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geoff reacted to Worldway in Greetings from Oxford March 2, 2017

Hi George,

Welcome to Model Ship World. First off, forget everything you have learned about plastic model ship building. You are in a whole new world with wood. I learnt that lesson the hard way. Secondly, there are several posts that discuss tools. One place to look is here
http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-materials-and-tools.php

Please start a build log and post pictures of your progress. There are some very darn good modelers here that can help, guide and encourage you along the way.
geoff reacted to Galeregil in Greetings from Oxford March 2, 2017

Hello all.

My name is George, and I am a first year student reading law at the Queen's College, Oxford. I hail originally from Cheltenham, a small spa town not far away. I have over the years constructed many plastic models kits, including some of naval subjects, and having built several such kits concluded that the time was right to step into the world of wooden model ship building.

To facilitate this beginning, my parents very kindly gifted me for my just-passed 20th birthday the Constructo Enterprise kit, a ship I selected for its seemingly appropriate level of complexity and for its suitability as a component of my grander ambition of filling a shelf unit with every vessel named Enterprise from sail to starship.

I shall commence construction at the conclusion of term, the 19th March, and have until then to assemble a basic roster of tools to facilitate construction. I already possess a simple craft knife, basic sanding tools and a pin hammer from my existing model kit work, but have set aside a budget of approximately £100 to acquire further tools based on recommendations from this forum.

Any advice you could provide on this or any other matter related to model ship construction would be most gratefully received, and I hope to enjoy contributing to this forum for many years to come.
geoff reacted to James H in new look MSW site March 1, 2017

If you click Like on a post, this gives a reputation point.

As for our look, remember there are three themes to choose from, and these can be changed from the bottom of the page.
geoff got a reaction from mtaylor in Hello from Manchester, UK February 28, 2017

Welcome to MSW , Dharma . All the best, Geoff
geoff got a reaction from Nirvana in Hello from Manchester, UK February 28, 2017

Welcome to MSW , Dharma . All the best, Geoff
geoff got a reaction from Dharma66 in Hello from Manchester, UK February 28, 2017

Welcome to MSW , Dharma . All the best, Geoff
geoff reacted to Nirvana in Hello from Manchester, UK February 28, 2017

Phil, good choice of kit!
And Ibrahimovic with United seems to be a good combination too......
geoff reacted to mtaylor in Hello from Manchester, UK February 28, 2017

Good choice of models, Phil. There's plenty of builds of this boat and I'm sure you'll have lots of eyes to help.
geoff reacted to Dharma66 in Hello from Manchester, UK February 28, 2017

Well, I nearly have the workspace sorted, so I've taken the plunge.

After reading literally hundreds of pages of build logs, I've ordered Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat.

I know it's down as an intermediate level kit, but a few people have managed to pull it off as a first build, and I'm hoping that if I go slow enough, and quadruple check everything, maybe I can manage it.

I will be starting a log once I finally have the space in order (or on the kitchen table if it drags on too long!), as I am pretty certain I'll be hoping for a few pointers along the way!
geoff reacted to pirozzi in Hello from Manchester, UK February 28, 2017

Welcome aboard mate! Looking forward to watching you work.

Vince P.
geoff reacted to Jim Lad in Hello from Manchester, UK February 28, 2017

Hello Phil, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'.

John
geoff reacted to Dharma66 in Hello from Manchester, UK February 28, 2017

Thanks for the warm welcomes.

Im finally getting round to some clearing out this weekend. A couple of weeks and I should have some space back.

I've been reading lots of build logs, and though the planking seems a little awkward in parts (for a beginner), I'm thinking perhaps Pickle may be my first build.

I'll keep reading and pondering and try to make the final decision soon...
geoff reacted to KeithAug in Hello from Manchester, UK February 28, 2017

Phil

Thats great, being born in Warrington my son is a lifelong supporter of United.
geoff reacted to mtaylor in Hello from Manchester, UK February 28, 2017

Hi Phil,
geoff reacted to Dharma66 in Hello from Manchester, UK February 28, 2017

Thanks for the links Anja...my name is Phil

Keith, I'm very much on the red side of the city
geoff reacted to Dharma66 in Hello from Manchester, UK February 28, 2017

Thanks for the links Anja...my name is Phil

Keith, I'm very much on the red side of the city
geoff reacted to Anja in Hello from Manchester, UK February 28, 2017

Hello Dharma66 and welcome aboard,

Can you please tell us your name?

Whatever you decide for your first build, make sure it has your interest and that you really want to build it.
That way you'll be more likely to get through the trials and errors.

One of our members, Adam (SkerryAmp) has created 'The Model Ship World Ship Kit Database'. http://mswshipkits.ampitcher.com
You can search the database on skill level, manufacturer, scale, kit type etc. It is certainly worth having a look.

You also might have a look in the Ship Modeling Database of articles for information about Model Ship Kits - What to expect and Kit selection: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-plans-and-research.php

I wish you smooth sailing and happy modelling.

Regards,
Anja
geoff reacted to KeithAug in Hello from Manchester, UK February 28, 2017

Hello Dharma. Is it City or United?

Guitar building seems to be a popular route into ship modelling, you should check out Julie Mo's J Class Endeavour Build. If you try a kit I think its well worth finding a relatively simple one, preferably plank on frame. The reward of rapid progress will spur you on to attempting something more demanding later on.

Good luck,
geoff reacted to Dharma66 in Hello from Manchester, UK February 28, 2017

Hi,
I've been lurking a while, and reading lots of information on this site.

I'm brand new to wooden ship modelling, so new in fact, that I haven't yet started! I've done some plastic modelling over the years, mostly aircraft, but wooden ships have been percolating at the back of my mind for as long as I can remember. I've decided now is the time to try.

I think it will be a little while yet before I get so far as purchasing a kit. I have probably 90% of the tools required by, virtue of previous modelling, and having worked a little in wood for other purposes, such as building electric guitars (purely for fun). But what I am lacking is space. My "workshop" is currently more akin to Steptoe's yard than a useful area to work in. So, I need to do some rearranging, chucking out, and negotiating with the missus in order to reclaim my space.

This will, though, allow me to spend more time reading the couple of books I have, these fora, and the excellent articles at NRG.

And it will also give me a little more time to make what seems now to be a huge decision, but ultimately is probably not really that huge...which kit to build first? There *may* be another Lady Nelson on the way...
geoff got a reaction from mtaylor in Here we go.. New modeler; new member. February 27, 2017

Welcome to MSW "ACHU" (bless you)! All the best, Geoff
geoff got a reaction from Anja in Here we go.. New modeler; new member. February 27, 2017

Welcome to MSW "ACHU" (bless you)! All the best, Geoff
geoff got a reaction from husky1943 in Here we go.. New modeler; new member. February 27, 2017

Welcome to MSW "ACHU" (bless you)! All the best, Geoff
geoff got a reaction from EJ_L in Here we go.. New modeler; new member. February 27, 2017

Welcome to MSW "ACHU" (bless you)! All the best, Geoff
geoff reacted to Jim Lad in Here we go.. New modeler; new member. February 27, 2017

Helloa Achu, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'.

John
geoff reacted to DaveRow in Here we go.. New modeler; new member. February 27, 2017

Good desk, refurb.
I used an old T&G toilet door as my desk.
Dave R

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