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This is serial 373, obviously refinished post engraving but an excellent job as evinced by the sideplate seam. Quite attractive engraving and the hammer and trigger appear to be fire blued and Ivory grips that have shrunk with time. The gun is mechanically excellent and bore pristine. I do...

A fun build! The wheels were the most challenging part, each spoke had to individually shaped then inserted between the hub and rim.

I had wanted to try a test post including a photo so a view from my deck.

An interesting story. Just a moment...

Member Kiwi Cop was involved in an accident near Joplin Mo.. If there are any members local to the area perhaps they could contact him to offer advice or assistance. Help requested, Joplin MO.

I recently took a flight, first one in over 2 years due to a medical issue. I thoroughly enjoy flying, security was a breeze, everything on schedule and my checked baggage arrived as expected. I travel standby and somehow was assigned a seat in the exit row. These seats are usually assigned to...

I believe dogs are one of God's gift to man. Unfortunately my dog Patches has been staying with my daughter for about 6 weeks whilst I deal with a medical issue, I sure miss him, it was just him and me here. My, daughter's dog, Gibby had to have 5 teeth extracted yesterday and I am sure was not...

I live on a small lake and around the 4th of July my neighbors and my family have a small fishing tournament. After the fishing my neighbor has a brunch as the picture shows from last year's event. As much as I enjoy fishing, the brunch is the highlight! This year I think I will take my 8wt fly...

After building a few wooden ship models, a cannon model and a couple of Ukuleles I needed a change so I built a Western Buckboard wagon. It appeared fairly simple but turned out to be quite complex. As an example; each spoke in the wheels had to be shaped then attached to the hub and rim...

My daughter and son-in-law are in Sydney for two weeks as their daughter, my granddaughter, is there for a summer internship. Any recommendations for must do activities would be welcomed! This solicitation is certainly not confined to Australians, if you have visited any suggestions are...

On a recent trip I felt compelled to take a photo of the "eyes" on a tree. My late wife and I enjoyed skiing in Aspen and there was a local saying, "The Aspen trees have eyes and they look after you.". We both liked that and always enjoyed the trees watching us on the lift to the top or skiing...

Last week I went out to Wyoming to visit a friend in Cody and do some fly fishing for Trout, a thoroughly enjoyable experience! I had never been there and the scenery was magnificent. We were lake fishing, a new experience for me as I normally fish rather fast moving rivers so some new skills...

Actually not. I have posted a few threads about wooden boat models I have built. The last model I worked on for 16 months so I wanted a shorter project so I built a Ukulele kit. It took about 3 weeks, it was thoroughly enjoyable and I learned a few new skills. I have never played or owned a...

I finished up a model I have been working on since July, 2020. A fun waste of time non-the-less. It is a model of perhaps the last surviving mid 1800's American fishing vessel of this type, the Emma C. Berry. She is restored and on display at Mystic Harbor in Connecticut. I built her as...

I know there are many music fans here and I wondered if there were any Eleanor fans here? I listen to her often and always enjoy her performances. I admit am a bit partial to Irish performers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U_pSxu_VHg One more, a duet with another favorite artist of mine...

Today I was two weeks post second vaccine, the recommended wait time for immunity. I treated myself to a professional haircut, I had forgotten what an enjoyable, simple pleasure it was! This was my first professional haircut since February of last year. My daughter-in-law cut my hair a couple of...

I had the opportunity to fly on a B-17 a few years ago, unfortunately it crashed in Hartford with loss of life. I found this video amazing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-1_JwlHO-8

I just got in the house from walking my dog in a snowstorm and the sky lit up and a loud bang. There was a lightning strike about one mile away according to my weather app. Not sure who jumped higher, me or my dog, he is hiding and I am tempted to join him! Strange weather!!

I saw a report today, very sad and sobering. May they rest in peace. Fallen Officers From the COVID-19 Pandemic

As I have previously posted I enjoy building wood ship models. Anyone Else Enjoy Wood Ship Models?, USN Picket Boat #1 After I finished my last boat I decided to shut down the shipyard and open the armory for a change of pace. I decided to try my hand at the Model Expo Guns of History Napoleon...