Seaman Recruit Pherigo Posted September 15, 2018 Share #1 Posted September 15, 2018 Hi, All Where to start. Ok, then let me start by saying thanks for letting me join. I am on a mission. Over last weekend here in STL, I went to the IPMS Gateway Chapter's modeling event and found a very good deal on a Revell USS Constitution 1/96 scale model for 10 bucks. The kit was used and old. What was started some started paint the gun deck and had taped one of the hulls at the waterline. No big deal in my book and everything else was accounted for. So after studying the plans I thing I can build this mastiff ship. I only have every built and painted models car on the 1/24 & 1/25 scales. So after doing some home work on the internet. I read some good threads here on building, so I thought I pick some brains on how to do the rigging for a better finish than what I think the kit's rigging will give. So my mission is to build this American Icon from the past. I will start a build thread if I can do that, being new I don't know if that is aloud or not. Thank you folks for letting join was again. Fernando E, ccoyle, JeffT and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff Posted September 15, 2018 Share #2 Posted September 15, 2018 Welcome to MSW "Pherigo". All the best, Geoff mtaylor and Fernando E 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted September 15, 2018 Share #3 Posted September 15, 2018 Welcome! mtaylor and geoff 2 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted September 15, 2018 Share #4 Posted September 15, 2018 Greetings Patrick mtaylor and geoff 2 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 große-jacht / Yacht D'Oro 1/50 Corel 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...
ccoyle Posted September 15, 2018 Share #5 Posted September 15, 2018 By all means, start a build log -- that's the best way to get advice on your project. 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...
vaddoc Posted September 15, 2018 Share #6 Posted September 15, 2018 Welcome Pherigo! For sure start a build log and share your journey. Vaddoc geoff and mtaylor 2 Quote Current projects: 21' Fisherman's Launch - plans by Howard Chapelle Hercules Steam Tugboat - scratch build from half model lines Completed projects: 21' Yawl Longboat - plans from the National Maritime Museum Deben 5 tonner - a Whisstock yard design 24' exploration gaff rigged ketch - a Tad Roberts design 15' knockabout sailing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spars Posted September 16, 2018 Share #7 Posted September 16, 2018 You are in good company. I can't think of anyone who doesn't like this kit. Take your time. Dry run assembly. Search the web for even more info on builds. Include Bing or Youtube in your search. Half the fun is having fun. geoff and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaman Recruit Pherigo Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted September 17, 2018 Thank you guys, Started on the hulls today, so going to have to figure how to start the build log. geoff and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando E Posted September 17, 2018 Share #9 Posted September 17, 2018 Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey ! Cheers.............Fernando geoff and mtaylor 2 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...
mtaylor Posted September 17, 2018 Share #10 Posted September 17, 2018 Maybe this will help you get one started: 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...
Rcboater Bill Posted September 20, 2018 Share #11 Posted September 20, 2018 There are also some great build logs for this kit over on the FineScaleModeler Ship forum..... mtaylor and geoff 2 Quote In progress: BlueJacket Lobster Smack 1/8 scale (RC) 1/96 Revenue Cutter Harriet Lane RC scratchbuild completed: 1/144 scale USS Guadalcanal CVE-60 RC scratchbuild Revell 1/305 USCG 327’ Secretary class cutter Dumas 1/16 scale USCG Motor Lifeboat 36500 (RC) Lindberg 1/95 USCG Lightship LV-112 “Nantucket” RC conversion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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