New member and new ship modeler

[Danstream]

Dear all,

my name is Daniele, I am Italian, but I have spent my last 30 years in the Netherlands where I live and work at present. The country here is a very good country for sailing (and also for other things) and in the past I used to enjoy sailing. I was also a proficient scuba diver and I enjoyed diving here and in few most interesting places around the world. Now, I just watch sailing boats and I thought it would be nice for me to try building models as an alternative different way of continuing cultivating interests in the marine world. 

I have just joined this fine forum which I have been following for a while. I do not have previous ship modeling experience, although I watched my father and my brother building quite fine models. I thought that joining this forum would be an excellent way to facilitate learning and getting first hand advices from experienced modelers. In addition, sharing my work on a forum, surely will add an additional dimension to the hobby. Soon, I will be starting a build log so I can  present my work to you.

Thanks for reading and my best regards to all,

D.

[Edwardkenway]

and welcome to MSW 

[bruce d]

Hello Daniele and welcome to MSW. I look forward to seeing your chosen subject and a build log.

[Jaager]

D.,

If you have not already done so, I suggest that you read the pinned post just above this one:

 

For Beginners -- A Cautionary Tale

 

May your attendance here be long and rewarding.

[Baker]

[mtaylor]

 

[Kevin]

hello and welcome to MSW

[MEDDO]

Welcome to the forum!  Starting a build log is a really great way to show your work get some experience, ask questions and work through problems/issues along the way

[Jim Lad]

Hello Daniele, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'.

 

John

[druxey]

Welcome aboard!

[Ryland Craze]

Welcome to Model Ship World Daniele.  You have come to the right place to learn how to build ship models.  Have you already selected a kit to build?

[CTYankee]

Hello! From another brand new ship modeler.

[BobG]

20 hours ago, Danstream said:

I thought that joining this forum would be an excellent way to facilitate learning and getting first hand advices from experienced modelers.

Welcome to the forum, D. Be sure to select a model that you are interested in but suitable for a beginner. There is a lot to learn and become familiar with. Start a build log when you start making your model and don't hesitate to ask any and all questions. You'll get a lot of good advice and support from some of the very experienced modelers here. Good luck!

[Danstream]

17 hours ago, Ryland Craze said:

Welcome to Model Ship World Daniele.  You have come to the right place to learn how to build ship models.  Have you already selected a kit to build?

Thanks Rynland. I have selected my kit and I have already started it. Tonight I will try to upload my first instalment so you will see it (under ships from 1501 to 1750).