Looking for a Blackbeard

[Mongo Mel]

Greeting all,
I was contacted by a woman in Australia who is trying to find a copy of the old Ft. Duquesne Blackbeard bust (an out of production kit). Neither she nor I have had any luck yet finding one. I was wondering if anyone out there might have one that they would be willing to part with. If you do, or know of a place where she can buy one, please let me know and I'll put you in touch with her.
Thanks for your help,
Craig
PS: Here is a picture of the one I did a few years ago so you will know just which Blackbeard bust I'm talking about.

 

[Patrick Kirk]

Craig,
Awesome...nicely done!
I have always liked this piece. I saw the one Marion did two years ago and it, like yours is stunning. This is one of the best busts I have ever seen. If you find a place that has one, please let me know.

All the best

Patrick

 

[Mongo Mel]

Hi Patrick,
Thanks for the nice compliment.
You know, I wouldn't mind finding another one of these for myself.
I'm going to be scouting the tables at the D.C. show for one (or two ).
Craig
PS: I've seen Marion's rendition of this bust too. Mine doesn't even deserve to be mentioned in the same breath as hers!
But thanks

 

[Patrick Kirk]

Make sure you introduce yourself, Craig...would like to meet you in person and see your work, too...

Hope all is well

Patrick

 

[Mongo Mel]

Hi Patrick,
Will do. I've been looking forward to meeting you and as many other planetFigure members as I can. I got to meet a few of the guys at MFCA last May and it's nice to get to put a face to the names I've seen here.
See you there.
Thanks.
Craig

 

[rdclaeps]

Check your e-mail, I sent some information that might help in your search.

Roger

 

[Lou Masses]

I have one.

But there AIN"T no WAY I'm giving it up!

Well, cash is a big incentive!

 

[Mongo Mel]

Roger,
I got your email. Many thanks for the information. I've replied to your email with a question for you before I act on what you told me.

Lou,
Hmmmm.......she told me that price is "no object"....
Actually, she's relying on me to decide if it's a reasonable price.

Thanks guys,
Craig

 

[JohnLea]

Patrick, you and Craig were within 5 feet of one another at Valley Forge. Or perhaps I have lost my mind.

 

[kidney stone kid]

John- I thought so too. I'll bet, when they see each other, they both say: "oh, HIM!!!! I met him!!!!" or, as Jeff Spicoli would say: "I know that dude!!!"

 

[Lou Masses]

Craig,
I'm an expensive W----. I don't want to give it up at all. I actually intend to paint it someday. It would have to be a LARGE cash offer for me to part with it. More than would be reasonable.

 

[Patrick Kirk]

Jim and John,
IF that is the case, then I will blame it on the bright Hawaiian shirt blinding me from the obvious! :lol: :lol:

Hope to see you both at the DC Show

All the best

Patrick

 

[Lou Masses]

I saw that too. You and Larry were too busy standing next to each other looking like a small tropical island with two towering trees to notice.

 

[Mongo Mel]

Hey guys,
I'm not sure that Patrick and I were introduced at MFCA last time but I could be wrong (my memory isn't what it used to be ( hehe). But after hearing the descriptions of the Hawaiian shirts I think I have an idea what you look like.
I'll keep my eyes peeled for you Patrick.


Lou, sorry, I was just trying to be funny there. Maybe I should have used more emoticons . What I've done is pass along the iinfo I got on another possible copy of the bust to the woman in Australia.

Thanks again for all the help with the Blackbeard bust.
Craig

 

[Lou Masses]

Craig,

Normally I might sell it, but I really like that one and intend to do it.

Lou

PS-There is no way you could have missed those two. Patrick and Larry are two HUGE (about, what 6'7"), crew-cutted Hawaiin Shirt wearin' smiley bastards.

 

[Patrick Kirk]

Brother Lou,
You freaking slay me! :lol: :lol:

All the best!

Patrick

 

[MPA]

Hi
John Struck of John's Models has the masters for the Ft. Duquesne's "European collection" from what he said he intends to re-release the kits over the next 18 months. When I last had an Email from him (April) he was working on repairing the Blackbeard master and was hoping the have it ready for Chicago. I hope this comes to pass as this is a kit I also want. Drop me an email if you want his contact details and I will send you his email address.

Hope this helps Michael