Dilbert55 Posted April 23, 2017 Share #1 Posted April 23, 2017 Hello MSW members, Been lurking around viewing for more than a year now and as I've started posting recently, I had better introduce myself. My name is Bob, I'm a retired "ship" builder who started modeling in plastic as a boy and graduated to Billings Toulonnaise by the time I was a young man. Had completed and painted the hull but then life and family happened so it got stuck in the closet. It was eventually badly damaged during a move so sadly was never completed. My son gave me Artesania's Virginia as a gift which was returned to him as a housewarming gift once completed. Currently building the Hermoine, which I hope to start a log for shortly. The "ships" I built during my working career were of the flying variety, specifically the interior portion for corporate jets. Started working with my hands as a sheet metal mechanic and ended it as an engineer. Have seen some amazing craftsmanship over the years and see it here again in all of your build logs. Heronguy, BETAQDAVE, geoff and 18 others 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heronguy Posted April 23, 2017 Share #2 Posted April 23, 2017 Hiya Dilbert. I'd have loved to have had a ride in one of your corporate jets - did you keep one for yourself?? Welcome to MSW - I'll keep an eye out for your build log. Eddie, Jack12477, geoff and 5 others 8 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...
James H Posted April 23, 2017 Share #3 Posted April 23, 2017 Welcome to MSW. Your craftsmanship is exceptional. Can't wait to see more of your work. MSW is 11yrs old now, and I still find is amazing that modellers are still only just finding out about us and deciding to join us and share their skills. It makes everything more than worthwhile. Eddie, Nirvana, JeffT and 3 others 6 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted April 23, 2017 Share #4 Posted April 23, 2017 Welcome aboard Bob, Good luck with your Hermione, but most of all, have fun and enjoy the journey. I wish you smooth sailing with our gallant crew. Regards, Anja Nirvana, mtaylor, geoff and 3 others 6 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...
Jim Lad Posted April 23, 2017 Share #5 Posted April 23, 2017 Hello Bob, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. I certainly hope the corporation you worked for was a little more functional that Dilbert's! John Nirvana, mtaylor, geoff and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 23, 2017 Share #6 Posted April 23, 2017 Hi Bob, CaptainSteve, thibaultron, Nirvana and 4 others 7 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...
JeffT Posted April 24, 2017 Share #7 Posted April 24, 2017 Welcome to MSW Bob Nirvana, mtaylor, geoff and 1 other 4 Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted April 24, 2017 Share #8 Posted April 24, 2017 Hey howya goin mate, welcome. mtaylor, Nirvana and geoff 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...
Fright Posted April 25, 2017 Share #9 Posted April 25, 2017 Howdy camper! Welcome to this site. mtaylor, geoff, Eddie and 1 other 4 Quote Robert O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loupy45 Posted April 26, 2017 Share #10 Posted April 26, 2017 Welcome on board Bob, Good luck with your model. In my experience the AL's kits that are made in Hong Kong are a disaster the so called Elite Series. The kits made in Spain are of much better quality. Renato geoff, Eddie, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ_L Posted April 26, 2017 Share #11 Posted April 26, 2017 Welcome to MSW! Good to have you with us and I wish you the best of luck on your Hermoine build. Eddie, geoff, Nirvana and 1 other 4 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...
CKNavy Posted April 26, 2017 Share #12 Posted April 26, 2017 Welcome aboard! mtaylor, Nirvana, Eddie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted April 28, 2017 Share #13 Posted April 28, 2017 Eddie, mtaylor 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Jarman Posted May 1, 2017 Share #14 Posted May 1, 2017 Welcome aboard Dilbert. You are right this is a very interesting place. You will soon make lots of new friends. Look forward to you starting a log. Paul mtaylor, geoff, Eddie and 1 other 4 Quote In work: -queen-mary-2 Finished: rms-titanic-1912 Finished: king-of-the-Mississippi Finished: Sanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff Posted May 2, 2017 Share #15 Posted May 2, 2017 welcome to MSW Dilbert. All the best, Geoff mtaylor, Nirvana and Eddie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirozzi Posted May 2, 2017 Share #16 Posted May 2, 2017 Welcome aboard mate! Vince P. mtaylor, Nirvana, Eddie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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