David of Berwick Posted January 3, 2017 Share #1 Posted January 3, 2017 Hello All - I am quite new to model ship building, having only started in mid 2016. I have already found this to be a very rewarding hobby - and in particular I am surprised at just how much thinking and planning ahead is involved! I have built one kit model (the Port Jackson Schoooner from Modellers Shipyard) and am currently building the Mary Byrne (a colonial ketch also from Modellers Shipyard). Both are rated at skill level 2 - and I am finding it fascinating as to just how much work is involved. I am picking up skills I never knew I had (such as planking and furnture construction) - and I have quickly come to realise that in building one ship that I am really picking up skills for my next build. I look forward to uploading some photos of my build( once I figure out how to...) - and to reading all the advise and tips that experienced modellers can give me. All the best, David ccoyle, EJ_L, KevinR and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heronguy Posted January 3, 2017 Share #2 Posted January 3, 2017 Hi David. I'm another newcomer to the hobby and I'm feeling quite the same about the learning of new skills and the problem solving. Captivating isn't it? Doug DenPink, EJ_L, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Doug Current Builds: Bluenose II - AL / Krabbenkutter / Prince de Neufchatel / Essex Cross-section / Syren / Barque Stefano / Winchelsea / Half Hull / Maria HF31 - Dusek / Bandirma - Turkmodel On the Shelf: Santisima Trinidad and Cross Section / HMS Cutter Alert / Tender AVOS / Confederacy Suspended Build: Bluenose II - Billing Boats Nr 600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted January 3, 2017 Share #3 Posted January 3, 2017 Hi David, welcome. You're in the best place for learning and building. Can't wait to see your build. geoff, EJ_L, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 12345 Posted January 3, 2017 Share #4 Posted January 3, 2017 Hi David your photos won't upload unless you shrink them down many youse windows paint I struckled with this I downloaded a program called faststone photo resizer and it works great if you are concerned about viruses etc u can check it out on utube so for it has caused me no concern. geoff, mtaylor, David of Berwick and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjay Posted January 3, 2017 Share #5 Posted January 3, 2017 David of Berwick, mtaylor, geoff and 1 other 4 Quote Mark Phoenix, AZ Current builds; Previous builds, in rough order of execution; Shipjack, Peterbrough Canoe, Flying Fish, Half Moon, Britannia racing sloop, Whale boat, Bluenose, Picket boat, Viking longboat, Atlantic, Fair American, Mary Taylor, half hull Enterprise, Hacchoro, HMS Fly, Khufu Solar Boat. On the shelf; Royal Barge, Jefferson Davis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David of Berwick Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted January 3, 2017 Thanks Steve. I'll bear that in mind Cheers. geoff, EJ_L and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith_W Posted January 3, 2017 Share #7 Posted January 3, 2017 Welcome, David. Have you been to the Ship Modelling Society of Victoria? There is a member who lives in Berwick. I've been to visit him David of Berwick, geoff and mtaylor 3 Quote Regards, Keith 2007 (completed): HMS Bounty - Artesania Latina 2013 (completed): Viking Ship Drakkar - Amati 2014 (completed): HMS Bounty Launch - Model Shipways Current: HMS Royal William - Euromodel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David of Berwick Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted January 3, 2017 Great - thanks Keith. I'll have a look into the Ship Modelling Society of Victoria. It would be nice to chat to a local member and to hopefully see their work. Cheers. David mtaylor and geoff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted January 3, 2017 Share #9 Posted January 3, 2017 G'day David, and a warm welcome to the forum from up in Sydney. John David of Berwick, mtaylor and geoff 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted January 3, 2017 Share #10 Posted January 3, 2017 Welcome aboard David, Enjoy your stay here. This is a great place to learn and share tips and techniques. Feel free to start a buildlog. If needed, you'll find plenty of help, advise and encouragement from everyone. Steve already gave you some advise about resizing photos. This topic explains how to add pictures in your posts: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/540-how-to-add-pictures-in-your-posts-and-pms/ I wish you smooth sailing and happy modelling. Regards, Anja geoff, David of Berwick and mtaylor 3 Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted January 3, 2017 Share #11 Posted January 3, 2017 David, From the Pacific North West I send you a warm . No matter the questions you might have, put them out here, and a rescue party will be assembled. geoff, Anja, David of Berwick and 1 other 4 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Lous Posted January 3, 2017 Share #12 Posted January 3, 2017 Welcome aboard! Robin geoff and mtaylor 2 Quote WIP: No ships atm...sorry!🙄 Completed: Greek bireme - Dusek - scale 1:72 Louie da fly: "I think it requires a special kind of insanity to choose a galley to build a model of." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ_L Posted January 3, 2017 Share #13 Posted January 3, 2017 Welcome to MSW David! Glad to have you with us. Indeed there is a lot more involved in ship building than one would think and I am glad to see that you are still interested and motivated after finding that out! Good luck to you as your builds continue and I look forward to seeing your work. David of Berwick, geoff and mtaylor 3 Quote "A Smooth Sea NEVER made a Skilled Sailor" - John George Hermanson -E.J. Current Builds - Royal Louis - Mamoli Royal Caroline - Panart Completed - Wood - Le Soleil Royal - Sergal - Build Log & Gallery La Couronne - Corel - Build Log & Gallery Rattlesnake - Model Shipways, HMS Bounty - Constructo Plastic - USS Constitution - Revel (twice), Cutty Sark. Unfinished - Plastic - HMS Victory - Heller, Sea Witch. Member : Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medic Posted January 3, 2017 Share #14 Posted January 3, 2017 Hi David and welcome, I be very keen to see your Mary Byrne, mid last year I brought the Mermaid but was torn between the two, so I expect my next purchase to be the Mary Byrne. Cheers, Medic geoff and David of Berwick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted January 3, 2017 Share #15 Posted January 3, 2017 Hi David, Great intro, you brought a smile to my face. Know that we are all here to help in anyway we can. Allan mtaylor, geoff and David of Berwick 3 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 3, 2017 Share #16 Posted January 3, 2017 Hi David, geoff and David of Berwick 2 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenPink Posted January 4, 2017 Share #17 Posted January 4, 2017 Hi David Denis. geoff, mtaylor, David of Berwick and 1 other 4 Quote Complete: Sovereign of the Seas - Mantua 1:78 scale Current build: Euro Model "Royal William" Scale 1:72 HMS "Revenge" Victory Model (Amati) Scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David of Berwick Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share #18 Posted January 4, 2017 Thanks Medic, I'm currently up to the rigging stage on the Mary Byrne - and although the build is not near as good as some of the photos I've seen of other peopl'e work, I'm still pretty happy overall. I obviously have a lot to learn, but I figure that I'll forgive my errors whilst I learn the basics. I'm enjoying myself though Do you have photos of your Mermaid up on the site? Cheers, David EJ_L, mtaylor, geoff and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David of Berwick Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share #19 Posted January 4, 2017 Thanks Anja - it sounds easy so I should be loading some photos up soon... (hopefully). My standard is pretty low at the the moment - but I figure that I can only improve! Cheers- David Anja, mtaylor, geoff and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David of Berwick Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share #20 Posted January 4, 2017 Hi Doug, Yes, it is indeed captivating. I have never really been a 'hobby' type tof person so I've been a bit surprised as to just how much I have gotten into it all. I'm enjoying seeing some of the work from experienced modellers; it makes me realise just how much I have to learn. The hours seem to go very quickly once I sit down in an evening and start 'fooling around'. I think though that i actually spend a lot of time just looking at the build and thinking about life in general... What I am finding particullary satisfying is that I can change the model a bit to give it a bit of a personal touch. Just minor tweeks- nothing too drastic! All thebest with your builds too. Cheers - David Heronguy, geoff, EJ_L and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medic Posted January 4, 2017 Share #21 Posted January 4, 2017 I haven't started her yet David, I'm working my way through the Clipper Harvey at the moment. You live in a great part of the world too. I'm born and bred in Warragul. Cheers, Medic mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff Posted January 4, 2017 Share #22 Posted January 4, 2017 welcome to MSW David, All the best, Geoff mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando E Posted June 10, 2017 Share #23 Posted June 10, 2017 Hi David, how is the build coming along. I'm thinking of doing this build and as a relative newbie to wood models am interested to hear any thoughts you have on your build. Any pics, pitfalls etc. Quote Current Builds - Colonial Brig Perseverance 1807 by Fernando E - Modellers Shipyard - 1:48 scale Previous Builds - S Lucia by Fernando E - Panart - Scale 1:30 Sloop Norfolk 1798 by Fernando E - Modellers Shipyard - Scale 1:36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginseel Posted June 10, 2017 Share #24 Posted June 10, 2017 Welcome David, you won't find a better forum or a place to get the best advice. Cheers Nigel Quote Cheers Nigel Current Build - HMS Victory, Caldercraft - scale 1:64, started September 2021 Cutty Sark, Constructo - scale 1:115, finished August 2021 HMS Bounty, Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build, finished April 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estoy_Listo Posted June 11, 2017 Share #25 Posted June 11, 2017 Hi David Welcome. I'm new too, and I enthusiastically agree. There's a lot of imagineering that goes on. For me, that's what makes it fun. Quote Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want Current build: Model Expo Glad Tidings, Pinky Schooner First builds: Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted June 11, 2017 Share #26 Posted June 11, 2017 Hey howya goin David mate, welcome. Quote I'm probably not going to live long enough to build all these but I'm BLOODY going to try HAHAHA. Future Builds: The Schooner Bluenose, scale 1:48, POF Scratch Build (Gene Bodnar practicum - Plans from modelshipbuilder.com) HMS Victory, scale 1:64 or 1:48, POF Scratch Build (John McKay's plans) Current Builds: 42ft Longboat Armed for War 1834, scale 1:36 POF Scratch Build (Plans from A.N.C.R.E.) Galley Washington 1776, scale 1:48, POF Scratch Build (NRG's Plans) Ragusian Carrack, scale 1:59, POB kit (MarisStella) King of the Mississippi, scale 1:80, POB Kit (Artesania Latina) HMS Snake 1797, 18 Gun Sloop of War, scale 1:64, POB Kit (Jotika/CalderCraft) Current Build: Stage Coach 1848, scale 1:10, Kit (Artesania Latina) Shhh don't tell the Admins I'm building this I'll hide it here ^under this line^ so they don't see it HAHAHA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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