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Wawona59
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GrandpaPhil reacted to a post in a topic:
Potential 1/48 Higgins PT kit
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Potential 1/48 Higgins PT kit
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Potential 1/48 Higgins PT kit
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Potential 1/48 Higgins PT kit
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Continuing with the WW2 theme, what about an LST with functional front doors that could be posed open or closed. You might even be able to attract some armor modelers to buy an LST kit.
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Wawona59 reacted to a post in a topic:
Hi - New member
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aaronc reacted to a post in a topic:
Ship models of US Presidents
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That sure is a "whale" of a nice BIG Fish. Beautiful work!
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Ryland Craze reacted to a post in a topic:
At what age would you feel comfortable getting a youngster a beginner ship model?
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Geordie Tyne reacted to a post in a topic:
New to wooden ship modeling
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Hi - New member
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paul ron reacted to a post in a topic:
At what age would you feel comfortable getting a youngster a beginner ship model?
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My dad introduced me to building stick and tissue balsa model aircraft when I was about 10-11 years old. The finished models were usually only good for one or two flights before they had to be fixed or replaced with another balsa airplane model. Let them choose an appropriate beginner model to keep them interested.
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Keith Black reacted to a post in a topic:
New to wooden ship modeling
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Glad to have you aboard. There are many excellent modelers at MSW who willingly share their advice to other modelers. Enjoy your ship modeling journey. The fun is in the journey not just the destination. Hope to see some of your modeling work sometime.
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Welcome to Model Ship World Tom. Now that you've completed that beautiful dory, I'll bet you're now hooked on building wooden ship models. Welcome Aboard!
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Welcome Aboard Phil! An old friend once told me that once I retired, I would be busier than when I was at work. I can vouch for that. Lots of excellent modelers here on MSW who are willing to help and give advice. Hope you'll consider starting a build log. Welcome!
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That's good to know. I recently acquired a Model Shipways solid hull kit as well. I guess I needed a ship model to play with until the Bluejacket West Coast lumber schooner kit is released sometime in April 2026 (I think).
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Looking forward to this release. I'm now in "saving my pennies mode".
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Hi Julie, Are you still working on the Forester? I sure hope so. You've made some great progress so far.
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Glad to have you back at MSW
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Welcome to Model Ship World Eli. Very nice model of the Endurance. There are no hard and fast rules on what goes into a build log. It's really up to the modeler. Most build logs begin with a brief history of the ship. Many then provide a brief description of the kit with several photographs of the kit contents and perhaps your first impression of the kit. Subsequent build posts could include build steps, any challenges you faced and how you addressed them. The most effective logs include several photographs of your build process. There are no deadlines for your log. Just post your progress when you are ready. This not a job. We do this for fun and enjoyment. Welcome Aboard!
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New BlueJacket Shipcrafters kit in development: West Coast lumber schooner
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Welcome to Model Ship World Danny. This is a great modelling community. Would you tell us more about the model you will be building? Welcome Aboard
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My introduction on Model Ship World
Wawona59 replied to ANDY GRAY's topic in New member Introductions
A very warm welcome to Model Ship World Andy. Nice work on your Endeavor. The Caldercraft Victory will be much more of a challenge than your Endeavor. I recommend that you get a couple of reference books before you begin your Victory build. I like the following books to start with: 1. The Anatomy of Nelson's Ships by Nepean Longridge. This is a classic ship modeling book that will be useful for future builds as well. The fold-out drawings by George Campbell are excellent. 2. Anatomy of the Ship Series: The 100 Gun Ship by John McKay. This book has detailed drawings of the framing and interior spaces of the Victory. Both of these can be purchased at reasonable cost in the used book market. I purchased my copies of each of these from Thriftbooks.com for about $35 each. Best wishes on your Victory build. I do hope that you consider starting a build log. There are a lot of experienced ship modelers on MSW who are willing to answer questions. Welcome Aboard! -
The latest to begin the Model Shipways 3 kit set
Wawona59 replied to Taken Aback's topic in New member Introductions
Welcome to Model Ship World Brian. You are in the right place. There is a lot of experience on this site as well as modelers willing to help. Enjoy your ship modeling journey and don't stress yourself about mistakes, "Mistakes Happen". There really isn't a mistake that can't be fixed. Enjoy the process. Welcome Aboard!
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