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  1. Ryland Craze
    Welcome to Model Ship World Mark. Chris and Mark have given you good advice. I think it is important to start with a not too complex kit to build your skills. If you see a kit you like in the kit reviews section of this forum, check out the build logs by using the search function. MSW contains many detailed build logs that will help you in your build.
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    Congratulations on completing your HMS Terror. It really turned out nice.
  3. Ryland Craze
    Your Kate Cory is looking real nice. The deck details look very realistic.
  4. Ryland Craze
    David, The 18th Century Longboat is not the easiest model to build. Based on the pictures you posted, I do not think you would have a problem building any of the kits you mentioned. It sounds like you have learned a lot and improved your skills from your previous builds. I would build whatever kit that appeals to you the most.
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    Nice work on the weathering. Everything looks so realistic.
  6. Ryland Craze
    Welcome to Model Ship World. It sounds like you love to sail boats. I am glad you are interested in starting a build log. Here are a couple of topics that may be of help: You will find a build log very rewarding when you post about your build.
  7. Ryland Craze
    Welcome to Model Ship World and thanks for sharing pictures of your build. Your model definitely looks like a pirate ship. I am looking forward to seeing more.
  8. Ryland Craze
    I am having the same problem.
  9. Ryland Craze
    Welcome to Model Ship World Jon. Retirement does present its advantages when building ship models. You will find many kits available that may suit your interest.
  10. Ryland Craze
    Welcome to Model Ship World Sparky. Thanks for sharing pictures of your past builds. Your models look very nice and skillfully constructed. What do you plan to build after completing your Longboat?
  11. Ryland Craze
    Thanks Bob, Michael and Glenn for the comments and also the "Likes". This model is starting to come to life and I am looking forward to the rigging portion of the build.
  12. Ryland Craze
    Sorry to hear of the positive test results. I hope your symptoms remain mild. Take care of yourself.
  13. Ryland Craze
    I have made some progress on my Longboat and I shared this with the members of the Ship Model Society of New Jersey during last nights Zoom meeting. The mast has been finished by adding the simulated iron bands and eyebolts. I made the two upper iron bands using 1/16" wide chart tape and then formed the eyebolts using 22 gauge wire. I then weathered the iron bands and eyebolts with Tamyia rust weathering powder to give it some contrast. For the lower iron band, I used some black masking tape cut into a 3/32" wide strip and then made an eyebolt using 18 gauge wire. The hook in the boom was also made using 18 gauge wire. I also added the knees and belaying pins. The knees were painted off the model and then glued to the thwarts. I used some 1/16" wide chart tape to help align them onto the thwart before gluing. The belaying pins were turned using my dremel and some small files. The horse was made using the supplied 20 gauge wire. It was blackened and then a 1/4" block was seized to the horse before attaching the horse to the stern. My next step is to fit the pedestals that came with the engraved base from Syren Ship Model Company to the hull. I feel it would be difficult to handle the hull while trying to install the pedestals with the mast and rigging installed.
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    Nice job on this model.
  15. Ryland Craze
    That looks much better. Glad to see the first planks on.
  16. Ryland Craze
    Hi Bud and welcome to Model Ship World. We were all absolute beginners at one time. When I started in this hobby, there was no MSW. It is a good idea to start a build log on your Endeavor. If you have any questions about your build, just ask and you will receive answers from the membership.
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    Bradley, You look like you are having a lot of fun building these two models. I am glad you started a build log on these kits as they can be a great introduction into building wooden ship models. You could not have a better teacher than David Antscherl.
  18. Ryland Craze
    Nice job on your deck. The Winchelsea is bringing out the best of the builders.
  19. Ryland Craze
    You should be happy. You have done a good job on building your Fife.
  20. Ryland Craze
    Hi Mark and welcome to Model Ship World. You have received some good advice on selecting your first ship model. If you are a complete beginner, you may want to check out this ship model kit: This model is designed for the first time modeler and you can get a version that includes all of the tools and supplies needed to complete the model.
  21. Ryland Craze
    You do not want to over bevel the edge of the planks as gaps could develop when you sand the hull. Also, the plank edges will be seen on the interior of the hull, so you want the edges to be tight.
  22. Ryland Craze
    Your Cheerful hull is a work of art. Congratulations on getting to this part of the build.
  23. Ryland Craze
    Your chain plates look nice. I also struggle with blackening parts. You have to really have the parts clean and any protective covering has to be removed.
  24. Ryland Craze
    I purchased my Kunz miniature plane from Woodcraft many years ago. I did a Google search and came up with this: https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/kunzpalmplanewithouthandle.aspx There are other miniature planes that are much nicer, such as the Lie-Nielsen, but my Kunz does the job. It is based on the old Stanley 101 block plane. I am glad to see your progress on your Longboat. I hope to start rigging mine today.
  25. Ryland Craze
    The repair and fairing look good. I know you are looking forward to moving on with the build.

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