Minnesota by AnchorClanker - Scale 1:96 - Steam Frigate

[ChiefClanker]

Being a Minnesota-phile, many years ago I became interested in the Steam Frigate Minnesota.  As a graduation gift, my wife gave me digital copies of the plans for the Steam Frigate Minnesota.  Now, after much prodding, I am commencing my plans to scratch build the ship.  First, I need to complete my workshop.  Second, I need am tackling a smaller scale project to gain the skills necessary to build an involved and complex ship model.  

[Roger Pellett]

Chief,

 

Welcome, I look forward to following your progress.  It is great to see more Minnesotans interested in ship modeling.

 

Roger

[Jim Lad]

Hello Mark, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'.

 

'Minnesota' looks a very interesting project.

 

John

[mtaylor]

Welcome to MSW, Mark.  Looks to be an interesting build.    BTW, I would suggest you open a topic in the New Member Introductions to let folks know you're here and what you're planning.  

[ChiefClanker]

Good idea, Mark. Thank you for the suggestion.  

[Keith Black]

Mark, welcome to MSW. I just discovered your build log and I look forward to seeing your project develop. I love ships from the time period, if there is anything I can do to help, please ask.......Keith

[BANYAN]

Welcome Mark; look forward to seeing this build.  As a 'starter' a cross-section that includes planking, at least one gun, a mast etc will help you develop the necessary skills.  There are many fine examples of these in the forums.

 

cheers

 

Pat

[ChiefClanker]

Thank you all for the warm welcome!  I am also looking forward to my progress.     My garage needs organizing, including a workbench, so it can be used as my workshop.  

 

Mark

[ChiefClanker]

Hey Ramsey.  I'm in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  So, not too far from you.  

[Keith Black]

 Mark, don't know if you've seen the link below. I came across it last night doing research and thought it would interest you, 

 

http://navalwarcollegemuseum.blogspot.com/2014/04/artifact-spotlight-ship-model-of-uss.html

[threebs]

Welcome to this site.  Great resources here.  I am from Fargo,  North Dakota originally moved to Vail, AZ when I retired in 2005.  I am familiar with the D L area and the Baudette area.  I fished both areas frequently.