Shoosh Posted June 30, 2017 Share #1 Posted June 30, 2017 Hello there! As the title suggests I am new to all that is... model making... ship building... My partner has had the Heller model for the HMS Victory 1:100 for ages and told me I could build it if I wanted to, I was over the moon! Until.... I looked at the manual (read: those few pages I thought was going to be a manual of about 200 pages)!!!!! I am a girl that likes to build stuff and loves a challenge so hey... why not! I have floored up my own loft, fitted a new kitchen, tiled a floor and fitted a new bathroom without any former knowledge of any of it and it looks great (my future husbands words and he is very picky), so why not have a go at the Victory! Pretty sure I can do it (if I can figure out which side is witch on a boat lol. And to be sure I don't have a easy trip on this I have bought an upgrade with etched parts and resin parts like the steps and parts to put in a side entry door. So peeps... get ready to be amazed by really stupid questions from me! Ryland Craze, Jack12477, mtaylor and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted June 30, 2017 Share #2 Posted June 30, 2017 Welcome to MSW Shoosh, I don't know if it is a build you really want to start with, but at least yo've got something to set your teeth in!! I don't need to get ready, I'm already amazed ... TO start questions, you'd probably want to start a build log, in your case in the Build Logs for Model Kits section. I recomend reading the following Howto. It will make expectations from the admins lighter Not much more to say then Have a ball, enjoy your build, remember: Stupid questions do not exist. Cheers mtaylor, Jack12477, Shoosh and 3 others 6 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilbert55 Posted June 30, 2017 Share #3 Posted June 30, 2017 Hi Shoosh, welcome to the best website in the Milky Way. In addition to checking out the "How To" parts of the forum, go into the Build Logs for SHIP MODEL KITS section and do a search on "HMS Victory". You'll find quite a few build logs in progress plus many completed builds. Once you see what's entailed you may want to consider an easier ship for a first try at this type of modeling. It's not like plastic models where you simply assemble a bunch of parts. Whatever you decide to do, the people here from all over the galaxy are very helpful and friendly so don't be shy. Anja, cog, Shoosh and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted June 30, 2017 Share #4 Posted June 30, 2017 Hello and welcome aboard. Is Shoosh 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. As for your build, make sure it has your interest and that you really want to build it. That way you'll be more likely to get through the trials and errors. And when you're ready, feel free to start a buildlog. If needed, you'll find plenty of advise, help and encouragement from everyone. Enjoy your stay here. I wish you smooth sailing with our gallant crew. Regards, Anja cog, Jack12477, Shoosh 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...
Eddie Posted June 30, 2017 Share #5 Posted June 30, 2017 Hey howya goin Shoosh mate, welcome. If you look up the top of the page to the right you will see "Articles Database" click on that and you will see "Framing and Planking" click on that have alook through there it will tell you how to bend wood and how to plank a hull for starts and also watch these two vids, click on "Chuck's planking videos..." title to goto the page. If you have any question please ask away. Shoosh, Piet 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...
Shoosh Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted June 30, 2017 TO Cog: Thanks Cog, or should I say "dank U wel" And trust me... stupid questions do exist... ask my partner lol TO Dilbert55: Thank you Dilbert55 for the super galactic welcome It is a plastic model I am building (the Heller kit)... for now. Once this one is done in a century or so I will be going for a wooden build as I prefer the look of them and the skill involved but for now to get my head around plastic for me. To Anja: Hi Anya, a lot of dutch people here (I am originally from Belgium, the dutch part). Shoosh is my nickname I got when I first came to England (love got me here) as no one managed to pronounce my name correctly my partner started calling me shoosh (although he said it a lot when I was talking... think he just wanted to shoosh me). My real name is Sarouchka To Eddie: No planking just yet for me, it is the plastic Heller kit I am doing... for now. Working my way up to some day make a wooden build. Anja, Jack12477, cog and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted June 30, 2017 Share #7 Posted June 30, 2017 There is no time like the present to jump in to wood its just as easy, don't let anyone scare you from wood models. Shoosh, Anja, geoff and 1 other 4 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...
KeithAug Posted June 30, 2017 Share #8 Posted June 30, 2017 Hi Shoosh It looks like you went to the races, did you win? Was your prospective husband looking for a handyman as a partner or was that the introductory bonus? Good luck with your build. Shoosh, Piet and geoff 3 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted June 30, 2017 Share #9 Posted June 30, 2017 Graag gedaan Shoosh (Your welcome). Stupid questions do exist!?!?!? A universe opens up for me, or is mine tumbling down upon me You are right, quite a few Dutchies around, but water and ships seem to attract them Perhaps your husband likes the silence, he must be a silent buider too ... not much sound of tools, etc. I hope you will make a lot of noise building. We will see her finished in no time. There are some marvelous plastic kits build at MSW, although, a lot more modern, like battleships e.a., but you can still learn a lot from those blokes. Some of them are really intricate and when adding PE (photo etch) it gets even more difficult. Looking forward to your build log Cheers Shoosh, Jack12477, Piet and 1 other 4 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted June 30, 2017 Share #10 Posted June 30, 2017 Hi Shoosh.... What the others said... jump in, open a build log for guidance, advice, etc. cog, Jack12477, geoff and 3 others 6 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...
Jim Lad Posted July 1, 2017 Share #11 Posted July 1, 2017 G'day Shoosh, and another warm welcome from 'Down Under'. Re stupid questions - the only stupid ones are the ones you don't ask because you think they might be too simple. We're a friendly mob here and always ready to answer questions. John Shoosh, Piet, Jack12477 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted July 1, 2017 Share #12 Posted July 1, 2017 welcome to MSW geoff, Piet and Shoosh 3 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...
geoff Posted July 1, 2017 Share #13 Posted July 1, 2017 Welcome to MSW "Shoosh. All the best, Geoff Piet and Shoosh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikkypaul Posted July 1, 2017 Share #14 Posted July 1, 2017 Welcome Shoosh to MSW! I think you will find model making quite an adventure. Go Well. Paul Piet, geoff and Shoosh 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoosh Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted July 2, 2017 TO Eddie: I will do a wood one some day, it doesn't scare me at all. Cant wait to be honest but this one first as I promised that to my partner. TO KeitnAug : I did go to the races on an invite from one of our clients, I did win... put a 2 pound bet on and came home with £36 so not bad considering it was my first time and I still to this day dont have a clue how those odds things work! I just bet on the horse with the name that sounded the sweetest (as in sugar sweet as I love sugar). Think the handyman bit was a bonus for him, but do think that I got stamped a keeper when I was here for 3 months and decided to put a floor in his loft To Cog: Welcome to my universe Cog! lol Husband does like silence lol... but he wishes to be a builder to but he is so swamped with work he doesn't have the time to... some day I will make him. So am I getting this right... I made my build even harder by getting the photo etched parts!? eek! To Eddie: No planking just yet for me, it is the plastic Heller kit I am doing... for now. Working my way up to some day make a wooden build. Jack12477, geoff, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted July 4, 2017 Share #16 Posted July 4, 2017 Welcome to MSW Shoosh from an old Dutch expat in the USA. Have fun and build that Victory model. I love to watch. My preference is scratch building, kits are much to difficult for me. Cheers, geoff, mtaylor, cog and 2 others 5 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoosh Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share #17 Posted August 10, 2017 Think I am going to have to put my model building to one side for a while (about 8 months I think). Finally fell pregnant, don't worry... it was planned as a long time of IVF was the way to get into this position! As I have noticed there are some ladies present amongst the members that might be able to advise me on something that might help me... Do any of you know if you are allowed wood glue and wood stain whilst pregnant? I figure those are the 2 main things that are needed to build a wooden model (please do correct me if I am wrong). I know the plastic model is out of the question for now due to the glue and the email paints. Please, I would love to hear your advise on this. geoff and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted August 10, 2017 Share #18 Posted August 10, 2017 Congratulations! As far as the issue with solvents and vapors, I would check with your health care provider. That's definitely something you don't want to gamble on. Regards, geoff and mtaylor 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted August 10, 2017 Share #19 Posted August 10, 2017 Congratulations ! I have to agree with Chris on the solvents questions. But with all pregnancies one can never be too careful, so best to put the modeling on hold for a while. Also when asking your health care provider about solvents also ask about the woods you are using - the sawdust / vapors given off by wood could have an effect. geoff and mtaylor 2 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted August 10, 2017 Share #20 Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) So you've been busy building something else entirely ... !!! Gefeliciteerd/congratulations Shoos. Glad it's planned. It might be advisable to take the glues you want to use on your build with you to show. It makes it easier for the one judging to judge them properly Edited August 10, 2017 by cog Jack12477, mtaylor and geoff 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 10, 2017 Share #21 Posted August 10, 2017 I'll offer congratulations and also just go along with the other recommendations about chemicals and wood being checked with your doctor. Jack12477 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...
geoff Posted August 11, 2017 Share #22 Posted August 11, 2017 congrtatulations "Shoosh" On your good news! All the best. Geoff mtaylor and Jack12477 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoosh Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share #23 Posted August 13, 2017 Thanks guys (and galls), I never thought about the actual wood! mtaylor and Jack12477 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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