Smudger2501 Posted August 19, 2017 Share #1 Posted August 19, 2017 Hi all,I'm brand new to this kind of modelling.I've designed quite a few things for an MDF kit company called DarkOps and a few of those kits were ships which kind if got me dying to have a go at proper ship kits. I've just bought myself the Bucanner from occre which I can't wait to start when work allows. I was wondering if anyone else has built this kit and has any hints or tips. Cheers EJ_L and geoff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spars Posted August 19, 2017 Share #2 Posted August 19, 2017 DRY FIT. Once there's glue it is hard to undo. geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 19, 2017 Share #3 Posted August 19, 2017 Welcome to MSW, Smudger. 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...
Jim Lad Posted August 20, 2017 Share #4 Posted August 20, 2017 Hello Smudger, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikkypaul Posted August 20, 2017 Share #5 Posted August 20, 2017 Welcome to MSW Smudger. One of the nice things about MSW is that you can feel at home whether like me you are new to the activity or whether you are long experienced. I'm from down under (NZ) and being very much a maritime nation there are a lot of folk interested in ships and boats of all kinds. Go well! Paul geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff Posted August 20, 2017 Share #6 Posted August 20, 2017 Welcome to MSW "Smudger". All the best, Geoff mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudger2501 Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted August 24, 2017 Thank you for the warm welcome,I shall post some pics of my progress once work allows me to start. geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingDavid Posted August 24, 2017 Share #8 Posted August 24, 2017 welcome to MSW , good luck with your new build, and congrat for joining, its a great place to be !, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithAug Posted August 24, 2017 Share #9 Posted August 24, 2017 Hello Smudger DarkOps stuff looks like fun and should get you off to a good start. I look forward to seeing your builds. 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...
Smudger2501 Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted August 24, 2017 Thank you,the builds on here are a different class altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estoy_Listo Posted August 25, 2017 Share #11 Posted August 25, 2017 Welcome, Smudger Looking forward to seeing your build pictures. I'm new here myself and have already posted a few. Regards, Mark 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...
EJ_L Posted August 25, 2017 Share #12 Posted August 25, 2017 Welcome to MSW! I don't have any tips for that particular model other than take your time and read ahead on the instructions but I do wish you the best of luck on your build. 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...
Smudger2501 Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted August 25, 2017 Thank you for the warm welcome,I shall post some pics of my progress once work allows me to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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