ruben_dominguez Posted September 19, 2017 Share #1 Posted September 19, 2017 Good Afternoon All, My Name is Ruben. I reside in Beautiful Sunny Southern California. I am a beginner when it comes to Wooden Models. I built quite a few plastic ones in the very distant past, never any wooden ones. I have always admired the wooden Tall Ship Models at various shows and museums and have always wanted to give them a go. I found this site and I think it is fantastic. I purchased the 18th Century English Longboat based on Model Expo’s description of it being a good starter kit. After reading several of the build logs for this boat I am feeling a bit intimidated. However, I will press on and complete it as best I can. I look forward to the gift of all the knowledge and Wisdom you all provide here. Thank you in advance, Ruben geoff, alde, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted September 20, 2017 Share #2 Posted September 20, 2017 The Longboat is a pretty popular build. That means there is a 'boatload' of tip tricks and pitfalls documented here on the site. Lots of people willing to help. Looking forward to you build. ruben_dominguez, geoff and mtaylor 3 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...
JeffT Posted September 20, 2017 Share #3 Posted September 20, 2017 Welcome to MSW Ruben. The longboat is a good starter kit. Best of luck with the build. ruben_dominguez, 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...
ccoyle Posted September 20, 2017 Share #4 Posted September 20, 2017 Hi, Reuben. You should try to make it over to one of the meetings of the Ship Modelers Association in Fullerton. You'll find them very welcoming and helpful. Tell them Chris sent you! ruben_dominguez, geoff and mtaylor 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff Posted September 20, 2017 Share #5 Posted September 20, 2017 Welcome to MSW Ruben. All the best with your longboat. Geoff mtaylor and ruben_dominguez 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catopower Posted September 20, 2017 Share #6 Posted September 20, 2017 Hi Ruben, Have you looked into the Ship Modelers' Association that meets in Fullerton? I don't think they're terribly far from you and there's a lot of great talent there. I recommend making one of their meetings. I maintain a membership with the group, but I live in Northern California, so I've never made one of their meetings. Together with this site, I think you'll get lots of good help and inspiration on on your ship model project. You can find their website at http://shipmodelersassociation.org. Clare ruben_dominguez, geoff and mtaylor 3 Quote Clare Hess He's a -> "HE" Current Builds HMS Wolf, 1754 - Shipyard Laser Cut Kit Kitamaebune - Japanese Coastal Trade Ship, 18th/19th Centuries - Woody Joe Kit Atakebune - Japanese Sengoku Period Warship - Woody Joe Kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruben_dominguez Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted September 20, 2017 Thank You All for the Warm Welcome. Clare and Chris, I will definitely check in with Ship Modelers Association. thank you for the tip. Again, Thank you all for sharing your knowledge on this site! Cheers, Ruben mtaylor and geoff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Van Es Posted September 23, 2017 Share #8 Posted September 23, 2017 Thanks for all the plugs for our club guys. You would really benefit from attending a few meetings. We meet on the third Wednesday of every month. at the Red Cross Building near Fullerton College. In addition to the up close personal help we have a table at the back that sells books and things that have been donated by other members for pennies on the dollar. We also have an auction once a year where you can pick up models, books, tools and equipment. If you go on line to http://www.shipmodelersassociation.org/index.html You can see the latest newsletter and get a feel of what the meetings are like. We usually have 30 or 40 people at each meeting. My contact information is on the first page of the newsletter if you have any questions. I'm in Rome right now but will be back in a week. geoff and mtaylor 2 Quote Current build: US Brig Syren (MS) Larry Van Es Former President Ship Modelers Association Fullerton California http://www.shipmodelersassociation.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek C Posted September 23, 2017 Share #9 Posted September 23, 2017 Welcome to MSW Ruben I am also new at the hobby ,and the longboat kit was my first build also. And my second build as well lol I wanted to try my hand at a scratch build . This site is full of helpful members and informative forums make sure to check them out geoff and mtaylor 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...
Osmosis Posted September 25, 2017 Share #10 Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) Welcome aboard Ruben, I am new to MSW and the hobby as well. There are lots of helpful talented shipbuilders here that's for sure. Good luck with your build! Edited September 25, 2017 by Osmosis geoff 1 Quote Art Smith Current Build: E.M. White Guide Canoe - Canoe Model Kits, San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina Completed: Peterboro Canoe - Midwest , Hobbyzone Organizers and Building Jigs, Guns of History Naval Smoothbore, 1st Build: Midwest Sakonnet Daysailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alde Posted September 25, 2017 Share #11 Posted September 25, 2017 Welcome aboard and enjoy your first build. I hope you start a build log for us to follow. geoff and mtaylor 2 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...
ruben_dominguez Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share #12 Posted September 25, 2017 Larry, Thank you for the Kind Invitation. I will certainly look you up. Thanks, Derek C, Osmosis and Alde! For making me feel welcome. Ruben mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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