Opa47 Posted April 1, 2020 Share #1 Posted April 1, 2020 Hello all. I just found this forum a couple days ago. It's been a long time since I've done any model building but decided to get back in. I built a 32 inch plastic Cutty Shark, with all the rigging, about 50 years ago. Since the I've built wooden version of the Robert E Lee, river boat, and the Bluenose. Just ordered the HMS Terror. Been thinking I'd like to build it as it was originally built, as a bomb vessel. When it was built in 1812 it had 10 cannons and 2 mortars. It was used in the in the war of 1812 here in the states. I believe it was around the 1830's it was converted and used for exploration. I thought with all the expertise on this form I could get thoughts as to whether this is a good idea or not and were I might find some further information as to the original construct and design of the Terror. Looking forward to getting started and gaining knowledge and help from this forum. GrandpaPhil, Duanelaker, ccoyle and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted April 1, 2020 Share #2 Posted April 1, 2020 Welcome aboard! Such expertise as you describe does indeed exist within our group -- but I am not one of those experts. Looking forward to seeing the fruits of your research. Cheers! mtaylor 1 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...
GrandpaPhil Posted April 1, 2020 Share #3 Posted April 1, 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...
bruce d Posted April 1, 2020 Share #4 Posted April 1, 2020 Welcome to MSW. mtaylor 1 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...
Opa47 Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted April 1, 2020 Thanks for the welcome. Just seen where my kit is to arrive Friday. Ready to get started. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted April 1, 2020 Share #6 Posted April 1, 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...
mtaylor Posted April 2, 2020 Share #7 Posted April 2, 2020 Welcome to MSW. I see you're off and running with questions in the Research area. 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...
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