Jim in KC Posted May 4, 2020 #1 Posted May 4, 2020 Hi, I'm Jim from Kansas City. I am just starting a model, the Virginia pilot boat, Swift. I'm paying heed to the warnings for newbies - the kit from Artesania Latina includes just one deck and the rigging doesn't look too complicated. The manufacturer is not on the forbidden list - I certainly agree with that policy. I used to build plastic and balsa models growing up, and now that I'm retired, I want to try ships. I'm also new to forums of any kind. I tried to post earlier but I don't see a response so I assume I messed it up somehow. By the way, I'm a former tin can sailor, so my fascination with ships and the sea go way back. GrandpaPhil, ccoyle, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote
Edwardkenway Posted May 4, 2020 #2 Posted May 4, 2020 and welcome to MSW mtaylor and JeffT 2 Quote 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
mtaylor Posted May 5, 2020 #3 Posted May 5, 2020 Hi Jim. Welcome to MSW. I just saw your other post and put in an answer to your problem. I do suggest opening a build log as that way you'll get some help and meet some folks. JeffT 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)
Jim Lad Posted May 5, 2020 #4 Posted May 5, 2020 Hello Jim, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John JeffT 1 Quote
GrandpaPhil Posted May 5, 2020 #5 Posted May 5, 2020 Welcome! JeffT and mtaylor 2 Quote 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 May 5, 2020 #6 Posted May 5, 2020 Welcome to MSW mtaylor and JeffT 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 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
Cathead Posted May 5, 2020 #7 Posted May 5, 2020 Welcome from a central Missouri Royals fan! I also got started with plastic and balsa growing up, and discovered wooden building as an adult. I hope you'll like it as much as I do. I agree that a build log is a great idea. It seems daunting at first to keep up with photos and updates, but I find it actually encourages me to keep working (and to pay attention), while it lets others follow along. Let us know here if/when you've posted it. mtaylor and JeffT 2 Quote Eric Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1893 steamboat Peerless; 1853 steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West; Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch
JeffT Posted May 5, 2020 #8 Posted May 5, 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
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