ChuckCHS Posted April 8, 2020 Share #1 Posted April 8, 2020 Hello modelers.. I’ve recently joined this elite group and have been browsing around for the last several days to become familiar with the site. To say the least, I’m amazed ! To introduce myself, my name is Chuck and I live in SE Pennsylvania . As the story goes, I’ve been into models for years but mostly aviation stuff. Started into real aviation very early in life and continued till retirement n 2010, but still working at the local airport for fun. Very normal and boring to date. Well, my life change a few weeks ago, with a major medical event. No more flying for me! But the really interesting part of the story is yet to come. My Brother John pulled up roots, purchase 7 acres in Maine, built a house and moved. Most people move to warmer climate, but not John. For years, he and his wife have boarded the schooner Stephen Taber out of Rockland, ME, presenting classes to fellow travelers on how to take pictures of light houses. My great idea was to build a model of the ST as a house warming gift. The closest kit I came across is the Smuggler from Blue Jacket. Now it just so happens that the Blue Jacket company is very close to where my Brother now lives. How cool is that!! Kit was purchased a couple of weeks age and now working on the hull. As soon as I learn how to post pictures, I’ll do so as soon as I learn how to start a blog. For now, happy modeling to all. Chuck EricWilliamMarshall, GrandpaPhil, Cuda1949 and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted April 8, 2020 Share #2 Posted April 8, 2020 Welcome! The two ships, Stephen Taber and Smuggler, do have very similar lines, so it should not be terribly difficult to pass a model of the latter off as the former. Cheers! EricWilliamMarshall, mtaylor, JeffT and 2 others 5 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted April 8, 2020 Share #3 Posted April 8, 2020 Hello Chuck, and a very warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John Keith Black, Scottish Guy and JeffT 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckCHS Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted April 8, 2020 Chris...my very thoughts John.... Have several friends down under from my airplane days..... Cheers Scottish Guy and Keith Black 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 8, 2020 Share #5 Posted April 8, 2020 Scottish Guy, Keith Black and JeffT 3 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...
JeffT Posted April 8, 2020 Share #6 Posted April 8, 2020 Hi Chuck. Welcome to MSW mtaylor, Keith Black and Scottish Guy 3 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...
Edwardkenway Posted April 8, 2020 Share #7 Posted April 8, 2020 Welcome to MSW Chuck Keith Black and Scottish Guy 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...
GrandpaPhil Posted April 10, 2020 Share #8 Posted April 10, 2020 Welcome! Keith Black, mtaylor and Scottish Guy 3 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckCHS Posted June 4 Author Share #9 Posted June 4 Well...believe it or not, I'm back lurking around after several years. Story is a little different, after finding the Smuggler (Steven Tabor) more difficult then expected, I purchased several additional kits from MSE. The technology and pieces are so different from airplanes I became very confused and fustrated. Study, of which I'm not very good, was cured by "lurking" at all the forums and pictures. Well, long story short, one the the kits I purchased was the USS Conny, Cross Section, thinking it might be easer as it was not a full ship. Progess has been slow as I learn terms, parts and improve skill level. I will try to post pictures as I learn that skill. That being said, I am amazed at the skill level found on this forum by all taking the time and effort to contriburate. Regards, and thanks for inclusion Chuck CHS mtaylor, ccoyle, Keith Black and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted June 4 Share #10 Posted June 4 Welcome back Chuck. I look forward to seeing pictures of your cross section. Scottish Guy, Keith Black and mtaylor 3 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted June 4 Share #11 Posted June 4 Welcome back, Chuck. Do give sought to putting the cross-section in a build log. It's the best way to get help and meet others. Keith Black and Scottish Guy 2 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...
Keith Black Posted June 4 Share #12 Posted June 4 Chuck, welcome back. Ditto what Mark said. Scottish Guy and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsk Posted June 8 Share #13 Posted June 8 Welcome back, Chuck. I had an account for years before ever posting. Actually, I even forgot I had the account! Anyway... My wife and I had a 20th anniversary cruise on the Stephen Tabor 10 years ago. Good wine, good food, good people. I've often considered doing a virtual model of ST. Just haven't got a round tuit. Ship modeling is an acquired skill best taken slow (I think, I'm not there yet). Good luck with your newest project! Keith Black, Ryland Craze, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote --jeff In Process: Skipjack Kathryn 1/72 Card (scratch build) Completed Builds: Slavic (Viking) Longship 1/72 (Falconet), US Revenue Cutter 1/72 Card (Seahorse), Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Guy Posted June 16 Share #14 Posted June 16 Welcome back Chuck here at MSW. Glad to see you not gave up at all, hope you enjoy and still get the support you require. Micha Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote "The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." Jacques - Yves Cousteau. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Build: "Roar Ege" by Billing Boats - 1:25 On Hold: n/a Finished: n/a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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