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As of the evening of December 18th, I am in the process of moving and merging my various websites and blogs for www.seashantyfunnies.com and www.thrillseekercomics.com both over to here to fit under one umbrella at www.scottmccullar.com . This merger and site redesign will probably be going on over the next few days as I update the look and functions of the website(s) and get a new hierarchy built over here.
Sorry about the mess.
So, my childhood pal Ron Rice texted me this scanned artwork that he still has in his possession. Apparently this is a Popeye drawing that I did for him way back in the 6th Grade around 1982-83 when we were both 12 years old. I thought I would share. Me and the Sailor Man go way back further than even this… to even before kindergarten for me.
Today is November 18th. It also happens to be my father's 79th birthday.... so I'll be giving him a video chat later today to wish him well.
It has been just over a half year since I've updated my blog here on my personal website. My apologies, but I still wonder if anyone goes out to websites and reads blog posts in this day and age? Or specifically, do I still have friends, family, or anyone else out there that visits here?
Honestly, I feel like I'm talking to myself just a bit as I do not ever get responses or feedback for what I write or post here on my website(s). I've pulled back on social media this year and took a break for a few months from Facebook after the U.S. Presidential election and Trump's inauguration.
I've watched some recent videos on YouTube about social media disengagement. It isn't like the old days several decades ago when the Internet was brand new and exciting. Lots of burn out. With the political divide, lots of online distancing, too. I think in my Facebook feed (once I returned), I see posts and have exchanges with only about two dozen of the "usual" people. Now, my Facebook feed is 95% ads or just click bait junk to keep me scrolling. I left Twitter over a year ago due to it becoming Elon Musk's "X" and a cesspool. I have no regrets there of leaving. Honestly, I don't think I would miss Facebook if it ever imploded or if I do decide to leave it.
I'm rambling now.
For now, I am going to gather my thoughts. I will give a life update soon on here. I also will have some new material to release with THRILL SEEKER COMICS and my public-domain Popeye series called SEA SHANTY FUNNIES.
Until then... be well.
Scott
It has been a few weeks since I've blogged. I've been busy on the homefront working on renovations and clean up at my home. Not much else going on. I did reconnect with one of my friends last night that I haven't spoken to in a while. Also last Sunday evening, I spent some time working on my stamp collection which I haven't done in about six months with all of the moving around of rooms and renovations at the house.
However, over the past couple of days, I've been tinkering around with a new project. I've created some of my first 3D designs in a free software program. I thought I would share some of those first images.
At the end of last year, I bought a Bambu Mini A1 3D printer. I haven't even opened the box or set it up just yet. I'm still brand new to 3D printing. I bought the 3D printer with the intentions of making my own game pieces for AXIS & ALLIES board game and perhaps a few custom action figures and/or other little trinkets that might be fun to make.
Two nights ago, I went over to Tinkercad.com and started playing around. I'm new to using 3D cad software, but hope my graphic design and computer knowledge skills would help me acclimate.
The sub pens are based on the size of the original Xeno Games sub pens from the late 1980s/early 1990s where you could place a submarine inside the pen. Xeno Games made one of the first third-party expansion sets for AXIS & ALLIES back in the day that I originally owned. I tried to mesh the Xeno Games design with two other different designs that I’ve purchased recently that didn’t quite work for me how I wanted. I added my own spin to it and wanted the AA guns on top that are built in. The over-the-top triple submarine pen I will reserve for a German Kriegsmarine Wulfpack of subs. Shock and awe to make my son Mitch have a laugh the next time we play.
A fourth submarine pen was created as a variant that is camouflaged under a rock formation for those secret sub pens hidden in places like hard-to-find Greek Islands, etc. This was inspired by the secret Nazi base from RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK.
I also made myself major and minor factories from scratch by building on geometric shapes. The "regular" factory shown here isn't mine but was a download (courtesy/credit of TWEAV270 on Yeggi) based on the original A&A factory that I used for reference to design mine in scale.
I’m not selling anything here and I’m not ready to share anything just yet. I’m doing this for myself. I just wanted to make these my first 3D prints and see if they’ll work out for me.
Just all for fun and I thought some of you might get a kick out of it.
"It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of an incredibe artist, and a dear friend and instructor to many at the Joe Kubert School, Hy Eisman.
His artistry and mentorship has helped to shape generations of creators. Hy’s influence will continue to be felt by all who had the honor of learning from him and by fans who enjoyed his incredible work."
I'd like to also offer my condolences to his fans, friends, and family. He had a spectacular take on our favorite Sailor Man that carried on the tradition.
- Scott
