Retiredpm Posted May 17, 2021 Share #1 Posted May 17, 2021 Hi all, I am looking to get started as I am newly retired and had always wanted to try my hand in wood modeling. A couple questions to help me get started: How much work space should I allow myself? What type or brand of tools is good for a beginner? What models/brands should I consider that can give me satisfaction without overwhelming me? Any advice for this novice will be greatly appreciated. GrandpaPhil, Ryland Craze and bruce d 3 Quote Current Build: Armed Longboat Current Build: Continental Navy Frigate Alfred - On Hold until a improve my skills Completed Build: Norwegian Sailing Pram Completed Build: Lowell Grand Banks Dory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted May 17, 2021 Share #2 Posted May 17, 2021 Welcome to MSW. You might start by reading this: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/13703-for-beginners-a-cautionary-tale/. Lots of good info in there. Ryland Craze 1 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...
Ryland Craze Posted May 17, 2021 Share #3 Posted May 17, 2021 Hi Retiredpm and welcome to Model Ship World. Mark has given you good advice. If you are completely new to wooden ship model building, you may want to consider a beginner kit such as the Lowell Grand Banks Dory from Model Shipways. You can even get this kit with all of the tool and supplies that you will need to build this model. Here is a link to their website for this kit: https://modelexpo-online.com/Model-Shipways-Lowell-Grand-Banks-Dory-with-Tools-124-Scale-Skill-Level-I-of-the-Shipwright-Learning-Series_p_3959.html You can go to the Model Expo website and sign up for emails that will give you codes to receive the kits at a savings over the advertised price. Good luck on whatever kit you should start. mtaylor 1 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...
bruce d Posted May 17, 2021 Share #4 Posted May 17, 2021 Hello retiredpm and welcome to MSW from the UK. Lots of good advice here, it might be a good idea to say where you are (just which country 😁) so members can point you to appropriate suppliers etc. Beware! People like me will suggest you buy every tool available and then make a few more! I think once you decide which kit feels like a good fit for you the subject of tools will begin to come into focus. It's always a good idea to browse through the build logs and see what appeals to you. Above all, enjoy the ride. Regards, Bruce mtaylor 1 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...
GrandpaPhil Posted May 26, 2021 Share #5 Posted May 26, 2021 Welcome! 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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