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Hi all,

 

Very happy to be here amongst this wealth of knowledge. I've spent the last day trawling through build logs and tutorials trying to get an understanding on the basics of model ship building.

 

As today, my first model ship kit arrives. The Caldercraft HMS Cruizer (or Cruiser) and I can't tell you how excited I am to receive it.

 

I've watched this hobby with great interest for a number of years, but never took the plunge due to the percepted level of complexity that comes with building a wooden model ship. I always thought it would be far beyond my skill set and I just wouldn't have the time to stick at it and lead a build to completion.  However, I thought sod it and give it a go. Better to try and fail than not try at all right?

 

I'm somewhat experienced with model making and painting. But that usually comes with a strict instructions with little room for creative license. Either way I hope I have the foundations in place to become a competent model ship builder... With all your help of course!

 

I'll start a log in the coming days and no doubt will plea for help along the way.

 

Many thanks

 

Richard.

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Hello Richard. We all started somewhere and skill comes with practice. Good luck with your first model.

Keith

 

Current Build:-

Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24

 

Previous Builds:-

 

Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/

Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702

J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration.

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029

 

Other Topics

Nautical Adventures

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846

 

 

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Greetings Richard,

good luck with your build.

Mike in MK.

Previous Build: LA gun deck cross section.
Previous Build: Lancia Armata. Panart 1:16
Previous Build: HMS Pickle. Jotika Build.

HMS Triton cross section 1:32.

Shelved awaiting improved skills:

Chuck"s Cheerful.

Current build.

Tender Avos.

HM cutter Alert.

 

 

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Welcome,

And success with your first model ship. 

Regards, Patrick

 

Finished :  Soleil Royal Heller 1/100   Wasa Billing Boats   Bounty Revell 1/110 plastic (semi scratch)   Pelican / Golden Hind  1/45 scratch

Current build :  Mary Rose 1/50 scratch

Gallery Revell Bounty  Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch

To do Prins Willem Corel, Le Tonnant Corel, Yacht d'Oro Corel, Thermopylae Sergal 

 

Shore leave,  non ship models build logs :  

ADGZ M35 funkwagen 1/72    Einhets Pkw. Kfz.2 and 4 1/72   Autoblinda AB40 1/72   122mm A-19 & 152mm ML-20 & 12.8cm Pak.44 {K8 1/2} 1/72   10.5cm Howitzer 16 on Mark. VI(e)  Centurion Mk.1 conversion   M29 Weasel 1/72     SAM6 1/72    T26 Finland  T26 TN 1/72  Autoprotetto S37 1/72     Opel Blitz buses 1/72  Boxer and MAN trucks 1/72   Hetzer38(t) Starr 1/72    

 

Si vis pacem, para bellum

 
 
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Welcome to MSW, Richard.  Yes, the finished product can seem daunting but it's really just a series of "mini-models" that are built and then assembled together.  :)  Look at it that way it won't seem so complex.

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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Thank you all for the warm welcome!

 

After a little trouble with DPD I've received everything today. My daughter's already had a good look through and pointed out how shiny the "boomers" are.

 

Really pleased with the quality with it all at first glance, and also a little daunted with the size of the blocks! I have no idea how I'm going to thread them!  

 

Tonight with a cup of tea I'll settle down and take inventory and rig up some sort of temporary stand.  I've seen a lot of people in their logs choose to 'upgrade' parts and fixings to their models. Does anyone have experience with the Cruiser who might suggest some upgrades for down the line? 

 

Thanks 

 

Richard

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Welcome Richard. What I do for threading blocks is drill them out a little and then stiffen the end of the thread with CA, aka Superglue, and use it as a needle. You will become and expert in a short time.

Regards,

Jim Rogers

 

Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead.   Adm David Farragut.

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9 hours ago, Diquite said:

I have no idea how I'm going to thread them!  

Richard - Jim’s method work but additionally buy some of these needle threaders on eBay - they are a great help.

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Keith

 

Current Build:-

Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24

 

Previous Builds:-

 

Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/

Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702

J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration.

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029

 

Other Topics

Nautical Adventures

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846

 

 

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