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  1. Pierretessier
    Hi Bruce and Welcome to MSW. I am also new to this forum and ship building. Not sure you are still looking for your first build, I would have to agree with Don. I took his advice and others and purchased the Batelina by MarisStella. I met up with Rick from Moderlers Workshop from Montreal. Very nice guy and helpful too. He has the full line of MarrisStella along with other beautiful kits. Take your time and chose wisely. If interested you an follow my build log of the Batelina, not anything to wright home about but I'm proud of the work so far. Cheers and good luck.
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    It is a slow process but I have not given up. Plank by plank, I think I may need some help with the Santa Maria. Single plank, got to get it right the first time.
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    I'm still not sure how good I'll be at this. Museum quality comes with years of experience and trial and error. What I like about following these builds is that you can learn from others...making the learning curve so much easier. Although I am still aways from starting my next build it's nice to read and reasearch to see what lays ahead, and try to avoid making some rookie mistakes... Keep up the good work my friend... PS... like your Interest comment "Driving my wife nuts. She suggested I get a hobby." I recently retired at the age of 50...and she said the same to me....Looks like this is how many get in this hobby.
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    Looking moving along greatly. I've been enjoying following your build log.
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    Thanks guy's. I've wanted one of these tool chest for a long time, finally ordered it for myself, guess I can call it a late retirement gift to myself....lol Here is the bottom done up trimmed and just about ready to start on the sides.
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    Looking good Don. I think you will need more then a simple shelf for this lady!
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    Beautiful work, I aspecially like the clean lines. Your detail work is commendable
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    First build but definitely not my last.....

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    First build but definitely not my last.....

  10. Pierretessier
    Started with the bottom planking last night. This is my first hull planking job, easy as it may be compared to other ships, attention to detail as this is a single plank build. Not sure who to give credit for the clamp Idea, but seems to do the job.
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    Did a bit of laminating the past few days. Ready for some sanding. Not sure if I should treat the wood now or wait till the end?
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    Just for Don...LOL
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    Oh! and did I mention! I got this little gem as well.....
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    Holidays kept us busy... Got some new stuff... Had to do some changes to the shop... New Tool Box and some new Special tools just for ship building.... Now maybe I can return to building.....
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    Looking forward to returning to the shipyard...

  16. Pierretessier
    Sorry to duplicate.... getting use to this forum....
  17. Pierretessier
    Looking for a bit of advise for a fellow Canadian. I was wondering where most of you get your wood supplies. I'm in the Cornwall Ontario area...
  18. Pierretessier
    Thanks John, Don and others. A little bit of an update. I have been busy with the holiday's approaching, Our son is visiting from Japan with his new girlfriend so I've been removed from the shop to say the least. I am looking forward to continuing my build and log. PS. Got an early xmass gift from myself this week. A nice Amati Keel Clamp!!!
  19. Pierretessier
    Fairing the hull. Making sure the hull frame is as smooth as a baby's bottom.
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    Thanks Don and hof. hope not to disappoint! Here she is out of he clamps and jig. looks strong, nice and straight.
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    Did a bit more filing of the bulkheads and frames...gluing and clamping... now waiting...
  22. Pierretessier
    Welcome to my official first build log and first ship build. After careful consideration, and thanks to many of you, I have decided on the Batelina as my first ship build. I was told this would be a good choice to get me going, so, I picked up this kit from Rick at Modeller's Workshop. He also hooked me up with Zoran from MarisStella, both are really nice guy's, going out of there way for the hobby. Now to the kit itself, I noticed how nice a quality the wood was, properly bundled, no warping whatsoever. The laser cut plywood parts are equally nice. The step by step manual looks complete and readable, good pictures and a full scale plan with all the views needed. One more reason I picked this kit was the two build logs I found on this forum. Both have super detailed build pictures and extra info not found in the kit. Here is the one from Zoran http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11779-news-and-info-from-marisstella-ship-model-kits/?p=420044 And this one is from donrobinson http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14153-batelina-by-donrobinson-finished-marisstella-110/?p=438912 I'm not sure that I can add much to what has been done. This will simply show how a first timer can do at this kit. All that I can hope is for mine to turn out half as nice. Here are some pictures after a few nights. Slow but steady.... Here you can see my home made Keel Clamp. Rudimentary but it works...
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    Nice reward Looks like it will be quite a big ship once she is done.
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    Looking great. I see a nice workbench just under that window.
  25. Pierretessier
    Hi froghunt, I have just ordered my first ship, the Batelina kit by MarisStella. Ive done much reading and asked around. There is a nice build thread on this forum by DonRobinson. Here is the link http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14153-batelina-by-donrobinson-finished-marisstella-110/#entry438912 This was not my first choice but after talking to Zoran the kit manufacturer I was pretty much sold. Not sure where you are located but I ordered from Modellers Workshop in Montreal Canada. Rick is very helpful and knowledgeble in the field. I am meeting him tomorrow to pick up the kit. Excited to say the least..... I don't remember the last time I was this excited to get a box of sticks..... Anyway, Good Luck and keep us posted on your decision.

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