Hi everyone, a returning modeller now living in NZ.

[Jonny 007]

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

[ccoyle]

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.

[Matt H]

Hello and welcome.

[Baker]

And good luck.

[mtaylor]

[JeffT]

Welcome to MSW and good luck! 🙂

[Jonny 007]

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.

[Wacom]

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) 😎

[Erik A]

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

[pontiachedmark]

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.

[Duanelaker]

Welcome back! 

[Jonny 007]

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).