Andyrew Posted January 13, 2021 Share #1 Posted January 13, 2021 My name is Andy and I have been building models for about the last 50 years since my late Uncle got me an Airfix Spitfire when I was about 7 years old. Having built mostly plastic models I now want to concentrate on wooden models, I find wood much easier to work with than plastic and I've always been impressed by ship models especially sailing ships. I recently completed the St. Gabriel by Master Korabel which I found to be quite a challenge. Cheers Andy chris watton, Tom E, mtaylor and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted January 13, 2021 Share #2 Posted January 13, 2021 Hello Andy, That is a nice looking model. Welcome to MSW. Andyrew, mtaylor and JeffT 3 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...
James H Posted January 13, 2021 Share #3 Posted January 13, 2021 Good morning Andy, My general background has also been plastic, but I've been doing wood ships since 2001 (with a break of a few years in there too), so it's nice to see someone with a similar background join here. St. Gabriel is a beautiful kit and you really did a corking job on her. Question is....what is next? ❓ Oh, and Andyrew and JeffT 2 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted January 13, 2021 Share #4 Posted January 13, 2021 Welcome aboard Andy. Your model looks lovely and I hope you will be starting a build log on a future project. Allan mtaylor, JeffT and Andyrew 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...
JeffT Posted January 13, 2021 Share #5 Posted January 13, 2021 Welcome to MSW mtaylor and Andyrew 2 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...
Keithbrad80 Posted January 13, 2021 Share #6 Posted January 13, 2021 Welcome to MSW Andy, Your St. Gabriel looks great! What do you think you will make next? Look into starting a build log on your next one so we can all follow along! Bradley Andyrew and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Builds: Flying Fish - Model Shipways - 1:96 Future Builds: Young America 1853 - Scratch Build - 1:72 Completed Builds: HMS Racehorse - Mantua - 1:47 (No pictures unfortunately) Providence Whale Boat - Artesania Latina - 1:25 (Also no pictures) Lowell Grand Banks Dory - Model Shipways - 1:24 Shelved Builds: Pride of Baltimore 2 - Model Shipways - 1:64 (Also no pictures) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted January 13, 2021 Share #7 Posted January 13, 2021 Hello Andy, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor and Andyrew 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 13, 2021 Share #8 Posted January 13, 2021 Andyrew 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...
Nirvana Posted January 13, 2021 Share #9 Posted January 13, 2021 Welcome to MSW, Andy. Wow you certainly entered with a nice build. I think we are all interested in what will come next, and please start a build log when that happens. mtaylor and Andyrew 2 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyrew Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share #10 Posted January 14, 2021 Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. My next project will be the Golden Hind by OcCre, I am going to start a build log soon. Cheers Andy Louie da fly and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted January 14, 2021 Share #11 Posted January 14, 2021 Welcome to MSW from the antipodes! That St Gabriel looks like having a very difficult hull to shape - all those tight curves! The Occre Golden Hind looks like a good project. It makes a very attractive model. In case you haven't already worked it out, the instructions for a build log are here: Have fun with it, and if you have any questions, the friendly members here are very helpful. Andyrew and mtaylor 2 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...
Ryland Craze Posted January 14, 2021 Share #12 Posted January 14, 2021 Hi Andy and welcome to Model Ship World. You did a good job on building your St. Gabriel. It is a very nice looking model. mtaylor and Andyrew 2 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyrew Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share #13 Posted January 14, 2021 8 minutes ago, Louie da fly said: That St Gabriel looks like having a very difficult hull to shape - all those tight curves! The Hull wasn't too bad, planking is a very thin, almost like paper, wood veneer, 5 minutes soaking and it bent really easily. Thanks for the advice on starting a build log. I'm looking forward to building the Golden Hind, I've only built small single masted boats up 'til now. Cheers Andy mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted January 14, 2021 Share #14 Posted January 14, 2021 19 minutes ago, Andyrew said: I'm looking forward to building the Golden Hind, I've only built small single masted boats up 'til now It's definitely a step upward, but if you take your time and some care, it's really just a matter of doing more of the same thing over and again. But of course an Elizabethan ship has its own quirks and I'd highly recommend you have a look at Backer's phenomenally researched and carried out Pelican/Golden Hind at https://modelshipworld.com/topic/14188-pelican-later-renamed-as-golden-hind-by-backer-scale-145-galleon-late-16th-century/ for the inspiration, if nothing else. But it's also chock-a-block with period detail Backer's spent tremendous time and effort finding out and shared with the rest of us. Best wishes, Steven Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 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...
Edwardkenway Posted January 14, 2021 Share #15 Posted January 14, 2021 Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach4ever Posted January 14, 2021 Share #16 Posted January 14, 2021 Hello everyone, this is the best forum to advance the hobby that i have seen and am delighted to join. VTHokiEE, Ryland Craze and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 14, 2021 Share #17 Posted January 14, 2021 12 hours ago, Beach4ever said: Hello everyone, this is the best forum to advance the hobby that i have seen and am delighted to join. If you would, open your own introduction and tell us about yourself, interests in modeling, etc. 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...
Baker Posted January 15, 2021 Share #18 Posted January 15, 2021 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 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...
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