Chuck Posted June 18, 2020 Share #1 Posted June 18, 2020 We want you to have the best experience on Model Ship World that you possibly can. It can sometimes be hard to to put yourself out there and share your work. We have all been there. Its still hard for me. There are a few things you can do to really have a great time on MSW... First - START a BUILD LOG It doesnt matter if its your first ship model project or your tenth. Start a build log in the "kit" or "scratch" build log forums and share your progress. Now this doesnt mean that after you start a log you will be flooded with responses from our 37,000 members. If only it was that easy. It will happen though. Post updates frequently with good pictures of your progress. Ask for advice and help from others in your build log. In no time at all, you will meet a lot of new friends. Second - Find a mentor and find other build logs of the subject you are building. It's hard to get folks to see your build log and reply in it. On a large site like MSW it is easy to get lost in this big crowd. To help other members take an interest in your project, there are some great ways that you can help make that happen. Instead of only posting in your own build log and nowhere else, it is super important to seek out the build logs of others. Find a mentor. Spend some time posting on the build logs of other MSW members. This is the quickest way to meet new friends and encourage them to take an interest in your log as well. Staying within the confines of your own build log without posting elsewhere is probably the worst thing you could do. A wallflower is seldom asked to dance!! So get to know and take an interest in the topics and build logs of your fellow MSW members. Third - Ask a lot of questions. Yes ask questions in your build log. But don't just ask them there. You should ask your questions and seek advice in many other areas of the forum. If you have a rigging question, ask it in a new topic you can start in the "rigging" specific forum. In addition....that mentor you are looking for...ask them a question in their build logs. Ask them to take a look at yours and provide a link perhaps. Let them know that you would like to ask them some advice. In addition, take advantage of our private messaging system. If you know someone who is particularly skilled in one area or you really like their models, feel free to send them a private message and ask them for advice. I get about a dozen private messages every week. Feel free to ask any of our members for help. Don't be shy!! These are just three simple words of advice I can give all new members of Model Ship World......and a few veteran members as well. Happy modelling!!!! and welcome to Model Ship World vaddoc, ccoyle, EODGoat and 23 others 26 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted June 18, 2020 Share #2 Posted June 18, 2020 24 minutes ago, Chuck said: Feel free to send them a private message and ask them for advice and help. I can’t emphasize this enough. The only time I didn’t get a reply to a PM was when the user never came back to the site. Everyone I have messaged has been incredible! Baker, James H, Edwardkenway and 4 others 7 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted June 18, 2020 Share #3 Posted June 18, 2020 As for finding a mentor, I was contacted about the Fifie build, and assured the member that he should go ahead with a log. His work was superb, and I'll be there to assist where I can, knowing the subject intimately. Members are a wealth of knowledge, not just in general, but also for specific subjects. Don't be afraid to approach and ask, whether publicly or privately. Ron Burns, mtaylor, Baker and 7 others 10 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaavoOso Posted December 13, 2020 Share #4 Posted December 13, 2020 Hello good people! I am very slow at building. I built many kits as a teen. I struggle though as my hands are numbing and hand-eye coordination clumsy and poor. I wish to begin a log under "An Unorthodox Construction Method". I will be using wood, wire, and clay for the hull. Instead of frames bulkheads. Either way it's a challenge for me but I'd rather build models than anything else. Please be patient for photos on Continental Galley Washington 1776 NRG # 0138. You members have been great in your assistance. Thank you . mtaylor, EricWilliamMarshall, Ron Burns and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaavoOso Posted December 13, 2020 Share #5 Posted December 13, 2020 Thank you Chuck! I sincerely appreciate you, good sir! Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaavoOso Posted December 13, 2020 Share #6 Posted December 13, 2020 Thanks kindly AON!!! mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaavoOso Posted December 13, 2020 Share #7 Posted December 13, 2020 Thanks so much Ryland Craze. I appreciate you, sir. mtaylor and Ryland Craze 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 13, 2020 Share #8 Posted December 13, 2020 Hi John. Welcome to MSW. I would suggest putting your introduction here: https://modelshipworld.com/forum/3-new-member-introductions/ instead of on your profile or here as this is more of an informational topic . More people will see it as separate topic. PaavoOso 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzieos Posted May 15, 2021 Share #9 Posted May 15, 2021 Hello model ship world, my name is Oz, I have just joined this site, so very new, I have read the helpfully hints there by Chuck, yes I will try to to interact, it's lonely out here, I am building a great model of the Victory, and have pictures from start, but for now yes to try make some friends. Oz Ryland Craze, mtaylor and EricWilliamMarshall 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted May 15, 2021 Share #10 Posted May 15, 2021 36 minutes ago, Ozzieos said: Hello model ship world, my name is Oz, I have just joined this site, so very new, I have read the helpfully hints there by Chuck, yes I will try to to interact, it's lonely out here, I am building a great model of the Victory, and have pictures from start, but for now yes to try make some friends. Oz PLEASE share a build log with us! My own Vic will be restarting in the next few months. mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted May 15, 2021 Share #11 Posted May 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Ozzieos said: Hello model ship world, my name is Oz, I have just joined this site, so very new, I have read the helpfully hints there by Chuck, yes I will try to to interact, it's lonely out here, I am building a great model of the Victory, and have pictures from start, but for now yes to try make some friends. Oz Welcome to MSW. The easiest way to make friends is visit other logs of interest to you and also to start one of your own. Ozzieos 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzieos Posted May 15, 2021 Share #12 Posted May 15, 2021 Hey James, I have a lot of pictures of my model, I'm on masts and rigging. I am not very good with computers so you will have to bear with me, iv got to work out how to put them up. I go on the name ozzieos. Iv noted you I will let you know when my brain clicks with tech! mtaylor and Knocklouder 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted May 15, 2021 Share #13 Posted May 15, 2021 Please do share photos of your Victory build!😉 mtaylor 1 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...
Ozzieos Posted May 15, 2021 Share #14 Posted May 15, 2021 I am sorry I can't work out how to do it, I am computer illiterate I am icing a smartphone, all my pictures are on here, if you can tell me what buttons to press? Oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLLBlue Posted May 16, 2021 Share #15 Posted May 16, 2021 When I click on create new topic, the build log section is greyed out. How do I start a build log? Thanks Darryl Quote Current build Colonial Schooner Port Jackson 1803 Completed Corel Flattie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted May 16, 2021 Share #16 Posted May 16, 2021 Welcome to MSW.... here's the "how to" on a log: Knocklouder and Ryland Craze 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...
Marty Horning Posted May 18, 2021 Share #17 Posted May 18, 2021 Thanks for the advice! Appreciated (from a noobie). Aargh! mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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