lukashko Posted August 30, 2019 Share #1 Posted August 30, 2019 (edited) Hey everyone! My name is Lukas, I'm from Slovakia, but currently live in the Czech Republic and am a total beginner at wooden ship building. My only experience so far is with 1/72 plastic aircraft - I've been at it for almost two years now and have a pretty nice collection already (I still consider myself a novice, though ). In order to not get bored of the planes I wanted something different and fresh and wooden ships seem like just the right thing. I already started my first one - Viking by Artesania Latina (I wanted something relatively quick and easy to get my feet wet first). It's really inspiring to just look around here at all the wonderful stuff you guys are able to create. Anyways, I am looking forward to learning a whole new skill set and possibly creating something display-worthy in the future myself. L Edited August 30, 2019 by lukashko JeffT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted August 30, 2019 Share #2 Posted August 30, 2019 Welcome! I'd love to visit the Czech Republic someday -- two of my favorite things are made there, but they're both kind of off-limits topics at this site (but one is made in Uherský Brod and the other in Plzeň -- just sayin'). Cheers! mtaylor, JeffT and Jolley Roger 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...
mtaylor Posted August 31, 2019 Share #3 Posted August 31, 2019 Hi Lukas, Welcome to MSW. Do start a build log. It's a great way to get help when you need it and to make some friends from all over the world. JeffT 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...
Matt H Posted August 31, 2019 Share #4 Posted August 31, 2019 Hello and welcome. JeffT and mtaylor 2 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 31, 2019 Share #5 Posted August 31, 2019 Welcome to Model Ship World mtaylor 1 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...
druxey Posted August 31, 2019 Share #6 Posted August 31, 2019 Dobri! mtaylor 1 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted August 31, 2019 Share #7 Posted August 31, 2019 Glad to have you! Welcome. 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...
lukashko Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share #8 Posted September 15, 2019 Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. With autumn being almost here I plan on getting back to working on my models more often, so I probably will start a build log for the Viking soon. I haven't touched it for a few weeks now - I had a lot of other activities, but am also a bit afraid of starting the planking process. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pythagoras Posted September 15, 2019 Share #9 Posted September 15, 2019 Hello Lukas, My heritage is Czech. Welcome to this most wonderful site. Enjoy!! Pythagoras (Tom) mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiachedmark Posted September 15, 2019 Share #10 Posted September 15, 2019 Gidday Lukas and a warm welcome from the Land Downunder. If I may I would like to offer a couple of pieces of friendly advice. I feel I may be a little late with the first piece, If you can, dry fit as much as possible, problems are easier to rectify when things are not glued up. Search the build logs for your kit or similar. The search results are a good way of seeing the pitfalls and practical solutions to problems you may encounter. Finally, and above all else - Enjoy yourself. I wish you all the best in your endeavours. Mark. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted September 15, 2019 Share #11 Posted September 15, 2019 Hello Lukas, and another warm welcome from 'Down Under'. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukashko Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share #12 Posted September 27, 2019 Thanks again guys. I love how friendly and welcoming the modelmaking communities tend to be. It's the same for r/modelmakers. @pythagoras, really? Do you mind sharing some details? I'm actually Slovak, but I've been living here for a while and have friends from all around the place, so maybe I'll know your ancestors' home town. @Jim Lad Thank you very much. There seems to be a lot of guys from the antipodean side of the world. I hope I'll visit one day. @pontiachedmark Thanks for all the tips. I think I already have the mindset developed from building plastic planes, but it never hurts to reiterate - especially when I am excited about the newness of this shipbuilding stuff. I'll definitely try to heed your advice. pontiachedmark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ondras71 Posted October 9, 2019 Share #13 Posted October 9, 2019 Greetings from the Czech Republic. Your first model is simpler, you start well. I keep my fingers crossed for the construction!! Ondras mtaylor 1 Quote Ondras. Done : President - https://www.modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=177&t=90230 Under construction : Roter Lowe - https://www.modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=177&t=114576 Member of the organizing club - https://wchs-c-2023.klom-admiral.cz/en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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