danielww Posted July 20, 2017 #1 Posted July 20, 2017 Greetings to all, I have just joined this august gathering and am like a kid in a lolly shop!!! So much to learn, so many projects calling out to me. I have recently returned to model ships after an indecent interval and am really looking forward to getting stuck in. Regards, Danielww mtaylor, EJ_L, geoff and 2 others 5
Anja Posted July 20, 2017 #2 Posted July 20, 2017 Welcome aboard Daniel, You have come to the right place. This is a great site for learning/sharing tips and techniques. Have you decided yet what you want to build? There are so many choices, wood, plastic, card. Whatever you decide, 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. One of our members, Adam (SkerryAmp) has created 'The Model Ship World Ship Kit Database'. http://mswshipkits.ampitcher.com/ You can search the database on skill level, manufacturer, scale, kit type etc. It is certainly worth having a look. I wish you smooth sailing with our gallant crew. Regards, Anja dj.bobo, mtaylor, geoff and 1 other 4 Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo
Jim Lad Posted July 20, 2017 #3 Posted July 20, 2017 Hello Daniel and a warm welcome to MSW. John mtaylor, geoff and dj.bobo 3
mtaylor Posted July 20, 2017 #4 Posted July 20, 2017 Hi Daniel, geoff 1 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)
geoff Posted July 20, 2017 #5 Posted July 20, 2017 Welcome to MSW Daniel. All the best, Geoff mtaylor 1
Dilbert55 Posted July 20, 2017 #6 Posted July 20, 2017 Hi Daniel, welcome to the best website in the explored universe. mtaylor and dj.bobo 2
Ulises Victoria Posted July 20, 2017 #7 Posted July 20, 2017 Hello Daniel. Welcome!!! You will find the friendliest and positive-thinking bunch of shipmodelers of all categories here. I hope you enjoy your visit and wish you a long stay! Ulises mtaylor and Anja 2 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!
clifforddward Posted July 20, 2017 #8 Posted July 20, 2017 Hello Daniel: Welcome to MSW!...you'll find a friendly and very helpful group of ship modelers here. You mention returning to the hobby after a long interlude...depending on where you are with your modeling, you may benefit from reading through the thread: "For Beginners--A Cautionary Tale"....I found it very helpful for me: Best Regards, Cliff Anja and mtaylor 2 Cliff Ward Cary, North Carolina USA
DocBlake Posted July 20, 2017 #9 Posted July 20, 2017 Welcome, Daniel! mtaylor 1 Dave Click on images in posts to view them in full resolution! Click on the builds below and link to the log. Current Builds: -Gaff-Rigged Sloop, 1/4 Scale (3" = 1') -Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - Scratch Build - 1:48 scale -Hannah - 1:32 scale, Scratch-Built Plank-on-Frame Admiralty style -Generic Sharpie by DocBlake. 3/4" = 1' scale. NRG plans. -Fair American 1780 by DocBlake - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/48 scale - POF -Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale -HMS Triton Cross Section by DocBlake - 1/24 scale Completed Builds: -Bomb Vessel Granado 1742 Cross Section - 1:32 Scale Scratch Build -British Capstan circa 1777 by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1:16 Scale -HMS Blandford - Cross Section - Scratch Build -1/32 Scale -17th Century Battle Station by DocBlake - HMS Mordaunt - 1:32 -17th Century Naval Cannon - 1:12 Scale -Royal Navy Ship of the Line Cross Section by DocBlake - (Mamoli's "Constitution") - 1:93 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768, 1/48 scale. -Virginia Pilot Boat "Swift", 1805, 1/50 scale -18th Century Naval Battle Station, 1/24 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768 "Patrick Henry", 1/32 scale, Lauck Street Shipyard, POF, Admiralty Style.
Estoy_Listo Posted July 20, 2017 #10 Posted July 20, 2017 Hi Daniel and welcome. I'm knew here myself, and like you I've taken up modeling after a very long time away. I started a build log for an entry-level kit. It's a little soft for a lot of modelers, but it works for me, and people here support you at any level. Have fun! Mark mtaylor and Anja 2 Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want Current build: Model Expo Glad Tidings, Pinky Schooner First builds: Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie
EJ_L Posted July 21, 2017 #11 Posted July 21, 2017 Welcome to MSW Daniel! We are glad that you have returned to the hobby and that you have joined us to share it with. Good luck to you on your new build, whatever you choose it to be! 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
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