geoffs Posted July 29, 2018 Share #1 Posted July 29, 2018 I'm Geoff from southern Tasmania, Australia. Due to a recent down sizing my accommodation, I no longer have a shed full of woodworking tools so I've decided to take up ship modelling. I haven't built a model since I was much younger so expect I have a lot to learn and need something to practice on. I was given an Artesania kit of the Charles W Morgan but thought I needed to start on something a bit more beginner friendly so a friend gave me a Euromodel kit of the Lynd which is definitely NOT beginner level. Still shopping for a good beginners kit. Regards Geoff Peter Y., mtaylor and geoff 3 Quote Kits awaiting build: Charles W. Morgan [Artesania Latina], Skuldelev Viking [Billings], Lyde [Euromodel] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjay Posted July 29, 2018 Share #2 Posted July 29, 2018 (edited) Welcome to MSW... I suggest you read this MSW post if you haven't done so. New to ship modelling? But what do you build first? By MSW, July 19 Edited July 29, 2018 by markjay 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...
ccoyle Posted July 29, 2018 Share #3 Posted July 29, 2018 Hello, Geoff! Make sure to check out this topic for some advice on beginner models. Also, Modellers Shipyard, who are right across the strait from you over in Oz, produce some kits that fit the beginner parameters mentioned in that topic. Cheers! mtaylor and geoff 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...
geoffs Posted July 29, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted July 29, 2018 Thanks for the replies. I have read the article on which ship to build, all good advice. I've pretty much decided on building the Victory Models, 1/64 Lady Nelson as it seems to fit the bill for a beginner, is within the current budget and it's a short drive to go and look at the full size replice in Hobart! Regards Geoff Dan Vadas and geoff 2 Quote Kits awaiting build: Charles W. Morgan [Artesania Latina], Skuldelev Viking [Billings], Lyde [Euromodel] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 29, 2018 Share #5 Posted July 29, 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...
Jim Lad Posted July 29, 2018 Share #6 Posted July 29, 2018 G'day, Geoff, and a warm welcome to the forum from over on the mainland. WARNING: - the Victory models Lady Nelson is not 'our' Lady Nelson ,but a single masted revenue cutter!! John mtaylor and geoff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffs Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted July 30, 2018 7 hours ago, Jim Lad said: G'day, Geoff, and a warm welcome to the forum from over on the mainland. WARNING: - the Victory models Lady Nelson is not 'our' Lady Nelson ,but a single masted revenue cutter!! John Guess I failed my first model builders test - count the masts! geoff and Peter Bloemendaal 2 Quote Kits awaiting build: Charles W. Morgan [Artesania Latina], Skuldelev Viking [Billings], Lyde [Euromodel] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff Posted July 30, 2018 Share #8 Posted July 30, 2018 Welcome to MSW Geoff. All the best from another Geoff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando E Posted July 31, 2018 Share #9 Posted July 31, 2018 Welcome Geoff to MSW from up north on the big island. I also recommend Modellers Central. Have a look at their site (they are situated in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney). They have some good pointers and easy to read plans and videos for each of their models, plus they have helped me out whenever I have needed any assistance on my builds. Enjoy whatever you decide to build.... it's a great hobby. Cheers...... Fernando 🍻 mtaylor 1 Quote Current Builds - Colonial Brig Perseverance 1807 by Fernando E - Modellers Shipyard - 1:48 scale Previous Builds - S Lucia by Fernando E - Panart - Scale 1:30 Sloop Norfolk 1798 by Fernando E - Modellers Shipyard - Scale 1:36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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