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What are your other hobbies???

Started by green69rt, September 17, 2014, 07:39:47 PM

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green69rt

I have to assume that many of us have other hobbies.  I know I can't work on my Charger 24/7.  

Since I was in the Navy I have built wooden models of old sailing ships.  The first two show the only one I have finished.  It is Captain Cooks ship.  The HMS Endeavour (edited for spelling), a Cat built bark.  Took him around the world till he was invited for dinner.  Took me 10 years to build.

The last pic shows how far along I am on the HMS Victory, Lord Nelsons flag ship.  Sometimes I spend a month on one little deck fitting!!

charge69

Those are extremely nice ! Congratulations for having the patience to build one of those!

I used to do a lot of fishing and target shooting as a hobby but, not so much anymore.

green69rt

Quote from: charge69 on September 17, 2014, 07:55:32 PM
Those are extremely nice ! Congratulations for having the patience to build one of those!

I used to do a lot of fishing and target shooting as a hobby but, not so much anymore.

Just take the time,  your time is precious, do what counts.  I know that life takes some chunk but there's always a little left to do what matters to you!!

bordin34

I may be addicted to target shooting and buying guns. Mostly WW2ish era or C&R types. I have an M1 Garand, M39 Mosin, and Swiss K31 in addition to others.

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RallyeMike

QuoteSince I was in the Navy I have built wooden models of old sailing ships.  The first two show the only one I have finished.  It is Captain Cooks ship.  The HMS Endevour, a Cat built bark.  Took him around the world till he was invited for dinner.  Took me 10 years to build.

The last pic shows how far along I am on the HMS Victory, Lord Nelsons flag ship.  Sometimes I spend a month on one little deck fitting!!

Wow, those are nice! Neato!

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fy469rtse

yes Mitch, nicely done
I'm Australian so i can appreciate the first one,
ive done a couple but not finished them ,
they do take some patience, was building a replicer of the red barrons plane, plan was to hang it from my sons roof in his room, worked out the scale was too big or the rooms too small lol
just have  to cloth the wings and body , wings on and its done , still sitting there in parts because once fully assembled just way too big

polywideblock

very well done   thought this might be appropriate  

HMS Endeavour was in harbour till today   :yesnod:

I fish a fare bit  the harbour being 5 mins walk away  is a prime choice


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twodko

Quote from: green69rt on September 17, 2014, 07:39:47 PM
I have to assume that many of us have other hobbies.  I know I can't work on my Charger 24/7.  

Since I was in the Navy I have built wooden models of old sailing ships.  The first two show the only one I have finished.  It is Captain Cooks ship.  The HMS Endeavour (edited for spelling), a Cat built bark.  Took him around the world till he was invited for dinner.  Took me 10 years to build.

The last pic shows how far along I am on the HMS Victory, Lord Nelsons flag ship.  Sometimes I spend a month on one little deck fitting!!

Bravo Zulu Squid! Very nicely done and certainly in keeping with the finest traditions
of the US Navy.

I target shoot frequently and still putz around in my wood shop but can't build
large case pieces anymore. My biggest endeavor these days is building a new
life for myself after losing my wife.  

A possible effort in this direction is a turnkey 68-72 Dodge Dart. Searching.............. ;D
FLY NAVY/Marine Corps or take the bus!

John_Kunkel

Quote from: bordin34 on September 17, 2014, 09:27:40 PM
I may be addicted to target shooting and buying guns. Mostly WW2ish era or C&R types.

Me too...50+ and always looking for more.
Pardon me but my karma just ran over your dogma.

68pplcharger

Building racecars or restoring Musclecars

timmycharger

Building/Racing Radio Controlled vehicles, fun hobby to do with my two sons who are too young to wrench on the Charger

fy469rtse

Mitch ,
going to put sails on that thing, always thought they look more impressive with sails in full flight , but seriuosly great job
I'm gooing to send you mine to finish  :lol:

green69rt

Quote from: fy469rtse on September 18, 2014, 05:24:42 PM
Mitch ,
going to put sails on that thing, always thought they look more impressive with sails in full flight , but seriuosly great job
I'm gooing to send you mine to finish  :lol:

Sails were an option, I just left them off so the rigging and deck work were easier to see.  ( I probably should have dusted the thing off before taking pics :-\)

Paul G

Other hobbies?? My favorite hobbies involve wheels, Mopars, Harleys, and Corvettes. Hobbies without wheels would be target shooting, handguns, and a recently acquired aquarium. I used to dabble in light carpentry, like basement remodeling, home renovation, which turned in to landlording. Landlording sucks. Wish I could sell the few I still own.  I guess I am a pretty rounded guy.   :P
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-Reading (I'm serious)

-Guitars (though not as much as Id like to)

-Sports (recently started playing hockey again after 20+ years, which is essentially starting from scratch)

-Beer (again...Im serious. There something to be said for getting into the craft beer thing)

-Bitches Married... :icon_smile_blackeye:
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69wannabe

Working on the charger is mostly it I guess, got several jeep grand cherokees in the family I always seem to be working on. When i'm not at work which is limited lately (been busy at work like madness!!) i'm usually working on something at home for friend's or family or i'm just chilling with my little chihuahua on the couch watching a good movie. I like doing construction projects like adding a shed and doing work on the house but i'm not very good at it but it's nice to do something other than turning wrenches. I do collect older toy's which I grew up with like dukes memorabilia and transformer toys from the 80's. Also have several 1/18th scale charger replica's and several other mopar 1/18th scale replica's. Also collect movie's of all kind, horror, action, comedy's and favorite tv show's. Used to ride bicycle's alot, still have my BMX bikes from the 80's and they are in perfect condition but haven't rode in awhile.  

Mopar Nut

I like to metal detect when the ground isn't frozen.
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stripedelete

Quote from: Mopar Nut on September 19, 2014, 02:16:59 AM
I like to metal detect when the ground isn't frozen.


Whats the most valuable and what's the most interesting thing you've found?

fy469rtse

Quote from: green69rt on September 18, 2014, 05:26:26 PM
Quote from: fy469rtse on September 18, 2014, 05:24:42 PM
Mitch ,
going to put sails on that thing, always thought they look more impressive with sails in full flight , but seriuosly great job
I'm gooing to send you mine to finish  :lol:

Sails were an option, I just left them off so the rigging and deck work were easier to see.  ( I probably should have dusted the thing off before taking pics :-\)
no convicts to swab the decks Mitch

Mopar Nut

Quote from: stripedelete on September 19, 2014, 07:47:05 AM
Quote from: Mopar Nut on September 19, 2014, 02:16:59 AM
I like to metal detect when the ground isn't frozen.


Whats the most valuable and what's the most interesting thing you've found?
A meteorite and German silver.
"Dear God, my prayer for 2024 is a fat bank account and a thin body. Please don't mix these up like you did the last ten years."


draftingmonkey

That is some nice work green69rt.  My other hobbies are vintage audio gear/sources and firearms, mostly used for target shooting.
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Ponch ®

Quote from: draftingmonkey on September 19, 2014, 02:19:46 PM
That is some nice work green69rt.  My other hobbies are vintage audio gear/sources and firearms, mostly used for target shooting.

I bet a 70's vintage tube receiver can take a .38 bullet pretty good.

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I have a money pit of a hobby in pinball machines that I restore. 17 of them, some projects some ready to play.





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