algarve Posted June 4, 2017 #1 Posted June 4, 2017 Hi, this is Shane. I am recently retired and have lots of free time on my hands. Have taken a stab at model ship building (HM Cutter Mermaid 1817) and have enjoyed it so much that I have taken on Amati HMS Bounty. Your forum is absolutely fantastic and the wealth of information and friendliness is staggering. I have spent hours researching the forum not just on Bounty but also general topics. Thank you all for the great contributions! JeffT, Nirvana, Anja and 3 others 6
Eddie Posted June 4, 2017 #2 Posted June 4, 2017 Hey howya goin Shane mate, welcome. EJ_L 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.
spars Posted June 4, 2017 #3 Posted June 4, 2017 Welcome Shane. I may sound like a broken record but try searching You Tube for video on your specific model and also for any which may strike your fancy. I found a lot of help because if I see it I can usually do it. I, too am retired(disabled part army related) so I have time. Since I live in Minnesota it is a LONG drive to the sea but we do have Great Lakes to watch. My male family members served, and some died, in the Pacific in 1942-45. Looking forward to pictures you can post. EJ_L, geoff and Anja 3
Dilbert55 Posted June 4, 2017 #4 Posted June 4, 2017 Welcome to the best website in the known universe. EJ_L and geoff 2
Anja Posted June 4, 2017 #6 Posted June 4, 2017 Welcome aboard Shane, 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 EJ_L 1 Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo
EJ_L Posted June 4, 2017 #7 Posted June 4, 2017 Welcome to MSW Shane! Great to have you with us. I wish you the best of luck on your Bounty build and look forward to seeing your work! Anja 1 "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
Jim Lad Posted June 5, 2017 #8 Posted June 5, 2017 Another warm welcome from across the ditch, Shane! John
loupy45 Posted June 5, 2017 #9 Posted June 5, 2017 Welcome Shane , you will find MSW absolutely amazing!
MEDDO Posted June 5, 2017 #10 Posted June 5, 2017 Welcome ! Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL
kayakerlarry Posted June 5, 2017 #11 Posted June 5, 2017 Welcome Shane! I had the good fortune to kayak Milford Sound a while back - wonderful country you have! Larry Current Build: New Bedford Whaleboat by Model Shipways scale 1:16 Completed Builds: Cape Cod Nimblet Knockabouts - Loon, Hawk, Gull and Falcon Howard W. Middleton scale 1:96 - 1883 coastal coal schooner Susan P. scale 1:24 - Maine Lobster Boat by Freedom Song Boatworks Yacht America scale 1:96 by Marine Models Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 12 1/2 scale 1:12 Thermopylae scale 1:124 - English Tea Clipper by Mantua Models Roar Ege - Roskilde, Denmark Coastal Trader Viking Ship
JeffT Posted June 6, 2017 #12 Posted June 6, 2017 Welcome to MSW 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
mtaylor Posted June 7, 2017 #13 Posted June 7, 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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