LHsmith Posted July 16, 2020 Share #1 Posted July 16, 2020 Hi, my name is Lyle and I found your great site while researching expanding my hobby. I'm a truck driver and a lot of my weekends are spent at truckstops. I've been thinking of ways to spend this time creating something. I have been building plastic kits for many years, but didn't want those paints or glues in the cab. I knew I wanted to work in wood, as most materials are water-based. In my mind model ships always seemed a daunting task, what with all those sails and rigging. Browsing the internet I discovered there were companies that offered beginner level kits that were much less complex than what I picture when thinking model ships. Then finding MSW I knew I could try one of these kits. I decided on the OcCre Polaris based on them having video tutorials for me to learn from. After all, a hobby is about learning new techniques and this is certainly new to me. I ordered the kit from Ages of Sail as I saw they are a sponsor of MSW. The shipped the next day, but getting the kit was a challenge as I had to time getting home on the same day the kit arrived. Got it! I can see ordering things I need will be part of the challenge of this build, as my local hobby shop is strictly trains. I will be starting a log as well, as I'm sure I will value the input. VTHokiEE, JeffT, ccoyle and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build- OcCre Polaris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted July 16, 2020 Share #2 Posted July 16, 2020 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted July 16, 2020 Share #3 Posted July 16, 2020 Assuming that your local train shop is well-stocked, such shops are often useful sources for tools and materials that can be used in ship modeling. mtaylor 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHsmith Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted July 16, 2020 Yes, I was able to stock up on blades and things there. I also found some things at the local big box crafting store. mtaylor 1 Quote Current Build- OcCre Polaris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Green Posted July 16, 2020 Share #5 Posted July 16, 2020 Hello from Idaho: I've never driven truck but I did spend a few years living on the road, going from project to project. Lap-size, portable projects kept me centered and out of the bars! I'm glad to see you are interested in keeping your mind occupied - there is no end to modeling. Welcome to this site. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted July 16, 2020 Share #6 Posted July 16, 2020 Hello 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...
Jim Lad Posted July 16, 2020 Share #7 Posted July 16, 2020 Hello Lyle, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted July 16, 2020 Share #8 Posted July 16, 2020 Welcome to MSW 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted July 17, 2020 Share #9 Posted July 17, 2020 Welcome Lyle! Make sure you start a build log so we on MSW get the benefit of your build. It's also a very good way to get help, enouragement and advice.There are very many new people on MSW making a ship model for the first time. Don't be afraid of making mistakes - even the best modellers make them, (though their mistakes are much more interesting than those of us mere mortals). And one of the good things about wooden models is that wood is very forgiving - there is almost no mistake that can't be remedied. Looking forward to seeing you journey into ship modelling. But a warning - don't be surprised if you get addicted mtaylor 1 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 17, 2020 Share #10 Posted July 17, 2020 Welcome to MSW, Lyle. 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...
Articcie Posted July 17, 2020 Share #11 Posted July 17, 2020 Welcome here😀 you must have a big truck then when it has enough space for a hobby room😉 mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted July 17, 2020 Share #12 Posted July 17, 2020 Hi, welcome to the group. Glad you found us. Check out Lauck Street Shipyards Here for practicums on ship building and Vanguard Models Here for well designed kits with high quality and detailed instructions and plans. As others mentioned, consider starting a build log. That way you’re connect to a worldwide source of friendly people willing to support and help you along the way. Have fun, it won’t all go perfect, but adapt, improvise, and overcoming obstacles is half the fun. Quote Regards, Glenn Current Build: Don't know yet. Completed Builds: HMS Winchelsea HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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