Peregrine2386 Posted August 27, 2020 Share #1 Posted August 27, 2020 Hello, Ive been searching this site for a couple of weeks now and really enjoy the builds. I’m impressed with the friendship and advice I see on builds and signed up to be a part of a great community. I’m basically new to shipbuilding. I built the Revell USS Constitution WAY back in High School but haven’t built a ship model since. Have been building aircraft for a while though. I work in plastic, but would like to build a wooden ship, but I just can’t wrap my head around doing the planking! Lol! Thanks for such a great site! Edwardkenway, JeffT, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted August 27, 2020 Share #2 Posted August 27, 2020 Welcome to Model Ship World. There are a lot of outstanding plastic builds on this site, but I hope you take a stab at building a wooden ship model. Planking can be fun if it is done right. There are several tutorials on planking on this site. These can be accessed by using the search function or clicking on the "More" tab at the top of this page. Edwardkenway, JeffT and mtaylor 3 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...
Peregrine2386 Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted August 27, 2020 Thank You. I’ll have a look at them Edwardkenway, mtaylor, JeffT and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted August 27, 2020 Share #4 Posted August 27, 2020 Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor, Edwardkenway, JeffT and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted August 27, 2020 Share #5 Posted August 27, 2020 Welcome to MSW Ryland Craze, Edwardkenway and mtaylor 3 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...
mtaylor Posted August 27, 2020 Share #6 Posted August 27, 2020 Welcome to MSW. Here's a link to planking tutorials which should help you wrap your head around it. Planking is hard, just requires patience and a bit of knowledge and the tutorials help. https://modelshipworld.com/forum/98-planking-downloads-and-tutorials-and-videos/ aaronc, Edwardkenway, Peregrine2386 and 1 other 4 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...
Nirvana Posted August 27, 2020 Share #7 Posted August 27, 2020 , I would suggest to read through the link provided by Mark. There are several easier kit that doesn't have complicated planking. Patience and more patience is what you need. mtaylor, Ryland Craze and Edwardkenway 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...
Baker Posted August 28, 2020 Share #8 Posted August 28, 2020 Edwardkenway, mtaylor and Ryland Craze 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...
KentM Posted August 28, 2020 Share #9 Posted August 28, 2020 Welcome from North Texas. mtaylor, Edwardkenway and Ryland Craze 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted August 28, 2020 Share #10 Posted August 28, 2020 welcome to MSW mtaylor and Ryland Craze 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...
Louie da fly Posted August 29, 2020 Share #11 Posted August 29, 2020 Welcome to MSW, Peregrine! There's a good section here on wooden model kits suitable for people just starting out These are all simple enough to try without overwhelming yourself, the instructions are generally pretty clear (and if you have problems, there's probably already a build log on MSW for the same model that will help, and if all else fails ask a question. Everybody's very helpful and supportive.) And when you do decide what to make, be sure to start a build log. Great way to get help and advice (and we get to see nice pictures of your build under way). Peregrine2386, mtaylor and Ryland Craze 3 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...
justsayrow Posted August 29, 2020 Share #12 Posted August 29, 2020 Welcome from Katy! Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 Quote ==================================== Currently building: Model Expo AMERICA, A/L KING OF THE MISSISSIPPI Completed: Mamoli Victory cross-section, Revell LSM (Plastic, in memory of Dad), A/L SANSON tug, MS Longboat (awesome model Chuck!), Dumas 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Racing runabout, A/L SWIFT, MS ELSIE, Constructo ELIDIR (now LOUISE), Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack, Amati 1:80 Yacht ENDEAVOUR, Mamoli CONSTITUTION cross section, Revell VIIc U-boat (1:72 plastic), lotsa other plastic ships Next up: who knows - there are too many to choose from! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike from Aus Posted August 29, 2020 Share #13 Posted August 29, 2020 Welcome from Canberra, Aus. I hope you try wooden boat modelling, it certainly is a challenge but very worthwhile is you develop your skills. There are lots of great resources on this site and lots of members happy to help. Mike mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrine2386 Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share #14 Posted September 10, 2020 Thanks to everyone for the welcome and tips! It’s very much appreciated! Ryland Craze, mtaylor and Louie da fly 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.