ZackP Posted December 23, 2020 Share #1 Posted December 23, 2020 As a kid I loved assembling the plastic snap-tite airplane and car models. I have dabbled in woodworking for the last couple of decades, mostly turning nice boards into sawdust. For the last 8 years I have been sailing and racing on J/30s and similar keelboats. Model ship building seems like an amazing intersection of these other hobbies. I just ordered the Swampscott Dory kit from BlueJacket. This will be my first wood kit model, and my first model boat. I'm really looking forward to digging in seeing just how little I know about this world. bruce d, Harvey Golden, bolin and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted December 23, 2020 Share #2 Posted December 23, 2020 Hi Zack. Welcome to MSW mtaylor and ZackP 2 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...
Bossman Posted December 23, 2020 Share #3 Posted December 23, 2020 Welcome Zack. Start a log and ask questions. You will find plenty of help. ZackP, mtaylor and Knocklouder 3 Quote Current build: Model Shipways “Confederacy “ Completed builds: Mamoli “Royal Louis“ Mantua “Royal Caroline” Scratch 1/4 scale gondola “Philadelphia” Scratch “Hannah” from Hahn plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 23, 2020 Share #4 Posted December 23, 2020 Hello Zac, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor and ZackP 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 23, 2020 Share #5 Posted December 23, 2020 Keith Black and ZackP 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...
bolin Posted December 23, 2020 Share #6 Posted December 23, 2020 Welcome! The Swampscott Dory was my first kit model boat as well. It was a really good introduction. mtaylor and ZackP 2 Quote Current builds Meta - Billing Boats - Pentikontoros - Navarino Completed builds Swampscott Dory - BlueJacket - Will Everard - Billing Boats - Bohuseka (Swedish west-coast rowboat) - scratch build - Medieval long-ship Helga Holm - scratch build - Sloop from Roslagen - scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted December 24, 2020 Share #7 Posted December 24, 2020 Yes, your Swampscott shipped out yesterday, 12/23 by UPS. By all means do a build thread, when you are finished, I will give you 10% off the next kit you buy from us. Nic Keithbrad80 and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackP Posted December 25, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted December 25, 2020 Thanks Nic, I got the shipping confirmation. Thanks to everyone for the welcome. I will start a build log once the kit arrives. Planning to dig out my hobby knives this weekend. Can't wait to start! mtaylor and Baker 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gulfmedic1 Posted August 1, 2022 Share #9 Posted August 1, 2022 Where at in La are you located Zach, Im in central La mtaylor 1 Quote Phantom solid hull first build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted August 1, 2022 Share #10 Posted August 1, 2022 The place to be!!!! mtaylor 1 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Santa Maria -Amati 1:65, La Pinta- Amati 1:65, La Nina -Amati 1:65 , Hannah Ship in a Bottle -1:300 The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 ,The Mayflower Amati 1:60 non Ship Build: 1972 Ford Sport Custom Truck Current Build: Viking Ship Drakkar -Amati-1:50 On Hold: HMS Pegasus: Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flutlo6180 Posted August 1, 2022 Share #11 Posted August 1, 2022 Hi Zack. Welcome aboard. mtaylor 1 Quote Ken Current Build HM Alert - 1777 - Vanguard Next Build Fair American - Model Shipways Completed Builds 18TH Century Merchantman Half Hull Planking Kit - NRG San Juan Felucca - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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