Hello from Texas

[histprof1066]

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]

Hello histprof1066

Welcome to MSW from the UK. That is a nice looking model.

[histprof1066]

Thank you Bruce! 

[mtaylor]

Welcome to MSW.   For a first model, you did very well.

[histprof1066]

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]

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.

[histprof1066]

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  

[Keithbrad80]

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

[Ryland Craze]

Welcome to Model Ship World.  You did a good job on your first wooden boat model.  I look forward to seeing your future projects.

[ccoyle]

Welcome! Chester Nimitz was another Texan from nowhere near the coast, and he did all right, so you're in good company.

[Jim Lad]

Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'.

 

John

[gsdpic]

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. 

[histprof1066]

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. 😎

[histprof1066]

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. 

[Baker]

Nice model

[histprof1066]

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.