For those of you that have Amazon Prime TV I found this a number of weeks ago, but only got around to watching it in recent weeks. It's title, of course, is "Trafalgar: The Greatest Naval Battle in...
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For those of you that have Amazon Prime TV I found this a number of weeks ago, but only got around to watching it in recent weeks. It's title, of course, is "Trafalgar: The Greatest Naval Battle in...
Came across this new Kickstarter Project on TMP the other day! I have to admit it does sound rather interesting even though at 10 mm Scale it might require a little bit more room then some of us...
As to "other periods", let us not forget the Anglo - Dutch Wars!! Battles with hundreds of large Ships-of-the-Line, the Golden Age of Piracy, the four main antagonists: Britain, Dutch, French, &...
I should have mentioned it, but the most useful pack of needles I've found is under the name, "Dritz", and are titled "Repair Needles". These are somewhat larger then your average sewing needles,...
A Fleet that would make my namesake, ADM. J. P. Jones, extremely proud to command!! :salute:
I started using some of the metal thread that you can find in places like Jo-Anne's Fabrics, and found it very easy to work with! Also, picked up a set of large needles most of which are bent at...
Pipe the Side boys!!!! Congratulations, Admiral! There are few more deserving of the Honor, Sir!
Happy New Year, and hopes for a more prosperous and joyous year on the horizon for all!
I've been absent for several months recovering from the loss of my Best Gaming Friend, but I've come out of...
I'm offering up the following 1/300 scale Langton Ships for sale to "Clear the Ways" if you will! I bought these a long time ago and they just have risen to the top of the building cue.
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What's up, Doc? Welcome aboard, I hope you have plenty of sand!!
Belated Congratulations, Rob! A finer Landsman never strode a deck!! :hatsoff:
. . . And the Russian ship went down with all Hands!! :sad::shock:
Hey, Hey, I resemble that remark!!!
It's great to be a Cubs Fan, it teaches one extreme humility, at least 6 months out of the year, and instills great hope for the other 6 months!! :wink:
Welcome aboard, David! Drop anchor, furl sail, and pull a cork or two!!:drinks:
Thanks, Dave for the info on the DVD I will definitely order a copy of that one!! Fortunately I have a Region Free player, so I have more then a few documentaries from the UK in my library!
Aye, a sea going Hobbit he was! Great on the green, but his drives always came up far too short!! :wink:
Well know I that feeling! :shock:
Since hitting the half century plus ten mark a couple of months ago I was surprised that the sands seem to run through the hour glass a little faster then they...
Eric,
It does go into the first war under Cromwell in background, which is where it begins. In fact the first few minutes it flops back and forth in order to reveal the major players, and how...
Welcome aboard, Mike! Drop anchor and enjoy your time in port!
Sail Ho!
Came across this last week on "Amazon Prime"! Haven't looked for it on Netflix, but it may very well be there also!
It's a documentary of about 2 hours in length covering ALL of the...
Golf was invented by sailors, as a new "drinking game" while ashore! It was hoped the officers wouldn't notice it's true purpose!! :happy::drinks::wink:
Wow, Julian! You are just way to good at this stuff!! :hatsoff:
And, I am so jealous!!!!
Welcome aboard, Mark!! From one who is just down wind from you in the Old Dominion!! Enjoy your stay!
The information you have posted around here Rob would at least fill a good sized Osprey type book that Ares could produce and sell!!
Did that sound like a Hint??? :happy:
Great info, Rob! :hatsoff: