nardiajn Posted April 4, 2020 #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 Duanelaker, JeffT, ccoyle and 5 others 8
ccoyle Posted April 4, 2020 #2 Posted April 4, 2020 Welcome aboard, Al, and good luck on your new project! JeffT, mtaylor and Edwardkenway 3 Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Mitsubishi A6M5a
Duanelaker Posted April 4, 2020 #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, mtaylor and JeffT 3 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
Edwardkenway Posted April 4, 2020 #4 Posted April 4, 2020 welcome to MSW Have fun and enjoy. JeffT and mtaylor 2 Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 - on hold HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64 - FINISHED Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - FINISHED Providence whaleboat- 1:25 - FINISHED Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED
JeffT Posted April 4, 2020 #5 Posted April 4, 2020 mtaylor 1 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
mtaylor Posted April 4, 2020 #6 Posted April 4, 2020 Welcome to MSW, Al. MSW is a great resource for any info you need. 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)
Jim Lad Posted April 4, 2020 #7 Posted April 4, 2020 Hello Al, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor 1
GrandpaPhil Posted April 4, 2020 #8 Posted April 4, 2020 Welcome! mtaylor 1 Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
Baker Posted April 6, 2020 #9 Posted April 6, 2020 mtaylor 1 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 große-jacht / Yacht D'Oro 1/50 Corel Gallery : Revell Bounty Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch 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 Cleaning the 1/72 military collection Si vis pacem, para bellum
allanyed Posted April 6, 2020 #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 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
mtaylor Posted April 6, 2020 #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 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)
nardiajn Posted April 6, 2020 Author #12 Posted April 6, 2020 thanks to all for the comments, advice and such, very informative and I appreciate the info !! be safe !!
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