complexpack Posted May 16, 2017 Share #1 Posted May 16, 2017 Hey guys thanx for leting me in ! Im new to the hobby , I'm 43 male french Canadien looking for tip and tricks . Im still working on my first ship the Santa Maria ( Artesania Latina ) rigging plans sucks by the way ! I all ready have in hand my second third and forth ship to build ! Pinta , Nina and the San Francisco II ! Looking forward to chat with you guys as i'll have a tone of questions !!!! geoff, Zarkon, MEDDO and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted May 16, 2017 Share #2 Posted May 16, 2017 Welcome! This is a great place to learn. Ask away any question you want. If somewhere around here can't come up with the answer they can at least point you in the right direction. Eddie, complexpack, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilbert55 Posted May 17, 2017 Share #3 Posted May 17, 2017 Bonjour Complex, welcome and be prepared for great experience. Check this out complexpack, Eddie, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted May 17, 2017 Share #4 Posted May 17, 2017 1 hour ago, complexpack said: I'm 43 male french Canadien looking for tip and tricks . Hey howya goin complexpack mate, welcome. You can look for tips and that by clicking on Articles Database up the very top of the page good stuff in there. mtaylor, complexpack 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...
Jim Lad Posted May 17, 2017 Share #5 Posted May 17, 2017 Hello, and another warm welcome from 'Down Under'. John Eddie, geoff, complexpack and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted May 17, 2017 Share #6 Posted May 17, 2017 Bonjour Complexpack, Welcome aboard. Can you please tell us your real name 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. If needed, you'll find plenty of advise, help and encouragement from everyone. i wish you smooth sailing with our gallant crew. Regards, Anja mtaylor, complexpack, Eddie and 2 others 5 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...
complexpack Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted May 17, 2017 My name is André F. geoff, mtaylor, Eddie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted May 17, 2017 Share #8 Posted May 17, 2017 Nice to meet you André. Regards, Anja complexpack, geoff, Eddie 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...
geoff Posted May 18, 2017 Share #9 Posted May 18, 2017 welcome to MSW Andre. All the best, Geoff Eddie, complexpack and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctclock Posted May 18, 2017 Share #10 Posted May 18, 2017 Welcome to MSW Plenty of very useful info here to make you enjoy your stay geoff, mtaylor, Eddie and 1 other 4 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted May 19, 2017 Share #11 Posted May 19, 2017 Welcome to MSW geoff, mtaylor, complexpack 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...
Paul Jarman Posted May 20, 2017 Share #12 Posted May 20, 2017 welcome to MSW Andre. Paul complexpack, geoff and mtaylor 3 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...
mtaylor Posted May 22, 2017 Share #13 Posted May 22, 2017 complexpack and geoff 2 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...
EJ_L Posted May 23, 2017 Share #14 Posted May 23, 2017 Welcome to MSW André! Great to have you with us. It sounds like you have a full ship yard of projects ready to go so I wish you happy building and look forward to seeing your work! mtaylor, geoff, complexpack 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...
Ulises Victoria Posted June 2, 2017 Share #15 Posted June 2, 2017 Both Lou and André geoff 1 Quote There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT. Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina. Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90; Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models. So much to build, so little time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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