pointfiftytracer Posted March 21, 2019 Share #1 Posted March 21, 2019 Hello, I am pointfiftytracer but people usually just call me point. I live in California's high desert and do fiberglass for a living. A few years ago I stopped making model ships. Now that I've gotten my life back on track, I'm hoping to get back into the hobby. I have several 3D printers and a laser cutter. I'm wanting to combine the two hobbies and possibly make a laser cut POF build if I ever get the time to draw up plans. If all goes well I'll be starting a build soon. Cheers. Point ccoyle, JeffT and Fernando E 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted March 21, 2019 Share #2 Posted March 21, 2019 JeffT 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 March 21, 2019 Share #3 Posted March 21, 2019 Hello Point, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John JeffT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointfiftytracer Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted March 21, 2019 Thanks for the welcome Mark and John. I need figure out what exactly I want to do, but I'm thinking of starting with just a small sectional model such as a battle station or cross section. My issue before was that I'd take on these big projects and never actually finish them. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted March 22, 2019 Share #5 Posted March 22, 2019 Welcome to MSW mtaylor 1 Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiachedmark Posted March 22, 2019 Share #6 Posted March 22, 2019 Gidday Point and another warm welcome from the Land Downunder. I can empathise with your unfinished projects. My garage is a monument to my partially completed projects. In my case life, time and lack of funds get in the way. I wish you all the best in your research for a suitable modelling project. Wishing you all the best. Mark. pointfiftytracer and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted March 22, 2019 Share #7 Posted March 22, 2019 Point, That probably would be the best approach. Start with something small and easy and build on the knowledge gained. pointfiftytracer and pontiachedmark 2 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...
SardonicMeow Posted March 26, 2019 Share #8 Posted March 26, 2019 On 3/21/2019 at 4:18 PM, pointfiftytracer said: I have several 3D printers and a laser cutter. I'm wanting to combine the two hobbies and possibly make a laser cut POF build if I ever get the time to draw up plans. Hi, Point and welcome to Model Ship World. While I'm still a modeling novice, I think you'll find my Sultana build (still in progress) to be of interest to you. It incorporates 3D modeling, laser cutting, and a little 3D printing (with more planned for later). mtaylor and pointfiftytracer 2 Quote Peter Completed build: Virginia 1819 from Artesania Latina In progress: Sultana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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