Greetings from Kennesaw, Georgia!
My name is Andy and I am about to embark on a new challenge....my first plank on frame project, the America from Bluejacket. I am glad to see some build logs on this site and wish to thank those who have contributed, as I am certain that these will help me as I go. i especially want to recognize member gsdpic for build log number 15910. The details and pictures provided have already answered a number of questions that I had before I begin.
I have built a few model ships. Mu first was a solid hull Cutty Sark back in 1995. Then, about 5 or six years ago, as I contemplated retirement, I mentioned my desire to restart this hobby to my wife. She asked if I could build the "Black Pearl" from the Disney movies on the Pirates of the Caribbean. So, in the parlance of the model ship builders, I "bashed" a model of the San Juan Spanish Galleon from Artesania Latina. Not an exact replica, but only people like you members here will pick up the differences.
Next I built a pretty simple Viking ship from Amati. I'm embarrassed to admit that I accidentally put the rudder on the wrong side.
Then I built the Flying Cloud from Mamoli. It was an old kit (1996, I think.) It was a challenge as several of the fittings were broken and I had to improvise. If you really look closely, you can see where I cut some corners.
Last year, I built the Robert E. Lee from Amati. I just wanted to do something different.
Now I embark on the America. This looks like a fun project. And with a little help from those that have already gone there, I hope to have something at least half as good as what you have already done!
Thank you, and Happy New Year!
Andy P2
