Rob206

Bulkheads are not glued yet. 

Glued keel

First impression.  Started measuring and marking reference lines. This build will take me 2 yrs lol.

Taking inventory and doing some reading. Here is some pics. 😁

The Bluenose has arrived! I'll start a build long when I get going.

17 minutes ago, trippwj said:

I will see what I have that may be of use to you.  Are you interested in any particular nation?

 

 

Not any particular nation. More so time period 

I've ordered both modeling books from ME, but I'm very interested in 17th and 18th century ships and their history. Galleons especially.  I was hoping to get a suggested reading list on historical ships not related to modeling. Thanks 

6 hours ago, ccoyle said:

For future reference, shop on-line for #11 blades in 100-packs. Much cheaper -- and you will go through them like candy!

The #11 scalpel blades on model expo will fit in an exacto knife correct? That's a great price too, 100 blades for 17$

Picked up some things at hobby lobby, just need some small c claps and titebond glue. With the advice I've gotten I held off on buying some of the tool list, if I need it down the road I'll pick it up

I just ordered the Bluenose plus the 2 books from model expo.  I held off ordering any paints or tools. I did print the tool list out of instruction book and I think hobby lobby should have anything I need. And I figure I should have some time before I need any paint. I'll just need to get something to hold ship as I build and then a display base when it's finished. Very excited can't wait to start

7 hours ago, ccoyle said:

The hull form and rigging of Bluenose will be far easier for a first-time modeler to do. Just a friendly warning. :-)

How will the difficulty of the ME Mayflower compare with the bluenose?

10 minutes ago, ccoyle said:

The hull form and rigging of Bluenose will be far easier for a first-time modeler to do. Just a friendly warning. :-)

Ok great thank you. I was thinking of asking that next. I'll probably go with the blue nose then. 

I have it narrowed down between 2 ME kits. The bluenose or the rattlesnake. I'm leaning towards the rattlesnake 

1 hour ago, ikkypaul said:

Welcome Rob! It might seem a good idea to set yourself up with a comprehensive kit of tools, but I recommend just the few really obvious tools to begin with.  You can add other tools as you come to need them.  And on-line shopping helps in this regard. 

My current project is restoring a one metre long 3-masted square rigger (118 years old) and my most frequently used tool is a a pair of fine angle-tipped tweezers.  Often I find that it is neccessary also to make up suitable tools or jigs for specific jobs.  To me it is all part of the challenge.  My very best wishes for success in your modelling. Paul (Auckland NZ)

Thanks Paul. Do you think I need a plank bender and nail nailer?

After watching the YouTube videos by Gary B, I was thinking of ordering that bluenose from model expo along with their tool kit and possibly the paints. Not sure if I'd be starting off too complicated.

Also is 

HOW TO BUILD FIRST RATE SHIP MODELS FROM KITS

By Ben Lankford. 

Worth me ordering also?

Hey everyone.  I was walking around a hobby shop yesterday looking for something to keep me busy. I've been looking for a hobby for years and after finding the wooden ship kits yesterday I can't stop watching YouTube videos in it. I'm completely intimidated though. I was looking at the San Francisco II Galleon S.XVI by Artesania Latina. Id like to start with a plank on bulk head model. I'm also wondering if I need a plank bender and other tools. The guy at my hobby shop only mentioned hobby knife , glue and sand paper. I would love some suggestions on a kit to start with that either includes tools I need or a model kit and maybe a link to a recommended tool kit. I've never attempted a wooden ship kit, so any other websites or essentials you want to share would be great.  I've been bookmarking websites as I find them. Thanks Rob