histprof1066 Posted February 8, 2021 Share #1 Posted February 8, 2021 Good afternoon, I am writing this from Texas, where it takes me most of the day to reach the beach and visit any ships. With that being said, I took an interest in model ship building after having spent a good number of years completing military models (armoured vehicles as well as planes). This last year saw a lot of change to my life, including the passing of my father. I also completed a ship model FD10 from Billings Boats, for which I have not completed a build log here. This was my first wooden model, and it went well. My carpentry skills are not the best, so after a bungled attempt at starting a BB 440 Wasa (a very old kit), it was suggested I try something more my level. As a result, my mother decided I ought to finish a Constitution (also from Billing Boats) - note here that I looked at multiple ships before I decided on this one - so no bias towards that one brand. I will be starting the new model once I receive it this week and set aside time to work, though progress will be slow. Thanks in advance for your advice and assistance in completing my model. Please see attached photos from my completed Billing Boats "FD10 YAWL/Arnanes". bruce d, mtaylor, ccoyle and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted February 8, 2021 Share #2 Posted February 8, 2021 Hello histprof1066 Welcome to MSW from the UK. That is a nice looking model. mtaylor and Ryland Craze 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...
histprof1066 Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted February 8, 2021 Thank you Bruce! bruce d 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 8, 2021 Share #4 Posted February 8, 2021 Welcome to MSW. For a first model, you did very well. 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
histprof1066 Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted February 8, 2021 Thank you mtaylor. I appreciate the feedback - my first attempt at planking did not go as well as I thought so I am planning on working much more slowly on that process to eliminate some sanding and fill. I'll be asking for advice on planking on the next model I am going to complete. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 8, 2021 Share #6 Posted February 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, histprof1066 said: Thank you mtaylor. I appreciate the feedback - my first attempt at planking did not go as well as I thought so I am planning on working much more slowly on that process to eliminate some sanding and fill. I'll be asking for advice on planking on the next model I am going to complete. Go up to the top of any page. Hover you pointer over "More". A dropdown will come up and one of the choices is "Planking Tutorials". Check them out, one of them may be exactly what you're looking for. Ryland Craze and histprof1066 2 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...
histprof1066 Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted February 8, 2021 8 minutes ago, mtaylor said: Go up to the top of any page. Hover you pointer over "More". A dropdown will come up and one of the choices is "Planking Tutorials". Check them out, one of them may be exactly what you're looking for. Thanks, I'll try that out and see how it goes mtaylor and Keithbrad80 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithbrad80 Posted February 8, 2021 Share #8 Posted February 8, 2021 Welcome to MSW! your first build looks great, the Wasa is a very difficult kit from what I have seen so it’s probably best to start small and work your up! This site has pretty much any information you might need to help along the way, and if it’s not already here I’m sure lots of people can help! Looking forward to seeing a build log! Bradley mtaylor, Ryland Craze and histprof1066 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted February 8, 2021 Share #9 Posted February 8, 2021 Welcome to Model Ship World. You did a good job on your first wooden boat model. I look forward to seeing your future projects. mtaylor and histprof1066 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...
ccoyle Posted February 8, 2021 Share #10 Posted February 8, 2021 Welcome! Chester Nimitz was another Texan from nowhere near the coast, and he did all right, so you're in good company. mtaylor, bruce d and histprof1066 2 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted February 9, 2021 Share #11 Posted February 9, 2021 Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor and histprof1066 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsdpic Posted February 9, 2021 Share #12 Posted February 9, 2021 Welcome to MSW from a fellow Texas resident. I was amused how the beverage in the background went from a Whataburger cup to a glass of red wine. The fishing yawl looks very nice. mtaylor and histprof1066 2 Quote - Gary Current Build: Artesania Latina Sopwith Camel Completed Builds: Blue Jacket America 1/48th Annapolis Wherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
histprof1066 Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share #13 Posted February 9, 2021 3 hours ago, ccoyle said: Welcome! Chester Nimitz was another Texan from nowhere near the coast, and he did all right, so you're in good company. I have been to Fredericksburg and seen his house and museum. 😎 mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
histprof1066 Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share #14 Posted February 9, 2021 1 hour ago, gsdpic said: Welcome to MSW from a fellow Texas resident. I was amused how the beverage in the background went from a Whataburger cup to a glass of red wine. The fishing yawl looks very nice. Thanks all for the warm welcome. yes, Whataburger cups aren’t the beet container for red wine. Though when I work I really like to relax and immerse myself in the history of the model. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted February 9, 2021 Share #15 Posted February 9, 2021 Nice model mtaylor and histprof1066 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...
histprof1066 Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share #16 Posted February 9, 2021 7 hours ago, Backer said: Nice model Thank you Backer. I see you finished the Wasa... I may pick your brain once I get to that level. Baker and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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