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Hi all

 

I've been following this forum for a few months now and I have learnt a lot. There's a lot of talent and knowledge here. 

I have decided to join and hopefully make a contribution. 

I am currently building a Billing Norden T.72 and have just one sail to attach. This was my first build but now feel confident enough to build something more challenging so have just ordered a HMS Fly kit from Victory Models

 

I will post pictures of the Norden once I know where and would welcome any feedback. 

 

Cheers

John

(Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK)

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 Hello John.

 

I always wanted to retire to Harrogate. A Yorkshireman down south is like a duck out of water. Welcome and I look forward to seeing your build.

Keith

 

Current Build:-

Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24

 

Previous Builds:-

 

Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/

Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702

J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration.

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029

 

Other Topics

Nautical Adventures

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846

 

 

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Hi John,

 

Welcome to MSW.   Post your finished build pics in the Gallery https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/

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)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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Hi Keith

 

Thanks for the welcome. I have lived here for 60 years so can't imagine living anywhere else but that's an age thing.

Your builds are amazing by the way.

 

Cheers John

 

 

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Hi Mark

 

Thanks for the welcome. I will indeed post the finished Norden pics where you suggested. I will also attempt to post a build log as I did take pictures. It actually took me seven years to build:

2010 started building

2011 - 2016 collecting dust on shelf

2017/2018 now retired and weather not so good so completed

 

Cheers

John

 

 

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Greetings John,

Welcome. I knew a girl once in Harrogate but that now seems so long ago!

Mike.

Previous Build: LA gun deck cross section.
Previous Build: Lancia Armata. Panart 1:16
Previous Build: HMS Pickle. Jotika Build.

HMS Triton cross section 1:32.

Shelved awaiting improved skills:

Chuck"s Cheerful.

Current build.

Tender Avos.

HM cutter Alert.

 

 

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8 hours ago, Jim Rogers said:

HMS Fly! WOW you are jumping right in. Enjoy and welcome aboard

Hi Jim

 

Thanks for the welcome. It is a big jump I know but I just love the look of it. I found a good site that will hopefully help me here: http://hmsfly.com. There doesn't appear to be anything about this model here on MSW unless anyone knows better?

 

John

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8 minutes ago, Johnnyreg said:

Hi Jim

 

Thanks for the welcome. It is a big jump I know but I just love the look of it. I found a good site that will hopefully help me here: http://hmsfly.com. There doesn't appear to be anything about this model here on MSW unless anyone knows better?

 

John

John it is a great model and you’ll enjoy it. 

Regards,

Jim Rogers

 

Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead.   Adm David Farragut.

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On 13/01/2018 at 4:35 AM, Jim Lad said:

Hello John, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'.

 

John

Hi John

 

Thanks for the welcome

 

Cheers

John

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Got Jim Lad,s first name wrong
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6 hours ago, mikeaidanh said:

Greetings John,

Welcome. I knew a girl once in Harrogate but that now seems so long ago!

Mike.

Hi Mike

 

Thanks for the welcome. There are some nice girls in Harrogate, I know I married one of em.

 

John

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:sign:

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

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To search for kits, go here:  

 

Pick "wooden ship kits"   Under "Fly", you'll find 10 logs listed.    Sadly, the search engine here at MSW needs 4 characters to search on.  It's actually not a bug.

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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)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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1 hour ago, NMBROOK said:

Hi John

Welcome to the forum from just up the road in Asenby near Thirsk.

 

Happy Building

Nigel

Hi Nigel.

 

Thanks for the welcome. I used to go fishing on the Swale at Asenby quite a few years ago when river fishing was fashionable. In latter years I used to go fishing at Woodlands Lakes at Carlton Minniot. Not been for about 4 years now. Weather not good at the moment so rather stop in and whittle anyway. 

 

Cheers

John

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1 hour ago, mtaylor said:

To search for kits, go here:  

 

Pick "wooden ship kits"   Under "Fly", you'll find 10 logs listed.    Sadly, the search engine here at MSW needs 4 characters to search on.  It's actually not a bug.

Thanks for that Mark. 

I've saved the PDF doc so now will have it close to hand. Lots of Fly info now so really good news. 

 

Cheers John

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You don't have save the PDF as it gets updated regularly.

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)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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12 hours ago, mtaylor said:

You don't have save the PDF as it gets updated regularly.

Thanks for pointing that out Mark. I will use the updated version in future

Cheers

John

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9 hours ago, James H said:

Welcome to MSW, John.

 

Yorkshire is my favourite county. I visit York several times per year,

Hi James

 

Thanks for your welcome. York is nice we visit often too.

 

Cheers

John

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