Icksa Posted July 12, 2021 Share #1 Posted July 12, 2021 Hello: I'm icksa, 38 and living in Chicago. I just finished my first model of the Polaris from Occre which was a great beginner boat. It took me several months to complete but now I'm totally hooked. I've already ordered the HMS Terror from Occre and should be able to start work on it this week (loved the TV show). I think this is a step up in difficulty, especially in the rigging. I made a lot of mistakes when building Polaris and am eager to correct these issues on the Terror. I think to get to the next level I'll need some help from the experts here. This time, I will make sure to create a build log and will hopefully get some advice. Thanks in advance! - Icksa P.S. if anyone knows of places in Chicago where you can view model ships let me know (museums, etc.)! Ryland Craze, mtaylor, JeffT and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted July 12, 2021 Share #2 Posted July 12, 2021 Welcome to MSW. Its a learning process and you did a nice job. 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...
RichardG Posted July 12, 2021 Share #3 Posted July 12, 2021 Welcome Icksa. Nice job. The Museum of Science and Industry has a small exhibit https://www.msichicago.org/explore/whats-here/exhibits/ships-gallery/ There's also 3 ship modelling clubs in the area where you can meet (via Zoom at moment) other ship modelers. Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 Quote Richard Current Build: Early 19th Century US Revenue Cutter (Artesania Latina "Dallas" - messed about) Completed Build: Yakatabune - Japanese - Woody Joe mini Member: Nautical Research Guild & Midwest Model Shipwrights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freezing Parrot Posted July 12, 2021 Share #4 Posted July 12, 2021 Welcome! That looks very nice. I also built my first ship without doing a build log, but have started one for my second build. It makes all the difference in the world! Ryland Craze 1 Quote Mike currently SE of Disorder Current Build: HM Cutter Lady Nelson - Amati Previous Build: Swift 1805 - Artesania Latina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted July 12, 2021 Share #5 Posted July 12, 2021 Hello Icksa, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted July 12, 2021 Share #6 Posted July 12, 2021 Hi Icksa and welcome to Model Ship World. You did a very nice job on building your first wooden ship model. I hope you start a build log on your Terror as we would like to follow your progress on your build. 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...
mtaylor Posted July 12, 2021 Share #7 Posted July 12, 2021 Welcome to MSW, Icksa. Do start a log on the Terror as it's a great way to get feedback and help. 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...
Icksa Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted July 13, 2021 Thanks everyone! Thanks for the heads up RichardG, I just sent out my application for Midwest Model Shipwrights mtaylor, Ryland Craze and RichardG 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtvd19 Posted July 13, 2021 Share #9 Posted July 13, 2021 The model exhibit at the Science & Industry Museum was completely reworked just about 2 years ago. Models cleaned and repaired, some new and models put into dioramas. Big improvement. Kurt mtaylor, Ryland Craze and allanyed 3 Quote Kurt Van Dahm Director NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD www.thenrg.org SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS CLUBS Nautical Research & Model Ship Society of Chicago Midwest Model Shipwrights North Shore Deadeyes The Society of Model Shipwrights Butch O'Hare - IPMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laggard Posted July 13, 2021 Share #10 Posted July 13, 2021 Howdy! mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardG Posted July 13, 2021 Share #11 Posted July 13, 2021 1 hour ago, kurtvd19 said: The model exhibit at the Science & Industry Museum was completely reworked just about 2 years ago. Models cleaned and repaired, some new and models put into dioramas. Big improvement. Kurt Good to know Kurt. It's been a while since I last visited. Now I'm vaccinated, it's time to get out more! Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 Quote Richard Current Build: Early 19th Century US Revenue Cutter (Artesania Latina "Dallas" - messed about) Completed Build: Yakatabune - Japanese - Woody Joe mini Member: Nautical Research Guild & Midwest Model Shipwrights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted July 13, 2021 Share #12 Posted July 13, 2021 Nice first model Ryland Craze 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...
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