Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Fair Jeanne Docked in Brockville
I was in Brockville on Sunday, July 10, 2016 taking pictures of memorials there. I saw Fair Jeanne moored next to the Aquatarium and, of course, I took pictures. Enjoy.
Friday, July 15, 2016
Boats in a Marina in Brockville
While I was in Brockville visiting Blockhouse Island I took some pictures of the boats docked in the marina there. I'm sharing them here, no biggie.
Sunday, July 10, 2016
Brockville Police Boat
I visited Brockville. While photographing boats in a marina there I decided to take a few of the police boat moored there. This would make a super radio control model.
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Capital Marine Modellers' Guild Attended the Third Annual Military Hobby Show
On 12 June 2016 members of Capital Marine Modellers' Guild manned a booth providing a display of ship models, video and reference books. Hosted by the Ottawa Service Battalion the show occupied a large room in the Major E. J. G. Holland VC Armoury on 2100 Walkley Road, Ottawa. In addition to our club's display, many hobbyists and vendors contributed to the show.
Thursday, June 09, 2016
Twin Four Inch Gun from HMCS Buckingham
In the Parc des Anciens-Combattants in Buckingham, Québec you will see a twin four inch gun and two anchors from HMCS Buckingham, a river class frigate that served in World War II.
You can see more photographs of this site on my blog site, Memorials in Ottawa. Should you ever build a model of a Canadian ship that had this gun on it, you can go to Buckingham and get a very good reference for it.
Bill Williams
You can see more photographs of this site on my blog site, Memorials in Ottawa. Should you ever build a model of a Canadian ship that had this gun on it, you can go to Buckingham and get a very good reference for it.
Bill Williams
Friday, May 27, 2016
80th Anniversary - RMS Queen Mary
Today is the 80th anniversary of the maiden voyage of Cunard's flagship, the ocean liner RMS Queen Mary.
Hull number 534 became the RMS Queen Mary, and set sail from Southampton docks via Cherbourg to New York city on 27 May 1936. By summer she held the Blue Riband for the fastest Atlantic crossing.
Both the Mary and her sister ship RMS Queen Elizabeth carried war brides from the UK to Canada during and after WWII. The Mary carried over 1000 women, plus their babies, plus 14 Red Cross escort officers, on a single voyage.
The Mary made 1000 trans-Atlantic crossings by the time she was sold in 1967, and is now a museum and hotel in the USA.
Hull number 534 became the RMS Queen Mary, and set sail from Southampton docks via Cherbourg to New York city on 27 May 1936. By summer she held the Blue Riband for the fastest Atlantic crossing.
Both the Mary and her sister ship RMS Queen Elizabeth carried war brides from the UK to Canada during and after WWII. The Mary carried over 1000 women, plus their babies, plus 14 Red Cross escort officers, on a single voyage.
The Mary made 1000 trans-Atlantic crossings by the time she was sold in 1967, and is now a museum and hotel in the USA.
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
3rd Annual Military Hobby Show
CMMG will have a presence at the upcoming 3rd Annual Military Hobby Show.
For more information, click here.
For more information, click here.
Sunday, May 08, 2016
More Meetings Start in the Autumn
CMMG has had its last meeting for the year. Subject to change due to circumstances the next one will be on September 6, 2016. In the meantime there are still some activities CMMG will be participating in, such as the upcoming Military Hobby Show.
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Tuesday, May 03, 2016
Royal Canadian Mint Issuing Coin of Marco Polo
The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a limited release one ounce gold coin depicting the New Brunswick tall ship, Marco Polo.
The mint will issue 675 of these coins at $2,699.95 each. Click here for more information on the coin and the ship.
The mint will issue 675 of these coins at $2,699.95 each. Click here for more information on the coin and the ship.
Monday, April 11, 2016
Royal Canadian Mint releases Special Edition Silver Dollar Proof Set – 150th Anniversary of the Transatlantic Cable (2016)
The Royal Canadian Mint released a new dollar coin depicting S.S. Great Eastern. The earlier coin showed the starboard side of the ship. The new coin shows the port side. It is only available in the 2016 proof coin set, of which 12,500 will be available. See more on the Mint's web site.
"This coin takes you back 150 years to Heart's Content, Newfoundland, when the transatlantic telegraph cable was laid. Imagine the excitement as people gathered on shore to admire the gargantuan ship that completed the epic task—recreated here in stunning detail on a coloured silver dollar that's not available with any other set. A must-have collectible!
"The Special Proof Dollar Coin Design:
"This special proof dollar reverse design by Canadian marine artist Yves Bérubé features a three-quarter port-side view of S.S. Great Eastern anchored offshore in the natural harbour of Heart's Content, N.L. Selective colour over engraving recreates the appearance of this great iron steamer, whose impressive size easily dwarfs the local gaff-rigged fishing boat (known as a Jack Boat) that sits off her port bow. Her four funnels and six masts rise up to fill the upper portion of the reverse, while the rolling hills that surround Trinity Bay can be seen in the background. On the beach, local residents gather to admire and study this historic ship, while two of her officers proudly stand on the rocks that line the shore."
"This coin takes you back 150 years to Heart's Content, Newfoundland, when the transatlantic telegraph cable was laid. Imagine the excitement as people gathered on shore to admire the gargantuan ship that completed the epic task—recreated here in stunning detail on a coloured silver dollar that's not available with any other set. A must-have collectible!
"The Special Proof Dollar Coin Design:
"This special proof dollar reverse design by Canadian marine artist Yves Bérubé features a three-quarter port-side view of S.S. Great Eastern anchored offshore in the natural harbour of Heart's Content, N.L. Selective colour over engraving recreates the appearance of this great iron steamer, whose impressive size easily dwarfs the local gaff-rigged fishing boat (known as a Jack Boat) that sits off her port bow. Her four funnels and six masts rise up to fill the upper portion of the reverse, while the rolling hills that surround Trinity Bay can be seen in the background. On the beach, local residents gather to admire and study this historic ship, while two of her officers proudly stand on the rocks that line the shore."
Thursday, April 07, 2016
May 2016 Meeting
The May CMMG will happen on May 3, 2016, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Nepean Museum, 16 Rowley. Bring your show and tell items. Work in progress always helps everyone.
Wednesday, April 06, 2016
West Lake Pleasure Boat
This is a 1/30 (?) scale all-wood model of a Chinese pleasure boat still seen on West Lake near Beijing.
It is a plank-on-frame construction without metal parts. I added the brass bolts for look and strength. The hull wood is dark, possibly mahogany, but has been stained with furniture repair felt pens, then coated with clear varnish. I am very pleased with the outcome of this Chinese wood model kit I acquired from AliExpress for about $20.
John Clearwater
It is a plank-on-frame construction without metal parts. I added the brass bolts for look and strength. The hull wood is dark, possibly mahogany, but has been stained with furniture repair felt pens, then coated with clear varnish. I am very pleased with the outcome of this Chinese wood model kit I acquired from AliExpress for about $20.
John Clearwater
Chinese War Junk
Here is my newly-finished Chinese War Junk with five masts.
I know nothing about the actual ship as the instructions (seen in the first image) are totally and completely in Chinese, without even dates showing in English. This would have been a huge ship, and until the ruling class forbade distant sea travel, would have been the battleships of their time ranging around Asia prior to 1490.
It is an all-wood, plank-on-frame laser-cut kit I bought on AliExpress for about $15.
The colouration of the hull was accomplished with furniture repair felt pens which have various wood stain dyes, and are excellent for adding colour and depth to the actual wood. The deck was rubbed with grey powder to wear and wash out the new wood look.
Now that I have more experience with Asian sails, I was able to build the sails and masts and rigging in a single weekend.
John Clearwater
Ottawa
I know nothing about the actual ship as the instructions (seen in the first image) are totally and completely in Chinese, without even dates showing in English. This would have been a huge ship, and until the ruling class forbade distant sea travel, would have been the battleships of their time ranging around Asia prior to 1490.
It is an all-wood, plank-on-frame laser-cut kit I bought on AliExpress for about $15.
The colouration of the hull was accomplished with furniture repair felt pens which have various wood stain dyes, and are excellent for adding colour and depth to the actual wood. The deck was rubbed with grey powder to wear and wash out the new wood look.
Now that I have more experience with Asian sails, I was able to build the sails and masts and rigging in a single weekend.
John Clearwater
Ottawa
Sunday, March 27, 2016
Ottawa Military Heritage Show
The Ottawa Military Heritage Show 2016
Saturday 30 April 2016
09:00 - 15:00
Nepean Sportsplex
1701 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa
Tickets $8. (or $20 for early 08:00 admission)
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