Hello from (Czecho)Slovakia

[lukashko]

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

[ccoyle]

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]

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.

[Matt H]

Hello and welcome.

[JeffT]

Welcome to Model Ship World 

[druxey]

Dobri!

[Duanelaker]

Glad to have you! Welcome.

[lukashko]

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.

[pythagoras]

Hello Lukas,

  My heritage is Czech. Welcome to this most wonderful site. Enjoy!!

Pythagoras (Tom)

[pontiachedmark]

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.

[Jim Lad]

Hello Lukas, and another warm welcome from 'Down Under'.

 

John

[lukashko]

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.

[Ondras71]

Greetings from the Czech Republic. Your first model is simpler, you start well. I keep my fingers crossed for the construction!! Ondras