GrantTyler Posted May 15, 2021 #1 Posted May 15, 2021 Hi Everyone A story shared by so many around the world. I contracted Covid 19 which damaged my heart. My life was around adrenaline activities - Motocross, downhill Mountain bike races etc. These had to stop. I found an old Bounty model which I started and gave up 25 years ago and while recovering with some tools lying around the house and Arlene's (my wife) sewing kit I started playing. Being rather silly, I did no research, forgot about you tube and forums like yours and just built. There were no instructions just a really cool diagram and rigging plan. Many missing parts and no rigging material. Must have got lost over the years of hanging around. My pub and pool table became a work station. I had so much fun building this it is now my new activity in life (quite a change ) I really enjoy it. Anyway here are some pics of my Hms Bounty. Many parts I made from left over wood (e.g The 2 jolly boats, the stern cabins and lanterns and side cabins and the stand) and use cotton and thread in Arlene's sewing kit. I have now bought all the tools (including a Dremel and accessories etc - it is so much fun) and bought the HMS Victory 1:78 which the SA postal service still has it after 4 months...need a boat to build and really struggle to get anything here in SA. Using this forum and loads of research hopefully my next build will have the detail and authenticity you guys achieve. Non the less my ship looks cool in my pub. Anyway enough blab...here are some pics of my build : mtaylor, ccoyle, GrandpaPhil and 2 others 5 Quote
ccoyle Posted May 15, 2021 #2 Posted May 15, 2021 Welcome! Great work on your model! mtaylor 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
ERS Rich Posted May 15, 2021 #3 Posted May 15, 2021 A nice looking model. Most significant is you got through it to completion! The next one will be even better. All the best and if you need a hand, please let me know. mtaylor 1 Quote Build Logs: USS Maine, USS Constitution (Hull) Albums: Baltimore Clipper, Sherbourne Cutter, Lackawanna Tug, Eagle Coastal Schooner, Katy Pilot Boat, Sultana Colonial Schooner, Armed Virginia Sloop
Moab Posted May 15, 2021 #4 Posted May 15, 2021 Welcome aboard Grant. You've built some great models...Moab mtaylor 1 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
scrubbyj427 Posted May 15, 2021 #5 Posted May 15, 2021 Great start to an addictive hobby! Bounty looks great! Quote Current Builds: HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 - 5th rate 32 gun frigate (on hold for now) HMS Portland 1770 Prototype 1:48 - 4th rate 50 gun ship
mtaylor Posted May 15, 2021 #6 Posted May 15, 2021 Welcome aboard, Grant. Nice work on the Bounty. When the next one arrives, do start a log so we can follow along. 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)
GrandpaPhil Posted May 26, 2021 #7 Posted May 26, 2021 Welcome! Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
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