nardiajn Posted April 4, 2020 Share #1 Posted April 4, 2020 Hello all - I am new to this forum, but not new to building various models. I poked around different companies who sell wooden ships (for newbies) and someone from Sergal called me suggesting the "Achilles 1812 Pilot Cutter Ship Model Kit - Sergal (794)" . I have not started it as I need some supplies. Clamps for sure...but I really dont know what else I need. The gentleman suggested steaming the planks, but, I am in need of reading ideas, advice, and such from this website. I live in New Jersey and I am 58. With this crazy virus shutting down most places, it seems I have time to figure out what I need for the build. I hope everyone is safe and healthy, and I look forward to comments and reading up on "newbie" builds. I am amazed at the photos on here..some really magnificent builds. Thanks !! Al mtaylor, EricWilliamMarshall, GrandpaPhil and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted April 4, 2020 Share #2 Posted April 4, 2020 Welcome aboard, Al, and good luck on your new project! JeffT, Edwardkenway 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...
Duanelaker Posted April 4, 2020 Share #3 Posted April 4, 2020 Welcome! Once you get started with your project, make sure you start a build log for it and you will get all the help you need! Best of luck! nardiajn, JeffT and mtaylor 3 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 April 4, 2020 Share #4 Posted April 4, 2020 welcome to MSW Have fun and enjoy. JeffT and mtaylor 2 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...
JeffT Posted April 4, 2020 Share #5 Posted April 4, 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 April 4, 2020 Share #6 Posted April 4, 2020 Welcome to MSW, Al. MSW is a great resource for any info you need. 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...
Jim Lad Posted April 4, 2020 Share #7 Posted April 4, 2020 Hello Al, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted April 4, 2020 Share #8 Posted April 4, 2020 Welcome! mtaylor 1 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...
Baker Posted April 6, 2020 Share #9 Posted April 6, 2020 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...
allanyed Posted April 6, 2020 Share #10 Posted April 6, 2020 Welcome Al, When this pandemic goes away, you may want to look at joining the northern NJ modeling club. All types of skill levels and builds from that august group. I believe they are listed on this site regarding meetings and such. In the meantime, read as many articles here as you can, including the planking tutorials and build logs of similar vessels. The amount of information available here is incredible!! Allan mtaylor 1 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 6, 2020 Share #11 Posted April 6, 2020 Al, Here's a link where there's several articles on tools needed, tools to ignore, etc.: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-materials-and-tools.php 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...
nardiajn Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted April 6, 2020 thanks to all for the comments, advice and such, very informative and I appreciate the info !! be safe !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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