Beez Posted January 19, 2017 Share #1 Posted January 19, 2017 Hi everyone. I am George. I'm 48 years old, and enjoy trying new things. In the past I have taken on stained glass projects, putting together guitars, making cheese from scratch, and growing (edible...not magical) mushrooms. I just like to try new things. Now I am going to try my hand at building a wooden ship model. Though tempted to go big or go home, I have decided to go with the Constructo model of Ernest Hemingway's fishing boat, Pilar. I chose it because the planking looks straight forward, the size is relatively small, and that Hemingway was cool. Anyway, I am sure I will have some questions over the next many weeks, and I am sure you will all be helpful. Best regards, George B. ccoyle, mtaylor, EJ_L and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifflake Posted January 19, 2017 Share #2 Posted January 19, 2017 Welcome George. Keep me posted and I will watch. Pat at skiff lake EJ_L and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted January 20, 2017 Share #3 Posted January 20, 2017 Welcome George. You've found the right place. mtaylor and EJ_L 2 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 20, 2017 Share #4 Posted January 20, 2017 Hello, George, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John PeteB, EJ_L and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted January 20, 2017 Share #5 Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) Welcome aboard George, This is a great place to learn and share tips and techniques. When you're ready, feel free to start a buildlog. If needed, you'll find plenty of advise, help and encouragement from everyone. Good luck with your Pilar. I wish you smooth sailing and happy modelling. Regards, Anja Edited January 20, 2017 by Anja PeteB, mtaylor and EJ_L 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...
EJ_L Posted January 20, 2017 Share #6 Posted January 20, 2017 Welcome to MSW George! I hope you find this hobby as fun and interesting as your other ones. We will be more than happy to help you out to get you through the build and teach you the new skills you will need. Best of luck to you and I look forward to seeing your work! mtaylor and PeteB 2 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...
mtaylor Posted January 20, 2017 Share #7 Posted January 20, 2017 Hi George, PeteB 1 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...
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