Greetings

[MikeGB]

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

 

 

[CW_Tom]

Welcome Mike!  Glad to meet you.  I hope you're finding the forum chock full of good information.

 

Regards,

 

Tom

[JeffT]

Hello Mike. Welcome to MSW 

[Jim Lad]

Hello Mike, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'.

 

John

[mtaylor]

Hi Mike. Welcome to MSW.   Feel free to start a build log as it's an excellent way to get help.

[Ryland Craze]

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.

[Louie da fly]

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.

[Baker]

[Edwardkenway]

and welcome to MSW from further south on the Trent 

[MikeGB]

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

[Sceatha]

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

[allanyed]

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

[Nirvana]

Mike, from PNW a warm 

Wishing you and family a nice and safe Thanksgiving.

[Mike from Aus]

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.