Literalman Posted July 9, 2017 Share #1 Posted July 9, 2017 Hello, everybody. I'm somewhere between beginner and master model builder, as the home page says, though I've been away from the hobby for decades, so I'm probably closer to beginner. I never lost my love of ships, though (I have a few ship pictures on my website at http://www.stevedunham.50megs.com/photos/Afloat_photos.html). I built a few models, both kits and from scratch. My first one, the Model Shipways Phantom, is in a display case in my apartment, and I noticed that a bit of rigging had come loose. I figured I could fix it in a minute but had some trouble, and I was intimidated by all the tiny bits of wood and wire and cord, as if they'd been done my somebody else. I was probably 23 when I built it, and now I'm 63. ("Cry me a harbor," you might be saying.) Anyway, I'll manage it, and I have the Harriet Lane kit that someone gave me as a gift long ago and that I barely started before having to put it aside, and once the Phantom is repaired and back in the case, I'll try to pick up where I left off. I look forward to learning from all the great material on this site, and I'll post again now and then if I have anything sensible to say. ccoyle, Ryland Craze, geoff and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted July 9, 2017 Share #2 Posted July 9, 2017 Welcome aboard Steve, Feel free to look around and enjoy all the possibilities this forum has to offer you. And you're ready, feel free to start a buildlog. 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 EJ_L, mtaylor and geoff 3 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...
ikkypaul Posted July 10, 2017 Share #3 Posted July 10, 2017 Hello Literalman - welcome to MSW. I've not been long involved here and I am continually impressed with the talents of othere modellers - such a variety and depth of experience. Enjoy! Paul EJ_L, geoff and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 10, 2017 Share #4 Posted July 10, 2017 Hi Steve, geoff and EJ_L 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...
Dilbert55 Posted July 10, 2017 Share #5 Posted July 10, 2017 Welcome Steve, please give us a picture of your Phantom after repairs are made. EJ_L, mtaylor and geoff 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted July 13, 2017 Share #6 Posted July 13, 2017 Welcome to MSW Steve EJ_L, mtaylor and geoff 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 13, 2017 Share #7 Posted July 13, 2017 Welcome to MSW Steve . All the best, GEoff EJ_L and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryTodd Posted July 13, 2017 Share #8 Posted July 13, 2017 Welcome neighbor, well, relative to some folks here, we live next door. EJ_L and mtaylor 2 Quote Jerry Todd Click to go to that build log Constellation ~ RC sloop of war c.1856 in 1:36 scale Macedonian ~ RC British frigate c.1812 in 1:36 scale Pride of Baltimore ~ RC Baltimore Clipper c.1981 in 1:20 scale Gazela Primeiro ~ RC Barkentine c.1979 in 1:36 scale Naval Guns 1850s~1870s ~ 3D Modeling & Printing My Web Site My Thingiverse stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted July 15, 2017 Share #9 Posted July 15, 2017 Welcome. EJ_L and mtaylor 2 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...
Paul Jarman Posted July 15, 2017 Share #10 Posted July 15, 2017 Paul EJ_L and mtaylor 2 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...
Thistle17 Posted July 15, 2017 Share #11 Posted July 15, 2017 It seems that it is in all our DNA to love ships! Welcome to this terrific and forum and re-entry into the world of modeling and research. Joe EJ_L and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ_L Posted July 16, 2017 Share #12 Posted July 16, 2017 Welcome to MSW Steve! Great to have you with us. I wish you all the best on your repairs and future builds and look forward to seeing your work! Anja and mtaylor 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...
Literalman Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted August 13, 2017 Well, it's been a month. Repairing the rigging, which I thought would take a few minutes, I cracked a block but managed to glue it back together with the cord going through it. Then I snapped a spar, and to fix that I had to drill out a mast cap, but all all my drill bits smaller than 3/16" had long since broken. However, I found a hardware store that sells single drill bits, and now I have a full set again. So here's a photo. The topmasts appear to have warped or bowed a bit over the years, but I'm not ready to take that on yet. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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