KevW Posted July 1, 2020 #1 Posted July 1, 2020 Hi all I am Kevin and live in North Yorkshire, UK. A 58 year old lucky enough to have taken early retirement a few months ago. I have a real interest in history from the Napoleonic times. I have been thinking about a model ship for a few years now and having just finished an epic 2 volume book on the life of Nelson by John Sugden, I have decided to get started. Having looked at some awesome models on this forum I have just ordered the Caldercraft HMC Sherbourne which fits nicely into the time period of history that holds my interest. I hope I can do the vessel some justice but I have to be realistic about my first build. Whilst I find starting this to be daunting I hope I can learn from others. Kev VTHokiEE, JKC27, RichardG and 9 others 12 Quote
Edwardkenway Posted July 1, 2020 #2 Posted July 1, 2020 welcome to MSW. Sherbourne was my first wooden ship, so I hope you enjoy building her. Don't forget to start a build log here, and you'll get plenty of advice and support. Above all have fun!!! JeffT, Nirvana, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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
ccoyle Posted July 1, 2020 #3 Posted July 1, 2020 Welcome aboard, Kevin. Sherbourne was my secon plank-on-bulkhead kit, and it is a fun kit to build. The instructions are minimal, but you should be able to find any additional guidance you may need here. The model can really be spiffed up with a few simple extras, many of which are detailed in the various finished logs here. Enjoy your project. (P.S. If I may, could I ask that you please give some consideration to your username? We already have an active member who goes by the username "kevin" -- 'cause his name is Kevin, like yours -- and it might prove confusing to have two almost identical usernames in use, and both from the UK, too. If you decide on a change, a moderator can make the change for you.) mtaylor, Edwardkenway, Nirvana and 1 other 4 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, TBD
James H Posted July 1, 2020 #4 Posted July 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Kev in said: Hi all I am Kevin and live in North Yorkshire, UK. A 58 year old lucky enough to have taken early retirement a few months ago. I have a real interest in history from the Napoleonic times. I have been thing about a model ship for a few years now and having just finished an epic 2 volume book on the life of Nelson by John Sugden, I have decided to get started. Having looked at some awesome models on this forum I have just ordered the Caldercraft HMC Sherbourne which fits nicely into the time period of history that holds my interest. I hope I can do the vessel some justice but I have to be realistic about my first build. Whilst I find starting this to be daunting I hope I can learn from others. Kev Don't be daunted! We look forward to seeing you get this and crack that box open. Every build is a journey, no matter how much or little experience we have. That's part of the fun. There's plenty here who can and will help you. Remember, there's never such a thing as a silly question either. Just ask away! @chris watton designed that model too, so he'll be able to watch your progress. Ryland Craze, mtaylor, Nirvana and 3 others 6 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: Zip, nada! 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 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - 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
Jim Lad Posted July 1, 2020 #5 Posted July 1, 2020 Hello Kevin, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John JeffT, mtaylor, Nirvana and 1 other 4 Quote
Ryland Craze Posted July 1, 2020 #6 Posted July 1, 2020 Kev, Welcome to Model Ship World. The Sherbourne builds into a nice model and you will find many build logs on this model that you can use for reference on your build. mtaylor, Nirvana and JeffT 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
JeffT Posted July 2, 2020 #7 Posted July 2, 2020 Ryland Craze, mtaylor and Nirvana 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
Nirvana Posted July 2, 2020 #8 Posted July 2, 2020 , Kevin, I know you will enjoy the build and there are people here to help out if/when you are running problem. This forum is made for questions and answers, a way to support each other throughout a build process. Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry
mtaylor Posted July 2, 2020 #9 Posted July 2, 2020 Welcome to MSW, Kevin. Nirvana 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)
KevW Posted July 2, 2020 Author #10 Posted July 2, 2020 Many thanks for the welcome everyone. 10 hours ago, ccoyle said: (P.S. If I may, could I ask that you please give some consideration to your username? We already have an active member who goes by the username "kevin" -- 'cause his name is Kevin, like yours -- and it might prove confusing to have two almost identical usernames in use, and both from the UK, too. If you decide on a change, a moderator can make the change for you.) No problem at all. Happy to be KevW. mtaylor, Nirvana and Ryland Craze 3 Quote
Baker Posted July 2, 2020 #11 Posted July 2, 2020 Nirvana and mtaylor 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
Jörgen Posted July 2, 2020 #12 Posted July 2, 2020 Welcome Kevin mtaylor and Nirvana 2 Quote Jörgen Current: Sherbourne - Caldercraft 1/64 Vasa - DeAgostini 1/65 Finished: Endeavour - Americas Cup J class 1934 - Amati 1/80 Other: Airplanes and Tanks
KevW Posted July 2, 2020 Author #13 Posted July 2, 2020 Patrick / Jörgen - thank you for the welcome. Jörgen, really liking your Sherbourne build. I will try not to bombard you with questions. mtaylor, Nirvana and Jörgen 3 Quote
ccoyle Posted July 2, 2020 #14 Posted July 2, 2020 4 hours ago, Kev in said: Happy to be KevW. I have sent the request to the admins, so if you log in sometime in the near future and can't get in using "Kev in", you'll know why. Cheers! mtaylor and Nirvana 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, TBD
MEDDO Posted July 2, 2020 #15 Posted July 2, 2020 Welcome Kevin! Sherbourne is a great little ship Nirvana and mtaylor 2 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL
captain_hook Posted July 2, 2020 #17 Posted July 2, 2020 Welcome to MSW. The Sherbourne is a nice little ship to start with. mtaylor and Nirvana 2 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery
JKC27 Posted July 2, 2020 #18 Posted July 2, 2020 Welcome to the world of model ship building, from a fellow newbie, embarking on my first scratch build! mtaylor and Nirvana 2 Quote
KevW Posted July 2, 2020 Author #19 Posted July 2, 2020 Thanks Cpt Hook. JK, thanks for the welcome also. I am looking forward to getting started. Hopefully my kit won’t be long for delivery. Just getting some tools together at the moment. mtaylor 1 Quote
GrandpaPhil Posted July 8, 2020 #20 Posted July 8, 2020 Welcome! mtaylor 1 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)
Jamie Coleman Posted July 10, 2020 #21 Posted July 10, 2020 Welcome, I think you'll find folks here helpful and encouraging. I just finished my first model, and plenty of people had advice, criticism (helpful) and even praise. It's nice to have other people appreciate the amount of effort that goes into one of these projects. mtaylor 1 Quote “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” ― Jacques Yves Cousteau Work in Progress: US Brig Syren Completed Works: Thermopylae
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