed up his model with some aftermarket parts from Gas Patch Models which include a Parabellum tail gun and anemometer on the left wing.  Little additions like these can really enhance a model and create focal points.  Nice work John!

Martin is organizing some information about IPMS membership.  There are lots of advantages to being an IPMS member, not the least is a 10% discount at Colpar Hobbies when you present your card.  As soon as Martin sends the information I will get it posted.

I understand Hugh brought back his 80,000 ship images!  I believe Blake is working on these to see if we can make them available to others and create a backup for Hugh.  Thank you for sharing Hugh!  That's a lifetime collection of images!

Nice meeting everyone!  I look forward to seeing you guys next time  Hopefully I can get some of these projects I'm working on done!
Dave

Greetings Ship Club
Another meeting is coming up.

Location
Rockler Woodworking (basement)
2553 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 108
Denver, Colorado 80222

Date:  March 25th 10:00

Steamboat Arabia
For this along, this is a must attend meeting.  Roger and Jerry are going to give a presentation on the Steamship Arabia and the museum in Kansas City.  If you haven't been there before you'll want to go after this.  Maybe I can talk Jerry into taping it for me with his new GoPro!  😎

The story of the Arabia and the search to find her is remarkable.  That's all I'm going to tell you.  Thanks to Roger and Jerry for putting this presentation together!

The tape is in!
I'm leaving it with Jerry to pass out and collect funds.  Here's a recap of what everyone ordered.

This stuff is listed on eBay for $4.00 to $6.00 a roll.  We came in at just under $1.40 per roll.  If you don't mind we'll just leave it there.  Here's a breakdown of what everyone owes.  Cash or check is fine.  Try to bring exact change so Jerry doesn't have to worry about it.  

Sam:  $8.40

John Widmar:  $16.80

Martin:  $8.40

Victor:  $8.40

John DuGene:  $16.80

Daniele:  $2.80

Brian Hatak:  $16.80

I have a few extras in everything except .7mm.  If you are interested let me know.   

Club Project

Hugh had an excellent suggestion.  A discussion on what we have to do to correct the imperfections from the manufacturers.  I believe Hugh and Roger are going to tackle the Trumpeter USS Maryland in 1/700 scale.  It has some well publicized issues.  Hugh and Roger will be talking about the research to find the issues with the kit and what they do to make the corrections.  

I think it would be a good idea for everyone to discuss when you bring your new kits, works in progress, and completed models in to share.  

This is an ongoing project and no timeline associated.  

Interesting and Free Newsletter

Hugh share this site with me.  The name of the group is Escort, Small Warship Special Interest Group.  Their members write articles which include history, kits and reviews, new and old.  They are based in England but have members worldwide.  Here's a link to their site.  

http://www.smallwarshipgroup.org.uk

If you write them an email they will send you free their quarterly publication.  You can also look through their archive list and if there's a past issue you're interested in, send them an email and it will come back to you free of charge.  I'm going to add them to our favorites list!  

As per usual, if you have something to share, something to sell, or have a project that's challenging you.  Bring it in and we'll work on it together.

Have a great meeting and I hope to see you all in April.

Dave

Oh no!  There goes Tokyo.. Go Go Godzilla!

Time once again for my annual Easter Egg Hunt build on the Flory Models site.  This year an epic build.  Godzilla vs. the IJN.  This is about the last thing I have time for but I've been planning this for almost a year now and I can't skip this opportunity.  The plan is to create a water scene with Godzilla emerging from ocean and upsetting our little egg shaped IJN Destroyer.  I need to get this one done by the April meeting.