Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Norseman on July 16, 2013, 03:49:38 pm

Title: New York (near Canada)
Post by: Norseman on July 16, 2013, 03:49:38 pm

Hi

I am off to New York for five days in August and I wondered whe're the best model shop might be, or whether any museums have a good model ship collection? Anything to help escape the wifes intended 5 x 23 hour shopping sprees would really be most welcome  <:(  Jenny collects shoes and handbags like I collect prescription meds {-)

Then we are flying up to Calgary where Irishcarguy (Mick) has promised to Bbq everything in sight  O0

Regards Dave

Title: Re: New York (near Canada)
Post by: Colin Bishop on July 16, 2013, 04:12:17 pm

Not a model shop, but you might like to consider visiting the USS Intrepid preserved aircraft carrier which is moored at one of the Manhattan piers. They have a Concorde alongside on the Quay as well! http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/ (http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/)
I really enjoyed our quick visit a couple of years ago.
 
Colin

Title: Re: New York (near Canada)
Post by: Norseman on July 16, 2013, 04:31:28 pm

Thanks Colin, that sounds great

Dave

Title: Re: New York (near Canada)
Post by: TailUK on July 16, 2013, 05:25:33 pm

These were recommended to me a while back.
 
http://www.tugpegasus.org/ (http://www.tugpegasus.org/)
http://www.sunymaritime.edu/index.aspx (http://www.sunymaritime.edu/index.aspx)
http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/ (http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/)

Title: Re: New York (near Canada)
Post by: irishcarguy on July 16, 2013, 06:02:17 pm

I think you are here for 17 days give or take a day. New York is not a patch on the wild open spaces you are about to find yourself in, we will be painting the the town red & everything else too. I am sure that Dave will give a blow by blow account when he & Jenny return home for a rest. It will be terrific having a person & a forum member here for a stay. John (oldiron) beat Dave by a month or two. Phyllis & I are all excited too. YAA HOO.( standard Calgary greeting & White hat greeters at the Airport too, a Cowboy tradition.  Mick B.