robert952 Posted September 24, 2018 Share #1 Posted September 24, 2018 Greetings, I just joined this past weekend as result of the last printing of Ships In Scale. A big thank you for the copy of the NRJ that was sent to SIS subscribers. I read the accompanying letter and plans of the Journal. I am glad to see the commitment to beginner modelers. I may be more intermediate...I don't know the 'qualifications' that define these categories. However, I am sure I will benefit from associating with this group. By profession, I am a technical trainer for an global manufacturer. But I can see the light at the end of my career tunnel is not an oncoming train. I plan on retiring (next year) after what will be 47 years in the work force (and for the same company). As preparation for retirement, I decided one of my hobbies will include building models (along with gardening and 3D CGI art). So, I have been buying models, building (IMHO) a decent library around things nautical, and learning some new skills. (I have a few cars, a couple of military models and such in the collection, but my direction will be towards wooden ship models.) As for my model ship history? As a young child, my dad and I built various models (car, planes and ships). My favorite was Revell's USS Missouri - mainly because of the impressive detail (for a 10-year-old) in that model. I moved the completed model with the family and the model survived until my brother took one of my jet plane models and performed a kamikaze attack. Another copy of that model is in my closet to be built again because, in part, those memories. Also, because I toured the ship now berthed at Pearl Harbor. (She is an impressive lady.) I read with interest Chris' cautionary tale to beginners. Like he points out, 'real life' (RL) got in the way of my hobbies. As Chris' thread warns, I bit off more than I could chew (attempting a plank on frame of the Golden Hind). I admitted to my blunder and re-evaluated my direction. I realized I needed to learn some new skills. To that end, I have managed to complete a 'weekend kit' from Midwest (Dinghy), attended a workshop at the NC Maritime Museum (Beaufort, NC) and built a half hull (lift method - NC Shad Boat - finished and hanging on the wall). I may rephotograph those and post them to the gallery in a few weeks. RL still curtailed my hobby though and I do have a couple other 'unfinished' models in the closet. But I have a plan and have been working towards getting into building ship models. I look forward to associating more with the forums (and other hobbies) as retirement approaches. And in case you didn't gather from this thread, I can be quite verbose. But I plan to be active, so you may have to learn to get used to long posts from me. geoff, Jack12477, ccoyle and 4 others 7 Quote ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Robert Chenoweth Current Build: Maine Peapod; Midwest Models; 1/14 scale. In the research department: Nothing at this time. Completed models (Links to galleries): Monitor and Merrimack; Metal Earth; 1:370 and 1:390 respectively. (Link to Build Log.) Shrimp Boat; Lindbergh; 1/60 scale (as commission for my brother - a tribute to a friend of his) North Carolina Shad Boat; half hull lift; scratch built. Scale: (I forgot). Done at a class at the NC Maritime Museum. Dinghy; Midwest Models; 1/12 scale (Does LEGO Ship in a Bottle count?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted September 24, 2018 Share #2 Posted September 24, 2018 I sometimes wonder if anyone reads that little post of mine. 😉 Glad to have you with us! mtaylor, EJ_L, geoff and 2 others 5 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...
thibaultron Posted September 24, 2018 Share #3 Posted September 24, 2018 Welcome aboard! mtaylor and geoff 2 Quote Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff Posted September 25, 2018 Share #4 Posted September 25, 2018 Welcome to MSW Robert, All the best, Geoff mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiachedmark Posted September 25, 2018 Share #5 Posted September 25, 2018 Gidday from downunder and welcome. Mark mtaylor, Fernando E and geoff 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando E Posted September 25, 2018 Share #6 Posted September 25, 2018 Welcome aboard from another shipmate from downunder. 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...
Richmond Posted September 25, 2018 Share #7 Posted September 25, 2018 and another! geoff, mtaylor and Fernando E 3 Quote Current Builds Mikasa by I Love Kit - 1:200 - Plastic HMS Beagle by Occre - 1:48 - Wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted September 26, 2018 Share #8 Posted September 26, 2018 Welcome, and greetings from Belgium 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...
mtaylor Posted September 28, 2018 Share #9 Posted September 28, 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...
EJ_L Posted September 30, 2018 Share #10 Posted September 30, 2018 Welcome to MSW!! Great to have you with us and best wishes on your future builds! Happy modeling! mtaylor 1 Quote "A Smooth Sea NEVER made a Skilled Sailor" - John George Hermanson -E.J. Current Builds - Royal Louis - Mamoli Royal Caroline - Panart Completed - Wood - Le Soleil Royal - Sergal - Build Log & Gallery La Couronne - Corel - Build Log & Gallery Rattlesnake - Model Shipways, HMS Bounty - Constructo Plastic - USS Constitution - Revel (twice), Cutty Sark. Unfinished - Plastic - HMS Victory - Heller, Sea Witch. Member : Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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