gazzalene Posted July 6, 2020 Share #1 Posted July 6, 2020 Just like to say hello as I have just joined the forum. I have been building 1/35th plastic armour kits for ages and wanted a change. During the lockdown in the UK I bought a Victory models Lady nelson kit to try my hand at. Sorry to say that I have not started the kit, to me its not a great beginners kit? Manual gives little guidance. Also I was surprised by the MDF hull ribs? So I have left this kit till I know more about building. So my first question is, is there a brand that as the best build manual,for a novice? I am looking to buy another kit that is more suited. The Lady nelson was a good size. Do not want something to small. Also do not want something with solid hull or little work. Any tips on brands and info kit recommendation would be great. Ryland Craze, mtaylor, Nirvana and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted July 6, 2020 Share #2 Posted July 6, 2020 Welcome! A cutter (which is what the Lady Nelson is) is a good starting point. I have never heard anything bad about Victory Models (although I haven’t built one myself). My recommendation is to search build logs of the Lady Nelson and start your own build log. Ask lots of questions. mtaylor, Nirvana, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted July 6, 2020 Share #3 Posted July 6, 2020 Welcome to MSW. I'd suggest giving Vanguard models a look. The Lady Isabella and the Lady Eleanor are both good choices. mtaylor, Nirvana and Ryland Craze 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...
ccoyle Posted July 6, 2020 Share #4 Posted July 6, 2020 Welcome aboard! A sometimes overlooked aspect of a suitable beginner's kit is the question of whether the subject is something you really like. The process of building a wooden model can often be a little tedious, and being keen on the subject can get you through those trying times. Ryland Craze, RichardG, 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, Salmson 2, Speeljacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted July 6, 2020 Share #5 Posted July 6, 2020 Welcome to Model Ship world Gazzalene. I agree with Jeff about Vanguard Models having some good kits for beginners. You can go to their website and download their instructions. They are based in the UK and its owner and kit designer, Chris Watton, is here on MSW. Good luck on whatever direction you choose to get into ship modeling. mtaylor and Nirvana 2 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...
Jim Lad Posted July 6, 2020 Share #6 Posted July 6, 2020 Hello Gazzalene, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor and Nirvana 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted July 6, 2020 Share #7 Posted July 6, 2020 Hi Gazzalene, Warm mtaylor 1 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 7, 2020 Share #8 Posted July 7, 2020 Welcome to MSW, Gazzalene. You might look at this topic and see it helps you: 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...
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