Hello from Sunny Florida

[DPhilbrick]

Wow! This has been amazing, a bit overwhelming and somewhat intimidating.  A few weeks ago I decided I wanted to start a new hobby and as I grew up on Cape Cod in the 50s and 60s and have always loved sailing, decided to try my hand at building model ships.  I found Model Expo and knowing I know nothing, decided to start with the three from David Antscherl, Lowell Grand Banks Dory, Norwegian Pram and Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack.  I started work on the Dory and then discovered a missing sheet of basswood that has stalled the build for a couple of weeks as I wait for them to send it.  While waiting for that, I discovered Model Ship World and have been blown away with the amazing work and dedication I've seen in so many wonderful builds.  I also found Blue Jacket Shipcrafters and have a Swampscott Dory coming from them.  Through years of playing golf and flute I have developed a lot of patience (not one of the virtues I was  born with) and an understanding that not every shot is a great one (so relax) and to achieve excellence in any skill or craft takes time and effort and the opportunity to watch others do what you are hoping to do yourself.  I look forward to exploring more of your builds and most of all, enjoying the journey.

Regards

David     

[mtaylor]

Welcome to MSW, David.   I would suggest you open a build log on your models as you build them.  It's the best way to meet other builders and also get some help when you need it.

[Bob Cleek]

You are to be commended on your wise decision to start with models that will give you an opportunity to develop basic skills first. A small, simple model well done is always to be preferred over a huge, complex model that's never finished!

[Keith Black]

 David, welcome to MSW. I look forward to seeing your build logs. 

[allanyed]

Welcome aboard MSW David!!

You choices are extremely well thought out.  So many (including me) start off with a 1st rate ship of the line and struggle for months.    Per the above, do start  a build log and you will  have a lot of help from the membership if you hit a bump in the road.

Allan

[Baker]

[Moab]

Welcome aboard David. Our Forum is excellent whether you’re a total novice or master shipwright. Help is close at hand and you already have one of the major attributes...patience. ENJOY...Moab

[Moab]

Welcome aboard David. Our Forum is excellent whether you’re a total novice or master shipwright. Help is close at hand and you already have one of the major attributes...patience. ENJOY...Moab

 

p.s. Any relation to Nathaniel?

[JeffT]

Hi David. Welcome to MSW.

[DPhilbrick]

No relation to Nathaniel that I know of although many of the New England Philbricks dropped in the Boston area and some went up to New Hampshire.  Our line came over in the mid-1600s and one in the family tree was the youngest member of the group of malcontents who pulled off the Boston Tea Party.  Dad explained the family motto, "Don't look back" by saying the Philbricks were a bunch of horse thieves and when you are riding off on someone else's horse it's not a good idea to look back.  It just might have been some wishing they had never left England, though I'm glad they did.  

[Ryland Craze]

Welcome to Model Ship World David.  You have taken the right approach to this hobby by purchasing the series of beginner ship model kits designed by David Antscherl.  He is a world class modeler and has taught many ship modeling techniques to ship modelers through his seminars.  I look forward to following your builds.

[ccoyle]

41 minutes ago, DPhilbrick said:

Dad explained the family motto, "Don't look back" by saying the Philbricks were a bunch of horse thieves

 

Ha! My Dad used to tell me that there were train robbers in our family tree. I used to reply that these purported outlaws must not have been very good at their trade, because I never heard of them. Since then, I've done a LOT of genealogy work and even found a few bad apples in the tree, but no train robbers (but I did find two distant cousins that were struck by trains and died on separate occasions -- go figure).

[DPhilbrick]

2 hours ago, ccoyle said:

 

Ha! My Dad used to tell me that there were train robbers in our family tree. I used to reply that these purported outlaws must not have been very good at their trade, because I never heard of them. 

You never know what will pop up when you start digging.  My dad's sister was desperate to get into the Daughters of the American Revolution but couldn't find anyone who actually fought...the best she could do was a Quaker who gave out water to the guys on the Concord Green that day.  Hey, someone has to supply the troops.