Douglove Posted September 22, 2021 Share #1 Posted September 22, 2021 Hi folks,i am new to the hobby.wanted to try this for along time now.ive buildt alot of plastic model ships but never wood.what would a good starter model be.ive had my eye on the model shipways 3 pack,but would like to hear from folks who have the experience. Also what general tools would i need.ty doug RichardG, thibaultron and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thibaultron Posted September 22, 2021 Share #2 Posted September 22, 2021 Welcome! The Model Shipways three pack would be a good start. The older Midwest kits are also good starter projects. Bluejacket also has some beginner level kits. Model Shipways will replace parts you damage. mtaylor 1 Quote Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglove Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted September 22, 2021 Ty sir.can you think of any other tools i would need.it comes with clamps,knife,tweezers,brushs,and paint. mtaylor and thibaultron 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted September 22, 2021 Share #4 Posted September 22, 2021 You probably want some sandpaper of various grits and potentially a metal ruler. Do they have the instructions online? It might be helpful to read through them if possibly and see what is suggested or what might help with certain steps. thibaultron and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted September 22, 2021 Share #5 Posted September 22, 2021 Welcome to MSW, Doug. I hope you'll post an intro in the New Member Introductions area. As for tools... kits, etc. Here's a a good starting place to read: https://thenrg.org/resource/articles thibaultron 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...
Douglove Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted September 22, 2021 Great idea,will check the website.ty sir thibaultron and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaager Posted September 23, 2021 Share #7 Posted September 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Douglove said: can you think of any other tools i would need.it comes with clamps,knife,tweezers,brushs,and paint. The wise and economical way would be to wait until you get to a point where you need a tool and then buy the one that balances quality with how much you will use it in the future. Better for you would be to see if and how firmly the hook gets set with your interest in this hobby. It has a unique advantage of being bounded enough not to be over whelming but broad enough that you could never cover it all. Starting simple also allows you to explore tools and paint that you would never use again or use if you "knew then, what you know now". This is neigh on to impossible for me, because I have an obsession about being as self sufficient as possible. But then, I do not have to answer to anyone about how much I spend and on what. A tool obsession can get expensive if you let it. I trust that you have looked at : For Beginners - Cautionary Tale. RichardG, thibaultron and mtaylor 3 Quote NRG member 50 years Current: NMS HMS Ajax 1767 - 74-gun 3rd rate - 1:192 POF exploration - works but too intense -no margin for error HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - POF Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - POF Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - POF framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - POF timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - POF timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 packet hull USN ship - POF timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - POF framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Pellett Posted September 23, 2021 Share #8 Posted September 23, 2021 (edited) This might sound odd but it also depends on your situation- age, experience, etc. If you already have a workshop with common woodworking tools, or if you are starting out in life and intend to build up a shop, than you only need to consider what you need to supplement what you already have. If you have nothing, that’s a different story. I would add a decent quality vice, and a razor saw with mini miter box to your list. Roger Edited September 23, 2021 by Roger Pellett thibaultron and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted September 23, 2021 Share #9 Posted September 23, 2021 Hello Doug, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor and thibaultron 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkeater Posted September 23, 2021 Share #10 Posted September 23, 2021 Check out under the Modeling Tools and Equipment area of the forum "Newbie with a few Tool Questions" for discussion of what basic tools you need for a kit build. Oh, and welcome to the forum. Richard thibaultron and mtaylor 2 Quote Completed scratch build: The armed brig "Badger" 1777 Current scratch build: The 36 gun frigate "Unite" 1796 Completed kits: Mamoli "Alert", Caldercraft "Sherbourne" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted September 23, 2021 Share #11 Posted September 23, 2021 Jaager and Roger are spot on about acquiring tools. Many of us are toolholics and have a stash of tools that seldom if ever get used but we wanted them just in case. thibaultron 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...
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