I enjoy building models of many types, but U.S. Navy ships and planes are a passion. Plastic car and truck kits are fun, but historical models require an attempt at period accuracy, at least from my perspective. I have been surfing modelshipworld.com this month and have learned quite a bit already from the membership.
My impetus for joining is the Constructo Prince de Neufchatel in 1:58 scale, which has been in my shipyard for over 20 years at this point. She is my first wooden ship model and I have just started making progress on her again. Also in drydock are a couple of 1/700 plastic kits (USS Belleau Wood, LHA 3 and a “modern” USS Missouri, BB 63).
I built as a kid and enjoyed imagining myself Captain of the project of the week. As an adult I try to capture the historical feel of the ship and always learn a great deal researching my builds. I really only have two finished ship models (both plastic) at this point – Revell’s 1/535 scale Missouri in Measure 22 camouflage, and Italeri’s 1/720 CVN 71 Roosevelt.
I look forward to spending time with you folks, learning new things, and finishing better models.
Especially the Neufchatel!!
Regards,
Steve
