Delta King Posted March 20, 2017 #1 Posted March 20, 2017 Hello, I joined the group because I found a kit of the Kate Cory in an antique shop. I made several plastic ship models what I was a teenager, including the Constitution, Cutty Sark, and Charles W. Morgan. I always wanted to make a wooden ship model. I go by Delta King, after the river boat that is moored on the Sacramento River in Old Sacramento. I really admire the workmanship displayed on this site and I can hardly wait to have a model to share. ccoyle, EJ_L, Fright and 1 other 4
mtaylor Posted March 20, 2017 #2 Posted March 20, 2017 Anja, Delta King, EJ_L and 1 other 4 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)
Anja Posted March 20, 2017 #3 Posted March 20, 2017 Welcome aboard, 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 with our gallant crew. Regards, Anja Delta King, EJ_L, Fright and 1 other 4 Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo
fifeman93514 Posted March 20, 2017 #4 Posted March 20, 2017 Welcome. I lived in Sacramento from Jr High until I was forty. I too was fascinated by the Delta King. I would have loved to have seen her steaming down the river but won't happen I am sure. mtaylor, EJ_L, Fright and 1 other 4
Guest Riccardo1966 Posted March 20, 2017 #5 Posted March 20, 2017 Hello and welcome, and there are many fantastic builds and knowledgeable folk here. All the best Richard
EJ_L Posted March 23, 2017 #6 Posted March 23, 2017 Welcome to MSW!! Great to have you with us and best of luck to you on your first wooden ship model! Delta King, Fright and mtaylor 3 "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
Jim Lad Posted March 23, 2017 #7 Posted March 23, 2017 Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John Delta King, Fright and mtaylor 3
Eddie Posted March 24, 2017 #8 Posted March 24, 2017 Hey howya goin mate welcome. Delta King, mtaylor and Fright 3 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.
Bill Tuttle Posted March 24, 2017 #9 Posted March 24, 2017 Delta King, Welcome! I have been scratch building the Kate Cory for more years now than I would like to admit. I am presently in the running rigging so keep me in mind, if you have any problems I might be able to help you out. I assume this is a Model Shipways kit. The instructions are pretty good and Erik Ronnberg has done a set of plans and booklet that would be very helpful and is extremely detailed but I don't think it is still available unless it shows up used somewhere. Good Luck and let me know if I can help you. Fright, Delta King and mtaylor 3 Bill Current Build: Kate Cory Scratch Built Previous Builds: Benjamin W. Latham Scratch Built H A Parks Skipjack Scratch Built Charles W. Morgan Model Shipways Kit Rattlesnake Model Shipways Kit Diligence Model Shipways Kit
pirozzi Posted March 28, 2017 #10 Posted March 28, 2017 Hi and welcome aboard mate! I live just over the hill from you, in Carson City Nevada. Vince P. Delta King, Fright and mtaylor 3
Fright Posted March 30, 2017 #11 Posted March 30, 2017 Welcome aboard! It's been many years since I visited Old Town - I had a college friend who lived in Sacramento. I hope all of the rain and flooding did not effect your area. All the more reason to build a boat/ship! Delta King and mtaylor 2 Robert O
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