Below are the 4 most recent journal entries recorded in Elmo Clark's Blurty:

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
11:39 am	The Elite Coast Guard Boats Coast guard boats are perfect embodiments of model ships. The architecture of these coast guard boats are excellent examples of quality ship models and nautical decor. Putting personal preferences for types of ship models aside, coast guard boats come in all shapes and sizes, from sail boats to battle cruisers. Buying coast guard ships in bulk is a smart way to save both your time and money. There are many model ship and nautical decor retailers who offer bulk pricing for coast guard boats without sacrificing quality for quantity. High quality craftsmanship is of utmost importance when creating a new coast guard model ship. While master craftsmen still play a significant role in the creation of model ships, new 3D technologies allow for unmatched authenticity. These 3D sculpted building blocks are then composed carefully by skilled craftsmen and shipped safely and securely to your doorstep. If your model ship retailer produces their boat replicas in this manner, than you can rest easily knowing your ship models are in respectable hands. The Elite Coast Guard Boats If you are searching for wholesale coast guard boats with realistic artillery, then the USCGC Patrol Boat is the perfect model ship. Collectors with children should make sure to keep this ship in a safe, non-reachable space, or risk it winding up as part of your child's imaginary bath tub wars. The small 16" length of the USCGC Patrol Boat is juxtaposed by a large artillery cannon and spotlights sitting in the bow of the ship, keeping true to its real world counterpart's battle priorities. The Top Coast Guard Boats Everyone Should Know The USCG Buoy Tender is coast guard boat that is available for sale at most respectable model ship suppliers. With its modern-day design, the USCG Buoy Tender differs tremendously from the USCG Eagle, though it is still just as authentic in design. The intricate details of the Buoy Tender, such as cranes and ropes on the deck, add an unmatched realism to these coast guard boats. Also, the front end of the USCG Buoy Tender is skillfully painted to proudly bear the U.S. coast guard symbol. Far from a battle ship, the Buoy Tender achieves a non-intimidating appearance due to its lack of artillery. Supporting Our Troops On Coast Guard Boats An additional prevalent coast guard boat is the USCG Eagle: a stunningly designed coast guard model that is a natural addition to any collection. The sails are meticulously handcrafted by leading artists and miniaturists to reproduce the feeling of the salty ocean wind racing through the sails of the coast guard boat. The USCG Eagle is fourteen inches of genuine coast guard memorabilia ready for your nautical decor room on arrival. If you are interested in sailing ship models then you will undoubtedly love this particular coast guard boat. There is an abundance of different coast guard boats on the market. Finding a trustworthy model ship trader will lead you to even more dependable coast guard boats. However, there are only one or 2 model ship retailers that offer such reliable coast guard boats. (Comment on this)
Thursday, February 24th, 2011
10:44 am	Bell Collecting Ship bells have established a level of importance in the nautical culture that is typically only reserved for a privileged few items. The traditional and historical significance that exists behind the ship's bell makes it a nautical decor item unlike any other. There are several ship bells for sale at online model ship retailers that are brilliant additions for both novices and veterans of nautical decor alike. Because of this, there are several Internet-based nautical dealers that have ship bells for sale that run the gamut from brass to chrome renditions. The value of these nautical decor bells for sale is clear for collectors of any rank. The role that these ship bells for sale play as nautical decorations is due to their storied position in nautical history. Time keeping, ceremonial uses, and warning other ships are a few of the traditional duties held by the ship's bell. Including ship bells for sale in their inventories would not be a priority of nautical decoration dealers if not for the ship bell's great impact on nautical history. The ship bell is intertwined with the nautical culture in an inseparable way, as seen by the various types of authentic ship bells for sale. Bells On Board Marking the watchman's four hour shift is one of the ship bell's traditional duties. After midnight - the beginning of the day - the ship bell strikes every half an hour in unique ways that alert the watchman to the exact time and status of his shift. For example, the first half an hour after midnight is marked by a single bell; the first full hour gets two bells; the next half hour is marked by three bells, and so on until the watchman's four hour shift ends at 4 a.m. Historically, a crew member was put in charge of striking the ship's bell to keep the watchmen alerted to their duties and the exact time. Collecting Bells The internal clock of the ship's bell is exactly the same as regular mantel or desk clocks. The same kinds of clockwork and bell mechanisms are used within the ship bell's clock. There are only two differences between the ship bell's clock and that of a wall or desk clock. Mainly, a ship's clock tends to be made of brass or, for nautical decorations, chrome. The next difference is that the ship bell has its inner workings defined by the four hour shift of the watchman. This means that it rings from one to eight bells as explained earlier. Why Everyone Needs A Lucky Bell Ship bells with mechanical clocks (instead of quartz) require winding with a key. Because the bell mechanism is powered by separate springs, it has to be wound up independently. Similar to a mantel or desk clock, ship bell clocks must be tuned and oiled every two years by qualified clockmakers. Any model ship or nautical decoration collection will benefit from the addition of these ship bells. The ship bell is a practical nautical gift to give anyone who is into nautical decor or historical items. (Comment on this)
Monday, February 21st, 2011
4:45 pm	Ship Bells - Every Ship Is Naked Without Them The model ship culture is exciting to several cultures and communities around the world. The sense of adventure around the nautical culture is one of the reasons for it becoming a worldwide hobby. This was due in no small part to a large portion of the world being uncharted. Many important discoveries have come to fruition from that sense of adventure. Even as the exploration age died down, the lingo, architecture, and decor that spawned from sea-going exploits remained alive and well to this day and age, and can be seen in model ships and other nautical decor. Model ship collecting has been a hobby of patrons around the world for centuries- eternalizing the greatest architectural achievement of the nautical culture. The art of model ship building is a fine tuned art that requires diligence on the craftsmen's part. In keeping up with this tradition, many nautical décor manufacturers use a combination of 3-D modeling technology, and experienced handiwork to produce the finest quality model ships. Why Ship Bells Are Trendy Home Decor Many more nautical decorations are popular in addition to the ship models themselves. Nautical themed rooms are not complete without having a bit of extra nautical decor on the side. This is done not only by collecting model ships, but also nautical decor, such as: compasses, diving helmets, nautical clocks, sextants, ship bells, ship wheels, spy glasses, telescopes, binoculars, bookends, brass key chains, brass plaques, and more. Why Ship Bells Are Trendy Home Decor Nautical retailers worth their salt carry not only model ships but nautical decorations as well, such as ship bells. Many nautical retailers have nautical decorations such as ship bells. If you are serious about nautical decor collecting, then it is time to turn you collection into a more expansive one with the addition of ship bells. Ship bells are valued as important parts of the nautical culture. There are many nautical decor ship bells around - some made from brass, others from chrome - but equally authentic. Shocking Ship Bells Brass ship bells are perfect authentic nautical decor items to start out with. Ship bells can be rigged to be sounded upon entering the room if the bell is placed by the entrance. The brass ship bell has a brilliant, mirror-like polish. This popular ship bell is seven inches in length, seven inches in width, and nine inches in height. There are many different types of ship bells. Timekeeping, ceremonial routines, and sounding the alarm are just a few of the uses for ship bells. Ship bells are great nautical decor items because of their long affair with the nautical culture. Model ship bells have been known to come as brass or even chrome. Ship bells are intertwined with the nautical culture still to this day. (Comment on this)
Thursday, January 27th, 2011
3:03 pm	The Ship's Bell's Unexpected Sound The ship's bell comes in many forms. The ship's bell has shouldered a number of different responsibilities such as: keeping time, ceremonial duties, and alarming other ships. The ship's bell is respected as a nautical decoration because of its historic and traditional significance. Nautical home décor ship bells can come as brass or even chrome. Ship bells are strongly tied to the nautical culture, as you can see by the number of ship bell nautical decorations available today. Furthermore, the ships bell is used as a tool that can be used to warn the crew on board of the vessel. The ship bell's loud ring was unmistakable in times of emergency. If there was a fire on board, the ship's bell was loudly and repeatedly rung for five seconds. The rings that followed informed the crew of the location of the fire. If the fire was in the front, the bell would be rung a single time; if it was in the center, the bell was heard twice; and if in the rear, the bell was rung three times. The ship's bell was integral to keeping time at sea before the chronometer came along. This was done first by using a half-hour glass and the ship's bell. The ship bell was sounded whenever the hour-glass was turned over to signal the start of the next half-hour. Completion of a full hour called for the ship's bell to be rung twice. Each half hour after this added on two more bell strikes. The ringing of the ship bell in this way went on throughout the watchman's four hour shift. Even in modern times, the ship's bell is still integrated into the US Navy's daily routine. Sailing through dense fog required that all ships use their bells to send out a warning to other vessels that may be sailing in the same area. The ship bell's volume penetrated the fog to warn other ships in the immediate area. As part of the maritime law, it was required for all commissioned ships have a ship's bell on board when sailing. Throughout the Revolutionary War, the Americans used the bell of the ship in a manner similar to the British. The USS Constitution, the oldest surviving ship in American history, had been fixed with a 242 pound bell. Also, the ship's bell served in an unorthodox manner to help the American Navy during the War of Independence. The Jamaica Fleet used their bells when sailing through fog, inadvertently alerting the Americans to their position. The American's preemptive strike resulted in not only a victory, but the largest prize catch during the War of Independence. A million dollars in booty and cargo were captured from conquering the Jamaica Fleet. The history behind the ship's bell makes it a perfect candidate for a nautical decoration. There are several authentic ship bells that can be found at online model ship retailers. There are many reasons for collecting nautical decorations, and the ship's bell has them in spades. (Comment on this)