EricWilliamMarshall Posted November 17, 2019 Share #1 Posted November 17, 2019 Hi, I’m new to the hobby. I’m missing most of the skills that seem to be present in the beautiful build logs I see here but I love to learn. My father was a talented woodworker and I have have lightly nibbled at the edges of that over the years (but not at the small and tiny scale seen here). And I built plastic airplane models in last century in my youth... I hope to avoid the ‘aim for the stars and then...leave the hobby’ pattern that seems to be part of this world. We will see. “Real Life(tm)” can be tricky sometimes. I’ve started a plastic model kit as any ‘entry-level’ exposure to rigging and I have a couple of wood kits that were gifts that I have hesitated to built but I would love to build the skills to correctly build those kits. This is is an amazing community you have here! Congratulations! BETAQDAVE, Ryland Craze, Old Collingwood and 4 others 7 Quote Current adventures: USS Perry of 1843, model kit by Bluejacket - Scale 1:96 Lost at Sea: Dapper Tom - model kit by Model Shipways Previous adventures: an English Pinnace, model kit by Model Shipways, Opium Smuggler Schooner Yacht 1805, model kit by Authentic Holland Models Chesapeake Bay Flattie, model kit by Midwest, USS Constitution, model kit by Revell Albatros 1912, card model kit by HMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted November 17, 2019 Share #2 Posted November 17, 2019 Welcome! I’m certain you’ll do great. I was nervous about my skill level (and I’m very much a novice) but as long as you enjoy the process, remind yourself that a hobby is supposed to be fun and don’t worry about making mistakes you’ll thoroughly enjoy yourself. What wood kits were you gifted? mtaylor and EricWilliamMarshall 2 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BETAQDAVE Posted November 17, 2019 Share #3 Posted November 17, 2019 Welcome to MSW. Most of us here started with plastic models in our younger days including me, but I at least went for plastic ships over cars. The complexity of the square riggers drew me that way. I have a little more experience with woodworking than most, as both my father and his father were very much into it and I inherited many of their tools and to a lesser extent their skills. I would suggest that you pick a simple wooden ship model with minimal rigging to allow the use of some of your wood skills and get the feel for working with the miniature size of things. If all goes well you may find yourself hooked on the hobby and be anxious to move on to something a little more challenging. As you yourself have pointed out, this hobby involves a lifelong learning curve, so don't bite off more than you can chew right away or you may loose your interest quickly. mtaylor and EricWilliamMarshall 2 Quote Dave “You’ve just got to know your limitations” Dirty Harry Current Builds: Modified MS 1/8” scale Phantom, and modified plastic/wood hybrid of Aurora 1:87 scale whaling bark Wanderer. Past Builds: (Done & sold) 1/8” scale A.J. Fisher 2 mast schooner Challenge, 1/6” scale scratch built whaler Wanderer w/ plans & fittings from A.J. Fisher, and numerous plastic kits including 1/8” scale Revell U.S.S. Constitution (twice), Cutty Sark, and Mayflower. (Done & in dry dock) Modified 1/8” scale Revell U.S.S. Constitution w/ wooden deck and masting [too close encounter w/conc. floor in move] Hope to get to builds: MS 3/16” scale Pride of Baltimore II, MS 1/2” scale pinky schooner Glad Tidings, a scratch build 3/16” scale Phantom, and a scratch build 3/16" scale Denis Sullivan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted November 17, 2019 Share #4 Posted November 17, 2019 Welcome aboard....Dont forget that one of the largest ship model clubs in the US just happens to be in NJ. Check it out.... http://www.shipmodelsocietyofnewjersey.org/ Chuck allanyed, mtaylor and Ryland Craze 3 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted November 17, 2019 Share #5 Posted November 17, 2019 Hi and welcome, I'm following your build, because as BetaQDave said most of started with plastic, myself included. I just started wood models this year and have only just finished my first build a couple of months ago. I'm now hooked🤪 So dig in and enjoy yourself Cheers mtaylor and EricWilliamMarshall 2 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted November 17, 2019 Share #6 Posted November 17, 2019 Hello Eric, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor and EricWilliamMarshall 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted November 17, 2019 Share #7 Posted November 17, 2019 Welcome! mtaylor and EricWilliamMarshall 2 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_wilmer Posted November 17, 2019 Share #8 Posted November 17, 2019 Welcome Eric, Joining the Ship Model Society of New Jersey was a game changer for me. The members are an amazing and supportive group of highly talented modelers. All encouragement and no attitudes. Definitely come for a meeting. And again, Welcome to MSW! -John mtaylor 1 Quote -John Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevinne Posted November 17, 2019 Share #9 Posted November 17, 2019 Welcome! Look forward to seeing some of your work. mtaylor 1 Quote Under construction: Mamoli Roter Lowe Completed builds: Constructo Enterprise, AL Le Renard Up next: Panart Lynx, MS Harriet Lane In need of attention: 14-foot Pintail in the driveway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricWilliamMarshall Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share #10 Posted November 18, 2019 For the Ship Model Society of New Jersey, is the next meeting on the 26th? mtaylor 1 Quote Current adventures: USS Perry of 1843, model kit by Bluejacket - Scale 1:96 Lost at Sea: Dapper Tom - model kit by Model Shipways Previous adventures: an English Pinnace, model kit by Model Shipways, Opium Smuggler Schooner Yacht 1805, model kit by Authentic Holland Models Chesapeake Bay Flattie, model kit by Midwest, USS Constitution, model kit by Revell Albatros 1912, card model kit by HMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricWilliamMarshall Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share #11 Posted November 18, 2019 4 hours ago, Stevinne said: Look forward to seeing some of your work. Well, I'm chugging away at a plastic model at the moment (minus my ability to keep knots tied), the 1/196 Revell USS Constitution, you would find here: Quote Current adventures: USS Perry of 1843, model kit by Bluejacket - Scale 1:96 Lost at Sea: Dapper Tom - model kit by Model Shipways Previous adventures: an English Pinnace, model kit by Model Shipways, Opium Smuggler Schooner Yacht 1805, model kit by Authentic Holland Models Chesapeake Bay Flattie, model kit by Midwest, USS Constitution, model kit by Revell Albatros 1912, card model kit by HMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted November 18, 2019 Share #12 Posted November 18, 2019 EricWilliamMarshall and Old Collingwood 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...
EricWilliamMarshall Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share #13 Posted November 24, 2019 On 11/17/2019 at 12:55 PM, VTHokiEE said: What wood kits were you gifted? Kits gifted in the last century: Billings - Oseberg Viking ship (model 518 from the ‘90s), Authentic Model - Opium Smuggler (also from the ‘90s), And I was gifted or found at garage sales, this century: Mantua Models - Black Falcon (‘Brigantino Cosario del 18” Secolo’, from the 70s?), Heller - Le Glorieux (plastic, missing the sails, age unknown), Heller - HMS Victory (plastic, missing sails and slightly started by the previous owner, age unknown), Constructo - Union (the newest of collection - purchased ten years ago), Sterling - Sovereign of the Sea (clipper, a kit from the ‘70s?) So you can see I love the idea of ships models but I have been unsure how to jump in for a while. My set of models is very light on instructions and techniques. I received the Viking ship first and couldn’t for the life of me understand how the planking in the box was supposed to match the picture the planking on the box! Every couple of years I would bump into the box in the attic and open it and wonder! So you can see why I’m just delighted to find this community!! mtaylor and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Current adventures: USS Perry of 1843, model kit by Bluejacket - Scale 1:96 Lost at Sea: Dapper Tom - model kit by Model Shipways Previous adventures: an English Pinnace, model kit by Model Shipways, Opium Smuggler Schooner Yacht 1805, model kit by Authentic Holland Models Chesapeake Bay Flattie, model kit by Midwest, USS Constitution, model kit by Revell Albatros 1912, card model kit by HMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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