CapeCodder Posted May 23, 2021 Share #1 Posted May 23, 2021 Hey everyone! Just thought I'd introduce myself. I'm a long time enthusiast but first time builder. I'm currently halfway through my first build (Bluejacket Skiff). A little about me: I'm in my mid 30s, and I'm sure you can tell where I'm from from my name. I lost my father when I was very young. Most of my friends learned woodworking and sailing from their dads. I actively avoided those activities, pretending I didnt like them, secretly wishing I'd learned them. Well here I am, a father of 2 young boys, starting my first kit. A close friend of mine sent it to me. I've taught myself a little woodworking here and there (I'm a homeowner) and I'm just working on keeping a clean work area and taking my time. I'll upload photos when I finish! Anyway, hi, happy to be here thanks for reading Haliburton, VTHokiEE, JeffT and 15 others 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted May 23, 2021 Share #2 Posted May 23, 2021 and welcome to MSW Jack12477, Ryland Craze, Keith Black and 4 others 6 1 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted May 23, 2021 Share #3 Posted May 23, 2021 Old Collingwood, CapeCodder, Edwardkenway and 3 others 5 1 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...
glbarlow Posted May 23, 2021 Share #4 Posted May 23, 2021 Welcome! It’s a great hobby, glad you’ve joined our ranks. JeffT, Edwardkenway, Ryland Craze and 4 others 6 1 Quote Regards, Glenn Current Build: Don't know yet. Completed Builds: HMS Winchelsea HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted May 23, 2021 Share #5 Posted May 23, 2021 CC, welcome to MSW. It would be nice if you started a build log even though you're half way through the build. Old Collingwood, Ryland Craze, CapeCodder and 3 others 6 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...
Ryland Craze Posted May 23, 2021 Share #6 Posted May 23, 2021 Welcome to Model Ship World CapeCodder. You are from an area that is rich in maritime history. I enjoy visiting that area. Old Collingwood, JeffT, mtaylor and 3 others 6 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...
Kevin Posted May 23, 2021 Share #7 Posted May 23, 2021 welcome to the best forum please start a build log, plenty of help and advice here, Old Collingwood, Ryland Craze, Keith Black and 2 others 5 Quote Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 Belle Poule 1834 by Kevin - OcCre - 1/90 - French frigate - started June 2024 - - On hold MHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished Hercules by Kevin - OcCre - 1/50 - Tugboat - Finished - May 2024 Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeCodder Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted May 23, 2021 Thanks everyone Keith Black, mtaylor, Ryland Craze and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted May 23, 2021 Share #9 Posted May 23, 2021 Old Collingwood, JeffT, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 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...
vaddoc Posted May 23, 2021 Share #10 Posted May 23, 2021 Welcome! Absolutely start a log, it is def worth it. Ryland Craze, Old Collingwood, CapeCodder and 3 others 6 Quote Current projects: 21' Fisherman's Launch - plans by Howard Chapelle Hercules Steam Tugboat - scratch build from half model lines Completed projects: 21' Yawl Longboat - plans from the National Maritime Museum Deben 5 tonner - a Whisstock yard design 24' exploration gaff rigged ketch - a Tad Roberts design 15' knockabout sailing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted May 23, 2021 Share #11 Posted May 23, 2021 Keith Black, Old Collingwood, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 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...
Moab Posted May 24, 2021 Share #12 Posted May 24, 2021 Welcome aboard CC. Our great Forum will match your excitement very well...Moab Keith Black, mtaylor, Old Collingwood and 1 other 4 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...
niwotwill Posted May 24, 2021 Share #13 Posted May 24, 2021 Welcome aboard sailer. ⛵ I'm in my very late 70's and my dad did not teach me such things to busy making money. I've been modeling for 3 years now and am on my 5 kit. I just started the scratch plank on bulkhead HM Cheerful cutter. Make it a good day Will mtaylor, Moab, CapeCodder and 5 others 8 Quote Current Build: Erycina 1882 Fishing Trawler by Vanguard Models 1:64 scale Syren by pearwill Model Shipways 1:64 scale On Hold: HM Cutter Cheerful Syren Shipmodel Scratch 1:48 scale 1776 Washington Row Galley scratch scratch from NRG plans #121 1:48 scale Completed Build: Charles W. Morgan by Artesania Latina circa 1988, Lowell Grand Banks Dory 1:24 scale by Model Shipways, Norwegian.Sailing Pram 1:12 scale by Model Shipways, Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack 1:24 scale by Model Shipways Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted May 25, 2021 Share #14 Posted May 25, 2021 Hi CC, Welcome to MSW. You now have upwards of 40,000 advisors to answer any questions you have in your journey. Allan Moab, mtaylor, Keith Black and 3 others 6 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...
Nirvana Posted May 25, 2021 Share #15 Posted May 25, 2021 CC You have certainly chosen the best forum to get help! With almost 40k members there will tons of information for you. We are here to help. CapeCodder, mtaylor, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted May 26, 2021 Share #16 Posted May 26, 2021 Welcome! Keith Black and Ryland Craze 2 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...
Jeffb Posted May 26, 2021 Share #17 Posted May 26, 2021 Welcome to Model Ship World! Jeff Betcher mtaylor, Ryland Craze and Keith Black 3 Quote Jeff Betcher Current Builds: Completed Builds: Lively of Baltimore 1813 - The Lumberyard; 1/72 Canadair CL-215 water bomber Ontario markings, 1/72 Canadair CL-215 water bomber Newfoundland markings; 1/72 Canadair CL-415 water bomber Ontario markings Future Builds: Future Builds: HMS Bounty - Artesania Latina; Tender "Avos" Master Korabel; NRG Half Hull; HMS Speedy Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercator Posted May 26, 2021 Share #18 Posted May 26, 2021 Welcome to MSW. Myself I joined this year and finished my first model. Modeling of any kind is a great and in the long run a inexpensive hobby. Like yourself I have teached myself woodworking on 1:1 scale project, my last one was a custom cabinet for my modeling tools, paints, etc... A long time modelers of styrene (sound better than plastic!) models and metal figurines. Ryland Craze, mtaylor, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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