JohnRC Posted August 3, 2020 Share #1 Posted August 3, 2020 A short intro mostly to say 'thanks' for the tips I found here on bending thin strips. Very useful and I now have a 1" hair curler to assist with the task. I'm working in Germany and during this crazy time decided to get back into modeling. Finished 3 1/72nd airplane models and the Saratoga (CV-60) and needed a challenge so I decided to find another ship only in wood not plastic. Years ago I built a couple of full rigged plastic ships (Mayflower and USS Hartford) so I searched local websites for a store where I could find a suitable not too difficult but not too easy wooden kit. Saturday I went to the local shop I located and picked up Corel Lines Mayflower and started work on it; bending the upper sides was the first challenge so I went to the internet and found this site. There have been challenges since that one on Saturday (broken bowsprit on Sunday was entertaining) and I expect there will be others as the build progresses and I work to interpret the instructions in relation to the plans. Looking forward to seeing what others are working on, to reading more on the site - and to completing the Mayflower. JeffT, GrandpaPhil, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted August 3, 2020 Share #2 Posted August 3, 2020 mtaylor, Ryland Craze and JeffT 3 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted August 3, 2020 Share #3 Posted August 3, 2020 Welcome to MSW Build logs are a great place for help. Please feel free to start a build log in the ship model kit forum, 1501-1750 era: https://modelshipworld.com/forum/130-build-logs-for-ship-model-kits-by-era-launch-date/ Ryland Craze and mtaylor 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...
Ryland Craze Posted August 3, 2020 Share #4 Posted August 3, 2020 Welcome to Model Ship World John. The Mayflower kit you have looks like a good introduction into wooden ship modeling. I hope you keep us informed on 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...
Jim Lad Posted August 3, 2020 Share #5 Posted August 3, 2020 Hello John, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted August 3, 2020 Share #6 Posted August 3, 2020 John, Great starter kit, many times the solid hulls are a great way to get a finished product before you starting running out of steam. Start a build log. mtaylor and Ryland Craze 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moab Posted August 4, 2020 Share #7 Posted August 4, 2020 Welcome aboard! ...Moab mtaylor 1 Quote Completed Builds: Virginia Armed Sloop...Model Shipways Ranger...Corel Louise Steam Launch...Constructo Hansa Kogge...Dusek Yankee Hero...BlueJacket Spray...BlueJacket 26’ Long Boat...Model Shipways Under Construction: Emma C. Berry...Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 4, 2020 Share #8 Posted August 4, 2020 Welcome to MSW, John. 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...
Baker Posted August 4, 2020 Share #9 Posted August 4, 2020 mtaylor 1 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 Gallery : Revell Bounty Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch To do : Prins Willem Corel, Le Tonnant Corel, Yacht d'Oro Corel, Thermopylae Sergal 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 Si vis pacem, para bellum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted August 4, 2020 Share #10 Posted August 4, 2020 Welcome to MSW, John. I second JJT's advice to start a build log for your model. A great way to get help, advice and encouragement. Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler FINISHED 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 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36379-mistydeefer-by-louie-da-fly-finished-restoration-decor-yacht/#comment-1040663 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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