victor.welch Posted July 13, 2017 Share #1 Posted July 13, 2017 Hi, My names Vic and I am scratch building a 1:250 scale USS Missouri. I have recently completed a similar scale model of HMS Hood which I would welcome sharing with anyone in terms of the build and finished model (including all the mistakes and frustrations). I am certain I will encounter a number of similar issues with the new model and hope that some of you can assist me with suggestions (nice ones please) and help with finding various components (life rafts spring to mind at this moment. Regards geoff, Anja, EJ_L and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ_L Posted July 13, 2017 Share #2 Posted July 13, 2017 Welcome to MSW Victor! You are in the right place for getting help and suggestions. Starting a build log is a great way to get some of that help, plus it is fun to watch the progress of the builds. Best of luck to you on your next build and I look forward to seeing your work! mtaylor, geoff and Anja 3 Quote "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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted July 14, 2017 Share #3 Posted July 14, 2017 Welcome to MSW Victor. Would love to see a build log for your scratch build. Anja, geoff and mtaylor 3 Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff Posted July 14, 2017 Share #4 Posted July 14, 2017 Welcome to MSW Vic. All the best with your USS Missouri, Geoff mtaylor and Anja 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted July 14, 2017 Share #5 Posted July 14, 2017 Welcome aboard Vic, 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. Good luck with your tiny Missouri build. I wish you smooth sailing with our gallant crew. Regards, Anja mtaylor and geoff 2 Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilbert55 Posted July 14, 2017 Share #6 Posted July 14, 2017 Welcome to MSW Vic., please don't be shy to share your victories, trails and tribulations. The group of ship builders sharing here are very friendly and you won't find a group with more knowledge and experience anywhere else. Anja, geoff and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 14, 2017 Share #7 Posted July 14, 2017 Hi Vic, Welcome to MSW. There's quite a few battleship/battlecruiser builds in the Kit area so you might have a look there. I'd suggest starting a log and as for parts and pieces, take a look here and ask if don't see anything that helps: https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/forum/15-discussion-for-a-ships-deck-furniture-guns-boats-and-other-fittings/ geoff and Anja 2 Quote 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Jarman Posted July 15, 2017 Share #8 Posted July 15, 2017 Welcome aboard Vic, Paul geoff and mtaylor 2 Quote In work Amati-rms-titanic-1912-1250 Unfinished kit Revell Container-ship-colombo-express Finished AL - King of the Mississippi AL-Sanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistle17 Posted July 15, 2017 Share #9 Posted July 15, 2017 Victor welcome to the forum. Don't hide your work under a bushel. Get it out there! Joe mtaylor and geoff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loupy45 Posted July 17, 2017 Share #10 Posted July 17, 2017 Hello Victor welcome to the forum. Improvise,adapt, overcome,and you will be fine. geoff and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted July 17, 2017 Share #11 Posted July 17, 2017 Welcome! geoff 1 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted July 17, 2017 Share #12 Posted July 17, 2017 Hello Victor, and a warm welcome to MSW. John geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtvd19 Posted July 17, 2017 Share #13 Posted July 17, 2017 Welcome to MSW Vic. Kurt geoff 1 Quote Kurt Van Dahm Director NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD www.thenrg.org SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS CLUBS Nautical Research & Model Ship Society of Chicago Midwest Model Shipwrights North Shore Deadeyes The Society of Model Shipwrights Butch O'Hare - IPMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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