Jeddahbill Posted December 18, 2020 #1 Posted December 18, 2020 Hello! Just joined up and hope to learn from the beautiful work being done here. I usually model in plastic or resin, but have done a few wood kits and really enjoy working with wood. Looking forward to doing more wood kits and recently acquired a few that will probably challenge me, so I will be posting and seeking help as things progress. Regards, Bill ccoyle, Keithbrad80, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote
Keithbrad80 Posted December 18, 2020 #2 Posted December 18, 2020 Welcome to MSW Bill! Make sure to start a build log when you start your model, that way we can help and watch your progress as you go. Bradley mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote Current Builds: Flying Fish - Model Shipways - 1:96 Future Builds: Young America 1853 - Scratch Build - 1:72 Completed Builds: HMS Racehorse - Mantua - 1:47 (No pictures unfortunately) Providence Whale Boat - Artesania Latina - 1:25 (Also no pictures) Lowell Grand Banks Dory - Model Shipways - 1:24 Shelved Builds: Pride of Baltimore 2 - Model Shipways - 1:64 (Also no pictures)
Chuck Seiler Posted December 18, 2020 #3 Posted December 18, 2020 A warm welcome to MSW. Where in California do you hail from? Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Chuck Seiler San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Nautical Research Guild Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, Pinas Cross Section Completed: Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch), John Smith Shallop
ccoyle Posted December 18, 2020 #4 Posted December 18, 2020 Welcome from a California ex-pat living in the Deep South! I was raised in Humboldt County, but lived in Bay Area, SoCal, and Mariposa County at various times. 3 hours ago, Chuck Seiler said: Where in California do you hail from? I'm curious, too! mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
mtaylor Posted December 18, 2020 #5 Posted December 18, 2020 Welcome to MSW, Bill. Do start a build log for your project. It's the best way to get help and met folks. Keith Black 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)
Jim Lad Posted December 18, 2020 #6 Posted December 18, 2020 Hello Bill, and a warm welcome to the forum from the other side of the Pacific. John mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote
Louie da fly Posted December 19, 2020 #7 Posted December 19, 2020 Welcome to MSW, Bill. I'd also recommend you start a build log when you begin your build. A great way to get feedback, help, advice and encouragement. The instructions are here: Steven mtaylor and Keith Black 2 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
Jeddahbill Posted December 19, 2020 Author #8 Posted December 19, 2020 Thanks everyone! I am located in Murrieta which is in southwest Riverside County. Not the best of Southern California, but not the worst either. I am nearly finished with the Artesania Latina Swift, but have work in progress photos from the beginning which I will post as a build log shortly. Bill mtaylor, Keithbrad80, Chuck Seiler and 3 others 6 Quote
Chuck Seiler Posted December 21, 2020 #9 Posted December 21, 2020 There are a couple good model clubs in your general area. if you are interested. Not much activity due to COVID, but... The Ship Modelers Association (SMA) meets up in Fullerton. The San Diego Ship Modelers Guild meets in San Diego at the San Diego Maritime Museum on the ferry BERKELEY. While in person meetings are on hold, they have been holding meeting virtually for the past 2 months. ccoyle, Keith Black, Keithbrad80 and 1 other 4 Quote Chuck Seiler San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Nautical Research Guild Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, Pinas Cross Section Completed: Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch), John Smith Shallop
Larry Van Es Posted March 28, 2021 #10 Posted March 28, 2021 Like Chuck says the SMA is hosting virtual meetings twice a week and anyone is welcome to attend. They are usually the first and third Wednesday of the month. Send me a private message and I'll send you a link if you are interested. You are about half way between San Diego and Fullerton where we meet but I live in Yorba Linda and my in-laws live in Murrieta so I am there often. There's nothing like hands on help with this hobby. I'm actually in San Diego visiting my Marine Corp grandson. Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Current build: US Brig Syren (MS) Larry Van Es Former President Ship Modelers Association Fullerton California http://www.shipmodelersassociation.org
Keith Black Posted March 28, 2021 #11 Posted March 28, 2021 Bill, welcome to MSW. I look forward to seeing your Swift build log. mtaylor 1 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration
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