ASlrWnt2C asking permission to come aboard

[ASlrWnt2C]

Ahoy MSW!

My real name is Paul. I'm from Rochester MN. I discovered this site doing research to help with my build of the Revell 1/96 Constitution (Build Log coming soon). 

 

I enjoyed building models as a kid, including a plastic version of  HMS Bounty. That was good enough for my mother to put on the Knick-Knack shelf over the TV. Of course, she is my mother... 

 

Well that was a long, long time ago. Now I have grown children of my own. And with the nest empty, and the enforced idleness from COVID and Furlough from work, my thoughts returned to doing a really significant ship build.

 

I have always been interested in boats - sailboats and ships in particular. And I have always enjoyed the process of building things. So getting into ship modelling seems to be a good fit for my abilities and inclinations. 

 

I hope that I haven't bitten of more than I can chew. I started in on this project before I found the "Cautionary Tale" topic in this forum. One thing I'm sure of is that this site is a treasure trove of information. It has actually changed my thinking about the project I am undertaking. So, I thought I should add my voice to the conversation. 

[ccoyle]

Welcome! That kit is a popular one, and we have numerous build logs for it here, which should serve you well as a source of visual aid.

 

Cheers!

[JeffT]

Hi Paul. Welcome to MSW 

[Louie da fly]

Welcome to MSW, Paul. If you did a plastic Bounty, no matter how long ago, you'll find that the skills you developed back then will still be there (if perhaps a little rusty) for your plastic Constitution. However you'll probably find (as I did) that encountering MSW changes your viewpoint of what is possible - and desirable - in your model. 

 

Yes, certainly start a build log. The instructions are here ;

 

Have fun with it. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

[Mike from Aus]

Welcome Paul from down under on Canberra, Australia.

[Baker]