andrew2 Posted August 20, 2019 Share #1 Posted August 20, 2019 Greetings to all! Decided it was time to move on up away from Trumpeter, Revel, Tamiya and the like. I built plastic ships for about 7 years. Mostly what I built was 1/350.....but there was also a 1/200 and a few 1/144 and 1/125's as well. After a divorce and a house fire that resulted in all my works being destroyed, I have decided to re-start my hobby. I am by no means a "great" modeler. But I can use and airbrush to good effect and am proficient with Photo Etch and some scratch building. Now the move into this form of building is a little intimidating, It would seem I am the proverbial "Babe in the Woods". So I have decided to start on what could be considered an entry level kit in this genre as my first build. I am sure I can complete it to good effect. What I have decided on is the Dumas USS Whitehall Kit in 1/96 scale. This has a Vacuum-formed 2 piece hull expanded pvc die cuts and laser cut balsa and birch plywood parts. I do not want to "go big or go home" So I am keeping this simple. Even so, I will be working with New to me materials and mediums that I have NO experience with. I do hope I can glean good wisdom, tips and general help here amongst you good Folk. About 4 years back I built the USS Hazard Admirable-Class Navy Mine Sweeper 1/125 Lindberg kit,...much modified! I had built that kit as a presentation to my wife's Grandfather that served aboard the Sister ship Am238 USS Garland , but the Gentleman passed away before I could complete the build. Here is that kit in plastic I would like to replicate... I am sure to have many questions as to "How To" And appreciate any assistants you gentlemen could provide. Would also like to say many Thanx for allowing a plastic guy to join up here! Mark reklein, ERS Rich, Jack12477 and 12 others 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew2 Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share #2 Posted August 20, 2019 Sorry for the large pictures..... :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted August 20, 2019 Share #3 Posted August 20, 2019 Welcome! We love large pictures 😀 When you are ready you can start a build log and ask tons of questions. Someone here can answer about every question you may have. JeffT, andrew2, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerdvr Posted August 20, 2019 Share #4 Posted August 20, 2019 I like your minesweeper. It looks like a nice scale to work in. This is the place to expand your modeling horizons. Enjoy, Harley JeffT, mtaylor, BETAQDAVE and 2 others 5 Quote Cheers, Harley<p Under Construction: USS Yorktown CV-5 1/200 by Trumpeter Completed: USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 1/200 by ILoveKit USS Atlanta CL-51 1/350 by Very Fire Liberty Ship John W. Brown 1/350 by Trumpeter HMS Spiraea K-08 1/350 USS Arizona BB-39 1/200 by Trumpeter/Mk1 Design HMS Sir Gareth 1/350 by Starling Models USS Missouri BB-63 1945 1/350 by Joy-Yard, 9/11/21 USS Indianapolis CA-35 1945 1/350 by Trumpeter USS Kidd DD-661, 1945, 1/350, on The Sullivans kit by Trumpeter USS Alaska CB-1, 1/350, Hobby Boss, Circa 2/1945 US Brig Syren 1/64 Model Shipways, Wood Started, On Hold: Frigate Confederacy 1/64 Model Shipways, Wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 20, 2019 Share #5 Posted August 20, 2019 Keith Black, andrew2 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...
Matt H Posted August 21, 2019 Share #6 Posted August 21, 2019 Hello and welcome. mtaylor, andrew2 and JeffT 3 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 21, 2019 Share #7 Posted August 21, 2019 Hello and welcome to Model Ship World Keith Black, mtaylor and andrew2 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...
Baker Posted August 21, 2019 Share #8 Posted August 21, 2019 Welcome to MSW. Keith Black, andrew2 and mtaylor 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 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...
andrew2 Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted August 21, 2019 Thanx guys for the welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny 007 Posted August 22, 2019 Share #10 Posted August 22, 2019 Hello! I too used to build plastic ship models. A favourite of mine is the Revell HMCS Snowberry in 1/72 scale. I converted mine to R/C so I could patrol the lake looking for uboats before sending out our Kyosho Seawind yachts out! I also built several plastic sailing ships which are nice. But I have always wanted to build wooden ship models. As a builder by trade I figured if I can build houses hopefully I should be able to build a boat! (That has yet to be proved BTW...) andrew2 and Keith Black 2 Quote CURRENT BUILD HMS Bounty’s Jolly Boat - AL - FINISHED HM Schooner Ballahoo - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim J Posted August 23, 2019 Share #11 Posted August 23, 2019 As everybody else has said - Welcome! Looking at the pics of your plastic ship you seem to have a good eye for detail and that goes a long way when embarking on any project. I too spent many years building plastic ship models and had a lot of fun doing it. It wasn't until my "later" years - after the kids had grown - that I started building in wood. There is a learning curve but it is not all that much different from other forms of modeling. Take your time, ask questions and never give-up. Tigerdvr and andrew2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew2 Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share #12 Posted August 23, 2019 Thanx for the Warm and inspiring welcome Gentlemen! mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johncal Posted September 3, 2019 Share #13 Posted September 3, 2019 My opinion is that wooden ships require wooden models and metal ships can use plastic as a base - WITH LOTS OF MODS. I think plastic is much better when mimicking metal. FYI, the Model Ship shop at the Anapolis Naval Museum routinely use plastic kits as the basis for their models and then Make resin and metal fabricated parts where necessary. It's all in the finishing techniques. I think the model you show here is excellent. The only difference on any of my models (except cars), is that I always weather and wear them for the extra detail and realism. andrew2, mtaylor and lmagna 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew2 Posted September 7, 2019 Author Share #14 Posted September 7, 2019 The kit arrived today and now I 'am waiting on "other" parts, tools and materials to get started with. As soon As I start the build I will start a "Build Post" and provide updates as they happen. I would like to say a big THANX for the hearty and warm welcome! Mark mtaylor and lmagna 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiachedmark Posted September 8, 2019 Share #15 Posted September 8, 2019 Gidday Andrew and a warm welcome from the Land Downunder. Please forgive my lateness in welcoming you aboard. I believe the medium, i.e. Plastic, Card, Metal or Wood, is purely a matter of choice for the builder. I have built in both Plastic and Wood. I have a preference for Wood as I find it at times frustrating but therapeutic and ultimately highly rewarding. A couple of pieces of friendly advice, Ask questions if and when you are unsure or don't know how to proceed. Above all - Enjoy yourself. I wish you all the best in your endeavours. Mark. Tigerdvr, andrew2, lmagna and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Wycombe Posted January 14, 2021 Share #16 Posted January 14, 2021 I am starting this very kit - the Lindberg Hazard. Very interested in what you used to create the railings - was planning on using regular panel nails/pin-vise to drill the holes - but your railing poles are amazing - and suspect scratch built beauties. And on that note, beautiful model - fabulous. Many thanks for any recommendations/ideas. Jim lmagna 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rach10199 Posted January 14, 2021 Share #17 Posted January 14, 2021 Hello andrew2! I, too, am a newcomer here. You will come to discover, as I have, the people here are insanely knowledgeable in this area of modeling and are super helpful. I have had such a great experience thus far! Have fun above all else 😄 mtaylor and lmagna 2 Quote ~ Rachel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 14, 2021 Share #18 Posted January 14, 2021 6 hours ago, High Wycombe said: I am starting this very kit - the Lindberg Hazard. Very interested in what you used to create the railings - was planning on using regular panel nails/pin-vise to drill the holes - but your railing poles are amazing - and suspect scratch built beauties. And on that note, beautiful model - fabulous. Many thanks for any recommendations/ideas. Jim If you would, open your own introduction topic here and introduce yourself. When your ready, open a build log for your model. lmagna 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...
AlfredD1 Posted November 29, 2021 Share #19 Posted November 29, 2021 Hello Andrew. Do you still have minesweeper build? lmagna 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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