FrozenRabbit471

On 2017-4-26 at 5:49 PM, Worldway said:

Hi Frozen Rabbit, my mother's side of the family hails from Conception Bay.  A small town around there.

 

I bought that model about 15 years ago, ironically after I got back from a trip to NFLD.  I found it way out of my skill level and it ended up in the garbage about 10 years later.  I then found this site and realized that it was better to start small and go big.  Good luck with the build and I wish you success.  Please start a build log so we can all fall along.

 

It would also be nice if you could tell us your name.  We are on a first name basis here.

 

Welcome aboard

Thank you. I come from

Grand Falls - Windsor, NL

Hello everyone,

I come from Newfoundland Labrador, Canada which is surrounded by water. Unfortunately, living in the western region of Canada I'm in, Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada, (the vast prairies), water is very scarce.

Ironically, my new passion for model watercraft will move ahead regardless. I have no interest in speed boat style vessels, but rather, the larger tug boats, fishing boats and eventually, tall ships. Ive done a lot of research, and it makes more sejse to reach for the mountain before the sky. So for my first build, I've chosen the Smit Rotterdam, by Billing Boats. I also intend to install RC components. This model is expert level for that group/style of vessel.

Some say I am, "ambitious". We will see. So far, I am loving it.

An entry level exploration tall ship is my next target. But, if it takes another boat, such as a fishing trawler, well, I will get my tall ship in good time.

"Long may you big jib draw"