Duanelaker

Welcome to the site!  I personally would start smaller unless you have some experience.  I’ve built a few smaller models in the last few years and that one looks like it’s tough!   Best of luck on whatever you decide, but my advice is start small, invest less, and enjoy!

Welcome, you have much talent!

4 hours ago, ausf said:

Thanks David.

 

Is that a '68 Biscayne?

 

I used to restore '64 to '66 Impala SS'. My first car at 18 was a '69 with a 396 and 411 gearing for $200. 

1972 Chevelle Malibu, I’ve had it for 20 years now and have restored it as a novice.  10 footer for sure, but I did put a 5-speed in it 

Welcome to the site from a fellow New Yorker.  Sounds like an interesting project.

welcome!

She’s looks great! Very clean work 

She’s a beautiful ship!  Can’t wait to see your progress!  Welcome back ⛵️

3 hours ago, EricWilliamMarshall said:

I would love to get in contact with Mihail Kirsanov to order a set. If someone would be so kind as to share his contact info! Thanks!

I would also love a set!

Glad you are starting again!  Amazing how our ships wait patiently for us to return.  

Welcome aboard!  

Welcome!  Everyday is a great day to start the hobby!

I have attached the cap rail (after 4 attempts that did not look good enough, even for my standards), as well as the cleats and eye bolts below.  I went with some wooden cleats I had purchased from model Shipways last year instead of the metal ones supplied that were too big.

Fantastic work! I love the details.

Beautiful ship!  You do some great work.

On 12/22/2020 at 8:20 AM, Wintergreen said:

Hi David, 

That is not a very big model, or else your remote control is enormous... Well done this far!

Ha!  The remote is 1:1 scale, normal size, the boat is 1:98 scale so it is not very big.

On 12/22/2020 at 7:03 AM, EricWilliamMarshall said:

I hope you are mending quickly! The ship looks wonderful!

Yes, i had a hole in my eardrum so the surgery was not too terrible, i was actually surprised how it really did effect me for the last few weeks!    Thank you for the compliments, currently i have ordered more basswood so i can attempt my cap rail...i think i've tried 3 times already and not been pleased.  I've also drilled for my main masts and my angle is close, but the dowels are super warped!  Not sure how to fix that so i ordered a few new ones.

I didn’t realize they made large kits either! 

I have finally reached a milestone.  It took a surgery that kept me out of work for week to finally get me motivated but it is now complete.  Wow, I hated it and loved it at the same time.

I have been coppering the hull...

On 10/7/2020 at 10:53 AM, Elijah said:

Yes, your grating is leagues better than the kit supplied one. What stain did you use for the deck? I really like it!

Golden Oak I believe, fruit wood is also a nice stain (it’s hard not to get too much of a brown when you want a yellow)

Welcome aboard!  There is only one way to learn, best of luck!

Welcome to the site!

Welcome!  Model expo has some nice beginner models and a great selection overall...best of luck!

Welcome to the site!  I’m in no way an expert or even a novice, but I have had best luck plank bending with the solder iron type plank bending (after soaking in water), as well as the travel iron.  I used the crimping style once and never tried again.  Best of luck!  I have the same kit in my stash as it is a nice little ship! 

You make it look so easy! I love how well you document the process 👍