Zarkon Posted May 21, 2017 Share #1 Posted May 21, 2017 Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum and actually, this is my forum I have ever joined! (Welcome to the 21st century right?) Haha! I've built a few ships on my own, but never had any help nor knew anyone who had experience with ship building so I have been winging it! After looking through this site, I found a TON of helpful advice and building guides that I'm excited to try out on my next build! After reading some of the guides to planking a hull, I looked back on my models and noticed that I did not give enough attention to it and I could have done a LOT better. I haven't been able to finish my current ship, the Albatros from Constructo, since my son was born. Now that he's a little past 2 years old, I finally have some time to finish the sails and rigging. Once this is finished, I will be starting the HMS Victory by Constructo and I WILL be using the guides and tips from this site to help with the build. Lastly, I would like to post a build log because I know I will need help and I will have questions! I look forward to my next build and using the excellent advice from this site! Thanks! ccoyle, mtaylor, Ryland Craze and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted May 21, 2017 Share #2 Posted May 21, 2017 Welcome Good luck with your builds, you will find all the help you need from the team here at MSW. If you please, let us know a name by which we can address you, if not Zarkon, the ruthless and overbearing ruler of the Galra Empire Allan geoff, mtaylor and Anja 3 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarkon Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted May 21, 2017 Oh sure! My name is Jeff and eek! I didn't realize Zarkon was ruler! I promise I won't be overbearing and ruthless! Haha! Jeff geoff, Anja and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spars Posted May 21, 2017 Share #4 Posted May 21, 2017 Looking forward to your sharing what you discover about ships and sons! geoff and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctclock Posted May 21, 2017 Share #5 Posted May 21, 2017 Welcome and enjoy the plenty new info mtaylor and geoff 2 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 22, 2017 Share #6 Posted May 22, 2017 Welcome to MSW Jeff mtaylor and geoff 2 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...
mtaylor Posted May 22, 2017 Share #7 Posted May 22, 2017 geoff 1 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 May 22, 2017 Share #8 Posted May 22, 2017 Welcome aboard Jeff, enjoy your stay here. I wish you smooth sailing with our gallant crew. Regards, Anja mtaylor and geoff 2 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...
Jaager Posted May 22, 2017 Share #9 Posted May 22, 2017 Welcome aboard. Where in Virginia are you? mtaylor and geoff 2 Quote NRG member 50 years Current: NMS HMS Ajax 1767 - 74-gun 3rd rate - 1:192 POF exploration - works but too intense -no margin for error HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - POF Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - POF Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - POF framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - POF timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - POF timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 packet hull USN ship - POF timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - POF framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff Posted May 22, 2017 Share #10 Posted May 22, 2017 Welcome to MSW Jeff from another Geoff! All the best. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarkon Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted May 22, 2017 18 hours ago, Jaager said: Welcome aboard. Where in Virginia are you? Hey! I live in northern VA. Where all the wonderful traffic is! Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! I can't wait to read more here and learn a LOT! mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted May 22, 2017 Share #12 Posted May 22, 2017 Hello Jeff, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaager Posted May 23, 2017 Share #13 Posted May 23, 2017 I was stationed at St. E's and lived at exit 2 - Telegraph Hill for 2 years. Traffic was fun in '70-'72 so it must be even for fun now. Interesting when they opened the Wilson bridge at rush hour or waiting for it next to Blue Plains in August with no AC. Bart was just a hole near the Mall, so no mass transit then. What with all the water features, traffic in Hampton Roads is pretty interesting itself. mtaylor 1 Quote NRG member 50 years Current: NMS HMS Ajax 1767 - 74-gun 3rd rate - 1:192 POF exploration - works but too intense -no margin for error HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - POF Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - POF Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - POF framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - POF timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - POF timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 packet hull USN ship - POF timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - POF framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers 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 Jeff! Great to have you with us. Best of luck to you on both your current build and your future Victory! mtaylor and Anja 2 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...
Eddie Posted May 24, 2017 Share #15 Posted May 24, 2017 Hey howya goin Zarkon mate, welcome. mtaylor 1 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...
Paul Jarman Posted May 28, 2017 Share #16 Posted May 28, 2017 Welcome aboard Jeff. Paul mtaylor 1 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...
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