oldmovieguy Posted July 29, 2020 Share #1 Posted July 29, 2020 Never modelled wooden ships before but am just about to order the Occre Polaris as a starter kit from Cornwall Boats. It comes with a small tool kit and Will be ordering the paints, adhesives and other nicknaks made up by Cornwall Boats. I’ll let you know how I get on. mtaylor, JeffT, Fernando E and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted July 29, 2020 Share #2 Posted July 29, 2020 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...
Ryland Craze Posted July 29, 2020 Share #3 Posted July 29, 2020 Welcome to Model Ship World. You have come to the right forum to learn how to enhance your skills in building your first wooden ship model. It sounds like you have picked the right kit to start off with. There are videos on YouTube that OcCre has produced on how to build this model. Here is the link : I hope you start a build log of your Polaris as we would like to follow your progress. 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...
JeffT Posted July 29, 2020 Share #4 Posted July 29, 2020 Welcome to MSW mtaylor and Ryland Craze 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...
Kevin Posted July 29, 2020 Share #5 Posted July 29, 2020 welcome to MSW mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 Belle Poule 1834 by Kevin - OcCre - 1/90 - French frigate - started June 2024 - - On hold MHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished Hercules by Kevin - OcCre - 1/50 - Tugboat - Finished - May 2024 Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 30, 2020 Share #6 Posted July 30, 2020 Welcome to MSW. I just checked and there is a log on-going for Polaris. He's not very far into though as he just started it. Ryland Craze 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...
LHsmith Posted August 9, 2020 Share #7 Posted August 9, 2020 Havelock is building the Polaris as well and is further along in his build. mtaylor 1 Quote Current Build- OcCre Polaris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devildog36 Posted August 9, 2020 Share #8 Posted August 9, 2020 Modeled a very long time ago and loved it but mostly plastic and only basic wood. I’ve recently became a grandpa and I’ve finally decide to start my own hobby since I’ve spent years supporting everyone else. I’m going to order the Mantua Sergal Thermopylae Model # Art791 from Mantua and am looking forward to the challenge. Any tips on tools or other are greatly appreciated. I expect this to be very slow and I’m not afraid to make mistakes. I’m looking forward to the challenge mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 10, 2020 Share #9 Posted August 10, 2020 Welcome to MSW, Devildog 36. I'm guessing you're a former Marine from your screenname. I suggest you open a topic here in this sub forum and introduce yourself. There are some Thermoplyae builds in the kit area. Have a look at them, start your own log as it's a great way to get help and meet folks. For tools, have a look here: https://thenrg.org/resource/articles Scroll down the page a bit and you'll find some articles on tools.. both good and bad. Ryland Craze 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...
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