Guyuti Posted August 28, 2020 Share #1 Posted August 28, 2020 Hi, Completely new to model ship building, I recently had to retire from work due to severe ill health and as I now have a lot of spare time confined to home I thought I would try my hand at building some wooden model ships. I spent my Youth in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and hope to one day build a model from scratch of my first ship the Fleet Refueling Vessel R.F.A. Olmeda. If i can ever find some plans. I also used to Row in Cornish Pilot Gig's and would love to build a model of one of those at some point. I have read all of the Alexander Kent Novel's so I would like to build vessels from the 1770's up to the 1820's. working up as the books do from a sloop of war to a first rate Ship of the line. I have no idea on what I should try first I am open to suggestions, also I would like advice on what are the best tools for a beginner to buy. Thanks in Advance. Guy Edwardkenway, Ryland Craze, ccoyle and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted August 29, 2020 Share #2 Posted August 29, 2020 There's a good overview of models suitable for people just starting out at These generally are good quality kits with clear instructions, and not too difficult for someone new to the game. There's quite a choice here, and with a bit of luck you'll find something that floats your boat (sorry! couldn't resist). EricWilliamMarshall, mtaylor, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 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...
Jim Lad Posted August 29, 2020 Share #3 Posted August 29, 2020 Hello Guy, and another warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor and Edwardkenway 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 29, 2020 Share #4 Posted August 29, 2020 Welcome to MSW, Guy. Once you decide on a model, start a log as it's a great way to get help when there's a problem. Edwardkenway and Ryland Craze 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...
Edwardkenway Posted August 29, 2020 Share #5 Posted August 29, 2020 welcome to MSW Vanguard models have Alert HM Cutter if you want to go via Alexander Kent or there are several sloops, EG HMS fly, pegasus or snake from other companies. Whatever you decide start a build log for as Mark says there'll be plenty of help and advice. mtaylor, Ryland Craze and druxey 3 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...
SweepHall Posted August 29, 2020 Share #6 Posted August 29, 2020 Hello and welcome from North East Wales👋 mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Current build: AL HMS Bounty 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike from Aus Posted August 30, 2020 Share #7 Posted August 30, 2020 Welcome Guy, sorry that you are in poor health at the moment, ship modelling is a fantastic way to take your mind into happy and relaxing...sometimes frustrating...places. Good luck and enjoy. Mike from Aus. Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted August 31, 2020 Share #8 Posted August 31, 2020 Welcome to the site! mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted August 31, 2020 Share #9 Posted August 31, 2020 Welcome to MSW 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...
Guyuti Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted August 31, 2020 Thanks for all the welcome's guys I really appreciate them. Guy Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Jarman Posted August 31, 2020 Share #11 Posted August 31, 2020 Paul mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 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 September 1, 2020 Share #12 Posted September 1, 2020 Hello again, Guy. Once you've decided what model to make, it's a good idea to start a build log. The instructions on how to do that are here. Having a build log lets the rest of us see your progress, and offer advice and encouragement as you go. And the members here are a very supportive and knowledgeable community. Looking forward to seeing your model under way! Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 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...
noel_colledge Posted September 1, 2020 Share #13 Posted September 1, 2020 I will chip in with a high from South West Wales. mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Finished builds are 1/35 Endeavour's Longboat by Artesania Latina 1/36 scratch built Philadelphia Gunboat from the Smithsonian Plans Current build is Scratch build Boudroit's Monograph for La Jacinthe at 1/36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted September 1, 2020 Share #14 Posted September 1, 2020 Welcome! As Louie has said there are a multitude of great beginner projects out there. A build log is a great way to keep up the momentum/enthusiasm and to ask questions and show off your work Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 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...
Ryland Craze Posted September 1, 2020 Share #15 Posted September 1, 2020 Welcome to Model Ship World Guy. You have been given good advice from the above comments. I hope you find a good kit that peaks your interest, Check out some of the first builds by members in the kit build log section. Just click on the black tag marked "first build" and it will pull up build logs that have this tag attached to it. Good luck on your selection. Louie da fly 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...
SkerryAmp Posted September 2, 2020 Share #16 Posted September 2, 2020 Welcome Guy! You came to the right place - no shortage of good advice and encouragement around here. As for your first build, a lot of good advice so far the only thing I would say is make sure it is something that interests you, that will keep you engaged! Looking forward to whatever you start with! Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 Quote -Adam Current Builds Santa Maria - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB MayFlower - Model Shipways (5/32"=1') POB Blue Shadow - Mamoli Revolutionary War Brigantine. (Fict) (1:64) POB (Recommissioned as the Kara June) On The Shelf Waiting so Patiently USRC Ranger - Corel (1:50) POB 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways (1:4) POF La Nina - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB U.S Brig Syren - Model Shipways (1:64) POB Completed Builds Phantom NY Pilot Boat - Model Shipways (1:96) Solid Hull Decommissioned Builds (Time and conditions were not good to these. They have been cancelled =( ) Willie L Bennett - Model Shipways (1:32) POF USRC Harriet Lane - Model Shipways (1:128) Solid Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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