Scott Crouse Posted January 24, 2019 Share #1 Posted January 24, 2019 (edited) Thanks for accepting my membership. 100% newbie to the hobby and completely in the research phase. Reading, reading and more reading. One to make sure this is something I want to get into and two, cause it's cool! 🙂 I suffer badly from the winter blah's (near 25 cm's of snow fell today alone) and I spend way too much time playing computer games. I am also close to retirement so looking for things to occupy my mind and hands. I have always had a love of ships having grown up on the east coast of Canada, surrounded by fishing villages and living in Bermuda for several years and visiting several times per year has me exposed to sailing vessels. Even attended the America's Cup 2 years ago. My other hobbies are Amateur Radio and Photography ( https://canadianloon.wordpress.com ), so if I build it will be well photographed 🙂 That it from this end, will be lurking, asking questions and looking at all the wonderful builds. Cheers. Scott Edited January 24, 2019 by Scott Crouse druxey, Fernando E, ccoyle and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted January 24, 2019 Share #2 Posted January 24, 2019 Hello Scott, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor and Scott Crouse 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiachedmark Posted January 24, 2019 Share #3 Posted January 24, 2019 Gidday Scott and a warm welcome from the Land Downunder. I envy your cold weather.Forecast of 44 Celsius here tomorrow. It is a good idea to read, read, read as you say. Check some build logs to see what era and type of ship appeals. You will also gain some understanding of the processes and pitfalls involved. Don't be afraid to ask questions. There is plenty of support and encouragement on this site. Wishing you all the best. Mark. Scott Crouse and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 24, 2019 Share #4 Posted January 24, 2019 Scott Crouse 1 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...
Haliburton Posted January 24, 2019 Share #5 Posted January 24, 2019 Welcome Scott from another Scott. Way down here in southern Ontario we only got 5cm of snow but made up for it in freezing rain. This is a great group of supportive folks - definitely lots of inspiration. mtaylor and Scott Crouse 2 Quote Currently building: HM Yacht Chatham - 1:64 - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shihawk Posted January 24, 2019 Share #6 Posted January 24, 2019 Welcome Scott from sunny N Ireland 10 degrees above here . I agree reading is necessary but the best way to learn is building , something simple to begin with to get the feel for it ,. Best of luck . Boyd Scott Crouse and mtaylor 2 Quote HMS Victory by Shihawk. Billing 1-75 wood finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody.cote Posted January 24, 2019 Share #7 Posted January 24, 2019 Welcome from Kingston, ON. I hear what you're with regard to the weather... CJC Scott Crouse 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted January 25, 2019 Share #8 Posted January 25, 2019 And from Niagara! mtaylor and Scott Crouse 2 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Crouse Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted January 25, 2019 Thanks everyone! To the guys from down under, I just spend 3 great weeks in your country back in Oct/Nov and had a great time. Not sure if I want your +40c but my -40c is the other end of the scale. To my fellow Canadians, I know you feel the pain 🙂 Look forward to seeing everyone's builds and conversations. Cheers and thanks for the welcome. mtaylor, Haliburton and pontiachedmark 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spars Posted February 3, 2019 Share #10 Posted February 3, 2019 As a Minnesotan I get the seasonal blahs. I switched to led daylight lamps which really help me. If you look for a kit try a manufacturer like Model Shipways which will replace parts free if properly documented. They also have instructions online for you to examine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob porter Posted February 3, 2019 Share #11 Posted February 3, 2019 Welcome Scott to a great hobby from another radio amateur. Bob Porter k1jmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zbip57 Posted February 19, 2019 Share #12 Posted February 19, 2019 Hey Scott, I'm in Ottawa too! Well, actually Val-des-Monts, but close. We should get together sometime. If you're looking for a suitable project, check out my build in this thread. I've gone a little beyond what the original simpler plans called for, but it's an easily do-able ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollymillar Posted March 3, 2019 Share #13 Posted March 3, 2019 Hello and welcome from Jollymillar...…. great site and lots of help especially if you build a Billings !!! current build Wasa Dundas Onterio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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