Retiredsailor1973 Posted March 17, 2020 Share #1 Posted March 17, 2020 Although I have not formally been on your site before, I just want to say hello from a retired Senior Chief Boatswain Mate, started serving when I was 18 retired when I was 62 so I've been at sea most of my life. my main interest is building model ships, and although I been doing this for some time,my time is very limited to a couple of hours each day, O.K. now that the introductions are over with, I know there are more experienced modelers out there, so with that in mind I really need some help. I just purchased the model Flying Fish and to tell you the truth I believe that this time I bite off more than I can chew,so I need some help! The model does not come with the intricate parts already cut out and ready to be installed,instead each piece has to be hand carved following the plans,which are very difficult to follow. Is there anybody out there who has built the Flying Fish,and can give me some advice and steer me in the right direction to help me complete this model. Thank-you B. Regan JeffT, GrandpaPhil and EricWilliamMarshall 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamschooner Posted March 17, 2020 Share #2 Posted March 17, 2020 Have you done a search on this site for the Flying Fish ? I did a quick search and there seems to be a few builders logs on this model. Steve mtaylor and JeffT 2 Quote Zipper hydroplane(Miss Mabel ) finished John Cudahy Scratch build 1/4" scale Steam Tug 1914 Steam Tug Scratch build from HAMMS plans 1820 Pinky "Eagle" Scratch build from; American Ships Their Plans and History Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted March 17, 2020 Share #3 Posted March 17, 2020 Are you talking about the Corel Flying Fish (which is a terrible kit in my opinion), or the Model Shipways clipper? The latter is an advanced-level kit and should only be attempted if you have some prior experience. Most Model Shipways instructions assume that the builder has such prior experience, and MS kits do require more scratch-building of parts, using dimensions taken from plans, than is typical for other manufacturers. Duanelaker, EricWilliamMarshall, JeffT and 1 other 4 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted March 18, 2020 Share #4 Posted March 18, 2020 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 March 18, 2020 Share #5 Posted March 18, 2020 Welcome to MSW. Do follow Steve and Chris's advise. Open a build log and you should do well. Edwardkenway 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...
GrandpaPhil Posted March 18, 2020 Share #6 Posted March 18, 2020 Welcome! Edwardkenway and mtaylor 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...
Edwardkenway Posted March 18, 2020 Share #7 Posted March 18, 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...
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