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Good question Rob. I have been working with Andy to develop a couple of items that they could not fit into there schedule. The tower will be on display in the King and Country room at the show. We have a couple of other surprises to follow. Chris

Here's a preview of something to see in Chicago More pics and info to later. Chris

Hi Guys, I want to second Howard's sentiments about Patrick. Over the last couple of years I have had the pleasure to spend some time with Patrick while he was attending shows here in the US. He is one of the nicest most personable young guy's anywhere. Andy has said over and over that his...

guys, Look for rope made for model ships. Get some beeswax and run the rope/string through the wax to keep the "fuzz" down, this will also make the rope more manageable. This technique has been used for years and years to simulate scale rope on all kinds of models. Chris American Model Dockyard

McKinna, Just got back home after delivering your gun boat. Thanks for your kind words and I'm so glad you like the boat. After looking at your collection and meeting KGB (not her real name) I think it's time for another pole. This one will be titled "how tolerant is your spouse of your...

I just to correct an innocent mistake. Helen is the business manager at King & Country - not Andy's wife. Andy is married to Leza who is at home in Hong Kong with their little girl "wee" Carrie. Helen travels with Andy promoting K&C along with Patrick from the main office back in Hong Kong. Best...

Hi Guys, I'm just getting settled after my trip to the Westcoaster. Can't thank all of you enough for your kind words regarding my work. I am so pleased that Andy, Helen and myself have come to an agreement that makes this a project officially endorsed by King and Country. Each boat will come...

Hi Guys, Almost ready to set off for LA. This is the model that I will bring for display. If you contacted me about a model, hang on I will get back soon after I'm back from the show. These models are built entirely by hand and they take a great deal of time. I'm looking at ways to produce a run...

Guys, Sorry for the long wait. I have been up against some deadlines on commissions and one boat to bring to the West Coaster. Here are a couple of old pictures, I have more recent ones but can't upload them at this time. I promise to contact each of you who expressed interest in a boat in due...

I changed a few settings on my computer and I could get the pictures. OOPS! pay no attention to the beer cans in the back round:o. Yes, I know I drink cheap beer.

But, I culd be wrong. Ill try again:o

Ok, I think we have pictures

Hi Guys, Andy called me the other night wanting to know where some pictures of the gunboats are. One of the troubles I have is that we live out in the country and high speed Internet is not available to me unless I get it via satellite. Sending and posting pictures is an all day event. And...

Guys, I just emerged from my dungeon workshop AKA the shipyard. I will post some pictures of the first boat soon. And to all of you who have contacted me, please wait I will get back to each and everyone. Jason thanks for the kind words, I see a beer in your future. OK! one for you too Andy...

A big thanks to Andy for the plug. My mail box if full and I'm a bit overwhelmed by the response :eek:. It brings to mind the old add campaign for E.F. Hutton, I could change the name and say "when Andy talks, people listen." I'm still working out many of the details on the models and will...

Thanks for your kind words. It was very hard to find consistent information on these boats. After many weeks of research I made contact with a gent in the UK who had copies of the original drawings from the John Elder shipyard in Scotland. Then a couple of decisions needed to be maid because...

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Hi guys, Some of you know that I have been working on a prototype of a Nile Gunboat. She is almost ready for the Chicago, so here are a couple of pics. The Nordenfelt guns are not shown because I put the original in a mold today (it's very cool). More pics soon. Chris The K&C figure is for...

KV, Glad to have you as a friend. Last week I was backtracking the post about your health issues, I'm glad your doing better. I can sure relate with you about that and the work issue. I am also in the "trades" finish carpentry is what I do and the work is just not there. And the store traffic...

Vamp, Next week I will post some pictures of casting. Can't give all of the trade secrets away;), but will show some details. Thanks, Chris