Commander Bond, RNSVR Posted December 8, 2020 Share #1  Posted December 8, 2020 (edited) Hello, everyone! 🙂 I am a longtime plastic model kit builder who began the Model Shipways 1768 Armed Virginia Sloop (using Bob Hunt's excellent Lauck Street Shipyard practicum) about ten years ago...I got a good start on the kit (first layer of planking done, plus assembly of various other elements) and then an untimely divorce interrupted everything (looooong story). I am a published author (see my 'About Me'), and have decided to re-attempt the AVS, using a brand-new kit and all-new equipment, even re-purchasing Hunt's practicum. I have absorbed the build log by the venerable captain_hook on this site, and will use it as a shining example of just how good this model can be. In the meantime, my goal is to learn as much as I can as I prepare to begin building --- I intend to start after finishing work on my current writing project, and will use the AVS as a reward to myself when done, by means of motivation.  I intend for this to be my long-term 'old man' activity (I'm 58 now), and will do it as long as I am able. I am reasonably intelligent, patient and eager to learn, so I don't think I will be scared off by challenges. My ultimate goals are Moby Dick's Pequod, John Paul Jones' Bonhomme Richard, and the USS Constitution. I am fully aware that the first two will be very difficult to achieve, as they will require adapting existing kits (I doubt that scratch-building is in my skill set, or at least I'm very intimidated by the notion!). I'm also interested in ships like the HMS Bounty, the Mayflower, and the HMS Surprise from O'Brien's Master and Commander novels. So...my goals are likely ambitious beyond my skill set! 🤪  At any rate, I'm glad to be preparing to resume this grand undertaking, and I humbly hope for everyone's assistance.  Cheers, and be well during this stressful and difficult time! Edited December 8, 2020 by Commander Bond, RNSVR RichardG, Harvey Golden, VTHokiEE and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 9, 2020 Share #2 Â Posted December 9, 2020 Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. Â John Commander Bond, RNSVR and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Bond, RNSVR Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share #3 Â Posted December 9, 2020 Thank you sir! Much appreciated. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 9, 2020 Share #4  Posted December 9, 2020 Commander Bond, RNSVR 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 #5  Posted December 10, 2020 Commander Bond, RNSVR and mtaylor 2 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 große-jacht / Yacht D'Oro 1/50 Corel Gallery : Revell Bounty Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch  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    Cleaning the 1/72 military collection  Si vis pacem, para bellum   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike from Aus Posted December 13, 2020 Share #6 Â Posted December 13, 2020 Welcome from down under in Canberra, Australia. Â Virginia was my first model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted December 15, 2020 Share #7  Posted December 15, 2020 Welcome to MSW! Sounds like you've got your ideas planned out well in advance, with a minimum of 6 ships to do after you've finished the AVS. That should keep you going for a while  Pequod is of course a fictional ship, and as far as I know nobody does a whaler kit - but I could be wrong. Whaling ships had some very interesting characteristics that distinguished them from other ships at a glance, such as  "crow's nests" on the masts instead of a normal top. (see https://modelshipworld.com/topic/15552-what-is-a-crows-nest/?tab=comments#comment-483331 ). I'm not sure how much description of the Pequod is in the book, but you could certainly build a model that is as much like her as it is possible to get with the information available.  The others are all real, and many have kits available.  I think your first project, the AVS, is a great way to get back into modelling. You'll probably find it easier than the first time you did it, simply because you've done it before.  And make sure you start a build log when you begin you model. The instructions are here:   It's a great way to get help and advice - and encouragement - as you build your model.  Best wishes with it, and have fun.  Steven    mtaylor 1 Quote  It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it.  CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516  FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco 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 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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