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Guys,

At the risk of appearing self-promotional and all that ...

Squadron has just informed me that my Sub Chaser book is available for sale.

Garth

Posted By: TGConnelly | Posted on: Jun 23, 2009 - 7:00am
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Garth,
Please let me be the first one to congradulate you. Well done!
Victor

Victor K Chun

Posted By: victorkchun | Posted on: Jun 23, 2009 - 9:29am
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Well, ... THANK YOU Victor. Coming from a colleague like you, that means a lot. Thank you.

Posted By: TGConnelly | Posted on: Jun 23, 2009 - 10:27am
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Great Job Garth:

I hope this book will enhance everyones collection and provide Historical Data to all those who purchase the book. Nice Job........

Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Jun 23, 2009 - 11:25am
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Thank you to you as well Frank.

Posted By: TGConnelly | Posted on: Jun 23, 2009 - 11:48am
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Garth,
Congratulations on your new book. I'm going to have to add this to my collection. I think that this would be a great subject for Bluejacket Shipcrafters! Is Al listening? :-)

Dave

David Waples

Posted By: David Waples | Posted on: Jun 23, 2009 - 6:20pm
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Hello Garth,
Can you list the official name of your SC book so I can try to get a copy? Congrats on your efforts by the way!
Jerry PT-658

Jerry Gilmartin

Posted By: Jerry Gilmartin | Posted on: Jun 23, 2009 - 7:11pm
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Jerry,
Here's where I got mine....

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=SS4033

Dave

David Waples

Posted By: David Waples | Posted on: Jun 23, 2009 - 7:30pm
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Jerry,

See David's reply to see where to get it.

David, thank you for the kind words sir.

Garth

Posted By: TGConnelly | Posted on: Jun 25, 2009 - 10:48am
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You're welcome. It should be here next week sometime. Hopefully Franks book will arrive soon as well.

I don't think Al bit on doing a kit through BlueJacket though. I think it would be a good subject since it can cover two wars. The old Glencoe kit is just too old and tired. Besides wood boats should be made from wood I think.

Take care
Dave

David Waples

Posted By: David Waples | Posted on: Jun 25, 2009 - 6:11pm
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Congradulations. Where can I buy it?

Posted By: AlmKord | Posted on: Jun 25, 2009 - 8:07pm
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Hello ...

You can get it at most hobby shops that have the Squadron books. Or, you can get them from places like amazon.com, bn.com and the like, most online hobby places and from squadron.com or squadronsignal.com and you can still get my other books from PT BOATS, INC.

Posted By: TGConnelly | Posted on: Jun 26, 2009 - 6:21am
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All,

I've just received my 25 gratis copies of the SC book and I must say, I am quite impressed with the quality of the product. The quality of the photos is really good.

I mentioned that because I, like the majority of you have had serious issues with the quality of the photos in the newer Squadron books of late, specifically those books by a Mr. Adcock.

Based on what I've seen in those books and from all of your comments about them - I was, understandably scared out of my ghord over this book. From what I've just seen in a completed product, I feel that, WITHOUT BEING CONTRADICTED, that you will not be disappointed.

This is NOT a Mr. Adcock book ............

I was impressed and I'm my own worse critic.

Garth

Posted By: TGConnelly | Posted on: Jun 26, 2009 - 7:54am
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Sadly, BJ is unlikely to ever produce a WWII 110' SC. I've been trying to get them to offer a GEARING for over a decade. Years ago, they did have a 1/48 kit of the SC1 series. Plans and parts still exist, as does the master hull. Not a bad little kit, but dated, as it is about as old as I am.

Al

Thanks for taking the bait Al,
Too bad but understandable. I like the WWII version. Fine Art Models has produced a very nice model of this boat in 1/32 scale. You can have the last one in stock for a mere $7500. I can't imagine anyone other than BJ that could do this nice little boat justice in kit form.
Dave

David Waples

Posted By: David Waples | Posted on: Jun 26, 2009 - 8:12pm
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Garth,
The book showed up yesterday and it is very nicely done and a great reference. I need to sit down and read through it. This would be a wonderful project in 1/72 scale or 1/35 scale. Maybe someday...

Dave

David Waples

Posted By: David Waples | Posted on: Jun 28, 2009 - 1:45pm
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Thank you David,...

Could you maybe go over on steelnavy, modelshipwrights and modelwarships, finescale and spread the word please?

Thank you again,

Garth

Posted By: TGConnelly | Posted on: Jun 28, 2009 - 3:09pm
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I got the new book in the mail this morning, and although it does not deal with my favorite subject, the PT BOATS. I found it to be very interesting reading. The photo's are wonderful and the color drawings are super. Much to take in, so I will need to go through it several times. From a Historical venue, the book teaches you everything you ever wanted to know about these Sub Chasers during the War. I recommend it to those who know little about this type service, and for those who do, no doubt you will enjoy its contents.......

Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Jun 29, 2009 - 2:35pm
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Thank you Frank.

Posted By: TGConnelly | Posted on: Jun 29, 2009 - 4:15pm
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Congrats on the book!!

I am a proud Army Strong Dad who has a deep appreciation for all who serve and have served our country.

Posted By: whitakermk | Posted on: Jul 11, 2009 - 6:36pm
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I got my copy this weekend, and I could not put it down. Great job Garth! I really like the new format for the illustrations.

SteveS156

Posted By: SteveS156 | Posted on: Jul 13, 2009 - 8:07am
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Thanks Steve.

Posted By: TGConnelly | Posted on: Jul 19, 2009 - 11:36am
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Hello Garth:

Thank you for another valuable resource to our WWII history your book has become an important part of the PT archives here at Battleship Cove. It is really interesting to see the heavy armament the Sub Chasers carried I learned a lot from you book. Also enjoyed your visit last week always good to see you and your family.

Don Shannon

Donald Shannon

Posted By: Donald Shannon | Posted on: Jul 20, 2009 - 6:27am
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH for saying that Don. Made my day!

Posted By: TGConnelly | Posted on: Jul 20, 2009 - 7:29am
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GARTH:
CONGRADULATIONS ON FINALLY GETTING THE BOOK PUBLISHED. I KNOW THAT IT HAS BEEN A LONG, HARD ROAD TOWARD THIS END. WELL DONE.

Steve Tuhy

Posted By: Steve Tuhy | Posted on: Jul 20, 2009 - 9:35am
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Thanks.

You've seen it?

Posted By: TGConnelly | Posted on: Jul 20, 2009 - 10:21am
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JUST THE ON-LINE COVER ADS. I GET TO THE LIBRARY ONCE IN A WHILE.

Steve Tuhy

Posted By: Steve Tuhy | Posted on: Jul 24, 2009 - 8:36am
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OK, Garth, I'll bite and admit my ignorance. NARA is referenced repeatedly in the photo credits. What is NARA?

SteveS156

Posted By: SteveS156 | Posted on: Jul 24, 2009 - 12:30pm
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NARA - National Archives and Records Administrtion

Charlie

Posted By: 29navy | Posted on: Jul 24, 2009 - 5:48pm
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They have THOSE books in libraries? WOW!

JUST THE ON-LINE COVER ADS. I GET TO THE LIBRARY ONCE IN A WHILE.

Steve Tuhy

Posted By: TGConnelly | Posted on: Jul 25, 2009 - 12:41pm
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NO, SIR. I ONLY HAVE INTERNET SERVICE THRU MY LOCAL LIBRARY. I HAVEN'T SEEN THE INTERIOR OF YOUR BOOK YET.
SORRY ABOUT THE MIX-UP.

Steve Tuhy

Posted By: Steve Tuhy | Posted on: Jul 26, 2009 - 1:55pm
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Do you have email again?

IF you do? PLEASE email at PTConsultingNHR@aol.com, OK?

Posted By: TGConnelly | Posted on: Jul 26, 2009 - 3:12pm
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I'LL GET BACK TO YOU BY "SNAIL MAIL".

Steve Tuhy

Posted By: Steve Tuhy | Posted on: Jul 27, 2009 - 9:36am
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Garth,

Saw your new SC book yesterday in my local high-end hobby shop, and is it ever a beaut!

Guys, this new Squadron Signal Subchaser book shows a lot of "TLC" from T.G.C. in its research, writing and formatting, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone interested in the subject.

Excellent job, T.Garth.

-- Drew

Posted By: Drew Cook | Posted on: Jul 30, 2009 - 1:31pm
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WOW Drew, ...

Thank you sir for those kind words. You've truly made my day (and evening).

I'm glad you liked the book. I saw my first 'in store' copy today at my hobby shop. Blew my mind too, saw my PT, Vosper books as well ... which surprised me because they're out of print.

Picked me up a 1:72 Spitfire Mk. I built up, painted by a local builder for $10.00 too ... nice little kit. Wonder which kit he used ...

Drew, if you would? Drop me an email at PTConsultingNHR@aol.com, OK?

Garth

Posted By: TGConnelly | Posted on: Jul 30, 2009 - 3:13pm
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