Marshall54 Posted September 27, 2020 Share #1 Posted September 27, 2020 Hi to all existing members, I returned to modelling 5 years ago when I retired, resurrecting my interest in plastic WW2 aircraft, mostly at 1:72, and famous warships, but now at 1:350, with the exception of the Revells type VIIC U-Boot, and Flower Class Corvette at 1:144. the later which I modified to represent HMS Compass Rose from the film The Cruel Sea. Space is now my problem, but my wife has said she will allow me to display a nice wooden model ship in the dining room! After some searching I have joined the MSW as the ideal website to help me build a suitable model. I have studied the suggested models and think I will buy the Caldrcraft HM Supply. Good choice? Keith Black and JeffT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted September 27, 2020 Share #2 Posted September 27, 2020 Hello and a warm welcome from Sussex to MSW. Not built the Supply but someone will speak up. This is a good place to get guidance, don't be shy about asking. Regards, Bruce JeffT, mtaylor and Keith Black 3 Quote 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted September 27, 2020 Share #3 Posted September 27, 2020 Welcome to MSW. I suggest you have a look at this topic before starting Supply as it has some great advise. MEDDO and JeffT 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...
Keith Black Posted September 27, 2020 Share #4 Posted September 27, 2020 Marshall, welcome to MSW. Please start a build log when you get your kit purchased where we can follow your progress. You'll find friendly folk here who will be glad to assist should you need advise. mtaylor and JeffT 2 Quote Current Builds: Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted September 27, 2020 Share #5 Posted September 27, 2020 Welcome! The thread Mark linked above has some great info in it for someone looking for initial project JeffT, Keith Black and mtaylor 3 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...
ccoyle Posted September 28, 2020 Share #6 Posted September 28, 2020 Welcome! I had a teacher friend who did a unit on The Cruel Sea. He asked me to do a Flower-class corvette for him, so I did the 1/100 scale card version from Modelik. It was really a bit over my head for my skill level at the time, but I got it done. As much as I love Caldercraft, I think there are some more fool-proof kits available today, thanks to advances in design and higher standards for instructions. After you read the suggested thread, have a look at some of the offerings from Vanguard Models or Master Korabel, for starters, and also search for build logs with the words "first wooden ship" (or similar) to see what other beginners are tackling. Cheers! mtaylor, Keith Black and JeffT 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Salmson 2, Speeljacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted September 28, 2020 Share #7 Posted September 28, 2020 Keith Black 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...
Jim Lad Posted September 28, 2020 Share #8 Posted September 28, 2020 Hello, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike from Aus Posted September 28, 2020 Share #9 Posted September 28, 2020 Big welcome from down under in Australia. I have visited England on many occasions, work and social, but never made it to your part of the world. My daughter spent her honeymoon there last year and loved it. So post Covid I hope to get there. All the best...please enjoy this site. Mike from Aus mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Thistle Posted September 28, 2020 Share #10 Posted September 28, 2020 Welcome to the Forum. I discovered this useful link the other day ... New to ship modelling? But what do you build first? . ... I'm currently building Vanguard Models Lady Eleanor Fifie, which is a Scottish fishing vessel. It's not too large and can be bought with/without sails. As others have said, this is a great website with lots of friendly advice. All the best, Richard mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote Current build: U.S. Army K51 Radio Truck with K52 Trailer - 1944 - MiniArt - 1:35 Next build: PM Research Crank Shaper - late 1800s - 1:12 Part finished: HMS Flirt (MSE) - 1782 Vanguard Models - 1:64 Finished: Archer anti-tank gun Diorama - 1944 -Tamiya 1:35 : Churchill MkVII tank Diorama - Tamiya - 1:35 - 1944 : Sherman Firefly Tank Diorama - Revell - 1/76 - WWII : Humber MkII Scout Car Diorama - - Revell - 1:76 - WWII : PM Research Drill Press - 1895 - 1:12 : PM Research Milling Machine - late 1800s - 1:12 (est) : Stuart Engineering Lathe - late 1800s - 1:12 (est) : Stuart Beam model steam engine - 1770s onwards - 1:12 (est) : Stuart 10V model steam engine circa 1920s - 1:12 (est) : Lady Eleanor Fifie Circa 1900 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 : Dallas Cutter 1815 - Artesania Latina - 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted September 28, 2020 Share #11 Posted September 28, 2020 Keith Black 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...
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