boatsNbeers Posted May 15, 2021 Share #1 Posted May 15, 2021 My name is Dan and no I don’t build boats and drink beer at the same time although it is tempting sometimes when things go wrong. Here’s a little background on me - I started building plastic models as a kid with my dad. Most of them were cars but a fair share were also Rat Fink, Weird-O models, and custom car models. Once I started high school the model building stopped, too busy hanging out with my friends. Once out of high school I got back into the hobby and stated building plastic models again this time I built trucks and airplanes. I also tried my hand at building a wooden ship model. It was Billing Boats Lilla Dan. Got the hull built and then abandoned the hobby again. Later in life I reconnected with my uncle who stayed active in the ship modeling world. Some of you may have known him. His name was Albert “Taylor” Grimes. He is no longer with us, but I credit him with getting me back into building wooden ship models. He gave me a kit he had. It was Corel’s HMS Victory Cross Section. This was my first kit to get me back into wooden ship building. I completed the kit, but it looks rough. I believe that is the term used on the forum when the model just doesn’t look finished. My second wooden ship model was the Artesania Latina Sanson Tugboat. I completed that kit, but it has mistakes too. It looks great from 10 feet away but when you are close up you can see the mistakes, i.e., rough. See the picture below. Railings are terrible. Need to definitely improve on my metal working. lol. Which brings me to the present. I decided to step back and start over by building some wooden kits that will allow me to build my skills before trying kits that are more advanced. So, I have just started the Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Dory kit. I am learning patience and to take my time. Look for a build log soon. For future builds I have the following kits waiting to be built: Model Shipways Norwegian Sailing Pram Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Model Shipways Chaperon Sternwheel Steamer Billing Boats Lilla Dan (Yep going to try it again) Occre San Francisco Cable Car (something different from a ship) I’m glad to be a part of the Model Ship World forum and have also joined the Nautical Research Guild too. I look forward to getting to know everyone and sharing my model builds both good and bad. Hopefully sharing a mistake or mishap prevents other from doing the same. Your guidance, feedback and friendship will be greatly appreciated and will help me in my model building adventures. Thank you for a great forum, Dan aka boatsNbeers mtaylor, JeffT, Moab and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted May 15, 2021 Share #2 Posted May 15, 2021 Welcome aboard, Dan. I have always like the looks of Lilla Dan -- hope you do well with her when you get around to it. If you are near Fullerton, check out the Ship Modelers Association, one of the largest local clubs in the country and an NRG partner. I was a member back in my SoCal days. Cheers! Ryland Craze, Keith Black and mtaylor 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted May 15, 2021 Share #3 Posted May 15, 2021 Hi Dan. Welcome to MSW Ryland Craze, Keith Black and mtaylor 3 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 May 15, 2021 Share #4 Posted May 15, 2021 Hi Dan, welcome to MSW. When you're ready, open a build log. We won't beat you up as logs are a great way to get help and advice. Ryland Craze and Keith Black 2 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 May 15, 2021 Share #5 Posted May 15, 2021 mtaylor, Keith Black and Ryland Craze 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 große-jacht / Yacht D'Oro 1/50 Corel Gallery : Revell Bounty Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch 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 Cleaning the 1/72 military collection Si vis pacem, para bellum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted May 15, 2021 Share #6 Posted May 15, 2021 Dan, welcome to MSW/NGR. I look forward to seeing your first build log. Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 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...
allanyed Posted May 15, 2021 Share #7 Posted May 15, 2021 Welcome to MSW Dan. Very nice intro to yourself, it is very much appreciated to know a little about yourself and your goals. Keith Black, mtaylor and Ryland Craze 3 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted May 15, 2021 Share #8 Posted May 15, 2021 Hello from the UK and a warm welcome to MSW/NRG. That is an interesting array of subjects, looking forward to a build log, ✔️ Keith Black, mtaylor and Ryland Craze 3 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...
Moab Posted May 15, 2021 Share #9 Posted May 15, 2021 Hello Dan! Welcome aboard to our great Forum...Moab mtaylor, Ryland Craze and Keith Black 3 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...
Ryland Craze Posted May 15, 2021 Share #10 Posted May 15, 2021 Hi Dan and welcome to Model Ship World. You have picked a good model for your re-entry into this hobby. You also have a nice assortment of kits for your future builds. I hope you share your progress with us on your builds. mtaylor and Keith Black 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...
boatsNbeers Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share #11 Posted May 16, 2021 Thanks to everyone that replied to my introduction. Sorry I haven't replied sooner. I am retired but also still working, so sometimes it takes a little time to get back to everyone on the forum. I really appreciate the encouragement and warm welcomes. It going to be a fun journey as we all progress through all of our builds. Dan Keith Black, Ryland Craze and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike from Aus Posted May 17, 2021 Share #12 Posted May 17, 2021 Welcome from down under in Aus... Keith Black, mtaylor and Ryland Craze 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted May 26, 2021 Share #13 Posted May 26, 2021 Welcome! Keith Black 1 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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