Jonny 007 Posted August 21, 2019 Share #1 Posted August 21, 2019 (edited) Hi everyone, I was once a keen a regular newbie on here many moons ago. I had a build log for the HMS Bluebell (plastic) that I converted to RC, a couple of R/C yachts and tried my hand at a Sergal model frigate. Unfortunately I fell for the classic blunder of biting off way more than I could chew with the Sergal kit. I still have the kit and might even finish it some day. But it’s not a great kit TBH. That was all about 10 years ago (or more 😮) and I was based in London at the time. Social Media was still in its infancy and forums were still the place to go to share hobbies. Fast forward to today and I see that something happened to the old forum. I see references to the big crash or a glitch in the matrix but it seems all of my previous information was lost. So I have created a new profile which is fitting as I am now based on the other side of the planet. I have a new kit that I intend to build and am currently looking through several build logs to help with this new endeavour. The kit I have chosen is AL’s HMAV Bounty Jolly Boat. From what I can see it will still be a challenge, but hopefully not a 2 year build. I have a spot set up and construction starts tomorrow. Wish me luck! Edited August 22, 2019 by Jonny 007 BLACK VIKING, JeffT, ccoyle and 5 others 8 Quote CURRENT BUILD HMS Bounty’s Jolly Boat - AL - FINISHED HM Schooner Ballahoo - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted August 21, 2019 Share #2 Posted August 21, 2019 Yep, you missed the Big Crash of 2013, though you'd be hard pressed to tell because of how swiftly our dedicated members added content to the new forum. JeffT, mtaylor and Jonny 007 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 21, 2019 Share #3 Posted August 21, 2019 Hello and welcome. mtaylor, Jonny 007 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...
Baker Posted August 21, 2019 Share #4 Posted August 21, 2019 And good luck. JeffT, Jonny 007 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...
mtaylor Posted August 21, 2019 Share #5 Posted August 21, 2019 Jonny 007 and JeffT 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...
JeffT Posted August 22, 2019 Share #6 Posted August 22, 2019 Welcome to MSW and good luck! 🙂 Jonny 007 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...
Jonny 007 Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted August 22, 2019 16 hours ago, ccoyle said: Yep, you missed the Big Crash of 2013, though you'd be hard pressed to tell because of how swiftly our dedicated members added content to the new forum. It’s a credit to everyone here that so many build logs were re-loaded for me to gaze at. I am also really liking the new look and layout of the forum. I also like the way the guidelines have been followed for topic headings which makes finding stuff so much easier. It’s also very easy to go down the rabbit hole of build logs! So many excellent builds to gaze upon. And I have also found plenty of other build logs for the same build as mine that I’m looking through. And I’ve already learnt a few things from their experiences. What a wonderful place this is. So glad I came back. mtaylor 1 Quote CURRENT BUILD HMS Bounty’s Jolly Boat - AL - FINISHED HM Schooner Ballahoo - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacom Posted August 22, 2019 Share #8 Posted August 22, 2019 Welcome to MSW, in the short time I have been here my knowledge has increased by leaps and bounds. You will find the members here are a great bunch of guys (and gals) 😎 mtaylor and Jonny 007 2 Quote Reg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik A Posted September 5, 2019 Share #9 Posted September 5, 2019 belated welcome from another Kiwi. been off overseas for a few weeks and now back with lots of projects around the house to complete... only 2 of them model ships though... LOl welcome again mtaylor and Jonny 007 2 Quote Ships in Drydock for build. De Agostini HMS Victory, BB Dannebrog, Artesania Latina Cutty Sark and Endeavour longboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiachedmark Posted September 6, 2019 Share #10 Posted September 6, 2019 Gidday and a warm welcome back from the Land Dowunder. I am late in welcoming you as I have been waylaid by illness. It is great to see more members from the Antipodes, although a recent addition to the area. I wish you all the best in your endeavours. Mark. Jonny 007 and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted September 7, 2019 Share #11 Posted September 7, 2019 Welcome back! mtaylor and Jonny 007 2 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...
Jonny 007 Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted January 8, 2020 Just a quick update... So far my summer has been filled with water type activities (jet skiing and wake boarding) but there has been some modelling too. I have been reading through and using exisiting build logs to help with my build and been taking a series of pictures to record my process and progress. Once I return to New Zealand from the West Island I will start my build log to share my progress. I didn’t want to be one of the many build logs that start so promisingly only to fade out once the joys of the planking begins. I would also like to thank everyone for the warm welcome (back). EricWilliamMarshall and mtaylor 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...
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