John Ruy Posted February 16, 2020 Share #1 Posted February 16, 2020 Hi, my name is John Bollman. I am working on a 1/96 scale Yacht America from Bluejacket and just completed the USS Constitution from Revell a plastic kit with many wood enhancements and under full sail. I am starting the Charles W Morgan a great American Whaler that has survived and is still afloat in Mystic Connecticut. It is a vintage kit I purchased on eBay that was produced by Marine Model Company. Researching the model build has brought me to this community for advice. I am looking forward to this new experience your help along the way. Please check out my build log and offer any advice you see fit. I am always striving to improve my skills in this hobby and am looking forward to your tips and thoughts. JeffT, EricWilliamMarshall, Dean77 and 4 others 7 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted February 17, 2020 Share #2 Posted February 17, 2020 Hello John. Welcome to MSW 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...
mtaylor Posted February 17, 2020 Share #3 Posted February 17, 2020 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...
Duanelaker Posted February 17, 2020 Share #4 Posted February 17, 2020 Welcome! I look forward to your build log 😊 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...
Edwardkenway Posted February 17, 2020 Share #5 Posted February 17, 2020 welcome to MSW mtaylor 1 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...
Papa Posted February 17, 2020 Share #6 Posted February 17, 2020 I like the circular work board. Nice idea. And the anti-skid pad! Why didn’t I think of that. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ruy Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted February 17, 2020 Yes the lazy Susan became very useful while rigging the Constitution. I like your CWM build we seem to be on parallel challenging paths. mtaylor and EricWilliamMarshall 2 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Posted February 17, 2020 Share #8 Posted February 17, 2020 Welcome aboard John, Where abouts in Maine are you? I have Inlaws way up north in Presque Isl. mtaylor 1 Quote Art Smith Current Build: E.M. White Guide Canoe - Canoe Model Kits, San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina Completed: Peterboro Canoe - Midwest , Hobbyzone Organizers and Building Jigs, Guns of History Naval Smoothbore, 1st Build: Midwest Sakonnet Daysailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ruy Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share #9 Posted February 17, 2020 Just south of Portland. Maine has some great seaports to visit and schooner fest to attend. We love Camden. Thanks for the shout out for Maine, it’s good to be aboard and not just a voyeur. Lots of great modeling going on here. 😎 mtaylor and EricWilliamMarshall 2 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted February 17, 2020 Share #10 Posted February 17, 2020 Welcome! mtaylor 1 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...
trippwj Posted February 17, 2020 Share #11 Posted February 17, 2020 Welcome from "way Downeast". Love the lazy Susan idea - will have to see about getting one! mtaylor 1 Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted February 19, 2020 Share #12 Posted February 19, 2020 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...
MrBlueJacket Posted February 19, 2020 Share #13 Posted February 19, 2020 Start a build thread on your 1:96 America. When you finish, you will qualify for a 10% discount on the next kit you buy from us. Nic EricWilliamMarshall and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted February 19, 2020 Share #14 Posted February 19, 2020 I see you already have! mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downeaster Posted February 20, 2020 Share #15 Posted February 20, 2020 Welcome to MSW. Nice to see another fellow mainer on this forum. There is so much to learn and share on the forum. I too will be thinking about a lazy susan at my workbench. mtaylor 1 Quote Current Build: Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 Finished Build: Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50 Lobster Boat - Midwest Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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