Ryland Craze

Wow, nice work.  The rigging part was an enjoyable part of the build.  It really changes the look of your model.

Nice start Steve.  I moved your build log to the correct forum.

Beautiful model.  Congratulations.

Looking forward to seeing your build of the Medway Longboat.  It is a fun build.

Congratulations on finishing your first wooden ship model.  You have done what a lot of first time ship modelers have not done and that is to complete the build.  You faced many problems during the build, but you learned to overcome and work around the problems.  I bet that there are a lot of builds that have wood inserted into gaps, wood filler added to spots and paint covering mistakes that you would never know about.  The main thing is you did not give up and I applaud you for this.  You have learned a lot and I look forward to seeing your next build as you will find an improvement in your skills.

Your build is coming along nicely.  Glad you have learned to solve some of the problems that have occurred during the build.

Welcome to Model Ship World DJ.  With the help and support from the members on MSW, you will do great in restoring your father's model.  This is a family heirloom that you and future generations will cherish forever.

Hi Don and welcome to Model Ship World.  You have picked some good kits to get started in this great hobby.  You also did a great job on your Midwest Dinghy.

Hi John and welcome to Model Ship World.  I often hear of modelers looking for certain 3D printed figures for their models.  A good source of some figures is Vanguard Models, whose owner is a member of this site.  I believe there is a good market for 3D scale figures.

Nice start to this build.

Hi Wookie and welcome to Model Ship World.  The Lowell Grand Banks Dory is an excellent kit to start learning the skills necessary to build wooden ship models.  There are many build logs on this site for that kit.  You have gotten off to a good start and you definitely want to bevel where the planks lie against the frames and the bottom.  Keep up the good work.

Hi Andy and welcome to Model Ship World.  You have built some nice models.

Hi BG and welcome to Model Ship World.  Building miniature ship models require special skills.  It looks like you have attained them.

Hi Charlie and welcome to Model Ship World.

Sorry to hear this Bob. Will be thinking of your wife and you.  Be safe.

Congratulations Paul on finishing your Dory.  It turned out real nice.  I hope you find that special kit under the tree on Christmas morning.

Hi JC and welcome to Model Ship World.  Check out this shrimp boat kit from Dumas.  They make very nice kits.  https://www.dumasproducts.com/?product=rusty-the-shrimp-boat-1271

Hi Chuck and welcome to Model Ship World.  You have come to the right forum to learn about building wooden ship models.

Congratulations Chris on this beautiful model.  I have enjoyed following your build log.

I am shocked to hear of Bob's passing.  This is sad news as I have known Bob for many years through MSW and other forums.  He and his work were an inspiration for so many.  He will truly be missed.

Beautiful model.  The person receiving this model is a lucky person.

Welcome back Dan.  Please do a build log on your 18th century armed longboat.  We would like to follow your progress during your build.

Congratulations on finishing your Dory.  You did a great job on building this kit.  I look forward to following your Pram build.

Welcome to Model Ship World Ross.  Your HMS Beagle is looking good.

Wishing you the best and a speedy recovery.