Peterhudson Posted April 28, 2019 Share #1 Posted April 28, 2019 I am reasonably new tot he website and have been dipping in and out as I start to make HMS DIANA (Caldercraft); in the past I have made HMS SUPPLY and smaller boats: this is the first big frigate. I am therefore here looking for tips!! . I have completed the hull and the first planking and about to embark in cutting the gunports but...I am nervous... so looking for guidance and advice. the website is excellent but hard to navigate around and find stuff you need. Peter ccoyle and JeffT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 28, 2019 Share #2 Posted April 28, 2019 Hello Peter, Welcome to MSW. The big thing is, relax. This is a hobby There's an index of the kit models (I'm posting link below). Look up Diana and you'll see the build logs. For specific questions, use the search function (upper right hand side of every page). If there's a specific issue on the hull, there's the Building, Framing, Planking area. JeffT 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...
KeithAug Posted April 29, 2019 Share #3 Posted April 29, 2019 Peter, if you start a build log you will find many willing to help and guide. In so far as navigation is concerned let me know what you are trying to do or find and I will try to help. mtaylor and pontiachedmark 2 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtvd19 Posted April 29, 2019 Share #4 Posted April 29, 2019 Welcome to MSW 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted April 29, 2019 Share #5 Posted April 29, 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 April 29, 2019 Share #6 Posted April 29, 2019 Gidday Peter and a warm welcome from the Land Downunder. Follow marks link in Post #2 and search for HMS Supply. I second Keiths suggestion in Post #3 re starting your own build log. You will find the members here are willing to offer advice and support with any issues you encounter. You can also type in specific titles to search for relevant information. We all require some assistance and guidance at times to clarify things. I wish you all the best in your endeavours. Mark. mtaylor and Peterhudson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted April 29, 2019 Share #7 Posted April 29, 2019 Hello Peter, and another warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterhudson Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share #8 Posted May 5, 2019 On 4/29/2019 at 12:29 AM, mtaylor said: Hello Peter, Welcome to MSW. The big thing is, relax. This is a hobby There's an index of the kit models (I'm posting link below). Look up Diana and you'll see the build logs. For specific questions, use the search function (upper right hand side of every page). If there's a specific issue on the hull, there's the Building, Framing, Planking area. Mark Thank you for your advice: slow and steady will be my maxim and I will not be afraid to ask for guidance! Peter mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterhudson Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted May 5, 2019 On 4/29/2019 at 10:08 PM, Jim Lad said: Hello Peter, and another warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John John - good to be here. P mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterhudson Posted May 6, 2019 Author Share #10 Posted May 6, 2019 On 4/29/2019 at 1:29 AM, KeithAug said: Peter, if you start a build log you will find many willing to help and guide. In so far as navigation is concerned let me know what you are trying to do or find and I will try to help. Thank you Keith and indeed the rest of you who offered to help - be careful, I might well take you up!. I think I will start a build log and keep you all upto date. peter KeithAug and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterhudson Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share #11 Posted May 18, 2019 On 4/29/2019 at 1:29 AM, KeithAug said: Peter, if you start a build log you will find many willing to help and guide. In so far as navigation is concerned let me know what you are trying to do or find and I will try to help. Keith You were kind enough to offer to help! A word of advice please. I have been building a kit model of DIANA and also looking at the other chaps building the same model for inspiration/help. I have decided to follow several of them and to use Boxwood for the upper structures (above the waterline) on the second planking phase. I have used or seen boxwood before yet everyone speaks very highly of it so I bought a bundle of 1x4mm strips: they seem very yellow to me and not the pale tone I was expecting. My ignorance? what do you think - is this normal? Numpty question but I want to be sure! Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithAug Posted May 18, 2019 Share #12 Posted May 18, 2019 Peter. I have seen both pale and the more yellow boxwood - seen in your photographs. If you are anything like my age you may recall the wooden foot rules from school. These were invariably made from boxwood and my recollection is that they were generally the colour in your photo. The real question is what effect you are trying to achieve on your model and whether the darker colour is a problem. I keep this as a handy reference as to the more common woods to use...........http://modelshipbuilder.com/page.php?49 mtaylor 1 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterhudson Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share #13 Posted May 19, 2019 Thank you Keith; I do remember the yellow scale rules at school. I think I will proceed with the boxwood, it is for the upperstructures only and, when the various layers of paint are applied, I think the mellow straw colour will be quite effective. Thanks for the wood guide! Peter mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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