Sinx Posted December 13, 2020 Share #1 Posted December 13, 2020 Hi, I'm a plastic modeler of many years (ships @ 1/72, 1/144 and 1/350 scale as well as armour/vehicles, dioramas and model railways) from Fife in Scotland. I'm building up the courage to start my first wooden ship model. Martin JeffT, Edwardkenway, ccoyle and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 13, 2020 Share #2 Posted December 13, 2020 Hello Martin, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John JeffT, Edwardkenway and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 13, 2020 Share #3 Posted December 13, 2020 Hi Martin, welcome to MSW. We're a friendly and helpful bunch so other than swallowing hard, open a log and jump in. Edwardkenway 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 December 13, 2020 Share #4 Posted December 13, 2020 Welcome to MSW Martin Did you have a particular kit in mind? Edwardkenway 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 13, 2020 Share #5 Posted December 13, 2020 Good luck and please do start a build log when you're decided on which model to get.😉 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...
Mike from Aus Posted December 14, 2020 Share #6 Posted December 14, 2020 Welcome to this forum from down under in Canberra, Australia. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted December 14, 2020 Share #7 Posted December 14, 2020 Hello Martin and welcome to MSW. It is a great place. 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...
Sinx Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted December 14, 2020 Thanks for all the greetings. I haven't fixed on what to do yet, but I'm looking seriously at the Amati Fifie as I like its 'relative simplicity' (ie not much rigging for a first attempt), it's size and the fact that I live in the east of Scotland so it's relevant to me. If anyone has any other suggestions though .... Martin mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 14, 2020 Share #9 Posted December 14, 2020 I'd suggest something like one of Chuck's ships boats kits. There's no masts, it's big enough and detailed enough to give you a good start. There's also plenty of logs and folks that can help you out. Kevin 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...
Kevin Posted December 14, 2020 Share #10 Posted December 14, 2020 Welcome to MSW will look forward to seeing what you decide on mtaylor 1 Quote Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 Belle Poule 1834 by Kevin - OcCre - 1/90 - French frigate - started June 2024 - - On hold MHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished Hercules by Kevin - OcCre - 1/50 - Tugboat - Finished - May 2024 Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted December 15, 2020 Share #11 Posted December 15, 2020 Welcome to MSW Martin. I can't give advice re kits, except to say start with something simple to allow you to build up your skills, and move on up to more complex and difficult models as you get more on top of the process. Don't start with the Vasa or the Royal Sovereign! And start a build log when you do begin your build. It gives you access to the great fund of knowledge available on MSW, and the members are more than willing to help and encourage you in your journey. Instructions for starting a build log are here: And have fun with it! That's what we're all here for. 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...
Ryland Craze Posted December 15, 2020 Share #12 Posted December 15, 2020 Hi Martin and welcome to Model Ship World. Since you are an experienced modeler, you may want to check out the Vanguard Models Fifie Lady Eleanor. There are several build logs of this model on MSW and it looks to be a good kit for an experienced first time ship modeler. Here is a link to their site: https://vanguardmodels.co.uk/product/order-fifie-lady-eleanor/ 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...
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