Adamjoyce1 Posted April 9, 2019 #1 Posted April 9, 2019 (edited) Hi, I'm just discovering model ship building. I was listening to the Aubrey-Maturin series for my second time, and looking up cat-harpings to see what they were, and I came across the world of model shipbuilding. Intrigued, I read through the practicums for one of the Model Shipways models, and here I am joining the forum! I don't know exactly what I'm going to tackle for my first one, I've got a baby due in three weeks so I might not have enough time just now. Looking forward to lurking around here and getting advice so that when I do start, I can hit the ground running. Edited April 9, 2019 by Adamjoyce1 ccoyle, mtaylor and JeffT 3 Quote
kurtvd19 Posted April 9, 2019 #2 Posted April 9, 2019 Welcome to Model Ship World Kurt JeffT and mtaylor 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
mtaylor Posted April 9, 2019 #3 Posted April 9, 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)
Jim Lad Posted April 9, 2019 #4 Posted April 9, 2019 Hello and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor and JeffT 2 Quote
pontiachedmark Posted April 9, 2019 #5 Posted April 9, 2019 (edited) Gidday Adamjoyce and another warm welcome from the Land Downunder. Congratulations on the imminent arrival. One suggestion to consider, search through the various build logs to see which type, era or class of ship appeals to you. You will see how the various pitfalls have been overcome and may get a better understanding of what is entailed. It can be quite daunting and expensive choosing a kit. There is a lot of advice on first time kits on the site. You will find a wealth of knowledge and expertise here and I encourage you to ask questions. I wish you all the best in your endeavours. Mark. Edited April 9, 2019 by pontiachedmark Spelling error mtaylor and JeffT 2 Quote
Baker Posted April 9, 2019 #6 Posted April 9, 2019 Greetings, and welcome to MSW. mtaylor and JeffT 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
JeffT Posted April 10, 2019 #7 Posted April 10, 2019 Hello and 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
Adamjoyce1 Posted April 11, 2019 Author #8 Posted April 11, 2019 Thanks everyone! I'm enjoying the build logs JeffT and mtaylor 2 Quote
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