Derek C Posted July 28, 2017 Share #1 Posted July 28, 2017 Hello everyone i am new here and just started my first build a week or so ago I am doing a 18th century longboat I got from Model ship ways I wanted something small to see if I truly was going to enjoy it . So far I have found it very relaxing, it takes my mind away from work once I'm home . Once I finish this one I would like to slowly progress to something a little harder and detailed I would love some suggestions. If I can figure it out I will post my progress as I go so I can get some expert feedback and criticism. Thanks Seventynet, geoff and Anja 3 Quote Derek C Quote A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder --Thomas Carlyle Current Build 18th Century Whaling Vessel "Lagoda" Finished Builds Triton Cross Section by Derek C 1/48 18th century longboat by Slideways - FINISHED - Model Shipways 18th century longboat by sideways from MS plans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted July 28, 2017 Share #2 Posted July 28, 2017 Hello Slideways and welcome aboard, Can you please tell us your real name? Nice work. You've made a good start on your longboats. This is a great place to learn and share tips and techniques. Feel free to start a buildlog. If needed, you'll find plenty of advise, help and encouragement from everyone. There are a lot people here who are willing to help and advise, so I will pass the advise for a more difficult and detailed build on to the more experienced builders. I wish you smooth sailing with our gallant crew. Regards, Anja geoff and Elijah 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...
Derek C Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted July 28, 2017 Thanks Anja, My real Name is Derek Anja, geoff and Elijah 3 Quote Derek C Quote A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder --Thomas Carlyle Current Build 18th Century Whaling Vessel "Lagoda" Finished Builds Triton Cross Section by Derek C 1/48 18th century longboat by Slideways - FINISHED - Model Shipways 18th century longboat by sideways from MS plans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted July 28, 2017 Share #4 Posted July 28, 2017 Hi Derek from a fellow Derek. Welcome to MSW. You'll find a wealth of knowledge here. And trust me, this hobby gets addictive geoff, Elijah and Anja 3 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Vadas Posted July 28, 2017 Share #5 Posted July 28, 2017 Hi Derek, Welcome to MSW. Take a look at this BUILD LOG - it's Chuck Passarao's Prototype of the Kit you are building. You'll find a lot of useful information and pictures in there. Danny Anja, Elijah and geoff 3 Quote Cheers, Danny ________________________________________________________________________________ Current Build : Forced Retirement from Modelling due to Health Issues Build Logs : Norfolk Sloop HMS Vulture - (TFFM) HMS Vulture Cross-section 18 foot Cutter Concord Stagecoach 18th Century Longboat in a BOTTLE CARD Model Build Logs : Mosel Sydney Opera House (Schreiber-Bogen) WWII Mk. IX Spitfire (Halinski) Rolls Royce Merlin Engine Cape Byron Lighthouse (HMV) Stug 40 (Halinski) Yamaha MT-01 Yamaha YA-1 HMS Hood (Halinski) Bismarck (GPM) IJN Amatsukaze 1940 Destroyer (Halinski) HMVS Cerberus Mi24D Hind (Halinski) Bulgar Steam Locomotive - (Modelik) Tanker and Beer Wagons (Modelik) Flat Bed Wagon (Modelik) Peterbuilt Semi Trailer Fender Guitar Restorations for Others : King of the Mississippi HMS Victory Gallery : Norfolk Sloop, HMAT Supply, HMS Bounty, HMS Victory, Charles W. Morgan, 18' Cutter for HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture Cross-section, 18th Century Longboat in a Bottle Other Previous Builds : Le Mirage, Norske Love, King of the Mississippi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilbert55 Posted July 28, 2017 Share #6 Posted July 28, 2017 Welcome Derek, You are in the right place to increase you're enjoyment building ship models. You'll see incredibly beautiful models here plus there's always someone available to support your progress towards building you're own. geoff and Anja 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephirem Posted July 28, 2017 Share #7 Posted July 28, 2017 Welcome Derek, Nice going so far. As mentioned you'll find a lot of help here. Good luck! geoff and Anja 2 Quote TimCurrent builds: San Fran II AL, Santa Maria AL Finished Builds: Sharpie Shooner Midwest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek C Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted July 28, 2017 Thanks for the warm greetings, I have been looking through all the different post ...soooo much cool information my brain hurts lol . Glad I found this site geoff and Dan Vadas 2 Quote Derek C Quote A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder --Thomas Carlyle Current Build 18th Century Whaling Vessel "Lagoda" Finished Builds Triton Cross Section by Derek C 1/48 18th century longboat by Slideways - FINISHED - Model Shipways 18th century longboat by sideways from MS plans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Jarman Posted July 28, 2017 Share #9 Posted July 28, 2017 Derek, Paul geoff 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...
Jim Lad Posted July 29, 2017 Share #10 Posted July 29, 2017 Hello Derek, and another warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted July 29, 2017 Share #11 Posted July 29, 2017 Welcome Derek! mtaylor and geoff 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...
mtaylor Posted July 29, 2017 Share #12 Posted July 29, 2017 Hi Derek, 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...
Ulises Victoria Posted July 29, 2017 Share #13 Posted July 29, 2017 Welcome, Derek. Hope you enjoy this hobby as much as most of us here!!! Anja, mtaylor and geoff 3 Quote 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Seiler Posted July 29, 2017 Share #14 Posted July 29, 2017 On 7/28/2017 at 10:41 AM, Slideways said: Once I finish this one I would like to slowly progress to something a little harder and detailed ... Derek, Welcome aboard! For what it's worth, I have been modeling for many years and I found the longboat quite challenging. Its simplicity is quite deceiving. Since you are working single layer planking that can be seen from both sides, your planking job must be PERFECT. Good luck and happy modeling!! Elijah, Anja, geoff and 1 other 4 Quote Chuck Seiler San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Nautical Research Guild Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, Pinas Cross Section Completed: Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch), John Smith Shallop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek C Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted July 29, 2017 Thanks everyone, I plan on getting hull finished over the weekend I will post the progress to my build log tomorrow evening . Thanks Again for all the support. mtaylor and geoff 2 Quote Derek C Quote A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder --Thomas Carlyle Current Build 18th Century Whaling Vessel "Lagoda" Finished Builds Triton Cross Section by Derek C 1/48 18th century longboat by Slideways - FINISHED - Model Shipways 18th century longboat by sideways from MS plans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estoy_Listo Posted July 30, 2017 Share #16 Posted July 30, 2017 Welcome, Derek looking forward to seeing your log. Looks like you're off to a good start. geoff 1 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff Posted July 31, 2017 Share #17 Posted July 31, 2017 Welcome to MSW Derek, All the best Geoff mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevinne Posted July 31, 2017 Share #18 Posted July 31, 2017 Welcome Derek. You'll find this is a great place to learn about ship building with a very supportive community always willing to help out. Good luck with the build. For your second build, I'd recommend something that is double planked - which is a lot more forgiving than a single-plank project. mtaylor, geoff and Anja 3 Quote Under construction: Mamoli Roter Lowe Completed builds: Constructo Enterprise, AL Le Renard Up next: Panart Lynx, MS Harriet Lane In need of attention: 14-foot Pintail in the driveway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted August 3, 2017 Share #19 Posted August 3, 2017 Derek, from a smoky Pacific northwest I welcome you to MSW. mtaylor and Elijah 2 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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