Ray Durant

What an absolutely beautiful book to read, look at and use for reference.

The artistry and talent of humans never ceases to amaze me.

Absolutely gorgeous.

Hi mate.

Don't be too disheartened about your choice of kit.

I made the same mistake, because cost is an issue as well.

These cheaper kits are made up with inferior materials,as you and i both found out.

I have since bought a Mammoli kit of America and have now almost finished it.

It was a pleasure to build and i have learned so much.

Some of the builders here are absolute magicians with the quality and detail.

I personally build these things because i enjoy it and it keeps my brain challenged.

Cheers mate , keep up the good work and remember just have fun with it.

Ray

Thanks Ccoyle.

I will study these instructions very closely.

I had a quick glance and this guy knows his stuff.👍👍

Hi 

Thanks for the information.

I really appreciate it.

I bought the Papegojan, as it is a Dutch ship and i was born in Amsterdam 

Hi 

Thanks for the information.

I really appreciate it.

I bought the Papegojan, as it is a Dutch ship and i was born in Amsterdam.

A little nostalgia 😀

Hi guys.

Can anyone please help me to access building logs.

I have just purchased a Shipyard card model from a store in France.

I would really like to familiarize myself with the different techniques used to build these models.

Cheers .

Ray

Thank you for your kind welcomes.

👍😀

Thank you so much for your kind welcoming words ☺️

Thank you all for your kind and welcoming words 👍👍😀

Thank you for your welcome.

Yes i am looking forward to receiving it 🙂

Thank you all for your kind words .

And i will try and do a build 👍

Thank you for your kind words .

And i will.👍

Thank you very much.

They are certainly not in the same league as some models here.

They also need a fair bit more work , but that is why we enjoy it is it not ?👍👍

Hello 

My name is Ray and i am recently retired ( 2 years now)

Started building balsa planes as a kid, underresourced with very limited tools and finances.

Restarted my building with Guyllows planes .

When in the hobby shop i saw a wooden ship kit and it looked very interesting.

I bought it and at first struggled with the hull.

I persisted and found the ships to be more tolerable to mistakes and corrections.

I have now built a 1940s Pinnace. The Independence 1775.

The Royal yacht Mary and the Yacht America.

Two still to be finished.

I have just ordered a Polish paper/ wood kit .

I hope to be able to increase my skills by observing and learning from some of the master builders on this site.

I dont build for extremely fine detail or scale but for fun and relaxation.

Cheers .

Ray