Allen B Posted January 3, 2021 Share #1 Posted January 3, 2021 I'm Al in Canada. Joined back in Oct,. Been drifting around on MSW even before I moored myself to MSW's dock. Thought It's about time I come ashore and introduce myself. Happy New Year. I was bitten by the wood model ship hobby in 1978 I think the hobby was a natural transition for me because since my youth I've had this fascination with the early ships of sail and the history. When I first set eyes on the wood model Cutty Sark I had to jump on board. However, even though unaware of all the pitfalls and "cautionary tales" a neophyte can fall into, and no tools I forged ahead. I bought the necessary books and minimum of tools. Things were unfurling nicely until I went away for two days and upon my return the cat had chewed the bulkheads and deck to sawdust. Away to the deep six she went. The cat stayed and lived happily. I don't know, maybe she thought a mouse had got aboard. She got the benefit of the doubt anyway. Next attempt 20 years later in 1998 with AL's Charles W Morgan. Again, the pitfalls. Didn't have the skill or knowledge and didn't understand the instruction for the most part. Just too much for me. However I had a computer and joined a ship modeling site and found Micro Mark. The awesome members on the ship modeling site helped me so much. My skills, knowledge and confidence improved. I got the hull completed and deck. However, life's responsibilities kept pulling me against the wind. Eventually the Morgan laid on her side against the rocks for 10-years, and sunk. A sad demise for a ship of her historical significance that I still regret. I even had bought a full set of plans of her from Mystic Seaport that somehow have been lost through my travels or tucked away in some forgotten crevice. These past attempts were a great learning experience. There were never any failures, just many steps toward what will be eventual success, and the knowing that I would someday return to this hobby that still fills my sails with a fair breeze. Now at 70-years, retired I'm deciding what ship(s) to build. No final decisions yet, but I will keep in mind the " Cautionary Tales For Beginners " and keep my endeavors on an even keel. "May you all have fair winds and following seas". JeffT, GuntherMT, ccoyle and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted January 3, 2021 Share #2 Posted January 3, 2021 Hi Al Warm welcome to MSW and Happy New Year Allan JeffT and mtaylor 2 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted January 3, 2021 Share #3 Posted January 3, 2021 Hello Al, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John JeffT and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen B Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share #4 Posted January 3, 2021 Thanks Allanyed and Jim . The welcome is very much appreciated. 😀 JeffT and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 3, 2021 Share #5 Posted January 3, 2021 Hi Al, welcome to MSW. As embark on this voyage, feel free to ask all the questions you have. There's places to ask and you will get answers. Enjoy the building of whatever model you choose because that's the important part. 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...
Duanelaker Posted January 4, 2021 Share #6 Posted January 4, 2021 Welcome! Everyday is a great day to start the hobby! mtaylor and JeffT 2 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted January 4, 2021 Share #7 Posted January 4, 2021 Welcome to MSW 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...
Allen B Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted January 4, 2021 20 hours ago, Duanelaker said: Welcome! Everyday is a great day to start the hobby! I certainly agree. Always great to set course toward new horizons. Also, thanks to all for the kind greetings. mtaylor and Duanelaker 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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