Laggard Posted June 17, 2021 Share #1 Posted June 17, 2021 Hello! Just got my first model and am immediately unsure how to carve some type of bevel from the bearding line to the bottom of the false keel. Where would be the appropriate place to post a photo and ask for help? Thanks and hope all are well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted June 17, 2021 Share #2 Posted June 17, 2021 Weclome to MSW. Since you didn't specify which model, I suggest you go up to the search feature and do a search for the model and look at the build logs. 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...
ccoyle Posted June 17, 2021 Share #3 Posted June 17, 2021 Welcome! Since you are in LA, be sure to check out the Ship Modelers Association of Fullerton. It's a good group. https://www.shipmodelersassociation.org/index.html Cheers! mtaylor, Laggard and Ryland Craze 2 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted June 17, 2021 Share #4 Posted June 17, 2021 Hello and a warm welcome to the forum from the other side of the Pacific. John Laggard, mtaylor and Ryland Craze 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted June 17, 2021 Share #5 Posted June 17, 2021 Hello and welcome to Model Ship World. Mark has given you good advice on searching for a build log for your particular model. Check out this post regarding carving a bevel from the bearding line to the keel: mtaylor and Laggard 1 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 June 17, 2021 Share #6 Posted June 17, 2021 Hello and welcome to MSW from the UK. It is a great place to get help and advice, hope to see a build log. Bruce Laggard, mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 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...
Moab Posted June 18, 2021 Share #7 Posted June 18, 2021 Welcome aboard...Moab mtaylor and Laggard 1 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted June 18, 2021 Share #8 Posted June 18, 2021 Welcome to MSW, Laggard. I'd agree with the advice above, but I'd also highly recommend you start a build log for your model. The instructions are here - I think most people starting out get rather intimidated by the quality of work they see on other build logs and are a bit nervous about starting one of their own. Don't be. This forum covers the whole range of skill levels, from total newbie to the demi-gods of ship modelling. And a build log enables others to see how you're going and what you're doing, and give help and advice in getting the right result - and sometimes help you avoid going off on the wrong track. And you can ask questions of more experienced modellers about problems you encounter on your build (having a log gives you somewhere to post pictures of what your question is about). And don't worry about making mistakes. We all do it. The more experienced modellers just make more interesting and complicated ones (!). Don't expect your first model to be perfect - it won't be. But with a bit of patience and application you'll be able to make a model to be proud of. And the next one you make will be better. And have fun with it. That's what it's all about. Best wishes, Steven mtaylor and Laggard 1 1 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laggard Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share #9 Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) Thanks for the warm greetings! Now, where did I see that list of recommended tools? I’m off to Michaels! I’ve got so many tools from my RC plane days. No way am I digging through the closet though. Edited June 18, 2021 by Laggard mtaylor and Louie da fly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted June 19, 2021 Share #10 Posted June 19, 2021 (edited) Don't load up on tools too soon. Many modellers get excellent results with a pretty basic set - I like to use a No. 11 blade scalpel or craft knife, LOTS of clamps of various sizes and types, you'll need tweezers, glue (I use white glue mostly but CA (super glue) to glue wood to metal). A drill (maybe a dremel). Probably I've missed quite a bit but others will be able to advise. Steven Edited June 19, 2021 by Louie da fly Chuck Seiler, bruce d and mtaylor 3 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted June 19, 2021 Share #11 Posted June 19, 2021 There's some articles in the database about basic tools, etc. Take a few and read them before spending your money. https://thenrg.org/resource/articles Louie da fly and Chuck Seiler 2 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...
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