Jonathas Costa Posted July 11, 2019 Share #1 Posted July 11, 2019 Hello Everyone, I was an airplane modeler during my school years in Brazil. I always loved to build small models of any kind: airplanes, ships, trains, etc. But in Brazil, the prices for such things are really punitive. The price for a good used car for a nice ship model! Since I came to the USA I've been meaning to start building a ship model but as everybody knows, things aren't so simple. Finally, I got myself, my first ship model, an ARTESANIA LATINA 1:25 H.M.S. Bounty's Jolly Boat. I am thinking that ship modeling must have significant similarities with airplane modeling (balsa made ones), so I decided to start with a small ship and to learn the needed skills for a big project later. My long term ambitions: be able to build any model I want. :-) Maybe an HMS Victory (cliche?). In the meantime, I don't know anything about the materials and techniques (I know how to work with wood, tools, etc.) and will need a lot of help from you guys. I think that is it! Eager to start learning and building my first model in the process. Jonathas Costa. JeffT, ccoyle and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted July 11, 2019 Share #2 Posted July 11, 2019 Bom dia! (That's pretty much all the Portuguese I know.) Smart of you to start with a small project. I think most of us who bring some kind of modeling background to our first efforts at wooden ships would agree that ships still present their own unique set of challenges. BTW, congratulations to Brazil on their Copa America victory -- I watched almost all the games, including the final. Cheers! Jonathas Costa, mtaylor and JeffT 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathas Costa Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted July 11, 2019 Hi, Thank you for the warm welcome. I didn't watch the games but soccer is always a big thing in Brazil (and for most of the Brazilians). Cheers, Jonathas. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luponero Posted July 11, 2019 Share #4 Posted July 11, 2019 Welcome Jonathas, in this site you will find a lot of material and information to be able to create the model you want, Your determination to reach the goal will be fundamental. good job black Wolf mtaylor, Jonathas Costa and JeffT 3 Quote Lupo nero _______________________________________ finished models : Carrack Santa Maria by luponero - scale 1/50 - diagrams of Adametz https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19739-carrack-santa-maria-by-luponero-scale-150-diagrams-of-adametz-finished/ models under construction : Athenian triere of the 5th century B.C https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25956-athenian-triere-of-the-5th-century-bc/ San Giovanni Battista 1598 by luponero - Medicean galleon https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25930-san-giovanni-battista-1598-by-luponero-medicean-galleon/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted July 12, 2019 Share #5 Posted July 12, 2019 Hello Jonathas, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under. John JeffT, Jonathas Costa and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiachedmark Posted July 12, 2019 Share #6 Posted July 12, 2019 Gidday Johnathas and another warm welcome from the Land Downunder. I would advise you to search the build logs for your kit. You may find solutions and advice for most problems you encounter. Dry fit the parts and read and reread the instructions to gain familiarity with parts and the assembly process. Please feel free to pose questions. Looking forward to your build. Mark. JeffT, mtaylor and Jonathas Costa 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted July 12, 2019 Share #7 Posted July 12, 2019 Good idea to start with a small model. Greetings, and welcome to MSW mtaylor, JeffT and Jonathas Costa 3 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 Gallery : Revell Bounty Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch To do : Prins Willem Corel, Le Tonnant Corel, Yacht d'Oro Corel, Thermopylae Sergal 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 Si vis pacem, para bellum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathas Costa Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share #8 Posted July 12, 2019 Thank you all for the warm greetings! I am just waiting for all the tools to arrive for starting the journey. :-) I am sure I will have lots of questions. Jonathas. mtaylor and pontiachedmark 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 12, 2019 Share #9 Posted July 12, 2019 Welcome to MSW, Jonathas. I hope you'll start a build log as it's good way to meet people and also get help. pontiachedmark, JeffT and Jonathas Costa 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...
Jonathas Costa Posted July 13, 2019 Author Share #10 Posted July 13, 2019 Hi Mark, I have plans to start a build log as soon as all materials arrives. I hope to see you there. Jonathas. mtaylor and pontiachedmark 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted July 14, 2019 Share #11 Posted July 14, 2019 Welcome to MSW Jonathas Costa and mtaylor 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...
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