Mercator Posted December 19, 2020 Share #1 Posted December 19, 2020 Ready to get into a new type of modeling. After 40 years building styrene kits I have decided to take the proverbial jump. My first try is the Swift, the older kit with the double planking and the lower deck. It seems ago be a good start. Did acquire several books on this type of modeling. Originally from Belgium, maybe this is where I acquired my attraction to anything nautical. Spend several years in the Marine Corps, I was young and confused. Now I am older but some people think that I am still confused. Beside a lot of reading and watching videos on the subject I am building my own jig and acquiring some of the basic tools, which include as I understand many different types of clamps. My favorite city to visit Astoria and Port Townsend. mtaylor, ccoyle and JeffT 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 19, 2020 Share #2 Posted December 19, 2020 Hello, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor and JeffT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted December 19, 2020 Share #3 Posted December 19, 2020 11 hours ago, Mercator said: Now I am older but some people think that I am still confused. Welcome! Some people would probably say the same for me. JeffT and mtaylor 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 19, 2020 Share #4 Posted December 19, 2020 Welcome to MSW and from southern Oregon. Semper Fi to a former Marine who was also young and confused. I would suggest you start a build log in the Kit Build Log area as it's a great way to get help and meet people. JeffT 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...
JeffT Posted December 19, 2020 Share #5 Posted December 19, 2020 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...
Mike from Aus Posted December 20, 2020 Share #6 Posted December 20, 2020 Welcome to this group from down under in Canberra, Australia. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted December 20, 2020 Share #7 Posted December 20, 2020 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...
Charles Green Posted December 20, 2020 Share #8 Posted December 20, 2020 Mercator: You are now one of four MSWers reported to be in the Boise/Meridian area! Sounds like a meeting is in order - someday! Charles Green, Boise mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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