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Hello all, As most new folks here, I stumbled upon the forum a few weeks ago and have been reading through a bunch of build logs, advice and recommendations and think it's time that I introduce myself. My SO and I are both product designers with a bit of experience in woodworking, and through a combination of the current COVID situation and searching for a new hobby we came across model ship building. We've both always had a passion for fine details and craftsmanship within products, so the hobby resonated with us immediately. We also both have some expereince with "model-building" from our university days, so although we're complete beginners when it comes to model ship building, we do have a basic understanding of tools and carpentry. That being said, we're in the process of deciding on our first build and at the moment we have narrowed it down to either Amati's 1:80 Endeavour Kit or Rainbow Kit. After these we'd really like to tackle Amati's 1:16 Whaleboat, 1:32 Fifie (which really sold us on the hobby in the first place), 1:20 Grand Banks and Italian Runabout. We have no experience with RC models either and the idea of building a model and then motorising it (Grand Banks / Italian Runabout) really appeals to us. After the model selection we're also going to have to stock up on tools. Unfortunately we currently have next-to-no tools as we've recently relocated to Austria. The plan is to start small, however good quality (as good tools can last a lifetime) and then take it from there. I'm sure I'll have many questions on this front as we both have a weakness for amazing, high quality speciality tools 🙈 (thanks @laps for mentioning https://www.fine-tools.com/ in one of your posts, you've definitely reignited my addiction - I think I should just re-route my monthly paycheck to them!) It's really great to be here and to have found this community. If you have any comments, advice or reccomendations on our 1st model selection or tools - please send it through!
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Hey all, Bulwark here from Oklahoma, watching the twisters go by and oblivious to them because my mind is on this hobby now. I have had a great experience here so far. Lots of great encouragement and advice. This helps more than anything to make me want to build things. I've seen some amazing, and mind blowing work here. There is such talent gathered in this site. I am glad to be a part of it. My humble beginnings are in the gallery now and although it is some rough work, I am proud of it. I finished it, and I have two ships waiting to be build: the Bluenose II (AL) and the Red Dragon (AL). I know that I will get all the help I need to make these models come alive. I'm taking a particular interest in fabrication of small ship furniture, such as I saw done by Ms. Galad from Brazil who modded her Red Dragon to have a furnished cabin complete with LED whale oil lamp to illuminate the tiny room, and transparent windows to allow the viewer to see inside. That is the kind of modeler I aspire to be. But it is a long road to such a thing. I don't know if I can manage to get there, but the journey is thing. Couldn't ask for better fellow travelers.
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