TGarthConnelly Posted August 4, 2012 Report Posted August 4, 2012 All, Hello. I just wanted to tell you; CHRIS DALEY PUBLISHING is now formating my text and photos into book form. It should be out soon. The book is similar to my book on the Italeri 1:35 PT-596 kit. The modelers who assisted me on the Revell book are George Wojcicki, Malcolm Boast (from the UK), Ernie Webber and my dear friend, the late Alex Johnson. Garth
TGarthConnelly Posted August 5, 2012 Author Report Posted August 5, 2012 What's wrong with me? I forgot to mention Fritz Koopman as one of the contributors. Sorry Fritz. Garth
TGarthConnelly Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Posted August 23, 2012 The manuscript is now with the copy editor.
TGarthConnelly Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Posted August 23, 2012 I just wanted to let all of you know ... The manuscript for the book on the line of kits of PT boats from Revell is now with the copy editor at CHRIS DALEY PUBLICATIONS. I don't have a firm price yet, but it'll be under $30 USD and there is a good possibility that it'll be put into ebook format. My book on the Italeri PT-596 kit will probably have its price lowered to match the Revell book, but that's not confirmed yet. Also, that book might be put into ebook format as well. Garth
TGarthConnelly Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Posted September 12, 2012 UPDATE From my publisher yesterday: The book is currently at the copy editor and should be done sometime next week.
TGarthConnelly Posted October 5, 2012 Author Report Posted October 5, 2012 All, My publisher, Mr. Daley told me that the book is still at his copy editor. It'll be out soon.
TGarthConnelly Posted December 9, 2012 Author Report Posted December 9, 2012 Just in case anyone is interested in knowing; The Revell book is still being edited. As soon as I hear more, I'll pass it along.
TGarthConnelly Posted December 22, 2012 Author Report Posted December 22, 2012 The other day, my publisher told me that, most probably, a final proof draft of my Revell PT book will be ready in January.
TGarthConnelly Posted February 16, 2013 Author Report Posted February 16, 2013 From my publisher yesterday ... As I mentioned I have produced it using a less expensive color printing method. The big advantage is being able to offer the book at $19.95 vs. the $31.95 price of the previous book. The downside is that the photo reproduction is not as good. I won't go into details on what I'm seeing; I'd rather send you the proof and get your comments. I'll send it out tomorrow to your Ellington address. If the quality does not meet your approval then we have to return to using the same printing method that the Italeri book used. The photo reproduction will be better but the price per page is more than three times as high. Because this book is 60+ pages longer than the Italeri book in paperback the Revell book would have to be priced around $42.95. At the moment I'm thinking that a hybrid approach might be best. Because all the work on the inside of the book is done it would be relatively easy to offer a premium edition of the book printed using the earlier process. I would issue this in hardcover instead of paperback and retail it for $59.95, the same price as the Eaglewall book I published. We would also release the $19.95 budget paperback at the same time. This would give customers a choice. If they really wanted top quality they could have it at a price. If not they can get the inexpensive paperback edition.
TGarthConnelly Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Posted February 19, 2013 I sent this email today, to my publisher - so, I'm guessing my Revell book will be out "soon" .... Mr. Daley (and my fellow contributors) The proof copy came today. I've looked through it. It doesn't look all that bad to me. But, by the same token, I think all of my books don't look that bad. That said, I still don't think it's all that bad. Meaning; I think "we" could go with the $19.95 a copy version, and that, in all honesty, will be my final recommendation to Mr. Daley. I will look at it again later and again tomorrow as well, but the way I feel? I'd say go with it in the $19.95 version as that will help generate sales. Garth
TGarthConnelly Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Posted February 20, 2013 This morning ...I told Mr. Daley, via email, to go ahead andprint the $19.95 version of the Revell book. I will notify you when itis officially released.
TGarthConnelly Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Posted February 21, 2013 All,I was just informed that my new book; REVELL PT BOAT KITS IN PLASTIC, A REVIEW has been put up on Amazon today and is available for purchase.Garth
TGarthConnelly Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Posted February 21, 2013 From my publisher a few hours ago: Book is up for order on Amazon though they do not have cover art yet:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1621650057/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1621650057&linkCode=as2&tag=1250shipscom-20They should have it "in stock" in a day or two.
TGarthConnelly Posted April 24, 2013 Author Report Posted April 24, 2013 Hello All, I just wanted to tell all of you ... From here on out, I will not be posting anything on any websites which you've seen me on over the years ... Those being: steelnavy modelshipwrights modelwarships There are a number of reasons as to why ... but, I will not state them here ... but, for the most part, they deal with the lack of respect I've been shown on those sites. I realize that the internet affords people a way to say things without anyone knowing who you really are and it allows you to say things that you probably would not say in a normal face-to-face social setting because it's just you, a keyboard and a monitor. I also realize that, as an author, I should expect negative comments and the like. However, THAT said: The comments leveled at me were of, for the most part, a purely personal nature and were aimed at me as well as my brother - who has NOTHING to do with my books. Criticizing me? Fine, and I accept that, but to make comments about my family? That goes beyond the pale. As does making false statements about me without having actual proof. So, instead of unwittingly providing anyone with ammunition against me, I won't post anything ... But, I will continue to have things posted on my website regarding my activities/books and I will put those things on my blog as well, but that will be the extent of it. Thank you to you all. Garth
IPMS40404 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Posted September 4, 2013 Garth, Is there any book out there that has the different configurations of Elco boats and their armaments? I know alot were field mods but a resource that points out some of these mods would be great is some one wanted to do a collection build with USN/Pacific, USN/Med and any foreign configurations. Thanks, ~Sean
TGarthConnelly Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Posted September 4, 2013 Sean, Yes, there a number of books that could help you, sir. Victor Chun's pictorials (any edition) John Lambert's ALLIED COASTAL FORCES, Vol. II My 1994 PT BOATS IN ACTION Doyle's 2009 PT BOATS IN ACTION My 2010 UNITED STATES PATROL TORPEDO BOATS IN WORLD WAR II Doyle's ELCO EIGHTY-FOOT ELCO ON DECK And, if you need any other information, you and anyone else are welcome to go to www.ptboatworld.com and click on CONTACT US. That's because I don't and will not be posting anything anywhere online anymore. Garth
IPMS40404 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Posted September 4, 2013 OK, thanks Garth. I understand your stance. :-)
TGarthConnelly Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Posted September 6, 2013 Sean, Another thought? www.navsource.org has photos of Elco eighty-footers throughout their careers; that COULD assist you. Garth
TGarthConnelly Posted July 1, 2014 Author Report Posted July 1, 2014 Hi All ...My former publisher; CHRIS DALEY PUBLISHING was kind enough to revert the rights to the two books he published, my ITALERI PT and my REVELL PT kits books back to me when he went out-of-business. He was also kind enough to upload them to my CREATESPACE account.I just got my copies from CREATESPACE today ... I am impressed with the outcome; the photos are of better quality.Garth 1
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