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Hi everyone.

 

I am George.  I'm 48 years old, and enjoy trying new things.  In the past I have taken on stained glass projects, putting together guitars, making cheese from scratch, and growing (edible...not magical) mushrooms.  I just like to try new things.

 

Now I am going to try my hand at building a wooden ship model.

 

Though tempted to go big or go home, I have decided to go with the Constructo model of Ernest Hemingway's fishing boat, Pilar.  I chose it because the planking looks straight forward, the size is relatively small, and that Hemingway was cool.

 

Anyway, I am sure I will have some questions over the next many weeks, and I am sure you will all be helpful.

 

Best regards,

 

George B.

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Welcome George.  You've found the right place.

Derek

If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea  

Antoine de Saint Exupery

 

Current Builds

Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale

Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale

HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build

On Deck

Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale

Finished Builds

Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale

Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale

 

Member of the Nautical Research Guild

 

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Welcome aboard George,

 

This is a great place to learn and share tips and techniques.

When you're ready, feel free to start a buildlog.

If needed, you'll find plenty of advise, help and encouragement from everyone.

 

Good luck with your Pilar.

 

I wish you smooth sailing and happy modelling.

 

Regards,

Anja

Edited by Anja

Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are.


In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo

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Welcome to MSW George! I hope you find this hobby as fun and interesting as your other ones. We will be more than happy to help you out to get you through the build and teach you the new skills you will need. Best of luck to you and I look forward to seeing your work!

"A Smooth Sea NEVER made a Skilled Sailor"
- John George Hermanson 

-E.J.

 

Current Builds - Royal Louis - Mamoli

                    Royal Caroline - Panart

Completed - Wood - Le Soleil Royal - Sergal - Build Log & Gallery

                                           La Couronne - Corel - Build Log & Gallery

                                           Rattlesnake - Model Shipways, HMS Bounty - Constructo

                           Plastic - USS Constitution - Revel (twice), Cutty Sark.

Unfinished - Plastic - HMS Victory - Heller, Sea Witch.

Member : Nautical Research Guild

 

 

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Hi George,

 

:sign:

Mark
"The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me

Current Build:                                                                                             
Past Builds:
 La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD           Triton Cross-Section   

 NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit                                                                            HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64               

 

Non-Ship Model:                                                                                         On hold, maybe forever:           

CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed                                                   Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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