Doc hoy Posted August 22, 2017 Share #1 Posted August 22, 2017 Hey folks, I am new to the forum and am looking forward to some enlightenment. I am a long time ship model builder, working mostly from plans and not from kits. I have never had any training, nor any exposure to experts and consequently I make a lot of mistakes, do work which is at best, average. Did America's cup defender Sappho, Sloop of war Wasp, Revenue cutter, Joe Lane and Snow, Washington all in quarter inch scale and all from Smithsonian plans. Did several Baltimore Clippers and some earlier vessels. I am a retired U.S. Naval Officer and also retired university professor. Now own a restaurant. (Soups Plus). Born in PA but now live in Chesapeake, VA. geoff, ccoyle, EJ_L and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Meyer Posted August 22, 2017 Share #2 Posted August 22, 2017 Doc Hoy: Its a very good club with a lot of helping hands out there. I was stuck on a model, but with the suggestions I received I started again to work on it and expect to have the model finished in another week. Just in time to start another. Ed Meyer Derek C, geoff and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek C Posted August 22, 2017 Share #3 Posted August 22, 2017 Welcome to MSW Doc Look forward to seeing your work. There are many forums here covering everything you might need help with make me sure yo cruise around and check them all out they have helped me out alot Derek 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...
6ohiocav Posted August 23, 2017 Share #4 Posted August 23, 2017 Welcome aboard. You have come to a great place for "enlightenment." There are some true masters on this site, and even better is the fact that they are always willing to lend a helping hand. Don't hesitate to share your work. I bet it is much better than "average." geoff and mtaylor 2 Quote Darrell Completed build - US Brig. Niagara http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13562-us-brig-niagara-by-6ohiocav-model-shipways-scale-164/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenPink Posted August 23, 2017 Share #5 Posted August 23, 2017 Hi Doc Welcome to MSW. Denis geoff and mtaylor 2 Quote Complete: Sovereign of the Seas - Mantua 1:78 scale Current build: Euro Model "Royal William" Scale 1:72 HMS "Revenge" Victory Model (Amati) Scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted August 23, 2017 Share #6 Posted August 23, 2017 Hello Doc, and a warm welcome to the forum from that other country in the South Pacific! John mtaylor and geoff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff Posted August 23, 2017 Share #7 Posted August 23, 2017 welcome to MSW "Doc Hoy". All the best, Geoff mtaylor and Derek C 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted August 23, 2017 Share #8 Posted August 23, 2017 Welcome Doc There is no better place to get a LOT of tips on building a better model ship than here. Very happy to see another scratch builder come on board. Allan mtaylor 1 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 23, 2017 Share #9 Posted August 23, 2017 Hi Doc, 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...
john_wilmer Posted August 23, 2017 Share #10 Posted August 23, 2017 Hello Doc! Welcome! Lots of great people here. From where in PA? -John mtaylor 1 Quote -John Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alde Posted August 23, 2017 Share #11 Posted August 23, 2017 Welcome aboard. You will find some great people here that are very willing to help. I have made some good friends and expect you will too. mtaylor 1 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED 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 Doc! I have no doubt that you will find plenty of help and great people to help you along your way. 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...
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