The Taffy 3 Model Ship Group
October 25, 2019
October 25, 2019
Taffy 3 Ship Commissioning Party
Neil's House
October 24, 2019
Neil's House
October 24, 2019
Room and Flag Preparations
Stan's (fully) Loaded Minivan Ready for Ship(s) Transport
October 18, 2019
October 18, 2019
Final Preparations
The "Harvesting Machine" removing reeds and weeds from Santee Lakes.
Preparing some more flag bases for the Lions Club flags.
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Six more flag bases completed.
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Lions Club to Provide
13 American Flags to Taffy 3 Model Ship Group
13 American Flags to Taffy 3 Model Ship Group
Neil making a presentation on September 3rd to the Lions Club about the Battle Off Samar and the Taffy 3 Model Ship Group efforts. The Lions Club - Hillcrest is graciously lending us 13 American flags to display with our ships at the reunion.
Congratulations Stan Hepler !!
His USS Raymond DE-341 is Complete
(for more pictures See "Tin Can Alley" DE's)
His USS Raymond DE-341 is Complete
(for more pictures See "Tin Can Alley" DE's)
Herb Bounds - USS St. Lo Survivor
2 Part Interview Released
Please "Herb Bounds Interview" Tab Under News
2 Part Interview Released
Please "Herb Bounds Interview" Tab Under News
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June 22, 2019
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Herb Bounds
USS St Lo Interview |
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June 3, 2019
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Taffy 3 Build Party at James'
on June 22, 2109 with special guest: Herb Bounds, USS St. Lo Survivor Taffy 3 "West Coast" Shakedown Run June 29, 2019 Pond Near James' Shop |
The "East Coast / Mid-West" Taffy 3 Gang at the Indy Run
June 1, 2019
June 1, 2019
The "West Coast" Taffy 3 Gang at James' Build Party
June 1, 2019
June 1, 2019
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May 31, 2019
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Gary is loaded for Indy (the USS Dennis is in the middle of his fleet).
Stan, Paul and Charles are in pursuit. Enjoy guys! |
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May 25, 2019
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Taffy 3 Spring Schedule
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Saturday, June 1
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Build Party at James' Shop
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Saturday - Sunday, June 1-2
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Taffy 3 "East Coast Shakedown" Indy Run, Carmel, Indiana
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Saturday, June 29
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Taffy 3 "West Coast Shakedown" Run, Pond near James'
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May 19, 2019
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Build Party III at James' Shop
Jack, Jim and James |
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April 18, 2019
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Jack and Frank have been hard at work casting CVE parts. Checkout all of there offerings at "Carrier Corner" under the "Taffy 3 Model" tab.
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April 16, 2019
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Build Party III is Scheduled for Saturday, May 4th ("May the Forth be with you... Mr. Skywalker..) at James's Shop.
Taffy 3 CVE's Jack USS Kalinin Bay Jim USS Whiteplains Frank USS St. Lo Darren USS Enterprise Neil James |
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April 6, 2019
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Build Party II
Destroyers Neil Mike James Superstructure and 5" guns masters. Airplane R&D. For more info see "Tin Can Alley -DD's" and "Airplanes" |
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March 16, 2019
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Build Party at Jame's Shop:
James Frank Jack Jim For more photos see "Carrier Corner" |
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February 23, 2019
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Jack has finished the islands and masts for the CVE's. Jack has generously devoted many hours and a great deal of effort to produce these beauties. Awesome work Chief! Thank you for helping your fellow Taffy 3 modelers. We all greatly appreciate it!
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February 12, 2019
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Jack Bitters is the new CVE Build Coordinator. Congratulations Jack! Jack has been working very hard on many CVE parts. If you are building a Taffy 3 CVE, then you will want to talk to Jack.
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January 7, 2019
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Frank's CVE Sponsons (with a dark dye for a better casting) are available.
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December 28, 2018
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Eric releases beautiful wood printed Casablanca CVE flight deck.
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December 13, 2018
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Charles and James started a Taffy 3 Destroyer Built Thread on Warship Models Underway Website.
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December 1, 2018
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Charles started a Taffy 3 Destroyer Escort Build Thread on Warship Models Underway website.
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November 28, 2018
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There will be a Taffy 3 Builder's Conference Call on Friday, December 7th at 5PM Pacific, 8PM Eastern. So mark your calendars. The purpose of the call is give all Builders an overview of the effort and an update on the latest developments and provide an opportunity to network and ask questions. Builders will be emailed the conference call phone number and further information. This call is open to anyone interested in joining this effort. Contact Neil at npboyle@yahoo.com if you wish to be added to the conference call list.
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November 25, 2018
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Eric started a Taffy 3 CVE Build Thread on Warship Models Underway Website.
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HISTORY
TAFFY 3 MODEL SHIP GROUP
TAFFY 3 MODEL SHIP GROUP
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November 19, 2018
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Major Milestone: Confirmed Builders for all 13 Taffy 3 ships.
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November 9, 2018
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Major Milestone: Confirmed Builders for 12 of 13 Taffy 3 ships.
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October 28, 2018
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Taffy 3 Model Ship Group Announced. Posted Taffy 3 Reunion note on Warship Models Underway. Jerry Gavaldon was first to respond and volunteer to build the USS Gambier Bay.
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October 27, 2018
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Taffy 3 Model Ship Council formed.
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