Ed Ku20 Posted May 26, 2020 #1 Posted May 26, 2020 Hello Everyone, I am an "old new modeler"! I am waiting for my first model to arrive from Model Expo. Due to the Covid issues, they are backed up. I've been waiting 23 days now and it's killing me! I've actually built several ship models back when I was a teenager. Back then I completed the Revel plastic models for USS Constitution, HMS Victory and the big 3 foot model of Cutty Sark. I also completed the HMS Bounty wooden kit with solid hull up to the rigging stage before heading off to college and life! So, now 50 years later, I am newly retired and decided to get back to ship model building as a hobby. Sailing ships and the lore of the sea is something I've always enjoyed. Access to support information sure has changed since I was modelling on my own! I discovered this website rather quickly and saw that this could be a great support as I get back into this hobby. Since I am not a complete novice and I also have some woodworking skills, I decided to pick a little more intermediate model for my first build. I ordered the Bluenose I Canadian Schooner by Model Shipways. I have been reading a lot of the build logs that you all have posted on this site and have read through the build blog by Suburban Ship Modeler. I think I'm ready to get this party started. Now all I need is my kit! Greetings! Ed JeffT, GrandpaPhil, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Thanks & Best regards, Ed Kutay Current build: Model Shipways "Rattlesnake" Completed build: Model Shipways "Bluenose I"
GrandpaPhil Posted May 26, 2020 #2 Posted May 26, 2020 Welcome! JeffT 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)
JeffT Posted May 26, 2020 #3 Posted May 26, 2020 Welcome to MSW 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
Jim Lad Posted May 26, 2020 #4 Posted May 26, 2020 Hello Ed, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor 1
mtaylor Posted May 27, 2020 #5 Posted May 27, 2020 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)
Louie da fly Posted May 28, 2020 #6 Posted May 28, 2020 Great that you're getting back to it after all this time. I think you'll find a lot of us are in the same boat (me included). With your background in modelling you should be off to a good start - when your kit arrives! The people here are very firendly and helpful, so don't hesitate to ask questions. And start a build log - it's the best way to get that help when needed. And have fun with the model - that's what it's all about. Steven mtaylor 1 It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht
Ed Ku20 Posted July 26, 2020 Author #7 Posted July 26, 2020 Where can I post a question regarding an issue I'm experiencing with my Bluenose build? I don't have a build log. Is this required? Can I just do it from here? Thanks, Ed Thanks & Best regards, Ed Kutay Current build: Model Shipways "Rattlesnake" Completed build: Model Shipways "Bluenose I"
VTHokiEE Posted July 26, 2020 #8 Posted July 26, 2020 There are several subforums related to general modeling questions. You should post it in the appropriate one: https://modelshipworld.com/forum/12-shop-notes-ship-modeling-tips-techniques-and-research/ Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG)
Ed Ku20 Posted July 27, 2020 Author #9 Posted July 27, 2020 Thank you very much for your quick reply! Ed mtaylor 1 Thanks & Best regards, Ed Kutay Current build: Model Shipways "Rattlesnake" Completed build: Model Shipways "Bluenose I"
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