MichaelW Posted December 29, 2020 Share #1 Posted December 29, 2020 Hello fellow modelers! I am Mike and I live in New Jersey. My first hobby is HO trains. I also own and sail a 25' Cape Dory. On a trip to Searsport, Maine, I stopped at BlueJacket Ship Crafters and I was hooked. I purchased and built the Maine lobster boat "Red Baron." I am now on my second kit, the 1889 Quoddy Boat "Yankee Hero." I've already learned much from the posts on this site and hope I live up to the craftsmanship on display here. ccoyle, Keithbrad80, Richvee and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 29, 2020 Share #2 Posted December 29, 2020 Hello Mike, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John JeffT and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwvolz Posted December 29, 2020 Share #3 Posted December 29, 2020 Welcome Michael! JeffT and mtaylor 2 Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted December 29, 2020 Share #4 Posted December 29, 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...
Baker Posted December 29, 2020 Share #5 Posted December 29, 2020 mtaylor 1 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...
bruce d Posted December 29, 2020 Share #6 Posted December 29, 2020 Hello Michael, welcome to MSW 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...
mtaylor Posted December 29, 2020 Share #7 Posted December 29, 2020 Hi Michael, welcome to MSW. Do give some thought to opening a build log as it's a great way to meet other builders and get help when you need it. Ryland Craze 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...
barkeater Posted December 29, 2020 Share #8 Posted December 29, 2020 Welcome to the forum. I'm a New Jersey builder also. Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 Quote Completed scratch build: The armed brig "Badger" 1777 Current scratch build: The 36 gun frigate "Unite" 1796 Completed kits: Mamoli "Alert", Caldercraft "Sherbourne" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelW Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share #9 Posted December 30, 2020 Thank you everyone. I have started a build log. I am building the Yankee Hero 1889 Quoddy Boat kit from BlueJacket. Please visit my build and share your thoughts. - Mike EricWilliamMarshall, Tom E, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricWilliamMarshall Posted January 25, 2021 Share #10 Posted January 25, 2021 FYI from another Jersey modeler. There is a NJ ship model club: http://www.shipmodelsocietyofnewjersey.org/ . Also one in Philly: https://www.philadelphiashipmodelsociety.com/ Welcome aboard! Azzoun and mtaylor 2 Quote Current adventures: USS Perry of 1843, model kit by Bluejacket - Scale 1:96 Lost at Sea: Dapper Tom - model kit by Model Shipways Previous adventures: an English Pinnace, model kit by Model Shipways, Opium Smuggler Schooner Yacht 1805, model kit by Authentic Holland Models Chesapeake Bay Flattie, model kit by Midwest, USS Constitution, model kit by Revell Albatros 1912, card model kit by HMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzoun Posted January 25, 2021 Share #11 Posted January 25, 2021 Hey Michael, I'm a member at both clubs, both great organizations. We are currently meeting via zoom meetings. We have a big ModelCon coming up in August at the Battleship. Maybe you can join us! Joshua Ryland Craze, EricWilliamMarshall and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelW Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share #12 Posted January 26, 2021 (edited) Thank you Eric and Joshua! I'll ask to join the New Jersey group - looks like I'll need a sponsor. You know, I've never been to the Battleship. Edited January 26, 2021 by MichaelW Correction. mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Posted January 26, 2021 Share #13 Posted January 26, 2021 Welcome aboard Michael from a former Jersey Boy that left the cold behind many years ago. Lots of helpful folks around here so don't be shy about asking for help. Best Regards mtaylor 1 Quote Art Smith Current Build: E.M. White Guide Canoe - Canoe Model Kits, San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina Completed: Peterboro Canoe - Midwest , Hobbyzone Organizers and Building Jigs, Guns of History Naval Smoothbore, 1st Build: Midwest Sakonnet Daysailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzoun Posted January 26, 2021 Share #14 Posted January 26, 2021 2 hours ago, MichaelW said: Thank you Eric and Joshua! I'll ask to join the New Jersey group - looks like I'll need a sponsor. You know, I've never been to the Battleship. If you send me your email to Modelship@yahoo.com, the New Jersey Club's meeting is tomorrow night at 7p. Stop in as a visitor. I'll be on. Ryland Craze and EricWilliamMarshall 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted January 26, 2021 Share #15 Posted January 26, 2021 Welcome to MSW, Michael! I used to have HO trains when I was a kid - the old Triang set. When I was thinking about what hobby I wanted to pursue as I got older, model railways was the other main contender. But I'm happy I went with ship modelling. I think it's more of a challenge to my creativity and manual skills. Good to see you've started your build log. Steven EricWilliamMarshall and mtaylor 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Brown Posted January 26, 2021 Share #16 Posted January 26, 2021 Welcome Michael, I just sent you a link to tonight’s Ship Model Society of New Jersey January meeting. I hope you can attend. I also built the Eastport Pinky known as the Yankee Hero. It was a great kit and I enjoyed the build very much. I look forward to your build log and also hope you will consider joining our club. Bill SMSNJ Ryland Craze, EricWilliamMarshall, Richvee and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richvee Posted January 26, 2021 Share #17 Posted January 26, 2021 Hope you can join us tonight, Michael. The zoom meetings have been going very well. I also have a little modeling background in HO trains. I'm currently in ongoing negotiations with the Mrs to obtain use of the spare bedroom for trains. Negotiations are not progressing well. 🥺 mtaylor, Ryland Craze, EricWilliamMarshall and 1 other 4 Quote Rich Member - Ship Model Society of New Jersey Current Build: Pride of Baltimore 2 Finished: Kate Cory Finished for now (Not rigged): Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelW Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share #18 Posted January 26, 2021 Thanks Rich. I negotiated and obtained trackage rights for a layout that's 18" wide and about 15 feet long. It's a point to point line, but it keeps me modeling buildings and landscapes and running the occasional lash up. "See" you tonight. Richvee, EricWilliamMarshall, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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