Krupi Posted February 18, 2021 Share #1 Posted February 18, 2021 Hello, Just started my first wooden ship model (Occre's HMS Beagle) and thought I would join to seek advice from those more experienced in matters. Regards, Krupi mtaylor and Dean77 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted February 18, 2021 Share #2 Posted February 18, 2021 Welcome to MSW mtaylor and Keith Black 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...
Jim Lad Posted February 18, 2021 Share #3 Posted February 18, 2021 Hello Krupi, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. We're a very friendly mob here, so ask any questions you want - someone's bound to know the answer. John Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 19, 2021 Share #4 Posted February 19, 2021 Hello Krupi, welcome to MSW. Once you get your model, start a build log as it's a great way to get help and meet other builders. Also, you might want to read this topic as it has some great advice such as starting small before going large with guns, masts, and lots of rigging. Keith Black 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...
Keith Black Posted February 19, 2021 Share #5 Posted February 19, 2021 Krupi, welcome to MSW. mtaylor 1 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krupi Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted February 19, 2021 Thanks chaps, I have already made a bit of a mess trying to get rid of a warp in the false keel. Back on track now with any luck. Keith Black 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted February 19, 2021 Share #7 Posted February 19, 2021 Who hasn't? Welcome to MSW! Keith Black 1 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...
Louie da fly Posted February 21, 2021 Share #8 Posted February 21, 2021 Welcome to MSW, Krupi. To start a build log, go to and follow the instructions there. It's a great way to get help and advice - and encouragement - during your build. Good to have you here. Steven mtaylor and Keith Black 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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