The Lazy Saint Posted June 25, 2019 Share #1 Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) Hello to all, This is something l have wanted to tackle for a long time now, l started building Airfix models as a child (most weekends and holiday's) but by the age of 15 life overtook and no other models were produced from my bedroom workshop. I dabbled again when my son developed an interest and indeed when it was my Grandson turn. Sadly neither were hooked as l was. Now, in retirement, l find myself with time on hand and a desire to get glue under my nails for a final time. I have never attempted a wooden ship so l hope l will be able to learn from you experienced builders. Best wishes to all. The Lazy Saint. Edited June 25, 2019 by The Lazy Saint Better title mtaylor, ccoyle and JeffT 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbie Posted June 25, 2019 Share #2 Posted June 25, 2019 Welcome aboard Saint Now you can consider yourself to be extremely time poor. A model ship or 2 can occupy you for years. Have a look through the forum topics for inspiration of what to build and what to start off with. Start a build log when you have decided. Hooroo Chris JeffT and mtaylor 2 Quote HM Cutter Mermaid 1817 HMB Endeavour 1768 by Cabbie - Artesania Latina - 1:60 - Kit Fiddle Every action has a consequence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lazy Saint Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted June 25, 2019 Thanks for the welcome Chris, l read with interest "For beginners, a cautionary tale" and must admit l had visions of a 1/80 scale Victory, but have subsequently modified my aspirations. I think l will start with a cross section model as this will help me adapt from plastic to wood and help to foster some woodworking skills. (Without having the worry of planking) Any thoughts on this? Best wishes as always. The Lazy Saint. mtaylor and Cabbie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbie Posted June 25, 2019 Share #4 Posted June 25, 2019 Thanks saint, but I have no real knowledge of sailing ships, kits ect. Start small as you suggest, I don't know if you can get a cross section kit. Probably best to have a look through the manufacturers kits on the right hand side of main page and see whats available. Others will chime in and make suggestions, there have been forum topics on this subject but I'm not sure where they are. Cheers Chris mtaylor 1 Quote HM Cutter Mermaid 1817 HMB Endeavour 1768 by Cabbie - Artesania Latina - 1:60 - Kit Fiddle Every action has a consequence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted June 25, 2019 Share #5 Posted June 25, 2019 Hi Saint, Welcome to MSW. There are some kit cross-sections and given they're kits there's various levels of qualtiy, etc. In the kit area is a pinned post for the Quick Find Index. This should help with your decision. Once you locate a kit you like, search the Index and see what others have done, what problems they've had, and what the results were. I'll also add, do a build log. It's the best way to get help and also make a few friends. The Lazy Saint, Cabbie and JeffT 3 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...
The Lazy Saint Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted June 25, 2019 Hi mtaylor, Thanks for the advice, much appreciated, and l shall take it on board. Best wishes as always. The Lazy Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted June 25, 2019 Share #7 Posted June 25, 2019 Hello Saint, and another warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor, JeffT and Cabbie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted June 26, 2019 Share #8 Posted June 26, 2019 Hell and welcome to MSW mtaylor and Cabbie 2 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...
bruce d Posted June 26, 2019 Share #9 Posted June 26, 2019 6 hours ago, JToma said: Hell and welcome Jeff, he's a saint, you shouldn't swear at him. Welcome to MSW! Bruce Cabbie and mtaylor 2 Quote 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted June 26, 2019 Share #10 Posted June 26, 2019 Welcome to MSW and greetings from Belgium. Good luck with your first build. 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...
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