rtibbs2018 Posted July 18, 2018 Share #1 Posted July 18, 2018 After spending the last 50+ years building and flying RC aircraft, both kits and plans built, I've decide to jump ship and move into ship building. I recently purchase four kits in an attempt to find something that would "float my boat" (pun intended). One thing I have learned is that the model must be something that interests me. None of those did it for me so I purchased a fifth kit which, although not recommended for a first timer, is the one I will be starting with. Ccoyles and others words of wisdom on this site notwithstanding, regarding first kits I've made my choice. Hopefully with my past modeling experience and the help from you guys I'll succeed. I've been lurking around on various forums gleaning as much information that I could. I intend to start a build log so feel free to jump in with your comments. Attached are pictures of three of the kits I looked at as well as the one I chose. mtaylor and geoff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 19, 2018 Share #2 Posted July 19, 2018 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BETAQDAVE Posted July 19, 2018 Share #3 Posted July 19, 2018 Of course it's up to you to decide which one to start with, but the biggest difficulty with the Kearsarge would be the small 1/8" scale. The parts will probably be much tinier than what you are used to with your RC planes. The Black Prince might be an easier one as it's the largest scale model that you bought and the bow is not such a bluff one which is more difficult to plank. Frustration may set in once you start it, but if that happens you could always switch over to the larger scale ship to just allow you to get your feet wet. The choice is yours to make of course, but I thought to give you my two cents worth. Good luck in either case and welcome to MSW! mtaylor and geoff 2 Quote Dave “You’ve just got to know your limitations” Dirty Harry Current Builds: Modified MS 1/8” scale Phantom, and modified plastic/wood hybrid of Aurora 1:87 scale whaling bark Wanderer. Past Builds: (Done & sold) 1/8” scale A.J. Fisher 2 mast schooner Challenge, 1/6” scale scratch built whaler Wanderer w/ plans & fittings from A.J. Fisher, and numerous plastic kits including 1/8” scale Revell U.S.S. Constitution (twice), Cutty Sark, and Mayflower. (Done & in dry dock) Modified 1/8” scale Revell U.S.S. Constitution w/ wooden deck and masting [too close encounter w/conc. floor in move] Hope to get to builds: MS 3/16” scale Pride of Baltimore II, MS 1/2” scale pinky schooner Glad Tidings, a scratch build 3/16” scale Phantom, and a scratch build 3/16" scale Denis Sullivan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted July 19, 2018 Share #4 Posted July 19, 2018 Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John geoff and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rogers Posted July 19, 2018 Share #5 Posted July 19, 2018 Welcome aboard. Ships In Scale Magazine did an entire series on building that kit. You should be able to get the back copies. It will be a big help in your endeavor mtaylor and geoff 2 Quote Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted July 19, 2018 Share #6 Posted July 19, 2018 Hey, my advice is just advice. If you finish that model (which is a beauty, BTW), I won't be mad. Oh, and I'm just Chris. ccoyle is my username. geoff and mtaylor 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjay Posted July 19, 2018 Share #7 Posted July 19, 2018 mtaylor and geoff 2 Quote Mark Phoenix, AZ Current builds; Previous builds, in rough order of execution; Shipjack, Peterbrough Canoe, Flying Fish, Half Moon, Britannia racing sloop, Whale boat, Bluenose, Picket boat, Viking longboat, Atlantic, Fair American, Mary Taylor, half hull Enterprise, Hacchoro, HMS Fly, Khufu Solar Boat. On the shelf; Royal Barge, Jefferson Davis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff Posted July 19, 2018 Share #8 Posted July 19, 2018 Welcome to MSW "RTIBBS" All the best with your choice of kit. For me it would be the Lady Nelson, a lovely little model to start with! All the best,Geoff mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spars Posted July 19, 2018 Share #9 Posted July 19, 2018 Appears you have come loaded for bear! I bet your skills as aircraft model builder will serve you well with watercraft. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtibbs2018 Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted July 19, 2018 First let me say thanks to all for the welcome. David, "Correcto" on the small components... Jim, If you could provide a link as to where I might find to purchase back issues it would be greatly appreciated. I haven't had much success in finding them as yet. Geoff, Actually I originally thought the Lady Nelson was going to be my choice. I even went so far as to purchase a 7 set of DVD's showing the building of the Lady Nelson. Dave, Not sure about the "Bear" however, going to give it a go Ron mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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