mr_pullings Posted March 29, 2021 Share #1 Posted March 29, 2021 (edited) I've been getting back in to plastic models due to the pandemic. It's been really wonderful that there's so much more information available thanks to the Internet. YouTube has been especially helpful. The last models I built were in the late 90's/early 2000's, when expensive magazines where the main source (that I knew of) to learn techniques, etc. So far it's been going well as I learn how to use an airbrush (first one!). After 3 completed kits so far I've definitely learned some important not-to-do's! Because Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey/Maturin series is one of my favorite series of books I've taken an interest in building a wooden ship. I took the plunge with ModelShipways' sale they were having recently. So I now own a 1:24 Lowell Grand Banks Dory kit and a 1:48 18th Century Longboat (combo) kit. I'm looking forward to beginning with the Dory here soon. After I finish up a Tamiya "Easy Eight" Sherman I've been working on. This forum looks like a great place to learn from as I've already been browsing. When I get started I'll be sure to start a build thread. Maybe someday I might be able to build a full size Dory to fish from! Edited March 29, 2021 by mr_pullings mtaylor, ccoyle, JeffT and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted March 29, 2021 Share #2 Posted March 29, 2021 and welcome to MSW Keith Black, JeffT, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted March 29, 2021 Share #3 Posted March 29, 2021 Welcome to MSW! You've made good choices with those kits. They should build your skills without overwhelming you, as a larger more complicated model would. And you'll have something very worthwhile at the finish. Yes, make sure you start a build log when you begin your model/s. It's a great way to get help and encouragement, as well as a record of the build itself. The 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 mtaylor, Edwardkenway, JeffT and 2 others 5 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler FINISHED 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 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36379-mistydeefer-by-louie-da-fly-finished-restoration-decor-yacht/#comment-1040663 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted March 29, 2021 Share #4 Posted March 29, 2021 Mr P, welcome to MSW. mtaylor, Edwardkenway, Ryland Craze and 2 others 5 Quote Current Builds: Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted March 29, 2021 Share #5 Posted March 29, 2021 mr_pullings, mtaylor, Ryland Craze and 2 others 5 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...
mtaylor Posted March 29, 2021 Share #6 Posted March 29, 2021 Keith Black, Ryland Craze, mr_pullings and 2 others 5 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...
Baker Posted March 31, 2021 Share #7 Posted March 31, 2021 Ryland Craze, mtaylor and Keith Black 3 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...
Ryland Craze Posted March 31, 2021 Share #8 Posted March 31, 2021 Welcome to Model Ship World. The dory is an excellent kit for a first wooden ship model. I look forward to seeing your build log. Keith Black and mtaylor 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...
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