No doubt a blog is due consideration and we look forward to it.
Rick

"(blimey, it was only a throwaway line... no flies on you lot !! )"
Master HMSN, you should know by now -
You can't throw ANYTHING away when ship modellers are around (especially Martin😁),
SOMEONE will pick it up!!😉
Looking forward to the Blog!👍
Cheers, Doug 😎

Hi hms,
I think you will definitely have to give it some more thought as i am sure other members are looking forward to it too.

Martin555.

Thank you Martin555, as I've now opened my big mouth about a POSSIBLE build & blog and is now sparking some interest !! 🤣, (blimey, it was only a throwaway line... no flies on you lot !! ), I'd better give this vague idea a bit more serious consideration !!. 😜 🤣 😁

Another promotion.
Congratulations

Leading Seaman ChrisR.

Martin555.

Congratulations on your promotion:-


Master Seaman camyaj

Well done.


Martin555.

Rear Admiral Robbob, your promotion and height on that 'greasy pole' I think all would agree are well deserved and an example to us all !!, your build blogs are exemplary and the build results are always awesome !, and thank you, by the way for your kind words on MY promotion 😜, but regardless of points & promotions, it's obvious that there is real joy and enthusiasm for the hobby ( or should that be LIFESTYLE !! 🤣) and more power to your collective elbows !.

CPO Toradog, very many congratulations on your promotion. well deserved.

Cheers, Nerys

Many Thanks Admiral! I have enjoyed the journey.
Jonathan

Congratulations on your promotion :-

Chief Petty Officer ToraDog.

Well done.

Martin555.

The thing is we watch and read the posts.For me its helping if I can or just support for the work.Sometimes a comment that may get a smile.I like the kibitz between some posts.Mostly the support I see from all .
Rick

Hi hmsnueralgia.
I didn't promote you...you earned that yourself shipmate.
I'm just another 'indian' but slightly higher up the greasy 'totem pole' 🤣
Rob.

Hey Robbob, Thanks for my promotion, I couldn't have done it without you! 🤣 & I might be as surprised as you if I ACTUALLY build & blog !! 🤣 😜 😄

Hi hmsnostalgia
Congrats on your promotion 👍
I'm looking forward to seeing your new project too..
Robbob.

Re :- however I do have a project in mind, so you never know, watch this space

Now that sounds interesting.
I do hope a build log is not far away.

Martin555.

Hi Martin555, I agree that participation by more members is desirable and I confess now, that I'm really only a 'camp follower' at the moment !, however I do have a project in mind, so you never know, watch this space !! 🤣.

Congratulations on your promotion:-

Master Seaman hmsnostalgia.

well done.

Martin555.

Hi hmsnostalgia,

I don't think anybody was offended.
I see your point i have been trying to get more members to be more active in the site.

It is a little strange that out of 5,732 registered members that a very small amount are active.

I would really like that to change so common guys lets get this site really buzzing.

Martin555.

RE Chiefs & Indians, yes I do agree that the ranking & points is only a bit of fun !, I was just making what I thought was an amusing observation, and in no way meant to be offensive or derogatory and I apologise if anyone was offended. 🙁

Thank you Martin

Couldn't agree more where are the Indians.Lets see some of your work.Lets hear from you .We'er all together at home we have a hobby we love lets help one another to build and show.
Rick

"Too many chiefs & not enough Indians'" maybe its the chiefs who keep the site fresh and interesting we could do with some more Indians doing some blogging.
As Martin says its just a bit of fun.

I like the ranking approach to this site.If you look at the membership of 5700 ten % 570 who may go on once in a while .10% of the 570 are the members on most of the time the strength of this forum.We help each other look for ways to help when we get stuck.To laugh with each other and be sad at times but always there to aide when needed.I feel sorry for the 90% who miss out on the social aspect of the membership. For me reading the posts and adding a comment now and then in away getting to know one another.Keeping us in a good place during this pandemic.I hear some say they find it hard to get started .Answering and posting is starting as you have to read the post so it keeps your mind in the game.Its not a project it is a way to keep engaged .
Rick

Congratulations on your promotion :-

Warrant Officer G6SWJ

Well done.

Hi hmsnostalgia,

RE :- I think we're witnessing another case of 'Too many chiefs & not enough Indians'

As i have said in the past the Rank/point system was only set up as a bit of fun.
If members got paid something related to their rank then i can see that eventually there could be problems.

The idea of too many chiefs is that because a few members participate on the site more that others ?

Obversely the more a member participates the more points are gained and therefor higher up the ranks that member goes.
In the end The points/rank system means absolutely nothing.

I myself would not mined being demoted as if i were that way inclined it would give me something to aim for and maybe it will motivate me to become more active on the site.

Please don't take this the wrong way but it is only a bit of fun.

Martin555. (Admin)

What a rash of promotions recently !!!, I think we're witnessing another case of 'Too many chiefs & not enough indians' 🤔😂😉

Well, Let me start a pillow fight!
As Rick said!

Cheers, Ed

Start a War.We will have a tough time fighting from our bunkers.
A good pillow fight might work out.Might have to put our feet up now and then just to give our opponent a rest.
LOL
Rick

"Thanks, I'm looking forward to making Fleet!"
Sorry Ed, this is as far as you can go in the USN🤔
Unless .... You start a war!!!😮
😎

Good Man Admiral👍
Don't forget those Fleet Requirement Requisitions!!
There are some very nice capable vessels around these days😉
😎

Hi Doug,

Fleet, I here by take Command!

I hope I don't screw this up!

Cheers, Ed

PS. I'll fly the stars commencing right now!

PROMOTION SIGNAL: FLAG OFFICERS BOARD:
And the winner is .. Oh! Sorry, wrong page 😜
Ahem!!
CONGRATULATIONS GO TO ADMIRAL ED👍
Their Lordships (with Congressional Approval😉) have authorised me to herewith present you with your 'Bars' and a few ☀️☀️☀️☀️ to go with them!
Also attached; your new pay grade and list of potential commands:-
Admiral, ADM/O-10, NATO OF-10.
As Full Admiral you hold four-stars and thus the most senior MB-USN Flag Rank, other than in wartime and with Congressional approval.
As Admiral you may serve as Commander of Regional Commands, Joint Commands, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Staff and Chief of Naval Operations.
We also enclose your new Command Flag. Fly it with pride.😊
NOTE: Under US Navy Regulations Article 1266, your Personal Command Flag shall be flown day and night from the moment you take command, and only hauled down when you relinquish your command or under the following circumstances:-

* when you are to be absent from the command for a period of more than 72 hours, other than in a foreign port
* when a more senior officer who is eligible for command at sea is aboard, in which case the senior admiral's flag then takes its place, or during the visit of a senior civilian official who is authorized to fly his flag in a ship of the Navy. In that case, the admiral's flag is shifted to the starboard main yardarm for the duration of the visit.
* if the senior officer present considers it advisable, a commander may haul down his flag during battle to make the flagship less conspicuous.
* whenever the flagship gets under way without the admiral aboard.

BRAVO ZULU THAT MAN👍
FLEET//😎

AMENDMENT: Ed, your Posting Signal just came through. You are hereby appointed
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, REGIONAL COMMAND - AMERICAS MBW-Navy.
(FOC-AM-MBWN)
Suggest you direct your new staff to immediately commence drawing up requisition plans for a Fleet Expansion Programme, to meet the Operational Requirements of your new Command Area of Operations: Alaska to Tierra del Fuego and Antarctica!!😮
We'll be behind you (well behind you😉) at the Congressional Appropriations Committees.🤞
Oh! And start planning to relocate to San Diego. Hope the better half likes sun and Mexican food!🤞😉

Hi Jacko,

Thanks, I'm looking forward to making Fleet!

Cheers, Ed

Hi Pete,

Thanks so much!

Now where are my Bars?

Oh Fleet, Where are my Bars

Cheers, Ed

Hi Nerys, Rear Admiral!
Thank you so much!
Admiral Figtree7nts!

Does that mean I have more work to do now?

Cheers, Ed

Glad to hear that you have been made an Admiral Ed, it couldn't happen to a nicer guy, well done.👍

Cheers, Pete

many congratulations on your promotion

Many, many congratulations on your promotion Admiral figtree7nts
Very well deserved.

Nerys, Rear Admiral..

Thanks Rick,

Cheers, Ed

How to go Ed.
Rick

And another well earned promotion.
Congratulations to:-

Chief Petty Officer stevedownunder.

Well done sir.

Martin555.

"Now where do I go to get my bars?!"
They'll be along later this evening Admiral.
(By MBWebsite express courier!)
BRAVO ZULU 👍
FLEET// 😎

Congrats to you both on your promotion.

Hi Ed,
The only bars i know of gives you a massive head ache in the morning LOL!!!

Martin555.

Hi Martin,

Thanks!

Now where do I go to get my bars? LOL!

Cheers, Ed

A very big congratulations on your promotion:-

Admiral figtree7nts.

Extremely well deserved.

Martin555.

Congratulations on your promotion:-

Leading Seaman catman.

Well done.

Martin555.

Thank you Nerys

Thank you. Ken

Many congratulations Fred on receiving your Warrant, well done.

Cheers, Nerys