Roberts Orca Posted December 29, 2020 Share #1 Posted December 29, 2020 My name is Robert. Been a cabinet maker for the better part of 35 years. Built and flown RC aircraft most of my life. Started oil painting about 9 years ago. Built a 17 ft. Sea kayak from cedar strips. I love the challenge and details that a wooden ship model presents. I'll be attempting the Corel 1:98 HMS VICTORY for my first build. I've been so impressed by the caliber of skill and helpfulness from this site. I am open to any and all suggestions. Thank you for sharing your work and allowing me the privilege of being a part of your world. GuntherMT, lmagna, johnp76 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted December 29, 2020 Share #2 Posted December 29, 2020 Welcome to MSW Robert Roberts Orca, lmagna and mtaylor 2 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...
GuntherMT Posted December 29, 2020 Share #3 Posted December 29, 2020 Welcome aboard. That is an incredibly beautiful kayak! Victory is one heck of a project to bite off for a first build, good luck! ccoyle, mtaylor, lmagna and 1 other 3 1 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 29, 2020 Share #4 Posted December 29, 2020 Hello Robert, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. I agree that that's a very special looking kayak. John mtaylor, lmagna and Roberts Orca 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted December 29, 2020 Share #5 Posted December 29, 2020 Hello from a fellow PNWer from north of you. Make that three on the Kayak. Impressive work to put it mildly. With skills and patience like that, unlike most of us mere mortals, you should be able to handle the Corel Victory as a first build. Looking forward to following your build if you would be so kind as to post it. Roberts Orca and mtaylor 1 1 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted December 29, 2020 Share #6 Posted December 29, 2020 Welcome to MSW Roberts Orca 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 Gallery : Revell Bounty Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch To do : Prins Willem Corel, Le Tonnant Corel, Yacht d'Oro Corel, Thermopylae Sergal 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 Si vis pacem, para bellum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted December 29, 2020 Share #7 Posted December 29, 2020 Welcome to MSw Roberts. I agree, that is a fine looking kayak . mtaylor and Roberts Orca 1 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...
ccoyle Posted December 29, 2020 Share #8 Posted December 29, 2020 I'm currently building a 12' lapstrake canoe from a kit. I think I will be pleased if it simply floats. Your kayak looks spectacular! Roberts Orca and mtaylor 1 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Salmson 2, Speeljacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 29, 2020 Share #9 Posted December 29, 2020 Welcome to MSW, Robert. As others have said, do start a build log. It's the best way to meet other builders and also to get help when you need it. Roberts Orca 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...
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