SardonicMeow Posted December 8, 2017 Share #1 Posted December 8, 2017 Hi, Peter here. Some 30 years ago, I completed the only ship model I have ever built: the yacht America from Scientific models. It has been displayed over the fireplace in every place I've lived. Recently, while shifting the model aside to make room for holiday decorations, I mentioned to my wife that I've always wanted thought about building another ship model. She wisely pointed out that, as an adult who can do what I like, there is nothing stopping me. So here I am. I've been reading lots of tutorials and build logs, but I'm sure I will still have lots of questions. I plan to start work on my new kit this weekend, the Virginia 1819 from Artesania Latina. mtaylor, Derek C, geoff and 1 other 4 Quote Peter Completed build: Virginia 1819 from Artesania Latina In progress: Sultana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek C Posted December 8, 2017 Share #2 Posted December 8, 2017 Hi Peter All the best Derek geoff, mtaylor and SardonicMeow 3 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...
Jim Lad Posted December 9, 2017 Share #3 Posted December 9, 2017 Hello Peter, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John SardonicMeow, geoff and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loupy45 Posted December 9, 2017 Share #4 Posted December 9, 2017 Hi Peter, welcome to MSW. Good luck with AL kit. SardonicMeow and geoff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted December 9, 2017 Share #5 Posted December 9, 2017 And greetings form Belgium mtaylor, geoff and SardonicMeow 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 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...
geoff Posted December 9, 2017 Share #6 Posted December 9, 2017 Welcome to MSW Peter. All the best Geoff mtaylor and SardonicMeow 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spars Posted December 9, 2017 Share #7 Posted December 9, 2017 Do not overlook YouTube as a source for modeling information/inspiration. Some manufacturers like D'Agostini and JoTiKa have excellent stuff. Have fun, measure twice-cut once! SardonicMeow and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ_L Posted December 11, 2017 Share #8 Posted December 11, 2017 Welcome to MSW Peter!! Good luck to you on your second build and have fun! mtaylor and SardonicMeow 2 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...
SardonicMeow Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted December 12, 2017 Thank you all for the warm welcome. mtaylor 1 Quote Peter Completed build: Virginia 1819 from Artesania Latina In progress: Sultana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Posted December 14, 2017 Share #10 Posted December 14, 2017 Let me add a late but well intentioned welcome aboard. mtaylor 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...
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