fifeman93514 Posted February 22, 2017 #1 Posted February 22, 2017 Hello from south west Washington on a nice wet day. The Long Beach peninsula to be exact. I took the plunge and bought my first wood boat model. I purchased the Model Shipways Phantom for my first try. I am a model railroader so I have built building kits. After looking through the parts and the instructions, I am a bit intimidated so far. I am looking forward to getting started however. John Anja, EJ_L, KevinR and 5 others 8 Quote
Anja Posted February 22, 2017 #2 Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) Hello John, Welcome aboard, It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or an advanced builder, 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. I wish you smooth sailing and happy modelling. Regards, Anja Edited February 22, 2017 by Anja geoff, mtaylor, Nirvana 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
Nirvana Posted February 22, 2017 #3 Posted February 22, 2017 John, From the NE corner of the same state I also like to extend a warm mtaylor, EJ_L and geoff 3 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
markjay Posted February 22, 2017 #4 Posted February 22, 2017 EJ_L, 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.
mtaylor Posted February 22, 2017 #5 Posted February 22, 2017 Hi John, From the PNW, a bit south of you... EJ_L, geoff and Nirvana 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)
steamschooner Posted February 22, 2017 #6 Posted February 22, 2017 Hello John, Welcome to MSW I live up the Willapa Valley about an hour drive from you. Not wet here at the moment. Nirvana, mtaylor, EJ_L and 1 other 4 Quote Zipper hydroplane(Miss Mabel ) finished John Cudahy Scratch build 1/4" scale Steam Tug 1914 Steam Tug Scratch build from HAMMS plans 1820 Pinky "Eagle" Scratch build from; American Ships Their Plans and History
Moonbug Posted February 23, 2017 #7 Posted February 23, 2017 Welcome! geoff, Nirvana, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote - Bug Current Build: HMS Pegasus - Vanguard Models Completed Builds - Augie's USF Confederacy AL Santa Maria - Heavily Bashed AL San Juan Nepomuceno AL Swift Pilot Boat Cris Craft AL Stagecoach Ship Blog - The Lehman Shipyard
EJ_L Posted February 23, 2017 #8 Posted February 23, 2017 Welcome to MSW John! I too am a model railroader in addition to building model ships and many other things... It is great to have you with us and I know you will find this a great place to help you learn all those new skills and building practices that come with model ships. The Phantom makes a nice kit to learn with and there are some good build logs on here that I would recommend looking at to give you a preview and perhaps a better understanding of some of the work that will be needed. Best of luck to you on your first build and I look forward to seeing your work! Blighty, Anja, mtaylor and 2 others 5 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
Blighty Posted February 23, 2017 #9 Posted February 23, 2017 Welcome aboard, I bet you can't wait to get started. Len mtaylor, Nirvana, geoff and 1 other 4 Quote
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted February 23, 2017 #10 Posted February 23, 2017 G'day John from Australia. You will find everyone here are here to help others. These forum members will soon be like family, and if you have any questions, just ask and there will be people ready to answer. Havagooday Greg ☺ Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:...
reklein Posted February 23, 2017 #11 Posted February 23, 2017 Welcome aboard,from Lewiston ID. I too am a model railroader. plus ships,plus the ocassional airplane,plus the ocassional horse drawn vehicle. Its hard to stay focused. Anja, geoff, Nirvana and 1 other 4 Quote Bill, in Idaho Completed Mamoli Halifax and Billings Viking ship in 2015 Next Model Shipways Syren
Baker Posted February 23, 2017 #12 Posted February 23, 2017 Greetings from Belgium Nirvana, mtaylor and geoff 3 Quote Regards, Patrick Finished : Soleil Royal Heller 1/100 Wasa Billing Boats Bounty Revell 1/110 plastic (semi scratch) Pelican / Golden Hind 1/45 scratch Current build : Mary Rose 1/50 scratch große-jacht / Yacht D'Oro 1/50 Corel Gallery : Revell Bounty Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch Shore leave, non ship models build logs : ADGZ M35 funkwagen 1/72 Einhets Pkw. Kfz.2 and 4 1/72 Autoblinda AB40 1/72 122mm A-19 & 152mm ML-20 & 12.8cm Pak.44 {K8 1/2} 1/72 10.5cm Howitzer 16 on Mark. VI(e) Centurion Mk.1 conversion M29 Weasel 1/72 SAM6 1/72 T26 Finland T26 TN 1/72 Autoprotetto S37 1/72 Opel Blitz buses 1/72 Boxer and MAN trucks 1/72 Hetzer38(t) Starr 1/72 Cleaning the 1/72 military collection Si vis pacem, para bellum
Pierretessier Posted February 23, 2017 #13 Posted February 23, 2017 Good choice for your first build. Lots of info and build logs online. Looking forward to following your build. cheers, mtaylor, Nirvana and geoff 3 Quote Pierre. All in all it's pretty relaxing when you just take your time..... Current build Santa Maria by MarisStella Completed Batelina by MarisStella
fifeman93514 Posted February 24, 2017 Author #14 Posted February 24, 2017 Thanks folks, I appreciate the warm welcome. For my new Canadian friends, I also have roots in Ontario as well. John mtaylor, Nirvana, Foultide and 1 other 4 Quote
geoff Posted February 24, 2017 #15 Posted February 24, 2017 Welcome to MSW John, All the best, Geoff mtaylor and Nirvana 2 Quote
fnkershner Posted February 26, 2017 #16 Posted February 26, 2017 Mark Welcome! I live in the Seattle area. And I would like to let you know that there is a ship building club in both Portland and Washington. I am the president of the PSSM. Puget Sound Ship Modelers. we have members all over WA and a few further afield. If you share with me your email address I will include you in our newsletter mailings. And if you ever come our way you can always join our monthly meetings. Again Welcome! mtaylor and Nirvana 2 Quote Current Builds - 18th Century Longboat, MS Syren Completed Builds - MS Bluenose, Panart BatteStation Cross section, Endevour J Boat Half Hull, Windego Half Hull, R/C T37 Breezing Along, R/C Victoria 32, SolCat 18 On the shelf - Panart San Felipe, Euromodel Ajax, C.Mamoli America, Its a sailor's Life for me!
Nirvana Posted February 26, 2017 #17 Posted February 26, 2017 Aah, a friendly face has appeared on MSW after some absence. Welcome back Floyd. mtaylor 1 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
Jim Lad Posted February 26, 2017 #18 Posted February 26, 2017 Hello John, and another warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor and Nirvana 2 Quote
husky1943 Posted February 27, 2017 #19 Posted February 27, 2017 Howdy John, Welcome aboard, and you are in good hands around here. These people can guide you through building anything. Don't forget to post photos! Ciao for now Rob mtaylor, Nirvana and Anja 3 Quote
Guest Riccardo1966 Posted February 27, 2017 #20 Posted February 27, 2017 Hello from another new member in wet and windy northants uk. Cheers Richard Quote
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