PhillH Posted November 22, 2019 Share #1 Posted November 22, 2019 Hi All, Just a quick intro as I am new to the site. I have been a modeller all my life and was first introduced to ships through the book HMS Victory Classic ships and how to model them. Using this I built the Airfix Victory adding all the details explained in the book and then went on to build the Mayflower from the second book in the series. After this I bought the anatomy of Nelsons ships by Longridge and it planted a seed of desire to build model ships to the same standards that he had achieved. Sadly, despite several other book purchases by Underhill etc I never really got started and then was led astray by women and life in general. I have kept modelling in the form of RC aircraft but have always wanted to get back to wooden ships. So, to cut a long story short I have realised that work has been taking up too much of my time and have therefore decided to retire next year and get back into modelling. I am planning to start on the Alert from Vanguard Models as it seems to offer a bit of everything for the beginner and is the latest generation of kits from Chris Watton whose kits and posts I have been following for some years. I have read through all the Sherbourne logs as it is a similar ship with logs from other beginners and have been following the Alert build log by Blue Ensign who is inspiring me to add extra detail. I will no doubt be looking for assistance from all of the expert builders on the site and hope to put together a build log as I progress for the assistance of others Christmas is approaching and I know what I will be buying myself. Phill VTHokiEE, ccoyle, EricWilliamMarshall and 7 others 10 Quote Current Build: HM Cutter Alert 1777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BETAQDAVE Posted November 22, 2019 Share #2 Posted November 22, 2019 Welcome to MSW. Lots of inspiration here to help with just about any question you may come up with. mtaylor and JeffT 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...
ccoyle Posted November 22, 2019 Share #3 Posted November 22, 2019 Welcome, Phill! Looks like you have already found all, or at least most of, the resources you will need to make a good first go at this great hobby. I look forward to seeing your build log in the new year! druxey, JeffT and mtaylor 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Salmson 2, Speeljacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted November 22, 2019 Share #4 Posted November 22, 2019 Welcome! mtaylor and JeffT 2 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) 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...
bruce d Posted November 22, 2019 Share #5 Posted November 22, 2019 A warm welcome to MSW from Sussex. Do you have a warm place to work on your model? mtaylor and JeffT 2 Quote 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted November 22, 2019 Share #6 Posted November 22, 2019 Hello Phill, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor and JeffT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted November 23, 2019 Share #7 Posted November 23, 2019 Hello Phill, welcome to MSW 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...
mtaylor Posted November 23, 2019 Share #8 Posted November 23, 2019 Hi Phil, Looking forward to seeing your build log. 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...
Baker Posted November 23, 2019 Share #9 Posted November 23, 2019 Greetings, and Welcome to MSW. mtaylor 1 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 Gallery : Revell Bounty Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch To do : Prins Willem Corel, Le Tonnant Corel, Yacht d'Oro Corel, Thermopylae Sergal 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 Si vis pacem, para bellum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted November 23, 2019 Share #10 Posted November 23, 2019 I'm sure you will enjoy the Alert kit Phil, it has a lot to offer both novice and kit basher, and Chris's decision to upgrade the guns in the newer editions, goes a long way to improve the basic kit. I look forward to seeing your approach. Cheers, B.E. mtaylor 1 Quote Current Build: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-164-scale Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ finished 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ finished HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeaidanh Posted November 23, 2019 Share #11 Posted November 23, 2019 Greetings Phil from Mike in Milton Keynes. mtaylor 1 Quote Previous Build: LA gun deck cross section. Previous Build: Lancia Armata. Panart 1:16 Previous Build: HMS Pickle. Jotika Build. HMS Triton cross section 1:32. Shelved awaiting improved skills: Chuck"s Cheerful. Current build. Tender Avos. HM cutter Alert. : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kikatinalong Posted November 23, 2019 Share #12 Posted November 23, 2019 Hi Phill, welcome aboard, congratulations on a great decision to return to modelling Peter. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillH Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share #13 Posted November 25, 2019 (edited) Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. @bruce d I have a home office that I am planning to repurpose so I should only be in the garage for major cutting and sanding. @Blue Ensign Having seen your log and the great work you have done on the cannon I have been holding off on my purchase of the kit until the resin guns are an option. @mikeaidanh Good to see that there is another member only 10 miles away as I am in Buckingham. Edited November 25, 2019 by PhillH mtaylor and bruce d 2 Quote Current Build: HM Cutter Alert 1777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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