Ringadingdong Posted March 19, 2020 Share #1 Posted March 19, 2020 ...and hello from Germany!🙂 I've been building models since... I don't know when, but its just recently I started building ships.. A submarine to be precise, a rather quick, enjoyful build, so I thought some surface vessel might be some change of pace. Currently I've got a 1/350 Tamiya Fletcher on the miniature slipway, a good compromise between size and details concerning the scale. Researching something for the Fletcher, Google got me here, not exactly answering my question, but I spent the rest of the evening admiring some excellent and inspiring projects. And it looks like a friendly place too! So, see you soon! :-) Michael EricWilliamMarshall, Ryland Craze, GrandpaPhil and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted March 20, 2020 Share #2 Posted March 20, 2020 Welcome to MSW Ringadingdong and mtaylor 2 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...
MEDDO Posted March 20, 2020 Share #3 Posted March 20, 2020 You can set up a build log and I am sure many knowledgeable members would love to answer any questions you have Ringadingdong and mtaylor 2 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted March 20, 2020 Share #4 Posted March 20, 2020 Welcome to MSW. What Michael said about a log goes for me to. Ringadingdong 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...
Baker Posted March 20, 2020 Share #5 Posted March 20, 2020 mtaylor and Ringadingdong 2 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...
ccoyle Posted March 20, 2020 Share #6 Posted March 20, 2020 Moin, moin, Michael! Welcome to MSW. Always happy to see another "steel navy" builder sign up. If you are relatively new to ships, be sure to check out some of the builds by our member RGL, such as his recently completed USS Essex. He's got the knack for working with after-market detail sets and realistic painting and weathering. For an inspiring model of a Fletcher, take a peek at Bob Steinbrunn's award-winning USS Kidd, if you haven't already. Hope you will share your build with us, too. Cheers! Ryland Craze, Ringadingdong and mtaylor 3 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...
Ringadingdong Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted March 20, 2020 Thank you all for the warm welcome :) As he was mentioned, it was actually RGL's Fletcher built that had me stumble into this place. Google can give the weirdest results sometimes, I was looking for informations about FRAM-modified Fletchers... ccoyle, mtaylor and Ryland Craze 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted March 20, 2020 Share #8 Posted March 20, 2020 Welcome! mtaylor and Ringadingdong 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...
Borden Posted March 21, 2020 Share #9 Posted March 21, 2020 Welcome we all need to stay healthy, seems to me working on our hobby is a great way to do this especially now. mtaylor and Ringadingdong 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted March 21, 2020 Share #10 Posted March 21, 2020 Hello Michael, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor and Ringadingdong 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringadingdong Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share #11 Posted March 22, 2020 On 3/21/2020 at 2:49 PM, Borden said: Welcome we all need to stay healthy, seems to me working on our hobby is a great way to do this especially now. There you say something! Modelling is currently a method that works well for me getting away from all the hysteria, which is potentially driving me nuts. There's no way to consume any media at the moment without some form of coverage about Corona. I like your avatar, I've got a big thing for owls :) On 3/21/2020 at 8:43 PM, Jim Lad said: Hello Michael, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John Thank you :) mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Posted March 23, 2020 Share #12 Posted March 23, 2020 Welcome aboard Michael. Jump on in lots of friendly and helpful people around here. 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...
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