Dan03 Posted February 28, 2019 #1 Posted February 28, 2019 I am a landlocked Canadian looking at dipping my toes into the Wooden Model shipbuilding world. I have always wanted to build model ships since I was a child. Now close to retirement, my wife and children gifted me with my 1st build... The HMAV Bounty by Billings boats. My experience is nil, but I have always been "handy" and never back down from a challenge. Plus being Obsessive Cumpulsive seems to be a perfect fit for this challenging hobby. Looking forward to starting my own build log and stealing tips and tricks from all of your members. Judging from my first peek at some of the Bounty build logs, I see that there are many amazing artists to draw experience from. Wish me luck, I'll need it. Peter Bloemendaal, luponero, mtaylor and 3 others 6
Tector Posted March 2, 2019 #2 Posted March 2, 2019 Good luck and welcome from another Canadian! I have an Artesania Latina Bounty as the next project in my build queue... but I don't think I'll be getting to that for quite a while yet. Dan03 1 Under Construction HMAV Bounty, Artesania Latina, 1/48 Scale Completed 18th Century Long Boat, Model Shipways, 1/48 Scale Drift boat, scratch build, c. 1/12 Scale Bluenose, Model Shipways, 1/64 Scale
xken Posted March 2, 2019 #3 Posted March 2, 2019 Welcome aboard from a fellow Canadian now living in California. You have come to the right site to learn! Dan03 1 Ken Current build: Maersk Detroit" Future builds: Mamoli HMS Victory 1:90 Completed builds: US Brig Niagara, Dirty Dozen, USS Constitution, 18th Century Armed Longboat https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/11935-uss-constitution-by-xken-model-shipways-scale-1768/
Jim Lad Posted March 2, 2019 #4 Posted March 2, 2019 Hello Dan, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John Dan03 1
mtaylor Posted March 2, 2019 #5 Posted March 2, 2019 Dan03 1 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)
DBorgens Posted March 2, 2019 #6 Posted March 2, 2019 Dan, Welcome to MSW. Please do start a build log. That is the best way to get help and your questions answered. Please do look around, you will find helpful information from many builders. Dave B Dan03 and mtaylor 2 Current build: HMS Pegasus, English Pinnace (on hold) Completed build: MS Bluenose, Skippercraft
pontiachedmark Posted March 3, 2019 #7 Posted March 3, 2019 Gidday Dan and another warm welcome from the Land Downunder. I can only reiterate what has been stated in the above posts. You have certainly found the right site for sharing of technique and knowledge. Wishing you all the best with your build. Mark. Dan03 and mtaylor 2
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