Samuel I Posted August 11, 2019 Share #1 Posted August 11, 2019 Hello, My name is Samuel and I am a 20 year old college student from Texas. I was gifted a wooden kit of the HMS Bounty 1:110 (Constructo) a few years back and never got around to building it because I was scared of messing it all up. Now as I am a little older I started it as an "end of summer project" and I think I am about 3 weeks in and the ship looks good so far. There is still a lot of work to do, and I know I will not be able to complete it before I head back to school in the fall. From reading a few posts here as well as various sources online I have come to a few conclusions. 1. The HMS Bounty is quite a famous ship because of the mutiny that occurred on board. 2. Constructo kits are not known for the best materials, instructions, or quality in general. (I'm making it work, so far so good) 3. This hobby is a very relaxing one for myself. (I love the water and I am a certified deep water diver) Attached you will see a photo or two of the ship in its current state on my makeshift drydock, as well as a photo of the box. Here is the link to my build log I just started. ccoyle, thibaultron, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build - HMS Bounty - Constructo - Started July 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 12, 2019 Share #2 Posted August 12, 2019 Hello and welcome, your build looks really good so far, enjoy the rest of it and hopefully many more to come. JeffT, mtaylor, Samuel I and 1 other 4 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...
JeffT Posted August 12, 2019 Share #3 Posted August 12, 2019 Hi Samuel. Welcome to Model Ship World mtaylor, Samuel I and thibaultron 3 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...
mtaylor Posted August 12, 2019 Share #4 Posted August 12, 2019 Hi Samuel. Welcome to MSW. I daresay you are correct on three of your conclusions. thibaultron 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug1963 Posted August 26, 2019 Share #5 Posted August 26, 2019 Howdy Samuel, Fellow newbie here also in Texas. Build looks good and good luck to you as you continue working on it. You mentioned you are a student. Mind if I ask where? I work at the A&M campus in College Station. Doug Samuel I and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted August 27, 2019 Share #6 Posted August 27, 2019 Hello and welcome! I am new to this challenging hobby as well! Best of luck. mtaylor 1 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel I Posted August 30, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted August 30, 2019 On 8/26/2019 at 2:07 PM, Doug1963 said: You mentioned you are a student. Mind if I ask where? I work at the A&M campus in College Station. Doug Hey Doug, thanks for reaching out. I'm an aerospace engineering student at the University of Texas at Austin. (TU) for you. Im starting my third year here and i love it, it is hard work but fulfilling. I also have a few friends who attend CSTAT and they are fully immersed in the passion and culture of the campus. Its nice to hear another Texan! mtaylor 1 Quote Current Build - HMS Bounty - Constructo - Started July 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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