Need some help haveners

Ok brothers and sisters I am in need of some help. This coming weekend my wife and I are making the 1000+ mile drive (in the car) back home to NH. My father passed away this past december and his wishes were to have his ashes spread over the nearby mountain (Monadnock) and placed in the river that was behind the family home. My fathers birthday is July 1st and that is when we will be doing this for him.

Now some history. We are of finnish descent, What I thought would be fitting would be to send his ashes down the river in a Viking Ship. I am searching for an oragami viking ship. I will make it if I can find the plans online.

I could really use some help if anyone has some extra time to try and point me in the right direction to finding these plans.

Thank you in advance
Eric

If Actionpack can part with one of his tall ships I'll kick some cash his way and I'll pay the shipping and you can send your Dad off in style.
Please don't take offense - This is a sincere offer.

Found this one but don't know how you would load it:
http://www.langorigami.com/art/gallery/gallery.php4?name=viking_ship

I googled "origami ship" and found these links:
http://search.earthlink.net/search?q=Origami+Ship&area=earthlink-ws&channel=nonregistered&abtcgid=87&abtli=1

I know these are not specifically Viking ships but if you can make a double ended hull with square sails you should be able to decorate it in the proper fashion.

First off Eric, god bless you and your family at this time.

I will also kick in for a ship.

would this work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Viking-Dragon-boat-hand-made-wooden-model-ship-16_W0QQitemZ350051166064QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5180ace770&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

Sorry for your loss. May God rest his sole.

I kick in some money to help also.

Count me in, too. I would like to help out if needed.

you are all truely awesome and I dont know how to put into words how your offers of help make me feel. Im awed. I was looking at something origami so it would sink after a bit.. something bio-degradable that no one would want to pluck from the river..

I love that red one.. and I think I could make something to sit in it.. now I need to find the folding directions.

Again thank you all so much.

Seems like a great send off. Thoughts and well wishes going out to your family.

[quote="Shiloh"]I love that red one.. and I think I could make something to sit in it.. now I need to find the folding directions. /quote]

Sorry Eric - I thought the directions were included.

Never fear, I have asked my Dad the internet search Guru to join the hunt. I'll let you know what he comes up with.

I have made a boat so far.. just a standard origami boat and I found some head and tail picks.. so Im trying to make one once done I will post a pic or 2 of my accomplishments!

Heres a concept to work off of:

http://www.craftsforkids.com/projects/viking_longboat.htm

If you speak/read Finnish try this one:

http://www.ungafakta.se/pyssel/klipp/vikingaskepp/

BINGO

http://www.elfwood.com/~tombutler/Viking_ship_model_page_2.3294489.html

Sorry to hear about your loss brother. Prayers for you and your family. I know that you will find a way to give him the proper Viking send-off he deserves. Your name is Eric-the-Red after all.

You will be in our thoughts Bro. Have a safe trip.

Eric, Good Thoughts and Prayers sent. Hope all goes well with the send-off. -------------

like all have said if you need help with anything just let us know, ill pitch in some dough if you need it for the gas or anything cause i know times can get tought but the brotherhood got your back.

lottinala wrote:like all have said if you need help with anything just let us know, ill pitch in some dough if you need it for the gas or anything cause i know times can get tought but the brotherhood got your back.

ok this is what I have done so far..



Its pretty crude but I think it will work. Im going to put on one side "Carry on my wayward son" he was a HUGE kansas fan and not sure what on the other side yet. Im also thinking I will make 4 - 5 of them since there will be a few of us (I have 3 brothers) and we can all launch one.

very cool Eric..........On the other side you could put sumpin like .....Honor....Courage....Respect
Just a thought( I hope you dont mind my 2 cents)

This is a very cool story bro.

This is an awesome way to honor your father's memory.

shoot i new about eric loseing his father , but i did'nt read this post tell today , my bad , i already sent a card and alittle money for his trip to take his pop home , sorry i missed this post haveners ,

Shiloh wrote:ok this is what I have done so far..



Its pretty crude but I think it will work. Im going to put on one side "Carry on my wayward son" he was a HUGE kansas fan and not sure what on the other side yet. Im also thinking I will make 4 - 5 of them since there will be a few of us (I have 3 brothers) and we can all launch one.

that turned out great eric , your pop would be proud of u

That's cool.

Shiloh wrote:ok this is what I have done so far..



Its pretty crude but I think it will work. Im going to put on one side "Carry on my wayward son" he was a HUGE kansas fan and not sure what on the other side yet. Im also thinking I will make 4 - 5 of them since there will be a few of us (I have 3 brothers) and we can all launch one.

Man Eric that looks real good. What's it made out of?

Hey Haveners I just got home and I want to send out my thanks to ALL of you. You have no idea what it means to me.

Pics will be coming as soon as I can unload my stuff and find the camera