macfelsing Posted November 11, 2017 Share #1 Posted November 11, 2017 Hello, I've been in a member of this site for some time, but not actively following. I have been building models since I was a kid, and have always been attracted to sailing ships and airplanes. I build mostly plastic but have several wood ship kits in my stash as well. I like the larger scale models and usually get a lot of aftermarket kits for them to add detail and realism. I have build Revell's Constitution 1:96 scale, the Thermopylae, Heller's Bireme Emperator, Soleil Royal, Royal Louis, Le Chebec. In wood I have a French fishman and the Constitution cross section in progress (did dumb things like replace the green woodchips that came with the kit with individual copper plates made from copper sheet with scribe bolts. etc. Currently working on a little Heller 1/400 scale Narvik class destroyer Z-31. I tend to collect older kits, have most of the Heller Sailing ships, including HMS victory, Soleil Royal, Chebec, Realle de France, and many others. Also have the Constitution, United States, Susquehana, CSS Alabama, and many others in the stash. More projects to do than I have time, but I enjoy the craft. Will get around to posting some more pictures of the Chebec, see my profile pic. mtaylor, Derek C, ccoyle and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted November 11, 2017 Share #2 Posted November 11, 2017 And greetings from Belgium mtaylor, geoff and Derek C 3 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscadman Posted November 11, 2017 Share #3 Posted November 11, 2017 Welcome aboard, enjoy the site. Years ago I built the Ertl Chebec, it was an enjoyable build. I'll be interested to see your Chebec. Richard Derek C and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Build - U.S. Syren 2nd Build - HMS Bounty Launch When organizing your thoughts, never use the Dewey Decimal system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spars Posted November 11, 2017 Share #4 Posted November 11, 2017 After reading Moby Dick at twelve in '62 I was also drawn to plastic model ships. What drew me was the standing and running rigging. That each line has a special name was fascinating. I am awaiting the D'Agostini Wasa, billed as the most accurate kit. Who cares if it takes years. When my son returns from Korea on his retirement tour his daughter is a photographer and I'm sure she'll teach me how to take pictures. geoff and Derek C 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted November 11, 2017 Share #5 Posted November 11, 2017 Hello, and a warm welcome from 'Down Under'. John geoff, mtaylor and Derek C 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff Posted November 12, 2017 Share #6 Posted November 12, 2017 Welcome to MSW "Macfelsing". All the best. Geoff Derek C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek C Posted November 12, 2017 Share #7 Posted November 12, 2017 Welcome to MSW , good luck and have fun. Derek 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...
mtaylor Posted November 12, 2017 Share #8 Posted November 12, 2017 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...
loupy45 Posted November 20, 2017 Share #9 Posted November 20, 2017 Welcome to MSW and enjoy in the building kits. regards, Renato mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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