Ryland Craze

Welcome to Model Ship World.  I have heard good things about the OcCre kits, especially their instructions and their YouTube videos.  You have a good start in this hobby and your experience in building plastic models is a plus.  You are located in a hot bed of ship modeling activity with ship model clubs located in New Jersey and neighboring states.  The Ship Model Society of New Jersey is a large club and is currently meeting virtually using the Zoom app.  Here is a link to their web site: http://www.shipmodelsocietyofnewjersey.org/

Welcome to Model Ship World German.  We are glad you found this forum.  You have some nice ships to build and I hope you will start build logs on them.  We have some fantastic builds of plastic ships on MSW and I enjoy following their build logs.

Welcome to Model Ship World Andrew. You can edit your title in the first post on your build log or you can reach out to any Moderator who would be glad to edit it for you.

Welcome to Model Ship World Pwog.  You have picked a good kit for your first wooden ship model.  The Ensign series of ship model kits from BlueJacket are good kits for first time builders.  I hope you start a build log when you receive your kit.

Welcome to Model Ship World Broden.  I look forward to following your build log of the HMS Terror.

Nice job on the planking.  The WOP really brings out the beauty of the wood.

Welcome to Model Ship World.  You have come to the right forum to learn how to enhance your skills in building your first wooden ship model.  It sounds like you have picked the right kit to start off with.  There are videos on YouTube that OcCre has produced on how to build this model.  Here is the link :

I hope you start a build log of your Polaris as we would like to follow your progress.

Nice work and the pictures displayed just fine.

Welcome to Model Ship World Jack. Glad to have you aboard. Are you currently building a ship model?  What era of naval history are you interested in?

Congratulations on finishing your Lady Eleanor.  You have done an excellent job on building this model.  It is always nice to see someone finish their first build as a lot of kits are started and never finished.  I am curious what your next build will be.

I moved your build log to the scratch-built build logs 1501-1750 category.

Congratulations on completing your dory.  You did a great job on this model.  I really like the colors. I look forward to your next model.

Nice start on your build log.  I look forward to following this build.

It happens to me too, Andy.  I just page down to the point where I get the separator line indicating "New content begins here".  I just assumed it had something to do with my browser, but your explanation seems more feasible.

Welcome to Model Ship World suehneprinz.  I too look forward to seeing your plans of your cruiser.  The naval history of the late 19th and early 20th century really fascinates me.  I enjoyed the website on the Irene.  She had quite a history.

Welcome to Model Ship World ColFitz.  You have been given good advice in the above replies.  I hope you start a build log on your Endeavour Longboat.  We all like to see other members work plus it is very encouraging to share your progress of your build with other members.

Welcome to Model Ship World SweepHall.  It is never too late to start this wonderful and rewarding hobby.  You will find plenty of help and support on this site.

Welcome to Model Ship World Andre.  You have come to the right site to enhance your skills in building wooden ship models.  There is a wealth of information on this site and if you need help, just ask.  I look forward to following your build log on your Longboat.

Hi Ben, Welcome to Model Ship World.  Your experience in building plastic models should help you when you start your Amati Fifie.  It looks like it is a good model as I have read the review of this kit on MSW.    You might want to check out the Hyde Street Pier Model Shipwrights.  It is a club that meets at the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park.  Here is a link to their website:  https://hspms.org/

I look forward to following your build log once you get it up and running.

8 minutes ago, glbarlow said:

I think I’ll next try to write a post on what I’ve learned on ripping planks.

That would be very helpful.  I have the Cheerful starter package and all of the sheets of wood.  I just need to learn how to rip my own planks.  I have enjoyed your build log as well as the other Cheerful builders.  All of this information will help me when I start my Cheerful.

51 minutes ago, chris watton said:

I am very happy now, doing what I am doing without restriction.

Good for you.  I wish you much success and am glad you are sharing your kit developments with us.  I am amazed at how fast you can turn out a new kit and the quality that you build into your designs.

I ordered this set from Otto Frei.    https://www.ottofrei.com/Glardon-Vallorbe-LA2442-2-Needle-File-Sets-of-6-5-1-2-14-cm-Medium

I am satisfied with the files and the service was excellent.  I highly recommend this company.

Here is a link to the main page of their files: https://www.ottofrei.com/jewelry-tools-equipment/bench-tools/files

Looks like a nice model.  I look forward to the resumption of your build.

You are off to a good start on your Emma C. Berry.  I like your build board and lofting jig.  These will be a great help as you move forward with your build.

Welcome to Model Ship World Paul.  You have come to the right forum to improve your ship modeling skills.  I look forward to seeing your model.