Johnnyreg Posted January 12, 2018 #1 Posted January 12, 2018 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) James H and geoff 2 Quote John current build: Victory Models/Amati - HMS Fly - 1:64 finished builds: Billing Boats - Norden 603 - 1:30
KeithAug Posted January 12, 2018 #2 Posted January 12, 2018 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. geoff 1 Quote 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
mtaylor Posted January 12, 2018 #3 Posted January 12, 2018 Hi John, Welcome to MSW. Post your finished build pics in the Gallery https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/ geoff 1 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)
Johnnyreg Posted January 12, 2018 Author #4 Posted January 12, 2018 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 geoff 1 Quote John current build: Victory Models/Amati - HMS Fly - 1:64 finished builds: Billing Boats - Norden 603 - 1:30
Johnnyreg Posted January 12, 2018 Author #5 Posted January 12, 2018 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 mtaylor and geoff 2 Quote John current build: Victory Models/Amati - HMS Fly - 1:64 finished builds: Billing Boats - Norden 603 - 1:30
Jim Lad Posted January 13, 2018 #6 Posted January 13, 2018 Hello John, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John geoff 1 Quote
Jim Rogers Posted January 13, 2018 #7 Posted January 13, 2018 HMS Fly! WOW you are jumping right in. Enjoy and welcome aboard geoff 1 Quote Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut.
geoff Posted January 13, 2018 #8 Posted January 13, 2018 Welcome to MSW John. All the best, Geoff Quote
mikeaidanh Posted January 13, 2018 #9 Posted January 13, 2018 Greetings John, Welcome. I knew a girl once in Harrogate but that now seems so long ago! Mike. geoff 1 Quote 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. :
Johnnyreg Posted January 13, 2018 Author #10 Posted January 13, 2018 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 geoff 1 Quote John current build: Victory Models/Amati - HMS Fly - 1:64 finished builds: Billing Boats - Norden 603 - 1:30
Jim Rogers Posted January 13, 2018 #11 Posted January 13, 2018 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. geoff 1 Quote Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut.
Johnnyreg Posted January 13, 2018 Author #12 Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) 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 Edited January 14, 2018 by Johnnyreg Got Jim Lad,s first name wrong geoff 1 Quote John current build: Victory Models/Amati - HMS Fly - 1:64 finished builds: Billing Boats - Norden 603 - 1:30
Johnnyreg Posted January 13, 2018 Author #13 Posted January 13, 2018 8 hours ago, geoff said: Welcome to MSW John. All the best, Geoff Hi Geoff. Thanks for the welcome. John geoff 1 Quote John current build: Victory Models/Amati - HMS Fly - 1:64 finished builds: Billing Boats - Norden 603 - 1:30
Johnnyreg Posted January 13, 2018 Author #14 Posted January 13, 2018 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 geoff 1 Quote John current build: Victory Models/Amati - HMS Fly - 1:64 finished builds: Billing Boats - Norden 603 - 1:30
Derek C Posted January 13, 2018 #15 Posted January 13, 2018 geoff 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
Johnnyreg Posted January 13, 2018 Author #16 Posted January 13, 2018 23 minutes ago, Derek C said: Hi Derek. Thanks for the welcome. John geoff 1 Quote John current build: Victory Models/Amati - HMS Fly - 1:64 finished builds: Billing Boats - Norden 603 - 1:30
mtaylor Posted January 13, 2018 #17 Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) 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. Edited January 13, 2018 by mtaylor geoff 1 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)
NMBROOK Posted January 13, 2018 #18 Posted January 13, 2018 Hi John Welcome to the forum from just up the road in Asenby near Thirsk. Happy Building Nigel geoff 1 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline
Johnnyreg Posted January 13, 2018 Author #19 Posted January 13, 2018 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 geoff 1 Quote John current build: Victory Models/Amati - HMS Fly - 1:64 finished builds: Billing Boats - Norden 603 - 1:30
Johnnyreg Posted January 13, 2018 Author #20 Posted January 13, 2018 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 mtaylor and geoff 2 Quote John current build: Victory Models/Amati - HMS Fly - 1:64 finished builds: Billing Boats - Norden 603 - 1:30
mtaylor Posted January 13, 2018 #21 Posted January 13, 2018 You don't have save the PDF as it gets updated regularly. 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)
James H Posted January 13, 2018 #22 Posted January 13, 2018 Welcome to MSW, John. Yorkshire is my favourite county. I visit York several times per year, geoff and Johnnyreg 2 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: Zip, nada! On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48
Johnnyreg Posted January 14, 2018 Author #23 Posted January 14, 2018 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 mtaylor 1 Quote John current build: Victory Models/Amati - HMS Fly - 1:64 finished builds: Billing Boats - Norden 603 - 1:30
Johnnyreg Posted January 14, 2018 Author #24 Posted January 14, 2018 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 Quote John current build: Victory Models/Amati - HMS Fly - 1:64 finished builds: Billing Boats - Norden 603 - 1:30
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