Revolver_Ocelot Posted January 27, 2021 #1 Posted January 27, 2021 Hello There, I don't have too extensive of a history building models, and barely have the space. I live in Queens, NYC and have started building models over the past 3 years. I have built 3 plastic ships, 1 simple wooden ship and a couple airplanes. Nothing too fancy, and it usually takes about a year to finish each of the ships. I was on a vacation up in Acadia National Park and stumbled across a place advertising Model ships. I went it and it turned out to the the showroom/HQ of Bluejacket Ship Crafters. the models were beautiful and inspiring. Seeing a kit of the Yacht America, and being a big America's Cup fan, I quickly bought the kit before realizing what I was getting into. I have since realized that as excited as I am to build this model, I don't have the space and am instead reading posts and learning the new techniques I need to learn before building America. There are many tools I will need to acquire but I am excited about this next challenge in model making. I am in my mid 30s, working in advertising and building models in my spare time. GuntherMT, ccoyle, bruce d and 2 others 5 Quote
ccoyle Posted January 28, 2021 #2 Posted January 28, 2021 Welcome aboard! BlueJacket's owner, Nic Damuck, and one of their designers, Al Ross, are both members here. I'm sure they'll be interested in seeing your project get underway. Cheers! mtaylor 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, TBD
Jim Lad Posted January 28, 2021 #3 Posted January 28, 2021 Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor and Revolver_Ocelot 2 Quote
Revolver_Ocelot Posted January 28, 2021 Author #4 Posted January 28, 2021 Thank you. Yes I found the forum because in the Bluejacket box there was a paper saying I should join the forum and create a build log. I only have the deck on and ribs, so really nothing to be done until I get more tools, and have the space to build, but so excited reading other people's builds. Thank you fore welcoming me! bruce d, Keithbrad80 and mtaylor 3 Quote
Baker Posted January 28, 2021 #5 Posted January 28, 2021 mtaylor and Revolver_Ocelot 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 große-jacht / Yacht D'Oro 1/50 Corel Gallery : Revell Bounty Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch 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 Cleaning the 1/72 military collection Si vis pacem, para bellum
Bill Brown Posted January 28, 2021 #6 Posted January 28, 2021 You might consider joining a ship model club. I am with the Ship Model Society of New Jersey and we are always looking for new members. We have folks in our club from Brooklyn, Staten Island, and even Weschester and Rockland. But there are other clubs as well. We meet at the Roseland Library right off Rt 280 but lately we have been meeting virtually and would like to continue with that capability even after we can meet again in person. If you are interested, PM me and I will make sure you get an invite to our next virtual meeting which will be the 4th Tuesday in February. Bill SMSNJ mtaylor and Revolver_Ocelot 2 Quote
mtaylor Posted January 28, 2021 #7 Posted January 28, 2021 Welcome to MSW. By all means start a log. It's a great way to meet people, get help, and stay enthused about your model. As for room, some build at the dining room table, in their laps even. And a word of caution.. only buy tools as you need them. I'm a tool-holic and let this serve as a caution..... Revolver_Ocelot 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)
allanyed Posted January 28, 2021 #8 Posted January 28, 2021 (edited) Revolver Ocelot, or should we just call you Shalashaska? 😀 Welcome aboard MSW. It is great to have a "youngster" join our ranks!!! You will have access to thousands of mentors here so fear not regarding minimum experience, space, and tools. Allan Edited January 29, 2021 by allanyed mtaylor and Revolver_Ocelot 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
Mike from Aus Posted February 2, 2021 #9 Posted February 2, 2021 Warm welcome from Canberra, Australia. mtaylor and Revolver_Ocelot 2 Quote
bruce d Posted February 2, 2021 #10 Posted February 2, 2021 Welcome to MSW! Revolver_Ocelot and mtaylor 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
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