CédricL Posted May 16, 2017 #1 Posted May 16, 2017 Good evening everyone, A few weeks after my inscription on ModelShipWorld, the time has come to present myself. My name is Cédric Liégeois and I’m a belgian modeler, 48 years old, working in civilian engineering area and, when I’m not busy with building sites, principally connected to the XVII century ships of the line and even earlier, I spend a lot of time building battleships ; in fact I still have a number of 1/350 kits just waiting to be built. After a long break (children and so on) I came back to the hobby a few years ago after spending a holiday near Rochefort, France, where the replica ship l’Hermione was under construction. That gave me the impulse to come back to a long - forgotten project concerning le Soleil Royal of Heller. This project, owing to certain specific developments, has now evolved in a somewhat different direction. I have decided to attempt a conversion of the Heller kit into La Reine of 1668. This ship, altough dimensionally somewhat smaller than Le Soleil Royal in lenght and breadth, was constructed in the same shipyard (Brest) by the same master carpenter (Laurent Hubac). Currently, my progress on this model can be viewed on the French modeling forum La Royale Modelisme.net That’s how I met Hubac’s Historian, who’s current WIP on Le Soleil Royal lead us to exchange informations and our correspondence gave me the courage to translate my work in English. Marc is helping me with translation, I’m really not fluent and the imperial system of measures that most of you are using is quite a nightmare for me. As soon as possible, I will start my own building log on MSW, I’m looking forward to you comments and help. Have a nice day. Cédric ccoyle, Anja, mtaylor and 1 other 4
Fright Posted May 16, 2017 #2 Posted May 16, 2017 Cedric - welcome in to this site!!! mtaylor and geoff 2 Robert O
HIPEXEC Posted May 16, 2017 #3 Posted May 16, 2017 Welcome. I'll be visiting Brussels and Antwerp this July. Fright, mtaylor and geoff 3 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
Anja Posted May 16, 2017 #4 Posted May 16, 2017 Welcome aboard Cédric, This is a great place to learn and share tips and techniques. If needed, you'll find plenty of help, advise and encouragement from everyone. I wish you smooth sailing with our gallant crew. Regards, Anja Fright, geoff and mtaylor 3 Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo
Eddie Posted May 16, 2017 #5 Posted May 16, 2017 Hey howya goin Cédric mate, welcome. mtaylor and geoff 2 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.
Barbossa Posted May 16, 2017 #6 Posted May 16, 2017 A very warm welcome, Cédric Looking forward to visit your log geoff and mtaylor 2 Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement)
ctclock Posted May 16, 2017 #7 Posted May 16, 2017 Welcome Cédric - enjoy MSW! Just as a side note, my surname [last name] is Rochefort so it is intrigueing to see it mentioned. I am Anglo Saxon should anyone ask mtaylor and geoff 2 Regards Jeremy Currently in the shipyard: Meta nr 484 - Billing La Toulannaise (Billing) - on hold Waiting patiently in the shed: HMS Victory - Da Agostini (collection complete and anxiously waiting ) IL Leudo - Amati Lilla Dan nr 578 - Billing
ikkypaul Posted May 16, 2017 #8 Posted May 16, 2017 Cédric, welcome indeed to this forum. I have been here for about 9 months and find it a very supportive and informative place to be. Looking forward to hearing more from you in due course. Paul geoff and mtaylor 2
Hubac's Historian Posted May 17, 2017 #9 Posted May 17, 2017 Welcome Cedric! I am sure that you will find that the knowledge and eagerness to share, here at MSW, goes quite beyond expectations. In the short time that I have been a member, here, I have learned so much from so many. It never ceases to amaze me the particular talents of others. geoff and mtaylor 2 We are all works in progress, all of the time.
geoff Posted May 17, 2017 #10 Posted May 17, 2017 welcome to MSW Cedric. All the best, Geoff mtaylor 1
Jim Lad Posted May 17, 2017 #11 Posted May 17, 2017 Hello Cedric, and another warm welcome from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor 1
WBlakeny Posted May 17, 2017 #12 Posted May 17, 2017 Welcome Cedric, you'll see this is a wonderful place to hang out!! mtaylor 1 Chris Current builds : On hold : IJN Yamato by DeAgostini - 1/250 Completed builds : Bermuda boat Corsair (scratch) President by Sergal - 1/60
spars Posted May 17, 2017 #13 Posted May 17, 2017 You have an impressive vision and depth of knowledge. Try looking on YouTube for information. You may be surprised at what you find. I have yet to figure out how to do the pictures for posting but I am closing in. I have the same Soliel Royale kit you have and I must say it could be daunting. Whenever I get frustrated I work on the engine on my 1986 Dodhe Caravan minivan. Turning wrenches helps relieve stress. mtaylor 1
Baker Posted May 17, 2017 #14 Posted May 17, 2017 Welcome to MSW mtaylor 1 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
JeffT Posted May 19, 2017 #15 Posted May 19, 2017 Welcome to MSW mtaylor 1 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
CédricL Posted May 19, 2017 Author #16 Posted May 19, 2017 Many thanks to all of you for this warm welcome. I will try to post my current work on La Reine as soon as possible; I just need some time to read how to proceed with pictures. Have a nice day. Eddie and mtaylor 2
Paul Jarman Posted May 20, 2017 #17 Posted May 20, 2017 Welcome aboard Cedric. Spoiler Spoiler mtaylor 1 In work: -queen-mary-2 Finished: rms-titanic-1912 Finished: king-of-the-Mississippi Finished: Sanson
mtaylor Posted May 22, 2017 #18 Posted May 22, 2017 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)
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