Racer2000
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Racer2000 reacted to geoff in Confused newbie
welcome to MSW Bruce. all the best in your new hobby. Geoff
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Racer2000 reacted to mtaylor in Confused newbie
Bruce,
I don't know for sure but Dusek Maristella might have some "starter" kits. From what I've seen of the models being built, they're pretty good.
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Racer2000 got a reaction from mtaylor in Confused newbie
I contacted John at Modelexpo-online and although this combo is no longer available he put the same package together at close to the same price.
http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MS2130CB
I was thinking of these items in addition to what comes in the tool kit unless someone has better suggestions.
http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MX25
http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MS111-A
One other question about planking, are these useful?
http://www.micromark.com/plank-bending-tool,7055.html
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Racer2000 got a reaction from mtaylor in Confused newbie
Hey Derek your just down the road from me, I'm in Mississauga.
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Racer2000 got a reaction from mtaylor in Confused newbie
The other good thing about the Model Shipways Bluenose is that there's a good "practicum" for it produced by Lauck Street Shipyard. This practicum provides step-by-step instructions on the build as well as a list of recommended tools. The author, Bob Hunt, is also very helpful should you have any questions.
I checked this out Rabi, that practicum is $120.00US I read the sample chapter and it seems very comprehensive and easy to follow along, but for that kind of money I think I'll wait to see how I do along with the help that's available here.
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Racer2000 got a reaction from EJ_L in Confused newbie
I contacted John at Modelexpo-online and although this combo is no longer available he put the same package together at close to the same price.
http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MS2130CB
I was thinking of these items in addition to what comes in the tool kit unless someone has better suggestions.
http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MX25
http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MS111-A
One other question about planking, are these useful?
http://www.micromark.com/plank-bending-tool,7055.html
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Racer2000 got a reaction from EJ_L in Confused newbie
Hey Derek your just down the road from me, I'm in Mississauga.
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Racer2000 reacted to -Dallen in Confused newbie
Hello Bruce and welcome to the group. Don't be distracted by "Older Post" as you will find that they usually represent tried and true methods that are very relevant to the current discipline. Choosing to start with plastic or wood is entirely a personal choice. One thing to consider is your current arsenal of tools that can be used without a huge outlay of money until you decide which speciality (or both) to pursue. Another idea is to browse the build logs and find something or a specific build that you are interested in. That way you have an immediate resource to help guide you as everyone here is ready to assist you. Welcome aboard and happy modeling.
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Racer2000 reacted to mtaylor in Confused newbie
Hi Bruce,
You've got some great input from the others. So I'll just say "Welcome to MSW".
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Racer2000 reacted to ChrisLBren in Confused newbie
Hey Bruce,
Pick up this book - I purchased it back in 1994 when I was getting into the hobby - and successfully built an AL Harvey, POB as my first ship model. You can find a Harvey on Ebay - very simple hull lines and rig. While not entirely accurate - its an easy fun build to get your feet wet. Mastini references this build along with the Blue Nose in the text of his book.
https://www.amazon.com/Ship-Modeling-Simplified-Techniques-Construction/dp/0071558675
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Racer2000 got a reaction from PeteB in Confused newbie
Thank's everyone some real good suggestions.
Rabid that Bluenose kit was something I looked at as well.
Chris thanks for the suggestion, downloading it now.
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Racer2000 got a reaction from geoff in Confused newbie
Thank's everyone some real good suggestions.
Rabid that Bluenose kit was something I looked at as well.
Chris thanks for the suggestion, downloading it now.
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Racer2000 got a reaction from Pierretessier in Confused newbie
Hello to all. My name is Bruce, recently forced into retirement and I'm a rookie to wooden model building.
I have read the posts on choosing your first build and have learned a lot about the topic. Most posts though are several years old and was wondering if anything pertinent has changed recently.
I am debating between plastic or wood. I believe plastic offers more of a straight forward build (meaning no fabricating of parts, but due to age of molds a lot of flash to remove as well as the chance of parts being missing or warped) and usually less rigging allowing a newbie to get their "feet wet" but it is plastic.
Small wooden kits of row boats, long boats, cut aways and viking boats just don't perk my interest. I was wondering if this might be a good first model. https://www.amazon.ca/Bluenose-Starter-Boat-Kit-Wooden/dp/B00MOBMJZ2
I also have a few questions if you don't mind:
is this being a smaller model of only 13 inches, will tying the rigging be an Issue?
Is trying to shape a solid hull that much easier than building a single plank pob model?
Thank you in advance for those who respond.
Cheers,
Bruce
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Racer2000 got a reaction from EJ_L in Confused newbie
Thank's everyone some real good suggestions.
Rabid that Bluenose kit was something I looked at as well.
Chris thanks for the suggestion, downloading it now.
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Racer2000 got a reaction from KevinR in Confused newbie
Hello to all. My name is Bruce, recently forced into retirement and I'm a rookie to wooden model building.
I have read the posts on choosing your first build and have learned a lot about the topic. Most posts though are several years old and was wondering if anything pertinent has changed recently.
I am debating between plastic or wood. I believe plastic offers more of a straight forward build (meaning no fabricating of parts, but due to age of molds a lot of flash to remove as well as the chance of parts being missing or warped) and usually less rigging allowing a newbie to get their "feet wet" but it is plastic.
Small wooden kits of row boats, long boats, cut aways and viking boats just don't perk my interest. I was wondering if this might be a good first model. https://www.amazon.ca/Bluenose-Starter-Boat-Kit-Wooden/dp/B00MOBMJZ2
I also have a few questions if you don't mind:
is this being a smaller model of only 13 inches, will tying the rigging be an Issue?
Is trying to shape a solid hull that much easier than building a single plank pob model?
Thank you in advance for those who respond.
Cheers,
Bruce
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