GGibson Posted January 9, 2021 Share #1 Posted January 9, 2021 Hi all. This is Gregg from a suburb of the Kansas City MO/KS metropolitan area. Sixteen years ago (2005), with one child just graduating college and one still in college, I decided I needed a new hobby, and purchased the Bluenose as my first ship to build. Overwhelmed doesn't describe it. After working on the initial basics of the ship, I put it back in the box and up on a closet shelf to be forgotten. Sixteen years later, I am recently retired after a long accounting career, and found it buried in the back of a spare bedroom closet shelf. Other than my meat-smoking hobby (I am, after all, living in Kansas City!), I decided to take another shot at ship building. Well, after pulling it all back out, again looking at plans, reading many of the build logs on this site, etc., I decided perhaps the Bluenose was still a bit aggressive for a first build as a novice builder. So, I have taken a few steps back and have selected the Norwegian Sailing Pram and the Muscongus Bay Lobster Smak as my first two. Anxiously awaiting for their arrival. But, in the meantime, preparing my workspace, checking on my tools and supplies, and continuing to read blogs and posts like these, ship building logs, videos, etc. I am determined to make this a slow, yet progressive, journey. And, have fun along the way. I look forward to the journey. Will try to keep all updated on my adventures. Thanks! bruce d, GuntherMT, Ryland Craze and 8 others 11 Quote Gregg Current Projects: Completed Projects: Waiting for Shipyard Clearance: Bluenose 1921 1:64 - Model Shipways Norwegian Sailing Pram 1:12 - Model Shipways Yacht America Schooner 1851 1:64 - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack 1:24 - Model Shipways RMS Titanic 1:300 - OcCre (Couldn't help myself when it was on sale) H.M. Schooner Ballahoo 1:64 - Caldercraft USS Constitution 1:76 - Model Shipways Santa Maria Caravelle 1:48 - Ships of Pavel Nikitin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted January 9, 2021 Share #2 Posted January 9, 2021 Hi Gregg. Welcome to Model Ship World. Be sure and start a build log when you get started. GGibson, mtaylor and Keith Black 3 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...
Jim Lad Posted January 9, 2021 Share #3 Posted January 9, 2021 Hello Greg, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John GGibson, Keith Black and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted January 9, 2021 Share #4 Posted January 9, 2021 Hello Greg and welcome to MSW. Sounds like you are well on your way, enjoy the journey! GGibson and Keith Black 2 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...
Paul Jarman Posted January 9, 2021 Share #5 Posted January 9, 2021 Welcome to MSW Greg, Paul Keith Black, mtaylor and GGibson 3 Quote In work Amati-rms-titanic-1912-1250 Unfinished kit Revell Container-ship-colombo-express Finished AL - King of the Mississippi AL-Sanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 9, 2021 Share #6 Posted January 9, 2021 Welcome to MSW, Gregg. Enjoy the journey, it's a good one. GGibson 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...
Cathead Posted January 10, 2021 Share #7 Posted January 10, 2021 Welcome from this Central Missourian and Royals fan! You've made an excellent choice in starting with simpler kits to learn skills before moving up the ladder. When you start a build log, let us know here as well so we can follow you over. mtaylor and GGibson 2 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted January 10, 2021 Share #8 Posted January 10, 2021 GGibson and mtaylor 2 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...
Clark Griswold Posted January 10, 2021 Share #9 Posted January 10, 2021 Welcome from a Kansas City (OP area) native! I moved away after high school but still miss it. I'm still working my first "proper" ship and learning a lot along the way. Ask questions, take chances, and enjoy the experience. GGibson and mtaylor 2 Quote Amos Current Build: Occre Essex Whaler (1/60) Past builds: Amati Coca (1/60, 1st static ship) Little Shelley Foss (1/45) * Dumas Jenny Lee (1/32)* Dumas Painted Racer (1/8)* Dumas Ace Sloop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted January 10, 2021 Share #10 Posted January 10, 2021 Welcome Gregg from a frequent visitor to Lansing, KS. Not that it has a lot of attractions for tourists, but our youngest and his family settled there when he retired from the Army. Allan mtaylor 1 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...
GGibson Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share #11 Posted January 11, 2021 Thanks for all the positive posts. Looking forward to diving in (ok, a little water pun) and sharing my experiences, and getting great advice. Lansing is just up K7 from me, allanyed. Thank your son for his service! My son is a Navy pilot (technically in reserves now) after two tours several years back. Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Gregg Current Projects: Completed Projects: Waiting for Shipyard Clearance: Bluenose 1921 1:64 - Model Shipways Norwegian Sailing Pram 1:12 - Model Shipways Yacht America Schooner 1851 1:64 - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack 1:24 - Model Shipways RMS Titanic 1:300 - OcCre (Couldn't help myself when it was on sale) H.M. Schooner Ballahoo 1:64 - Caldercraft USS Constitution 1:76 - Model Shipways Santa Maria Caravelle 1:48 - Ships of Pavel Nikitin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted January 12, 2021 Share #12 Posted January 12, 2021 And please give my hearty thanks to your son as well!!! Allan GGibson, mtaylor and Keith Black 3 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...
Louie da fly Posted January 14, 2021 Share #13 Posted January 14, 2021 Welcome to MSW, Gregg, from the Far Side of The World! I will echo the recommendations above to start a build log for your new models - it's the best way to get help and advice and ask questions (though we also have a whole section for technical questions). The instructions are here: I'm sure after you do your first two models you'll have picked up very valuable skills (and made your share of the inevitable mistakes and stuff-ups - but lets call them learning opportunities ). And one day you'll probably say to yourself "You know, it's time I had another go at Bluenose." In the meantime, good to have you aboard! Steven Keith Black, mtaylor and GGibson 3 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler FINISHED 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 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36379-mistydeefer-by-louie-da-fly-finished-restoration-decor-yacht/#comment-1040663 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anima Posted May 5, 2022 Share #14 Posted May 5, 2022 There's a group of us in KC that meet up every other month to geek out on ship models... If you are interested. Jeff GGibson, Keith Black, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjay Posted May 6, 2022 Share #15 Posted May 6, 2022 mtaylor, GGibson and Keith Black 3 Quote Mark Phoenix, AZ Current builds; Previous builds, in rough order of execution; Shipjack, Peterbrough Canoe, Flying Fish, Half Moon, Britannia racing sloop, Whale boat, Bluenose, Picket boat, Viking longboat, Atlantic, Fair American, Mary Taylor, half hull Enterprise, Hacchoro, HMS Fly, Khufu Solar Boat. On the shelf; Royal Barge, Jefferson Davis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen McGuire Posted May 12, 2022 Share #16 Posted May 12, 2022 Hey Gregg, a warm welcome from about 700 miles south on I35 from you. GGibson, Keith Black and mtaylor 3 Quote Current build: Banshee II - Blockade Runner Gallery: Mamoli CSS Alabama; Amati Hannah-SIB; Charles W Morgan-SIB; Aurora-SIB; Independence-SIB; Zheng He Treasure Fleet-SIB; Adventure Galley-SIB; Oseberg/Kraken-SIB; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw-SIB, Wa'a Kualua-SIB, Ghost Ship Jenny-SIB Completed build logs: Alabama; Hannah; Morgan; Aurora; Independence; Zheng He Treasure Fleet; Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley; Oseberg/Kraken; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw, Wa'a Kualua, Ghost Ship Jenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anima Posted May 13, 2022 Share #17 Posted May 13, 2022 The Kansas city Square Riggers ship model club is meeting this Sunday... PM for info if anyone is interested. Jeff mtaylor, Cathead and Keith Black 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted May 13, 2022 Share #18 Posted May 13, 2022 Hi Greg, welcome to the forum! 👍😀 mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote Dave Current builds: Rattlesnake Completed builds: Lady Nelson On the shelf: NRG Half Hull Project, Various metal, plastic and paper models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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