Funkingonuts

I would love to commission one of those carvings for my Mercury build. Please reach out if interested 

Brilliant! Thanks for adding this wonderful project. 

1 hour ago, ccoyle said:

Welcome! Mercury is a great kit, if not often the subject of build logs.

Perhaps I can locate an account of the ships harrowing battle. That would give some flavor to the work. The low amount of available build logs would give all the more encouragement to take time and look to the community for personal development… one day I hope to rise to middling 😂 Thanks! Looking forward to this. 

I am new-ish and a big hello from New Jersey! 
 

I am new to ship modeling and certainly grateful to have found this hobby and all the amazing people! 
 

I posted my first attempt and I am currently trying to decide on an intermediate+ level kit to begin my next adventure, this time documented as it unfolds. Going for a kit for the ease of starting but I’m sure much will be scratch/upgraded. Liked the Amati kit I just completed and am leaning in the direction of victory models, Mercury 20 gun brig. There seems to be little or no content on that kit in any venue. 

Before continuing I should ask…is there an accepted or appropriate place to discuss manufacturers and individual kits? I would love to hear some opinion before starting a new commitment. 

good evening and thanks for having me,

michael

Really a very nice kit for the cost. Lots of nice walnut. Moving on to a second project and already looking at replacing kit parts and upgrading fittings. Some amazing people here I have many years of study ahead. This will be a great joy. 

Planking needs study and practice. Found some great information here that I will employ on the next project. 

New to this hobby and forum. The next project will be documented as it progresses with more information and better pictures. 
 

At this point in the project I’m sure this is the hobby I have been missing my whole life. Spending lots of time reading and researching. Don’t know where I’ll go from here but I know it will be a great time. 
 

trying out different finishes and simulated tree nails. 

Jumping right in. Picked something that looked nice in complete kit form. Trying out the hobby and loving it. Have gone a little overboard getting all the tools and things. This is going to be a great hobby. Will catch up to date straight away. 
 

Have been looking at this model for the winter. Had similar concerns and thought on closing the hull. Taking the deck that would become otherwise useless and giving it purpose…for trial runs of finishing.. It will be most enjoyable to follow your  progress. Cheers!