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Welcome to MSW, Joe. Sweet looking little boat you have there. Do start a build log on your current build as it's a great way to get help and meet other modelers.
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Welcome back, Gus. No need to apologize as we all pretty much know that real life has priority.
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If you get booted, there will bunches more for building kits that are fiction. LOL. I'd opt for a double wide ladder in the center. I like the idea of the putting the ladder there. Will there be doorways on either side of the ladder?
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I think you're doing great. It's not a race so don't sweat "keeping up".
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Mayflower by tj456 - 1/19 scale
mtaylor replied to tj456's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
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Your wooden kit progression - go big, or keep learning/practicing?
mtaylor replied to Esap's topic in Wood ship model kits
There is something to be said for "starting small". I've seen some jump right in with say a Victory and succeed and others.... walk away after a short period of time. We have tons of build logs that I would call "dead". The builder gave up. I would say, start a model that you want or at least buy and put it on the shelf for "later". Only the builder can determine if it's over their head. There is a learning curve and it can be steep depending on what skills and willingness to to learn you have. For me, my first purchase was a Billings Vasa. Opened the box, took one look and put it away. Started small with a smaller kit, two masts, no guns. Pushed myself and finished it. Then started the Vasa and next was a heavy kit bash. Back then there wasn't a WWW (there were listservs, at the time using dial-up, but I digress) so basically I was on my own. The reason for starting small is simple... learn as you build. Develop good habits. Learn things like cutting and bending and shaping wood. That way you're not buying tools and making investments that if you find out that model shipbuilding isn't for you would have been a waste of money. Above all, find and understand your limits and then build from there. It's journey, not quick walk in the part. A very rewarding and fun journey though.. We really can't answer to everyone's needs and levels as we don't know them. Joining a club with other builders is a great thing but if you're in area where there are no clubs.... it can kind of like wandering the desert unless you've found a place like MSW. So read other build logs, not just your own. Learn from what others have done and how they do it. Enjoy the friendships that are made along the way. -
uploading pictures
mtaylor replied to David56's topic in How to use the MSW forum - **NO MODELING CONTENT**
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Even though the photos showed success, I still held my breath watching the video. Just amazing work and patience.
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Welcome to MSW. I suggest opening a build log here on your SIB. Great way to meet others.
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Greetings, new to the site and new to timber ship building.
mtaylor replied to Scotty W's topic in New member Introductions
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Welcome to model ship building and to MSW, Bryan.
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