Hello from England

[BobL]

Hi to all.  I have recently started on the Occ Cre Polaris as a first build.

 

About 50 years ago I built a lot of Airfix and Revell plastic kits as a kid but wooden building is a new, daunting and fascinating challenge.

 

As I’m waiting for a cataract operation I’m finding the rope work and blocks quite challenging even with an illuminated magnifier!

 

I only discovered this site when most of the way through the build, so won’t be posting a log though intend to do so for the next one, which will probably be the Dusek Golden Hind.

 

Thanks for all the tips that I have read so far and it is so good to come across a web community which encourages and doesn’t carp or criticise.

 

best wishes to all

 

Bob

[bruce d]

Hello Bob and a warm welcome from a very wet Sussex.

Polaris is popular, there is always room for another should you decide to start a log for the balance of your build.

 

Regards,

Bruce

[Keith Black]

 Bob, welcome to MSW. I hope your cataract surgery goes well, being able to see well is the greatest asset in modeling. 

[Moab]

Welcome to our Forum Bob. This is a great place to learn from a group of excellent shipwrights and those of us just learning the ropes. ALL questions are welcome...Moab

[Edwardkenway]

and welcome to MSW. 

 

[Ryland Craze]

Hi Bob and welcome to Model Ship World.  Wishing you well for your cataract surgery.  I look forward to following your Golden Hind build.

[mtaylor]

[JeffT]

Hi Bob. Welcome to MSW 

[Baker]

[BobL]

Thank you all for your good wishes 

 

Bob

[Mike from Aus]

Hi from down under...welcome.

[GrandpaPhil]

Welcome!