Sparky21 Posted October 29, 2020 Share #1 Posted October 29, 2020 Thank you form allowing me to join the group. I am a retired Electrician A number of years ago my family gave me a couple of wooden boat kits. Last year I finally decided to start putting them together. The first model was a Midwest "The Dinghy" Second was the The Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Many hours of frustration huge learning curve. I have been working on the 18th Centry LongBoat by Shipways. s. MEDDO, mtaylor, JeffT and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted October 29, 2020 Share #2 Posted October 29, 2020 Welcome to Model Ship World Sparky. Thanks for sharing pictures of your past builds. Your models look very nice and skillfully constructed. What do you plan to build after completing your Longboat? Sparky21, JeffT and mtaylor 3 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...
ccoyle Posted October 29, 2020 Share #3 Posted October 29, 2020 Welcome! Your models turned out nicely. JeffT, Sparky21 and mtaylor 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky21 Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted October 29, 2020 @Ryland Craze Thank you for your comments, I have learned a tremendous amount while building the Longboat. Many mistakes, mishaps and successes. Not sure of what I be building next. I have 2 Midwest models, SharpieSchooner and the Peterborro Canoe. Also I have Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back. I just ordered the Elidir Thames River Steam Boat Wood Model Kit by Constructo. What's your thoughts as I am a novice builder. David JeffT and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted October 29, 2020 Share #5 Posted October 29, 2020 Nice models Sparky And JeffT, mtaylor and Sparky21 3 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...
Ryland Craze Posted October 29, 2020 Share #6 Posted October 29, 2020 David, The 18th Century Longboat is not the easiest model to build. Based on the pictures you posted, I do not think you would have a problem building any of the kits you mentioned. It sounds like you have learned a lot and improved your skills from your previous builds. I would build whatever kit that appeals to you the most. Sparky21, JeffT and bruce d 3 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...
ccoyle Posted October 29, 2020 Share #7 Posted October 29, 2020 2 hours ago, Ryland Craze said: I do not think you would have a problem building any of the kits you mentioned. Agree! Sparky21 and mtaylor 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted October 29, 2020 Share #8 Posted October 29, 2020 Sparky21 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...
JeffT Posted October 29, 2020 Share #9 Posted October 29, 2020 Welcome to MSW Sparky21 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...
MEDDO Posted October 30, 2020 Share #10 Posted October 30, 2020 mtaylor and Sparky21 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...
Louie da fly Posted October 30, 2020 Share #11 Posted October 30, 2020 David, welcome to MSW. One of the best things you can do is to start a build log - even for a model in progress, it's a great way to get help and advice - and encouragement. The instructions are here: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/24705-before-you-post-your-build-log-please-read-this-starting-and-naming-your-build-log/ Those models look very good. However steep the learning curve may have been, you are already producing creditable models. Keep up the good work, and don't fail to ask questions if you need assistance. The people here are very friendly and helpful, and there's a lot of expertise freely available. mtaylor 1 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler FINISHED 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 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36379-mistydeefer-by-louie-da-fly-finished-restoration-decor-yacht/#comment-1040663 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted October 30, 2020 Share #12 Posted October 30, 2020 Hello David, and another warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. Those models look really good. John mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike from Aus Posted October 30, 2020 Share #13 Posted October 30, 2020 Hello David, and yet another welcome from down under, this time from Canberra. You have done a great job on these first models, well done. Mike mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbrowne Posted November 17, 2020 Share #14 Posted November 17, 2020 (edited) Hello David Yet another warm welcome from Down Under, this time from sunny Perth. Great looking models indeed! Yet to start on my first wood ship build coming from a range of model building backgrounds. If I can do close to what I see with yours, then I will be a happy quokka. Peter Edited November 18, 2020 by peterbrowne mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sceatha Posted November 17, 2020 Share #15 Posted November 17, 2020 Welcome to the forum David! mtaylor 1 Quote Current build: Greek Galliot (scratchbuilt) Previous: Byblos Ship (scratchbuilt) Keep building. https://www.scalemodelspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted November 17, 2020 Share #16 Posted November 17, 2020 Good to have you on board David, and the models look good. mtaylor 1 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...
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