MikeGB Posted November 23, 2020 Share #1 Posted November 23, 2020 Hello Everyone, My name is Mike, and I live in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire. For a number of years I wanted to have a go at wooden ship modelling, but never had the time. Then I retired and lockdown started - so the perfect excuses to have a go! I got 'Pickle' from Caldercraft, and had a happy 4 months or so making it. Now I've got the bug and am halfway through Caldercraft 'Bounty.' Have been getting useful tips from the 'build logs' as I've found the instructions rather sketchy after 'Pickle'. Thanks for having me on board! Mike VTHokiEE, JeffT, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CW_Tom Posted November 23, 2020 Share #2 Posted November 23, 2020 Welcome Mike! Glad to meet you. I hope you're finding the forum chock full of good information. Regards, Tom JeffT and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Build: USS Tinosa (SSN 606) Fast Attack Submarine - Scratchbuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted November 23, 2020 Share #3 Posted November 23, 2020 Hello Mike. Welcome to MSW mtaylor 1 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 November 23, 2020 Share #4 Posted November 23, 2020 Hello Mike, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted November 23, 2020 Share #5 Posted November 23, 2020 Hi Mike. Welcome to MSW. Feel free to start a build log as it's an excellent way to get help. 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...
Ryland Craze Posted November 24, 2020 Share #6 Posted November 24, 2020 Welcome to Model Ship World Mike. The older Caldercraft kits had "sketchy" instructions. I am sure you will find MSW members are more than willing to answer any questions you may have. 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...
Louie da fly Posted November 24, 2020 Share #7 Posted November 24, 2020 Welcome to MSW, Mike. I remember when I was a kid learning that Grimsby was a fishing port. And learning later that its name was a Viking one - comes from "Grim" one of Odin's nicknames. I second Mark's advice to start a build log. It's a great way to get help and advice and encouragement. The instructions are here: And you can probably use the search bar at the top right of the page to see if anybody else has done a Caldercraft Bounty. (Actually, I just did, out of interest - there's quite a few of them, including at least two finished models. They should be helpful in doing your own build: https://modelshipworld.com/search/?q=Caldercraft Bounty&quick=1 Don't worry if you make mistakes - we all do that; the more experienced members just make more interesting ones . A lot of very friendly, helpful people here, so ask questions! LOTS of questions! That's what the forum's here for. And have fun. 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...
Baker Posted November 25, 2020 Share #8 Posted November 25, 2020 mtaylor 1 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...
Edwardkenway Posted November 25, 2020 Share #9 Posted November 25, 2020 and welcome to MSW from further south on the Trent mtaylor 1 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGB Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted November 26, 2020 Thanks to you all for your welcomes. I think I'm probably a bit too far through my build of 'Bounty' to start a Build Log now, but I'm already finding the existing logs very helpful! Mike mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sceatha Posted November 26, 2020 Share #11 Posted November 26, 2020 Hello Mike and welcome to the forum. Never too late to start a build log, just start from where you are in the build. It's a great way to get help when you get stuck. regards, George 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...
allanyed Posted November 26, 2020 Share #12 Posted November 26, 2020 Welcome aboard Mike, very happy to have you join this crew. Now that you will have a couple kits under your belt, would love to see you become another member that takes the step over to the dark side and do a scratch build!! Allan mtaylor 1 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted November 26, 2020 Share #13 Posted November 26, 2020 Mike, from PNW a warm Wishing you and family a nice and safe Thanksgiving. mtaylor 1 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike from Aus Posted December 1, 2020 Share #14 Posted December 1, 2020 Welcome Mike from another Mike from way down under in Canberra, Australia. Love your country and hope to be able to visit again one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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