D_Mc Posted October 27, 2017 #1 Posted October 27, 2017 Hi Everyone, My name is Dave McMahon and I have been building models since I was a kid. I’m 66 now and have been a woodworker/cabinetmaker/draftsman for close to 40 years. I’m trying to retire this year and my dream is to build scale model wooden ships. I just purchased the Caesar Roman bireme kit from Mantua and I can’t wait to get started. Hoping to pick up some tips and advice from you guys! I’ve only built one wooden ship model before and it was so long ago I can’t remember what kind of ship it was. I still have it…can I possibly post a photo here and maybe someone can help identify it? Looking forward to the future! Thanks for being here! D_Mc Robin Lous, geoff, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote
Ed Meyer Posted October 27, 2017 #2 Posted October 27, 2017 Dave: Good to meet you even though it is through our computers. I have just finished my first model "The Independence", and have just started by on second the "Endeavour". Nice model, but some misgivings regarding the model. Only single hull planking, but it will turn out good. Already glued in one part upside down. Sort of like a carpenter cutting a sheet of paneling backwards. I done that also. Good luck on your hobby. Ed Meyer, from Oregon mtaylor and geoff 2 Quote
Jim Lad Posted October 27, 2017 #3 Posted October 27, 2017 Hello Dave, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John geoff and mtaylor 2 Quote
ikkypaul Posted October 27, 2017 #4 Posted October 27, 2017 And another welcome to this forum from "down under" (New Zealand in my case). I hope you will enjoy the ride. Paul mtaylor and geoff 2 Quote
geoff Posted October 27, 2017 #5 Posted October 27, 2017 Welcome to MSW Dave. All the best. Geoff mtaylor 1 Quote
Baker Posted October 27, 2017 #6 Posted October 27, 2017 Greetings from Belgium mtaylor 1 Quote Regards, Patrick Finished : Soleil Royal Heller 1/100 Wasa Billing Boats Bounty Revell 1/110 plastic (semi scratch) Pelican / Golden Hind 1/45 scratch Current build : Mary Rose 1/50 scratch große-jacht / Yacht D'Oro 1/50 Corel Gallery : Revell Bounty Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch Shore leave, non ship models build logs : ADGZ M35 funkwagen 1/72 Einhets Pkw. Kfz.2 and 4 1/72 Autoblinda AB40 1/72 122mm A-19 & 152mm ML-20 & 12.8cm Pak.44 {K8 1/2} 1/72 10.5cm Howitzer 16 on Mark. VI(e) Centurion Mk.1 conversion M29 Weasel 1/72 SAM6 1/72 T26 Finland T26 TN 1/72 Autoprotetto S37 1/72 Opel Blitz buses 1/72 Boxer and MAN trucks 1/72 Hetzer38(t) Starr 1/72 Cleaning the 1/72 military collection Si vis pacem, para bellum
Jeronimo Posted October 27, 2017 #7 Posted October 27, 2017 Greetings from Germany . Karl mtaylor 1 Quote
D_Mc Posted October 27, 2017 Author #8 Posted October 27, 2017 17 hours ago, Ed Meyer said: Dave: Good to meet you even though it is through our computers. I have just finished my first model "The Independence", and have just started by on second the "Endeavour". Nice model, but some misgivings regarding the model. Only single hull planking, but it will turn out good. Already glued in one part upside down. Sort of like a carpenter cutting a sheet of paneling backwards. I done that also. Good luck on your hobby. Ed Meyer, from Oregon Hi Ed, It's good to meet you too. Good luck with the Endeavour, it's a good looking ship. I too have glued things in backwards, upside down and in the wrong place! But, there's always a solution... that's the victory of this hobby. Take care, D_Mc mtaylor 1 Quote
D_Mc Posted October 27, 2017 Author #9 Posted October 27, 2017 17 hours ago, Jim Lad said: Hello Dave, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John Thank you John! mtaylor 1 Quote
D_Mc Posted October 27, 2017 Author #10 Posted October 27, 2017 15 hours ago, ikkypaul said: And another welcome to this forum from "down under" (New Zealand in my case). I hope you will enjoy the ride. Paul Thank you Paul! Looking forward to it all. mtaylor 1 Quote
D_Mc Posted October 27, 2017 Author #11 Posted October 27, 2017 13 hours ago, geoff said: Welcome to MSW Dave. All the best. Geoff Thanks Geoff! mtaylor 1 Quote
D_Mc Posted October 27, 2017 Author #12 Posted October 27, 2017 9 hours ago, Backer said: Greetings from Belgium Thank you Patrick! mtaylor and Baker 2 Quote
D_Mc Posted October 27, 2017 Author #13 Posted October 27, 2017 4 hours ago, Jeronimo said: Greetings from Germany . Karl Thank you Karl! mtaylor 1 Quote
Estoy_Listo Posted October 28, 2017 #14 Posted October 28, 2017 Hey, Dave Welcome to MSW. I'm a couple of years older and still working on retiring. (Almost there!) Good luck on your build and on your retirement. Mark mtaylor 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
mtaylor Posted October 28, 2017 #15 Posted October 28, 2017 Hi Dave, Welcome to MSW. 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)
D_Mc Posted October 29, 2017 Author #16 Posted October 29, 2017 9 hours ago, Estoy_Listo said: Hey, Dave Welcome to MSW. I'm a couple of years older and still working on retiring. (Almost there!) Good luck on your build and on your retirement. Mark Thanks Mark! A buddy of mine who retired last year say's "retirement is ok but you never get a day off". I'm still looking forward to it. Good luck with yours too! -Dave Quote
D_Mc Posted October 29, 2017 Author #17 Posted October 29, 2017 2 hours ago, mtaylor said: Hi Dave, Welcome to MSW. Thank you Mark! I'm looking forward to following your latest build, it looks fantastic. -Dave mtaylor 1 Quote
spars Posted November 2, 2017 #18 Posted November 2, 2017 Welcome. I, too, made the journey through the best years of model car building. Now I am also in the wood models. I have had no experience except what I picked up but I search the net and sites like this for info in the form or kit reviews and pictures/videos. mtaylor 1 Quote
D_Mc Posted November 2, 2017 Author #19 Posted November 2, 2017 Hi David, thanks for the welcome. I'm finding a lot of good info all over the net. Especially, right here with lots of great info and good people willing to share their knowledge. I've started my roman bireme kit last weekend and will begin planking the hull soon. Bending wood is something I'm unfamiliar with and will probably be posting looking for advice soon! Thanks again! -Dave mtaylor 1 Quote
Derek C Posted November 3, 2017 #20 Posted November 3, 2017 Hi Dave welcome to MSW , please start a build log in the kit section so we can follow along . There are many members with great skills that would surely help you along the way Derek mtaylor 1 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
loupy45 Posted November 3, 2017 #21 Posted November 3, 2017 Hi Dave, Welcome from Cape Town. Renato mtaylor 1 Quote
D_Mc Posted November 3, 2017 Author #22 Posted November 3, 2017 8 hours ago, Derek C said: Hi Dave welcome to MSW , please start a build log in the kit section so we can follow along . There are many members with great skills that would surely help you along the way Derek Hi Derek, thanks for the welcome! I'll definitely look into starting a build log soon. I can't promise a very steady pace. It may be days or weeks before I post any progress. I have a lot on my plate these days... Thanks Again! -Dave mtaylor 1 Quote
D_Mc Posted November 3, 2017 Author #23 Posted November 3, 2017 4 hours ago, loupy45 said: Hi Dave, Welcome from Cape Town. Renato Hey Renato, thanks for the welcome! -Dave mtaylor 1 Quote
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