Gr8teful Rick Posted December 8, 2020 Share #1 Posted December 8, 2020 I'm Rick K from SoCal. I've enjoyed certain craft hobbies over the years, including in my recent retirement. This world of model ships is beautiful, looks like a lot of fun, and the tradecraft is right up my interest alley. So far, I've done a fair bit of research, including especially this website, and I've selected OcCre's Polaris as my first kit. I've even found another member here who has just started to build his Polaris and I plan to talk with him as we work our builds. I plan to ask plenty of questions, and expect to make those mistakes you all talk about! I've also accumulated a "stash" (to be disclosed later) in my enthusiasm for starting this hobby. I'm taking the advice not to buy too many tools too soon, but to buy them as I need them, and I'm lucky to live in an area where hobby shops and home depots are plentiful. I will need to get the hang of how to post messages and communicate on the various forums, but I've already seen how welcoming and helpful you are to the newcomer and I'm very glad to be here. The kits are on their way (my Christmas gift) and I can hardly wait to start building and posting! But it's been 40+ years since I last built a model kit (cars, WW2 warships, plastic and metal). I still have a collection of 16 Pyro 1/32 classic cars kits waiting to be started, as well as a half-finished Gabriel 1/18 metal/plastic Duesenberg dual cowl phaeton and an as-yet-unstarted Monogram 1/24 Duesy boattail speedster. None show any real wear and tear or warping even after years of improper storage, although the phaeton will need some stripping and re-painting. Well, maybe I'll get to them after trying my hand at the ships. I've already looked through the car posts in the non-ship builds forum. You all are an eclectic bunch! Harvey Golden, JeffT, ccoyle and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 9, 2020 Share #2 Posted December 9, 2020 Hello Rick, and a warm welcome to the forum from across the Pacific, John Ryland Craze, JeffT and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted December 9, 2020 Share #3 Posted December 9, 2020 Welcome! I always advise SoCal folks to check out the Ship Modelers Association. They meet in Fullerton, if that's near you. There's nothing quite like meeting your fellow modelers alive and in person to socialize, look at models, and swap tips and advice. JeffT and mtaylor 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Speeljacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8teful Rick Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted December 9, 2020 Thanks, Chris. I've bookmarked their website. They look like they're real pro's! Kind of intimidating for a newbie. But Fullerton is not far from me at all, and I will try to check out a meeting after the pandemic is over. They're probably a great group of people just like MSW. mtaylor and ccoyle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted December 9, 2020 Share #5 Posted December 9, 2020 Hello and 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...
Edwardkenway Posted December 9, 2020 Share #6 Posted December 9, 2020 Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 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...
Louie da fly Posted December 9, 2020 Share #7 Posted December 9, 2020 Welcome to MSW, Rick! When you start your first kit, I'd highly recommend you start a build log - it's a really good way to get feedback, as well as help and advice. The instructions are here: The people here are very friendly and helpful - and don't get too intimidated by being a newbie. The experience level on MSW varies from total duffer to demi-god of modelling. I've been here for over five years and I'm still gobsmacked and overawed by the skill demonstrated by some of our members. The important thing ids to have a go, don't be afraid of mistakes (they're inevitable) but learn from them. And even the demi-gods make them - just much more interesting mistakes than we mere mortals do. And have fun with it, and ask lots of questions! mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 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...
Ryland Craze Posted December 9, 2020 Share #8 Posted December 9, 2020 Welcome to Model Ship World Rick. YouTube has many videos on building the OcCre Polaris which may be of some help. I hope you start a build log on your model so that we may follow your progress. 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 December 9, 2020 Share #9 Posted December 9, 2020 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...
Baker Posted December 10, 2020 Share #10 Posted December 10, 2020 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...
Mike from Aus Posted December 13, 2020 Share #11 Posted December 13, 2020 Hi Rick, welcome from Canberra, Australia. You have found the right place to start, this is a great forum to learn and share with friends you will make from all corners of the world. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Jarman Posted December 13, 2020 Share #12 Posted December 13, 2020 Hello Rick, Welcome to MSW. Paul mtaylor and Gr8teful Rick 2 Quote In work Amati-rms-titanic-1912-1250 Unfinished kit Revell Container-ship-colombo-express Finished AL - King of the Mississippi AL-Sanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted December 17, 2020 Share #13 Posted December 17, 2020 Welcome! mtaylor 1 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) 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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