Tom E Posted July 26, 2017 Share #1 Posted July 26, 2017 Hello all!!! What a wonderful site! I have learned so many tips and techniques that I cant wait to try them all. To think I'm rubbing shoulders with some of the true master builders and designers! From what I've seen, all are master builders on this site! I'm not new to modeling, been building since I was a kid, but have recently moved back to wooden ships. Should be finishing the Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat within the next day or 2. The pic, I hopefully attached successfully, Is a few days old. The shrouds and Forestay have been attached. Then its on to the Niagara! Once I learn how to use the site a little better, I hope to have a Niagara build log. I look forward to working with all of you!! Tom Heronguy, John Allen, Haliburton and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heronguy Posted July 27, 2017 Share #2 Posted July 27, 2017 Welcome Tom. I'm think you've landed in the right spot. You'll find lots of helpful hands offering advice and encouragement. I will assure you though that some of us are complete novices at model ship building and in some cases at modelling in any form. Yet the masters here are willing to help us out when we ask. A great place to learn and to share. Beautiful little boat! Did you do all the decoration by hand? geoff and Anja 2 Quote Doug Current Builds: Bluenose II - AL / Krabbenkutter / Prince de Neufchatel / Essex Cross-section / Syren / Barque Stefano / Winchelsea / Half Hull / Maria HF31 - Dusek / Bandirma - Turkmodel On the Shelf: Santisima Trinidad and Cross Section / HMS Cutter Alert / Tender AVOS / Confederacy Suspended Build: Bluenose II - Billing Boats Nr 600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted July 27, 2017 Share #3 Posted July 27, 2017 Hello Tom, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. That looks like a very nicely constructed longboat you have there. John Tom E, geoff and Anja 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jablackwell Posted July 27, 2017 Share #4 Posted July 27, 2017 Hello and welcome, Tom! I am also in New Hampshire.Maybe we'll run into one another some time. Great work on the longboat! ~john Anja, geoff and Tom E 3 Quote Builds: U.S. Brig Syren - 1803 - Model Shipways - First PoB Build Sopwith Camel F.1 - 1916 - Model Airways - Not a Ship!, Completed Kate Cory - 1856 - Model Shipways - Second Build, completed Sultana - 1767 - Model Shipways - First shipbuild, completed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom E Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted July 27, 2017 Doug, I cant take credit for the decorations. Those are paper frieze included in the kit. Just a clear coat over them. My paint job could have been better on the transom. Photos sure expose a lot! Tom Heronguy, geoff and jablackwell 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom E Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted July 27, 2017 8 minutes ago, jablackwell said: Hello and welcome, Tom! I am also in New Hampshire.Maybe we'll run into one another some time. Great work on the longboat! ~john Thank you, John, I'll admit I have been watching your Sopwith build. Very impressive! I can easily see one of those ending in my "to do" stash. geoff and jablackwell 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted July 27, 2017 Share #7 Posted July 27, 2017 Hello Tom and welcome aboard. Nice work on the longboat. When you start your next build, feel free to start a buildlog. If needed, you'll find plenty of advise, help and encouragement from everyone. I wish you smooth sailing with our gallant crew. Regards, Anja geoff and Tom E 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...
geoff Posted July 27, 2017 Share #8 Posted July 27, 2017 welcome to MSW Tom. I like the look of your longboat, all the best, Geoff Anja and Tom E 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spars Posted July 27, 2017 Share #9 Posted July 27, 2017 It is a swell place. I have begun a Model Shipways (second attempt) USS Constitution in honor of the vessel's restoration. I also use You Tube because I do great when I can watch. Tom E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estoy_Listo Posted July 27, 2017 Share #10 Posted July 27, 2017 Hi Tom, Welcome aboard. I'll second Doug's comment that some of us are complete beginners. I'm proof of that. Still, a great place to be. Your Longboat looks great, by the way. I'm working my way up to building something like that myself. Best wishes, Mark Heronguy 1 Quote Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want Current build: Model Expo Glad Tidings, Pinky Schooner First builds: Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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