ThirdCoast Posted August 25, 2020 Share #1 Posted August 25, 2020 Hi everyone, I thought I'd make an introduction since I finally decided to create an account. I've been looking through everyone's build logs and discussions with a lot of envy. I have been considering getting into builds myself but am still firmly in the research phase of my journey. As a kid I did a number of plastic car builds which were really poor in the end but I thoroughly enjoyed the meditative nature of them. Now many years later I'm looking for something to occupy me in the coming winter which we all know is going to quite solitary with covid and model ships seem like a great way to occupy my time. I'm a software developer by day so I thoroughly enjoy working out puzzles and I'd really like to find something to occupy myself at night and weekends for the coming season (and maybe beyond) that doesn't involve code. Deciding on my first build has turned out to be a challenge though. I don't want it to be too easy but I also don't want it to completely turn me off either. I have my eyes on the Bluejacket Grand Banks Dory based on what a few other people have written here but I really enjoy reading all of the build logs across all experience levels so it's been tough to decide. You have all been quite an inspiration! Thanks everyone for a great community and I look forward to contributing. Ryland Craze, JeffT, mtaylor and 5 others 8 Quote Current Build: Earnest Hemingway's Pilar (Constructo) Completed: Grand Banks Dory (Bluejacket) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted August 25, 2020 Share #2 Posted August 25, 2020 Hello and welcome to MSW mtaylor and ThirdCoast 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...
Nirvana Posted August 25, 2020 Share #3 Posted August 25, 2020 ThirdCoast, a big The choice of yours are perfect to start with, this as the kit doesn't have any complex rigging which can be very intimidating for a beginner. Hope you took a look at the video presented by Nick @ Bluenose. I have included two videos of building the dory, this from Todd Wardwell. I haven't watch the videos myself, but they may have some valuable information. With this kit you will get all needed skills to move forward to your next ship. That being said, a build log along with pictures will help you in the progress of the build but also use when getting stuck to ask questions. If you like to provide a first name, please do but it's not needed. Dory Part One Dory Part Two mtaylor, Ryland Craze and ThirdCoast 3 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...
Jim Lad Posted August 25, 2020 Share #4 Posted August 25, 2020 hello, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor, ThirdCoast and Ryland Craze 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Jarman Posted August 25, 2020 Share #5 Posted August 25, 2020 Paul mtaylor, ThirdCoast and Ryland Craze 3 Quote In work Amati-rms-titanic-1912-1250 Unfinished kit Revell Container-ship-colombo-express Finished AL - King of the Mississippi AL-Sanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirdCoast Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted August 25, 2020 7 hours ago, Nirvana said: ThirdCoast, a big The choice of yours are perfect to start with, this as the kit doesn't have any complex rigging which can be very intimidating for a beginner. Hope you took a look at the video presented by Nick @ Bluenose. I have included two videos of building the dory, this from Todd Wardwell. I haven't watch the videos myself, but they may have some valuable information. With this kit you will get all needed skills to move forward to your next ship. That being said, a build log along with pictures will help you in the progress of the build but also use when getting stuck to ask questions. If you like to provide a first name, please do but it's not needed. Dory Part One Dory Part Two Thank you, @Nirvana! That's very helpful of you. I'll be sure to look through those videos. And thank you everyone for the warm welcome! mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Current Build: Earnest Hemingway's Pilar (Constructo) Completed: Grand Banks Dory (Bluejacket) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMBurns Posted August 25, 2020 Share #7 Posted August 25, 2020 Welcome to the family! ThirdCoast and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 26, 2020 Share #8 Posted August 26, 2020 Welcome to MSW, ThirdCoast. I"m not sure what the third coast is but not knowing your name that's what we'll use. ThirdCoast 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...
wtimlen Posted September 2, 2020 Share #9 Posted September 2, 2020 Welcome to the MSW group, Being a beginner I have found this format to not only enlightening and fun, however extremely supporting. This is a great group to be associated with, best of luck with your future endeavors on ship building. ThirdCoast and mtaylor 2 Quote Take care folks, always appreciative of everyone's support! Bill T. Finished Builds: Revell: Cutty Shark 1980 (1/96 Plastic); Thermopylae 1981 (1/96 Plastic); USS Constitution 1983 (1/96 Plastic), USS United States 1985 (1/96 Plastic) Midwest Products: Chesapeake Bay Skip-Jack Success Series (2001 Wood), Booths Bay Lobster Boat Working R/C Success Series (1"-1' 2002-2019) Blue Jacket Shipcrafters: Yankee Hero (3/8-1 2020 on MSW), Revenue Cutter (1/4"-1' Current) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike from Aus Posted September 3, 2020 Share #10 Posted September 3, 2020 Welcome to the group from down under in Canberra, Australia. mtaylor and ThirdCoast 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted September 3, 2020 Share #11 Posted September 3, 2020 ThirdCoast and mtaylor 2 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...
Jack12477 Posted September 3, 2020 Share #12 Posted September 3, 2020 On 8/25/2020 at 8:58 PM, mtaylor said: Welcome to MSW, ThirdCoast. I"m not sure what the third coast is but not knowing your name that's what we'll use. America's Inland Fresh Water Sea aka Great Lakes = Northern Coast 😉😉😉😉😉 Oh yea! Canada's south coast Welcome to MSW, ThirdCoast ThirdCoast and MEDDO 2 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted September 6, 2020 Share #13 Posted September 6, 2020 ThirdCoast and mtaylor 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 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...
JeffK Posted September 8, 2020 Share #14 Posted September 8, 2020 Welcome from another Chicago area neophyte. mtaylor and ThirdCoast 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotyka Posted September 9, 2020 Share #15 Posted September 9, 2020 And from another long time novice located near the southwestern shores of Lake Michigan. ThirdCoast and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turangi Posted September 9, 2020 Share #16 Posted September 9, 2020 An another welcome from suburban Chicagoland! ThirdCoast 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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