Markus16 Posted May 12, 2021 Share #1 Posted May 12, 2021 Dear forum members, I‘m a newbie both in this forum and in building models as well. I‘d like to tell you about my first approaches as well as asking for some tipps. When my wife had the idea that two sailboats would be a nice decoration I bought a ready assembled model of a J Class Yacht and was totally disappointed about the poor quality. So I found the kits of Amati‘s Rainbow with a resin hull and Endeavour with a wooden hull. With a first glance at the pieces I began to foresee on which adventure I had embarked. I hope you don‘t say „oh no, not another Amati J Class kit“! Since I wanted t o have a good edging of the deck, I built a bow and stern on my own and painted it in white together with the outer deck planks. After that the further planking with a scalpel and 600 sandpaper. Unfortunately I was not able to fit it together absolutely mirror-inverted. Keith Black and Moab 2 Quote Previous build: Amati Rainbow J-Class 1/80 by Markus16 Current build: J Class Endeavour by Markus16 - Amati 1/80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted May 12, 2021 Share #2 Posted May 12, 2021 Looks like a very nice start.. mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted May 12, 2021 Share #3 Posted May 12, 2021 Welcome to MSW, Markus. Looks like you're off to a good start. If I may suggest some things.... First, do a search on "Amati Class J" and check for other build logs. Often times, or maybe actually more often than not, someone's been through what you're doing and they way did it will help you. Second, start a build log in the kit area. It's probably the best way to meet other builders and also to get help on your build(s). Moab, Gregory and Keith Black 3 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...
Moab Posted May 12, 2021 Share #4 Posted May 12, 2021 Welcome aboard Markus. This is a wonderful place to learn about model ship building. We have a range of talented members from newbies to master craftsfolks to old salts...Moab mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote Completed Builds: Virginia Armed Sloop...Model Shipways Ranger...Corel Louise Steam Launch...Constructo Hansa Kogge...Dusek Yankee Hero...BlueJacket Spray...BlueJacket 26’ Long Boat...Model Shipways Under Construction: Emma C. Berry...Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted May 12, 2021 Share #5 Posted May 12, 2021 Markus, welcome to MSW. Looking forward to your J Class build log. 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...
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