Levmiller Posted October 4, 2020 Share #1 Posted October 4, 2020 I am a new member. I am a retired machinist/millwright, I am going to attempt to build a Lady Nelson ship. Am I going to be in over my head? I have lots of wood working experience, as I have been building furniture for 30+ years but no modeling expertise. VTHokiEE, Ryland Craze, JeffT and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted October 4, 2020 Share #2 Posted October 4, 2020 Welcome aboard! I would say no; I think that looks like a great kit choice and there are a lot of logs on here to look at for help. Good luck and have fun! mtaylor, JeffT and Ryland Craze 3 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted October 4, 2020 Share #3 Posted October 4, 2020 Welcome to MSW. I think the Lady Nelson is a good kit to start with. 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...
Ryland Craze Posted October 4, 2020 Share #4 Posted October 4, 2020 Welcome to Model Ship World Levmiller. With your professional experience and woodworking skills, you should not have a problem building the Lady Nelson. Plus, you have the knowledge of the many members here on MSW that are more than willing to offer you advice and techniques to help you complete your model. We are glad to have you aboard this forum. mtaylor 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...
mtaylor Posted October 4, 2020 Share #5 Posted October 4, 2020 Welcome to MSW, Levmiller. I go along with the others. However, here's a few suggestions. 1) Look at the other builds for this model. You'll get info on what's a problem and what's not. 2) Open a build log of your own as it's good way to have other sets of eyes on your progress and to get help. Ryland Craze 1 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...
MEDDO Posted October 4, 2020 Share #6 Posted October 4, 2020 As others have said opening a build log is a great way to show your work, get help, and work your way through any issues you may encounter. The Lady Nelson makes a great model. mtaylor and Ryland Craze 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...
Jim Lad Posted October 4, 2020 Share #7 Posted October 4, 2020 Hello, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike from Aus Posted October 4, 2020 Share #8 Posted October 4, 2020 Welcome, also from ‘down under’. Enjoy, expect some learning problems...enjoy solving them... mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levmiller Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share #9 Posted October 5, 2020 I want to thank everyone for their warm welcome and encouragement, I am anxiously awaiting for my plan to arrive mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levmiller Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted October 6, 2020 I received my plan and started a blog. If I have questions should I ask them in my blog or in here? mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted October 6, 2020 Share #11 Posted October 6, 2020 Very exciting! Ask them either a build log or in the appropriate category (https://modelshipworld.com/forum/12-shop-notes-ship-modeling-tips-techniques-and-research/) You may not get enough visibility if you ask them here. Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levmiller Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted October 6, 2020 Is ash a good wood for the frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted October 7, 2020 Share #13 Posted October 7, 2020 The best place to ask about wood is here: https://modelshipworld.com/forum/20-wood-discussionwhere-to-use-it-where-to-get-it-what-types-are-best-how-to-finish-it/ Once you get there, use the search feature and see if there's already been a question asked. I suggest you explore MSW. Get comfortable with it. There's good places and not so good places to ask questions about "how to", " what do I use".. etc. tkay11 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...
GrandpaPhil Posted October 20, 2020 Share #14 Posted October 20, 2020 Welcome! Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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