I guess I came across as a bit pedantic, Tom. Sorry. Nelson Log Bronc and it's successor company are long since defunct, and I'm sure nobody cares if "log bronc" has become generic, like "Saber Saw". My comment was just intended to be about how people call boats different things in different places. Among my acquaintances from around here who still remember the things -- rafting logs is pretty much extinct here in Oregon due to environmental laws -- when we hear "Log Bronc" we think of the little outboard-powered boats with the motor that spins around in circles, whoever made them.
Speaking of boom boats... They held a big Expo in Vancouver in 1986. As part of the entertainment several boom boats did a choreographed "ballet" to music, dancing with each other in the harbor! Musta been fun to watch. :o) Poking around the Interweb I haven't been able to find any video of of the event... A friend of mine was in Victoria some months ago and caught a similar act using the little water taxis.
It's fun watching the boom boats work. :o) They're all over the place in BC. Sometimes the driver will show off if there's an audience. <g>
I discovered Tom Crestodina through a postcard the Columbia River Maritime Museum sent a friend of mine to try to get some money from him. After a Coots' tour of the museum last month I inquired about him at the gift shop and was referred to a frame shop in Astoria, where my GF bought me a print of one of his works. :o) When I was a lad I was fascinated by detailed cutaway illustration in a book of the SS United States. Tom Crestodina's cutaways are at least as detailed, and more fun. Thanks for showing us some more of his art.
Congrats, Tom, for such a great work! We look at boat drawings all the time but this new view of yours is amazing an fun (for kids from 2 to 99)! Interested :)
Congrats to John Kohnen, the winner of the signed book copy. —Eds
Wow! :o) The signed copy of Tom's book will be going to my twin grand-nephews, Ailin and Hudson, in Montana.
Great work! interested. Tks
Fantastic artwork. I can't draw a straight line with a ruler so I am always envious of those who can. Nice stuff
Hey thanks! I am the author and illustrator and I appreciate it
Interested
Interested- looks great!
Interested!
I guess I came across as a bit pedantic, Tom. Sorry. Nelson Log Bronc and it's successor company are long since defunct, and I'm sure nobody cares if "log bronc" has become generic, like "Saber Saw". My comment was just intended to be about how people call boats different things in different places. Among my acquaintances from around here who still remember the things -- rafting logs is pretty much extinct here in Oregon due to environmental laws -- when we hear "Log Bronc" we think of the little outboard-powered boats with the motor that spins around in circles, whoever made them.
Speaking of boom boats... They held a big Expo in Vancouver in 1986. As part of the entertainment several boom boats did a choreographed "ballet" to music, dancing with each other in the harbor! Musta been fun to watch. :o) Poking around the Interweb I haven't been able to find any video of of the event... A friend of mine was in Victoria some months ago and caught a similar act using the little water taxis.
It's fun watching the boom boats work. :o) They're all over the place in BC. Sometimes the driver will show off if there's an audience. <g>
https://www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=43145927%40N00&sort=date-taken-desc&view_all=1&text=boomboat
Interested, you bet!
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Interested! I purchased a couple of his prints & given them as gifts to friends.
I discovered Tom Crestodina through a postcard the Columbia River Maritime Museum sent a friend of mine to try to get some money from him. After a Coots' tour of the museum last month I inquired about him at the gift shop and was referred to a frame shop in Astoria, where my GF bought me a print of one of his works. :o) When I was a lad I was fascinated by detailed cutaway illustration in a book of the SS United States. Tom Crestodina's cutaways are at least as detailed, and more fun. Thanks for showing us some more of his art.
Interested, as always!
Interested!
Congrats, Tom, for such a great work! We look at boat drawings all the time but this new view of yours is amazing an fun (for kids from 2 to 99)! Interested :)
Interested!
Definitely interested - beautiful, informative creative work!
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MV RIPTIDE (1927)