Nixa Jim
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- Birthday 11/07/1947
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Thanks for the info. I don't plan to sell any of my models, at least for now. It's just a hobby to keep me busy. I did purchase the Beagle and the sails came in the kit. What type of glue has anyone found to be their preference and what glue not to use? I do have quite a bit of yellow wood glue available. Any reason not to use this?
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It sounds like I have to get a pretty good feel for ship building w/o sails and then hone my skills and start on sails. Thank you for the info.
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I checked this one out on Occre and it looks like the sails are sold separately for $48. Is this the norm with kits?
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Baby steps are the order of the day. I purchased "Ship Modeling Simplified" by Frank Mastini. There is a plethora of information, much will only make sense once I actually have a model in front of me. The tools he suggests I will purchase most of them as need arises. It took me years to gather up the tools in my wood shop. Unless you're independently wealthy, that's the only way to go.
I'm being cautious not to overwhelm myself. Once I start a build I'm sure I'll be picking the brains here at MSW.
Thanks for your support
Jim
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Hello everyone and thanks for all the information from you mates. I'm sorry about the slow response to all of your thoughtful replies the holidays go in the way. Many of the terms you all used is puzzling to me. ie, POB, POF, BB, YTB, YMS and DE? I don't necessarily don't want to start with wooden ships, I don't want my ego shot down early in this venture. I understand baby steps, just like in building furniture. Plastic is okay with me. I don't have enough maritime knowledge to know what time period I want to delve into. I'm a WW II enthusiast, some thinking about maybe a plastic model from that vintage to get my sea legs in order. One manufacturer crept up in your responses was Occre. I plan to check them out very soon. I'm intrigued with ships although I get sea sick in the bath tub. Clear sailing, Jim
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I'm 75 YO, I have extensive experience with woodworking, mainly furniture, etc. So I have no problem with following directions (except from LOML😀). I don't think I need to start at level 1 or 2. Am I wrong with probably a level 3? I'm interested in sailing ships but possibly a Navy battleship. All suggestions are welcome. Thanks Jim
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