CaptFrantic Posted September 6, 2021 #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 druxey, Keith Black, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote
Keith Black Posted September 6, 2021 #2 Posted September 6, 2021 CF, welcome to MSW. I hope to see a build log from you in the not too distant future. mtaylor, JeffT and CaptFrantic 3 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration
mtaylor Posted September 6, 2021 #3 Posted September 6, 2021 Welcome to MSW Captfrantic. Do we call you Capt?, Frantic? JeffT, CaptFrantic 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)
JeffT Posted September 6, 2021 #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
Jim Lad Posted September 6, 2021 #5 Posted September 6, 2021 Hello and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John Keith Black, mtaylor and CaptFrantic 3 Quote
allanyed Posted September 6, 2021 #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 Keith Black, CaptFrantic and mtaylor 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
Louie da fly Posted September 7, 2021 #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, Keith Black and CaptFrantic 2 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
druxey Posted September 7, 2021 #8 Posted September 7, 2021 Perhaps you sail the Atfrantic Ocean? Welcome anyway! Keith Black, 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
gagliano1770 Posted September 7, 2021 #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.) mtaylor, CaptFrantic and Keith Black 3 Quote
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