bobandlucy Posted January 26, 2021 #1 Posted January 26, 2021 Hello all, I'm Bob. I retired last year and needed a new indoor hobby as we were in "lockdown." I finally decided on wooden ship models. I started with the Model Shipyards Grand Banks Dory, which may be finished soon. My Dads nickname for me was "Spaz," and not without reason, so it's surprising that I have not destroyed this boat with one of my patented "moves," haha. I did break a couple of pieces. . . Anyway, I found that I really enjoy this, and have three other models waiting. I was lucky to have found this site, and have reviewed all the build logs for this model. Such an invaluable resource for a new modeler, and thanks to each of you. My model is full of flaws, but certainly would be a lot worse if not for this community. ccoyle, Baker, Ryland Craze and 7 others 10 Quote
ccoyle Posted January 26, 2021 #2 Posted January 26, 2021 Hello, Bob. Which foothills are we talking about? I grew up in Humboldt County, and before I moved to South Carolina five years ago we lived in the foothills east of Mariposa. Sadly, for me at least, they are expecting snow over the next couple of days, while here we have seen none so far this winter, and the window of opportunity will be closing soon. Cheers! BobG, Ryland Craze and mtaylor 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
bobandlucy Posted January 26, 2021 Author #3 Posted January 26, 2021 Between Sacramento & Lake Tahoe. We are supposed to get snow here tonight! Bob BobG, Keithbrad80 and mtaylor 3 Quote
Keithbrad80 Posted January 26, 2021 #4 Posted January 26, 2021 Welcome to MSW Bob! Im over in Santa Rosa but used to live in Paradise. I have family in Rockland as well so I know that area well. Make sure to start a build log for your Grand Banks Dory, it’s a great first model! Bradley BobG, mtaylor and Ryland Craze 3 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)
mtaylor Posted January 26, 2021 #5 Posted January 26, 2021 Welcome to MSW, Bob. Nice part of California from the times I've passed through it. Ryland Craze 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)
ccoyle Posted January 26, 2021 #6 Posted January 26, 2021 34 minutes ago, Keithbrad80 said: Im over in Santa Rosa I lived in Rincon Valley for four years as a kid, and my dad taught at SRHS. mtaylor, Ryland Craze and Keithbrad80 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
Keithbrad80 Posted January 26, 2021 #7 Posted January 26, 2021 12 minutes ago, ccoyle said: I lived in Rincon Valley for four years as a kid, and my dad taught at SRHS. Small world! I went to Montgomery and live in Bennett’s valley now. ccoyle, mtaylor and Ryland Craze 3 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)
bobandlucy Posted January 26, 2021 Author #8 Posted January 26, 2021 OK, I'm here in Hangtown (Placerville) mtaylor, Keithbrad80, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 Quote
BobG Posted January 27, 2021 #9 Posted January 27, 2021 Welcome Bob. I live in Sacramento and it's always nice to have another fellow northern Californian on board. This is a great forum with lots of experienced modelers who are always willing to lend advice. It's not too late to start a build log for your dory boat. It looks pretty darn good in your photo. Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 Quote Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild
Louie da fly Posted January 27, 2021 #10 Posted January 27, 2021 Welcome to MSW Bob! Yes, by all means start a build log. The rest of us get to see your progress photos (and don't be too intimidated by that - everybody's very supportive and helpful, and there's none of us that haven't made mistakes - usually LOTS of them). Instructions are here. https://modelshipworld.com/topic/24705-before-you-post-your-build-log-please-read-this-starting-and-naming-your-build-log/ Good to have you aboard. Steven Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco 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 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht
Ryland Craze Posted January 27, 2021 #11 Posted January 27, 2021 Hi Bob and welcome to Model Ship World. You have done a very nice job on building your Grand Banks Dory. That kit seems to be a very good kit for the first time builder of a wooden ship model. We are glad to have you aboard. mtaylor 1 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
bobandlucy Posted January 27, 2021 Author #12 Posted January 27, 2021 4 hours ago, Keithbrad80 said: Welcome to MSW Bob! Im over in Santa Rosa but used to live in Paradise. I have family in Rockland as well so I know that area well. Make sure to start a build log for your Grand Banks Dory, it’s a great first model! Bradley Poor Paradise. . . mtaylor and Keithbrad80 2 Quote
bobandlucy Posted January 27, 2021 Author #13 Posted January 27, 2021 57 minutes ago, BobG said: Welcome Bob. I live in Sacramento and it's always nice to have another fellow northern Californian on board. This is a great forum with lots of experienced modelers who are always willing to lend advice. It's not too late to start a build log for your dory boat. It looks pretty darn good in your photo. Thanks, Bob mtaylor 1 Quote
Nirvana Posted January 27, 2021 #14 Posted January 27, 2021 Bob, and from the PNW warm mtaylor 1 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
Jim Lad Posted January 27, 2021 #15 Posted January 27, 2021 Hello Bob, and another warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor 1 Quote
bobandlucy Posted January 27, 2021 Author #16 Posted January 27, 2021 8 hours ago, Jim Lad said: Hello Bob, and another warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John Thank you, John! mtaylor 1 Quote
J T Lombard Posted January 27, 2021 #17 Posted January 27, 2021 18 hours ago, bobandlucy said: OK, I'm here in Hangtown (Placerville) Hi Bob I'm on the other side of Tahoe from you in Gardnerville NV. J Lombard Keithbrad80 and mtaylor 2 Quote
bobandlucy Posted January 27, 2021 Author #18 Posted January 27, 2021 2 hours ago, J T Lombard said: Hi Bob I'm on the other side of Tahoe from you in Gardnerville NV. J Lombard Howdy, J mtaylor 1 Quote
bobandlucy Posted January 28, 2021 Author #19 Posted January 28, 2021 I added a build Log: mtaylor, ccoyle, Louie da fly and 4 others 7 Quote
Mike from Aus Posted February 2, 2021 #20 Posted February 2, 2021 Welcome from Canberra, Australia. mtaylor 1 Quote
bobandlucy Posted February 2, 2021 Author #21 Posted February 2, 2021 12 hours ago, Mike from Aus said: Welcome from Canberra, Australia. Thank you, Mike! mtaylor 1 Quote
Pete D Posted February 3, 2021 #22 Posted February 3, 2021 Hi, I'm from Rohnert Park , not quite neighbours . Seems to be quite a crowd here in Norcal mtaylor and Keithbrad80 2 Quote
bobandlucy Posted February 3, 2021 Author #23 Posted February 3, 2021 Hi, Pete. I've never been to Rohnert Park, but it looks very nice up there, especially on you like wine, beer, and food! B Quote
travis Posted May 29, 2021 #24 Posted May 29, 2021 Nice to see there are a few of us here in the same area. I'm here in south placer area (rocklin/loomis). Just started here with Covid two and my first build starting with the Artesenia Latina - Virginia which I thought was a pretty good model for a beginner (but not too beginner). Haven't select a new one to start next yet. Would love to find if there is a local shop anyone has found to actually look at some of the kits. Found the Virginia at Fast Track Hobbies in Rocklin but they are very limited stock. mtaylor and Nirvana 2 Quote Previous boat builds: Bluenose II- Artesania Latina Virginia 1819 - Artesania Latina
Mercator Posted May 29, 2021 #25 Posted May 29, 2021 Welcome, this is a great site for any ship/boat modeler. My brother in law reside in Gardnerville and we drive through the Sierras often to visit family in the bay area. Nirvana and mtaylor 2 Quote
J T Lombard Posted May 29, 2021 #26 Posted May 29, 2021 Mercator: Does your brother-in-law build ships? If he does I live in Gardnerville & it would be nice to get together. J Lombard mtaylor 1 Quote
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