Operation Orca

The Jaws blog that attracts even the shortest trolls. Learn everything and more about an old boat named ORCA and a very big scary shark that didn't swim very well.

Thursday, December 05, 2013

Bigger boats and littler boats



Having sold many many miniature ORCA's to giddy customers over the years, we thought it was a good time to showcase some of our work and at the same time discuss a little bit abbot what makes this boat so special. 

Besides being an iconic piece of movie history this boat has meant many things to fans of the film. Namely perseverance and determination. Sure Quint went a little over the top with the perseverance but the boat never failed him. It was Quint who failed the boat. Sometimes a horse can only be pushed so far before it loses its stability. 

Having said that, this only helps define the strength and symbolism of this boat and besides having a really cool shape from every angle its practical use as a fishing boat was the mainstay for Nova Scotian's going way back. It's no wonder Joe Alves was able to spot that unique value when scouting for THE boat.

Its also no wonder so many fans of the boat (like us) have wanted to see this boat in miniature on their desk or shelf. I mean how many folks have a wharf to park their boat? Having said that what better time to showcase the many ORCA miniatures we've built to fill that retro demand. And in order to do so we thought it best to work backwards...

So our first boat up is our most recent sale which was a boat sold to a creative gentleman by the name of Erik Hollander. Some of you might know of him from his work on "The Shark is Still Working", or from his hilarious outing in "All that Jaws", but we also happen to know him as one serious Jaws prop collector, and a-fish-ianado.

So it was no surprise when earlier this year Erik contacted us seeking to purchase the best ORCA reproduction he could find. Being a creative and quite a graphic artisan in his own right Mr. Hollander wanted something of an additional challenge and decided to purchase what we call one of our starter boats, and then add his own personal touches. In doing so Erik was able to add finishing details to his boat just the way he wanted it. 



Some customers ask us to do the detailing, and some pay for more or less accuracy, however much of what is done to a boat we sell depends on the level requested and how much a customer is willing to spend versus how many hours we can invest. 

After purchasing a boat from us Mr. Hollander has been enjoying the tinkering process and has in our opinion done some marvelous finishing work utilizing the more raw boat we sold him. While still not an exact reproduction, only perfectionists and those who know the boat as well as we do could tell what sets it apart from the real boat. This is due in part to it being based on one our study boats we had been using to determine structural differentials between photographs and data accumulated. We now however know how to build a better boat and newer customers will likely enjoy that additional research.



That aside, this is still one of the better representations out there due in part to Mr. Hollanders fine paint and detailing modifications, and clearly illustrates what a customer like Mr. Hollander who has the talent and interest in finishing one of our boats at a more refined level can do. 




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Thursday, January 03, 2013

Tying up some NEW YEAR barrels...

Howdy ORCS ---

Fred Here....yep...Been busy as heck with some cool new things we want to share with you but we'll save that for you shortly...

Right now however we want to talk about our NEW format here and let you know we'll be covering everything and anything to do with JAWS PLUS everything else we think might be cool and related or unrelated right here on Operation Orca. Not just the boat (which of course we will focus on) but we'll be talking about the whole nine yards of piano wire as it were...hook line and sinker.

Watch for a new spotlight feature chum marker post once a month--

So without further adieu...lets start the year off with a bang:  


....Watch this space for something interesting in a few days while we mess with the CB radio....




Tuesday, July 31, 2012

On the road to Amity...

Well, folks and ORCS we're packed and ready to leave for Amity. Farewell...and adieu!



We're going to arrive a little early to absorb the new surroundings. The only concern is whether I'll be disappointed at the changes in scenery since the film production left way back when.

I doubt it though as early indications point at Susan Goldsmith and the rest of the Jawsfest organization making sure MV is Amity in more ways than one.



Once on the Island, our small OO team along for the journey (with Fred) is going to primarily be in observational mode. Which is perfect as we'll be able to move around the island and avoid any unwanted scrutiny from those that have been mind-zombied by the 3-4 envy ridden clowns at team Muck.




Some might say why not just make introductions and let everyone finally meet the one and only Fred? Ideal concept, however, based on a lot of false and negative accusations our former shop worker has been attempting to spread, who would want to? Would you? Only envy ridden clowns and trolls seek to control the spotlight and revel in it. Sort of like a goblin rolling in the mud.



No, I've been just fine staying out of 'the spotlight' since I first joined this online parade...so why change? Oddly, team Mucky claims to know everything about Fred. Yet at the same time they claim to know nothing, nor even who Fred really is, claiming we're supposedly a corrupt organization led by a man of a million and half identities for which they seemed to be confused as to which one belongs to Fred. Which is it?



Could it be Fred doesn't really exist? Maybe this blog is imaginary. Maybe you aren't really reading it. They say Fred has been to Amity before. Is there real proof other than heresy and doctored emails? If someone named Fred was on that Island I applaud them for doing a really bad impression. Imitation is of course the best for of flattery. Lots of people have been to the Island before. Maybe you have too. (Could be they're planning to use your photo, and claim YOU might be Fred.)



A 'Jaws fan' by the name of Dana claims to have met Fred. Does Dana have video or verifiable proof that person they met really was Fred or that they even said they were Fred? If they have it, where is this proof? Probably in the drink.

Maybe Peter Criss was homeless, and maybe Dana is really from Manchester:


     (*Image found on the net created by one of Dana's purported best friends aka clown posse member)

If you're still here and reading along (in reality) and you missed previous posts on TRUTHBOAT please go back and study the facts. And send us your questions. We'll be opening this can of worms in a major way and spillin' the beans as it were as to what is really motivating a small group of clowns led by a three ring leader named Mucky.



In this day and age there are many reasons to be concerned about what you read or are forced to believe. Fortunately facts never lie. Only disturbed and embarrassed women spread gossip and rumors. Or desperate and borderline insane, envy ridden shop workers that learn they are no longer needed because they thought they were going to pull a fast one and steal their host organization's member database and borg each and every one of them into unknowing drones.

For those that still doubt the rumors...and seek the TRUTH. There is hope. The truth never lies...













Have questions? Search the net and you'll learn how 'Shart Shitty O'shart' really found sales in the midst of a drought. We got those wheels re-started my friends. When those wheels were tired and worn and stuck in the Muck. And this is the thanks we get. So much for old school trust. If you're thinking about making a leap of faith be warned. There's always truth behind the facade:

The link they don't want you to know about

If you've read the above article you'll notice Fred Stine and Operation Orca are clearly mentioned throughout (oddly enough in a good way) by our former (now terminated) shop worker. Much to Mucky's chagrin the fine journalist who wrote the article wants nothing to do with Mucky's mayhem and lies. Nor has this journalist removed mention of OO and Fred after Mucky pleaded for its removal with the same kind of lies and mumbo jumbo that blindsided some of our unaware website hosts. And might be working on you.

Why would someone pull a 360 and now be out to slander the organization that helped them grow little wings? Read more about that in our next exciting post on TRUTHBOAT 

Disgruntled clowns are certainly a blight on society. They really haven't the education to admit their wrongs or to move on and realize their futile attempts at revenge can never result in anything but further disdain and mistrust from the very customers they hope to 'enlighten'. Customers like John Roles. Yes John Roles is a real person. Have they disputed this fact? Nope. Can they? Nope.

Not to mention good honest hard working individuals like West over at the esteemed Jawsblog. West is now indifferent choosing to stay out of the Muck. If you get a chance be sure and ask West what he thinks of Mucky the clown and the clown posse. You'll probably get silence, or if you're lucky you'll hear the same thing you're hearing here. West was one of the many individuals that unfortunately shared research with the wrong person. Where do you think much of their purported multiple gigabytes of photos were sourced from? West was another one of my friends I sacrificed to help the killer clown in disguise:



Through the haze of lies and deceit being tossed around by the clown posse, we have a core following that understands how this started and why. Look up Warren Schwarz on Facebook. Ever wonder why they don't mention BIG WAR? Fear that their lies can only float so far. Fear that you might just learn their charade has only one purpose. To find a scapegoat for their own failings and lack of sales.

Join us and help us put an end to one clown's efforts to confuse the masses. Let our detractors know that slander and libel are only sinking their lies further in muck.



The best part of this is....We can and will continue to Defend Operation Orca's fine record. We build fine ORCA miniatures, and we've researched this boat thoroughly from bow to stern. And we WILL be here, as long as is needed to defend our integrity, and to defend the TRUTH.

Read more at: TRUTHBOAT.


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Since this began, and we've had to continue to defend our good name, not once has our detractor and the clown posse attempted to apologize or make amends. Of course they won't. Its not in their best interest. They fear, what they cannot destroy or surpass.



They could have ended this long ago. Fortunately, our legal team has been developing a waterproof case so that we can take our detractor and several 'named' clown conspirators listed in the filing to trial sooner than later. We've now got evidence of both extortion, and coercion among other punishable infractions. So for us its a win win...onward christian soldiers....and onward to Amity.

We'll be checking in from the event so keep that chum line goin'....and keep on the lookout for the clown posse. They're out there and they're lookin' for you even if they don't know who or what they're looking for...




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Meanwhile....back in Amity

I've seen some of my friend Paul McPhee's fine printed work already hung up on the walls of the Amity national bank and Bill Wieger's most excellent shark work which has swum ashore into other public buildings. So what's to be disappointed by? Going to be THE best trip I've had in a while. And those beaches WILL be open....at least I hope so.



And based on what I've seen and heard as to what's planned from the creative genius of Greg Nicotero and the team at KNB....its going to be impossible to disappoint. I'll stake three tons on it....and a can o' Gansett.



(I bet this crushed can is worth a lot of aluminum...if ye can find it)


P.S. To our old pal Mucky and those denizen brown nosing clowns at Team Muck...we're timing you to see how fast you can post up a muddled and scribbled screen grab or link to this new blog post in order to try and create the illusion that you aren't frustrated your claims and rants are being laughed at for not holding an ounce of water...or near beer. Ready set....


AND...don't forget to check for the latest on our sub-blog TRUTHBOAT 

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Monday, July 23, 2012

A what if ORCA on the bay

We found this for sale on the bay the other day thanks to a tip from one of our old members. Looks mighty interesting.




A modified design based on Pat Trittle's (slightly inaccurate) plans, it reminded us of an alternate reality ORCA, or a 'what if' boat that might have been built by Brody or Hooper following their triumphant return to Amity.

The colors differ from the ORCA and make it appear to be more of a vintage pleasure boat which in effect might be something humorous Hooper would have had built in line with Quint's remark.

No word if its sold yet, though it would surely look nice circling the harbor. With inboard lighting and an RC system it could certainly make waves day or night.

- Fred

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AND...don't forget to check for the latest on our sub-blog TRUTHBOAT

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Amity or Bust

Howdy ORCS and ORCETTES havin' a good summer yet? I know I am. Just now getting things packed for a trip to MV. Being this is my first real trip to the Island of Amity it should be surreal. Missed the first JAWSfest so figured I better not miss lightening strikin' twice. Looking forward to the many displays and of course finally getting to check out the shooting locations. We gots an old saying in the south..."You ain't been there till you've been there" Going to be a fun time to be had.





Meanwhile, lots of cool things on the horizon from Operation Orca Collectibles...

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Saturday, June 30, 2012

BIG WAR in episode 3 [A JAWS BARREL] PREMIERES!

Check out our ongoing response to the mindless slander being tossed our way....

Friday, February 17, 2012

SEE The WAR ZONE!

Thursday, February 02, 2012

BIG WAR takes on BRUCE!

In the premiere episode of BIG WAR watch Warren remove Bruce from the ORCA and live to tell about it!

BIG WAR: Episode 1 (Breaking BRUCE loose)





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