CaptFrantic Posted September 6, 2021 Share #1 Posted September 6, 2021 (edited) 'sup folks! CaptFrantic here, from NL in Europe. 33 y/o. Been working in the maritime world for over 10 years now (C/O holding an unlimited Master's license on 23.000DWT merchant vessels but in the middle of a career move). Looking to get back in to modeling and specifically looking to get into wooden model ships hope to find lots of inspiration on here Edited September 6, 2021 by CaptFrantic ccoyle, JeffT, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted September 6, 2021 Share #2 Posted September 6, 2021 CF, welcome to MSW. I hope to see a build log from you in the not too distant future. CaptFrantic, JeffT and mtaylor 3 Quote Current Builds: Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted September 6, 2021 Share #3 Posted September 6, 2021 Welcome to MSW Captfrantic. Do we call you Capt?, Frantic? CaptFrantic, JeffT and Keith Black 3 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...
JeffT Posted September 6, 2021 Share #4 Posted September 6, 2021 mtaylor and Keith Black 2 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...
Jim Lad Posted September 6, 2021 Share #5 Posted September 6, 2021 Hello and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John Keith Black, mtaylor and CaptFrantic 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted September 6, 2021 Share #6 Posted September 6, 2021 Frank (better than frantic) Welcome from a former merchant mariner (2nd Engineer) to MSW. Most of us former merchant guys here at MSW are old timers so it is fantastic to have young blood on board!!! Allan mtaylor, CaptFrantic and Keith Black 3 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...
Louie da fly Posted September 7, 2021 Share #7 Posted September 7, 2021 Hi and welcome to MSW! If you haven't made any wooden ships before, I'd suggest you look at this thread, which should help you choose a suitable model to work on. Once you're ready to begin, make sure you start a build log - instructions are here: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/24705-before-you-post-your-build-log-please-read-this-starting-and-naming-your-build-log/ It's a great way to get help and advice, and getting your questions answered. And we get to see your progress. The people here are very supportive and helpful. Don't get too intimidated by the quality of some of the models on MSW - some of the people here have been doing this stuff for decades, but there are also plenty of people on their first model. And don't get too worried about making mistakes (you will make them - we all do - it's part of the learning process). Good to have you aboard! Steven mtaylor, CaptFrantic and Keith Black 2 1 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler FINISHED 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 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36379-mistydeefer-by-louie-da-fly-finished-restoration-decor-yacht/#comment-1040663 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted September 7, 2021 Share #8 Posted September 7, 2021 Perhaps you sail the Atfrantic Ocean? Welcome anyway! Louie da fly, CaptFrantic, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagliano1770 Posted September 7, 2021 Share #9 Posted September 7, 2021 Ahoy, Capt! Nice to see a younger person here. You'll find a LOT of inspiration here. (None of it mine.) Keith Black, mtaylor and CaptFrantic 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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