New to the community and wooden models

[Harland Wolff]

I have always wanted to build a wooden ship model, something with real planks, rigging and a lot of details.  I never tried before because of the price and I didn't know if I could do it well.  Now I'm ready to try.  I built plastic models as a kid, and frankly wasn't very good at it.  I just didn't have the patience.  Now I have the patience, but unfortunately old-man hands and eyesight.

 

I have decided to start, like so many others, with the OcCre Polaris.  The videos were a big draw, as well as all the build logs here.

 

I am very impressed with the depth of content here on MSW.

[bruce d]

Hello Harland Wolff (is there a message in that name? 😉), welcome to MSW from Sussex. It is a great place to learn and get support with those new tasks you will encounter.

Hope we see a build log from you.

 

Bruce

[mtaylor]

Welcome to MSW, Harland.   

 

I suggest you have look here before buying any kit:   

 

Then, when you're ready, open a log as it's a great way to meet others and also to get help.

[Chuck Seiler]

57 minutes ago, Harland Wolff said:

 I never tried before because of the price and I didn't know if I could do it well.  Now I'm ready to try.  I built plastic models as a kid, and frankly wasn't very good at it.  I just didn't have the patience.  Now I have the patience, but unfortunately old-man hands and eyesight.

    Welcome aboard!!!

 

    Don't worry about doing well... that comes with practice.  Patience is definitely a requirement.  Eyesight is fixed with magnification.  POLARIS appears to be a good starter kit with simple hull, simple rigging.  I am not sure how good instructions are, but build logs will help.

 

    As an aside, you have a good model club (Rocky Mountain Shipwrights) in Denver to help you with your new hobby.  I know at least 1 member is on this list. 

 

    Good luck, have fun and whatever ANYBODY tells you, you can never have too many clamps.

[kurtvd19]

Welcome to MSW.

[Ryland Craze]

Welcome to Model Ship World Harland.  You should do just fine with the Polaris.  Be sure to start a build log of your model.  It will definitely help you on your build.

[Jeff5115]

Welcome Harland. I am a newbie and am working on my second model. As others have mentioned it is a great idea to start a build log. I have found other members will always offer help and encouragement. Good luck.

[Moab]

Welcome aboard Harland. This is a great forum with some great craftspeople who are always ready to give assistance...Moab

[Edwardkenway]

[Keith Black]

 Harland, welcome to MSW. There are a large number of us "elderly" types here in MSW, working with model ships keeps our old brains engaged and our fingers limber. Hope you'll start a build log, I look forward to watching your progress. 

[Jim Lad]

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

 

John

[Baker]

[Mike from Aus]

Hi Harland, another welcome from down under.  Mike