Boxer13 Posted January 17, 2017 Share #1 Posted January 17, 2017 Hello all, Just starting to read up on and educate myself on ship building, this site looks to to be a great help as I move forward. Something I have always wanted to do and looking forward to my first ship, which I have not picked out yet. regards Robin Lous, ccoyle, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heronguy Posted January 17, 2017 Share #2 Posted January 17, 2017 Hi Boxer13, I've just started this myself. You'll find lots of great help here as you get you 1st build underway! There are some suggestions for new builders that you can consider on the new members forum if you haven't seeing already Doug geoff, mtaylor and EJ_L 3 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 17, 2017 Share #3 Posted January 17, 2017 Welcome aboard Boxer13. We are all on a first name basis here. You have come to the right place for your boat building experience. Like Doug, I too am on my first build and have learned a ton from it. One thing I did was to buy an inexpensive boat that is beginner friendly so I can learn from it. I have found it very valuable in learning different ways of doing things and new techniques. I don't know if the boat will ever make it to the display case but I can honestly say that when I do my next build, the Bluenose, I will have some experience behind me. I hope when you select a boat you will start a build log. Look forward to seeing it. geoff, PeteB, 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...
Jim Lad Posted January 17, 2017 Share #4 Posted January 17, 2017 Hello 'Boxer', and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor and EJ_L 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteB Posted January 17, 2017 Share #5 Posted January 17, 2017 Hi Boxer welcome aboard from another fairly new modeller also from the lower part of the world - I have found that there is no such thing as a silly question on this site so just ask.. Happy Modelling - Cheers Pete geoff, mtaylor and EJ_L 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted January 17, 2017 Share #6 Posted January 17, 2017 Hi Boxer welcome aboard from another fairly new modeller also from the lower part of the world - I have found that there is no such thing as a silly question on this site so just ask.. Happy Modelling - Cheers Pete Why was the cold war neither cold nor a war? PeteB, mtaylor and EJ_L 3 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...
PeteB Posted January 18, 2017 Share #7 Posted January 18, 2017 Why was the cold war neither cold nor a war? Touche - Because it didn't turn into a hot one? - Went to one of those in 69 and I think Id prefer a cold one any day-Cheers Pete mtaylor and EJ_L 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted January 18, 2017 Share #8 Posted January 18, 2017 Welcome aboard Boxer, You've come to the right place. This is a great site for learning/sharing tips and techniques. As for your build, whatever you decide, make sure it has your interest and that you really want to build it. That way you'll be more likely to get through the trials and errors. And if needed, you'll find plenty of help, advise and encouragement from everyone. You might have a look in the Ship Modeling Database of articles for information about Model Ship Kits - What to expect and Kit selection http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-plans-and-research.php I wish you smooth sailing and happy modelling, Regards, Anja PeteB, geoff, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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...
mtaylor Posted January 18, 2017 Share #9 Posted January 18, 2017 Hi Boxer, geoff, EJ_L and PeteB 3 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...
geoff Posted January 18, 2017 Share #10 Posted January 18, 2017 Welcome to MSW "Boxer13"All the best, Geoff EJ_L, mtaylor and PeteB 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxer13 Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted January 18, 2017 Sorry all, My name is Ted, can't believe I forgot that, I am sure I will pepper you with questions shortly. thank you for the welcome best regards Ted mtaylor, PeteB and EJ_L 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Lous Posted January 18, 2017 Share #12 Posted January 18, 2017 Welcome aboard Ted! Robin EJ_L 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 18, 2017 Share #13 Posted January 18, 2017 Welcome to MSW Ted! Good to have you with us. There are lots of great ships out there for you to choose from and while I always recommend starting with something simple to get your feet wet and learn the basics, we will gladly help you through any build you decide to try out. Best of luck to you on your first build and happy modeling! PeteB, Sjors 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...
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