Introduction - New Jersey

[MichaelW]

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.

[Jim Lad]

Hello Mike, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'.

 

John

[jwvolz]

Welcome Michael!

[JeffT]

[Baker]

[bruce d]

Hello Michael, welcome to MSW

[mtaylor]

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.

[barkeater]

Welcome to the forum. I'm a New Jersey builder also.

[MichaelW]

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]

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]

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 

[MichaelW]

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.

[Osmosis]

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

[Azzoun]

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.  

[Louie da fly]

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

[Bill Brown]

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

 

[Richvee]

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. 🥺

[MichaelW]

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.