André84 Posted July 24, 2020 Share #1 Posted July 24, 2020 Hello everyone! As my screen name suggests, my name is André, and I am from sunny South Africa. Whilst thinking about a title for my introductory post, I stumbled upon an article which outlined the U.S Navy ranks. Applicably, I immediately identified with the lowest rank, Seaman Recruit, which is characterised as the following: Quote SR is the first enlisted rank upon entering the Navy and is considered an “apprentice in training.” Apprentice in training being the key take away as I seek to learn about this wonderful craft, and to draw upon the wealth of knowledge from users on this awesome site - as I am new to this hobby (discounting a few plastic aircraft models I built in my youth). I have been lurking around this site for a few months whilst doing research on tools, techniques, kits etc. and I finally settled upon AL's HMS Endeavour's Longboat as my first kit, of which I will begin a build log soon. Glad to be aboard, and will see you around. Stay safe! mtaylor, JeffT, druxey and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted July 24, 2020 Share #2 Posted July 24, 2020 JeffT, mtaylor and tarbrush 3 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...
mtaylor Posted July 25, 2020 Share #3 Posted July 25, 2020 Welcome to MSW, Andre. tarbrush and JeffT 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...
JeffT Posted July 25, 2020 Share #4 Posted July 25, 2020 Welcome to MSW mtaylor and tarbrush 2 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...
Edwardkenway Posted July 25, 2020 Share #5 Posted July 25, 2020 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...
Paul Jarman Posted July 25, 2020 Share #6 Posted July 25, 2020 Welcome to MSW Andre, Paul mtaylor 1 Quote In work: -queen-mary-2 Finished: rms-titanic-1912 Finished: king-of-the-Mississippi Finished: Sanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted July 26, 2020 Share #7 Posted July 26, 2020 On 7/24/2020 at 10:46 PM, André84 said: I finally settled upon AL's HMS Endeavour's Longboat as my first kit, Good choice! Welcome to MSW. I'm looking forward to seeing your build log. 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...
allanyed Posted July 26, 2020 Share #8 Posted July 26, 2020 Welkom by MSW Andre. Allan mtaylor 1 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted July 26, 2020 Share #9 Posted July 26, 2020 Welcome to Model Ship World Andre. You have come to the right site to enhance your skills in building wooden ship models. There is a wealth of information on this site and if you need help, just ask. I look forward to following your build log on your Longboat. mtaylor 1 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...
André84 Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted July 31, 2020 Thank you all for the warm welcome! Happy to be a part of this community! mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted July 31, 2020 Share #11 Posted July 31, 2020 hello Andre, and another warm welcome from over in Oz. John mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André84 Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted July 31, 2020 Hi there John, pleased to e-meet! mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistle17 Posted July 31, 2020 Share #13 Posted July 31, 2020 Ah the Navy echelon Andre. When I worked for Raytheon I lived in an apartment complex that housed an Annapolis grad, a Great Lakes 90 day Lt JG and an enlisted guy. The white gloves, silver calling card tray and uniforms came off on weekends but watch out Monday morning! I still chuckle about it all. But nonetheless it would have been my choice if I had enlisted. Welcome aboard. Joe mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted August 2, 2020 Share #14 Posted August 2, 2020 Welcome to us Andre, I have just greeted another new member that has been lurking around in our world, so it pleases us that you also took the step to join us. The longboat you choose as of first model is great. I have looked at the model several times and shouldn't give you to much of trouble. Build log will help you and help us, when you find yourself in trouble. Again, 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...
Nirvana Posted August 2, 2020 Share #15 Posted August 2, 2020 On 7/31/2020 at 4:22 PM, Thistle17 said: When I worked for Raytheon I lived in an apartment complex that housed an Annapolis grad, a Great Lakes 90 day Lt JG and an enlisted guy. Joe Joe, during what years did you work for Raytheon? I have worked for Decca Navigator & Radar, which later became Racal-Decca and even later just Racal, that was in Sweden. 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...
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