turangi Posted March 28, 2019 Share #1 Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) Hello all, what a wonderful site. As a bit of introduction I just completed the Model Shipways New Bedford Whaleboat. I started building this while undergoing 6 months of chemotherapy that caused the loss of feeling in my hands. I thought it would be good therapy and it did seem to help. I worked on it when I felt able and found it relaxing and fun as I was essentially on home confinement for many months. Due to my neuropathy and inability to feel the small parts I made extensive use of hemostats, forceps and tweezers. I am included a few photos and any comments, suggestions or criticisms would be welcomed! John Edited September 9, 2019 by turangi KeithAug, gerty, CDW and 21 others 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtvd19 Posted March 28, 2019 Share #2 Posted March 28, 2019 Welcome to MSW. Great first effort. Therapy with good results. Keep it up. Kurt BETAQDAVE and CDW 2 Quote Kurt Van Dahm Director NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD www.thenrg.org SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS CLUBS Nautical Research & Model Ship Society of Chicago Midwest Model Shipwrights North Shore Deadeyes The Society of Model Shipwrights Butch O'Hare - IPMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cleek Posted March 28, 2019 Share #3 Posted March 28, 2019 Beautiful job! I hope your chemo turned out as well as your model! Just one suggestion: build or buy a nice display case for it. That will preserve what is truly a work of art for generations to come. Without a case, well, there's dust, curious grandkids, the cat... the list goes on and on. Any ideas for your next build? CaptainSteve, BETAQDAVE, CDW and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted March 28, 2019 Share #4 Posted March 28, 2019 Hello John, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. It's looks like you've made a really good job of your first model! John CaptainSteve, mtaylor, CDW and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtH Posted March 28, 2019 Share #5 Posted March 28, 2019 Fantastic work! BETAQDAVE, CDW, CaptainSteve and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk1313 Posted March 28, 2019 Share #6 Posted March 28, 2019 Very nicely done, equipment details add to the build. For a first build your work is impressive, especially with your hand problem. May it be the first of many more boats and ships - Hal CDW, mtaylor, CaptainSteve and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDW Posted March 28, 2019 Share #7 Posted March 28, 2019 Excellent work. Looking forward to your next project. mtaylor, BETAQDAVE and CaptainSteve 3 Quote Completed Projects: USS Fletcher 1:144 Scharnhorst 1:350 USS Independence LCS-2 1:350 1:32 J7W1 Shinden Interceptor/Fighter Fairey Swordfish Mk. II 1:48 Harbor Tug Box Scale Albatros D.V 1:32 Ala-Kart 1:25 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1:24 S-100 Schnellboot 1:72 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster BR-52 Steam Locomotive 1:35 Triumph 3 HW Motorcycle 1:9 Scale F-16XL-2 Experimental Fighter Bomber 1:48 Rafale 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle 1:48 Petlyakov PE-2 Soviet Dive Bomber 1:48 TBM3 Avenger 1:32 1931 Cadillac 1:25 Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor 1:35 M-50 Israeli Sherman 1:35 Military Wrecker 1:32 Delahaye 135 1:24 Toyota Sard Supra GT 1:24 Enzo Ferrari 1:24 1970 Baldwin Motion Camaro 1:25 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Stock Car 1:25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper 1:25 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 VolksWagen Dragster/Dune Buggy/Street Rod 1:25 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 1:12 Porsche GT-1 Evo 1:24 Scharnhorst 1940 1:700 IJN Akitsushima Seaplane Tender 1:700 HMS Hood 1941 1:700 Prinz Eugen 1942 1:700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted March 28, 2019 Share #8 Posted March 28, 2019 Hello John, Welcome to MSW. I find it hard to believe that's a first build. It is just incredible. CaptainSteve and BETAQDAVE 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...
pontiachedmark Posted March 28, 2019 Share #9 Posted March 28, 2019 Gidday John and another warm welcome from the Land Downunder. For a first build she is impressive I really am impressed by your attention to detail. You have found a site with plenty of knowledge and expertise. I wish you all the best with your health and your future endeavours. Mark. BETAQDAVE, CaptainSteve and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted March 28, 2019 Share #10 Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) John. I can only echo what everyone else is saying. That is most impressive for a first build. Heck. That's impressive for a third, fourth or fifth build !! So what's next ... a full scratch build of Sovereign of the Seas ?? Edited March 28, 2019 by CaptainSteve bruce d, mtaylor and BETAQDAVE 3 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turangi Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share #11 Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) Thanks very much for the warm welcome and gracious comments! This is a very impressive site with lots of extremely talented members. I look forward to staying here. I think I will have a go at the Model Shipways Willie Bennett next. Edited March 28, 2019 by turangi mtaylor and CaptainSteve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BETAQDAVE Posted March 28, 2019 Share #12 Posted March 28, 2019 A most impressive first build regardless of your limitations. CaptainSteve and mtaylor 2 Quote Dave “You’ve just got to know your limitations” Dirty Harry Current Builds: Modified MS 1/8” scale Phantom, and modified plastic/wood hybrid of Aurora 1:87 scale whaling bark Wanderer. Past Builds: (Done & sold) 1/8” scale A.J. Fisher 2 mast schooner Challenge, 1/6” scale scratch built whaler Wanderer w/ plans & fittings from A.J. Fisher, and numerous plastic kits including 1/8” scale Revell U.S.S. Constitution (twice), Cutty Sark, and Mayflower. (Done & in dry dock) Modified 1/8” scale Revell U.S.S. Constitution w/ wooden deck and masting [too close encounter w/conc. floor in move] Hope to get to builds: MS 3/16” scale Pride of Baltimore II, MS 1/2” scale pinky schooner Glad Tidings, a scratch build 3/16” scale Phantom, and a scratch build 3/16" scale Denis Sullivan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spars Posted March 28, 2019 Share #13 Posted March 28, 2019 Welcome from a Chicago boy(age 68). I know modelers half your age who would give a lot to do as well as you do. CaptainSteve, BETAQDAVE and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob porter Posted March 28, 2019 Share #14 Posted March 28, 2019 Wow Super job. Keep up the great work. Bob Porter mtaylor, BETAQDAVE and CaptainSteve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted March 30, 2019 Share #15 Posted March 30, 2019 Great work. Greetings and mtaylor 1 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...
Overworked724 Posted March 30, 2019 Share #16 Posted March 30, 2019 Absolutely fantastic! You created something beautiful there, mate! Awesome job. mtaylor 1 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr PS - Paul Schulze Posted September 9, 2019 Share #17 Posted September 9, 2019 I just found your log. Absolutely nice build and welcome to MSW. mtaylor 1 Quote Paul Cutty Sark, Scientific Models (no build log) 18th Century Armed Longboat, Model Shipways Civil War Coffee Wagon and Limber, Model Shipways side project New Bedford Whaleboat, Model Shipways Civil War Gatling Gun, Model Shipways side project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted September 9, 2019 Share #18 Posted September 9, 2019 Hello and welcome, beautiful work. mtaylor 1 Quote Matt Completed Builds: Viking Drakkar - Amati - Scale 1:50 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Hoss Posted September 9, 2019 Share #19 Posted September 9, 2019 Great work! Hope to watch more builds from you... mtaylor 1 Quote Current: Emma C. Berry Lobster Smack-Model Shipways-1:32-1866 Back on the shelf: USS Essex- MS- "Old Yellow Box" Solid Hull Wall Hanger (Half Hull) Completed: 18th Century Armed Longboat-MS 1/24 USN Picket Boat-MS 1864 1/24 US Brig Syren by Sea Hoss- Model Shipways-1803 18th Century Carronade/Ship Section Mayflower-Pilgrims Pride by Sea Hoss-Model Shipways-1620 18th Century Long Boat by Sea Hoss-Model Shipways USS Constitution by Sea Hoss-Revel-Plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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