Delta King Posted March 20, 2017 Share #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. Eddie, Fright, ccoyle and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted March 20, 2017 Share #2 Posted March 20, 2017 Delta King, Fright, Anja and 1 other 4 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...
Anja Posted March 20, 2017 Share #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 Fright, mtaylor, Delta King 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...
fifeman93514 Posted March 20, 2017 Share #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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Riccardo1966 Posted March 20, 2017 Share #5 Posted March 20, 2017 Hello and welcome, and there are many fantastic builds and knowledgeable folk here. All the best Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ_L Posted March 23, 2017 Share #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 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...
Jim Lad Posted March 23, 2017 Share #7 Posted March 23, 2017 Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor, Fright and Delta King 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted March 24, 2017 Share #8 Posted March 24, 2017 Hey howya goin mate welcome. Delta King, Fright and mtaylor 3 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...
Bill Tuttle Posted March 24, 2017 Share #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. mtaylor, Fright and Delta King 3 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirozzi Posted March 28, 2017 Share #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, mtaylor and Fright 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fright Posted March 30, 2017 Share #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! mtaylor and Delta King 2 Quote Robert O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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