Tewhano Posted October 8, 2021 #1 Posted October 8, 2021 I have been building models off and on since I was a youngster. Mostly plastic kits. My first sailing ship was a plastic large scale USS Constitution (Reveille, I believe). This ship still survives at my brother’s house. Ten years in the Navy meant many moves and the majority of my models have not survived. The first wooden ship I built was one of the Columbus’ fleet boats but I don’t recall which one it was. It was a solid hull kit and I made a mess of it from what I do remember. It is part of the many builds that have not survive the years. My first plank on bulkhead kit was the Pourquoi-Pas, a barque that was powered by a steam-engine as well as the sails. That has survived and resides at my brother’s house. It was also the last ship I built. A couple years ago I took up photography as a hobby. Since then I have been building dioramas for photographing. Recently I decided to get back into ship building and purchased a cheap 1/100 scale schooner named Halcon. I may have made a mistake as it is very tiny and my ability to handle small parts is rapidity deteriorating. Oh well. As one of the captains I served under used to say “Press on Regardless”. JeffT, mtaylor, thibaultron and 3 others 6 Quote
mtaylor Posted October 8, 2021 #2 Posted October 8, 2021 Welcome to MSW. When the kit comes, open a build log. It's the best way to get help and meet others. The captain's motto is a good one to follow. JeffT, thibaultron 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)
ccoyle Posted October 8, 2021 #3 Posted October 8, 2021 Welcome, Tewhano, from your neighbor to the south. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but since your last forays into model ship building some rather unsavory characters have come on the scene in the form of unscrupulous manufacturers who shamelessly copy wooden model kits and then sell them. Your Halcon is made by one of these companies, which are mainly (though not solely) located in China. Please have a read here to learn about our stance on model kit piracy. If you want to have a crack at a kit in a larger scale, not to mention a kit that is far superior quality-wise, give us a shout, and we can direct you to any number of reputable manufacturers and dealers. Cheers! thibaultron, Keith Black, JeffT and 1 other 1 1 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
Jim Lad Posted October 8, 2021 #4 Posted October 8, 2021 Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor, Keith Black, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Quote
JeffT Posted October 9, 2021 #5 Posted October 9, 2021 Hello and welcome to MSW mtaylor, thibaultron and Keith Black 3 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
Keith Black Posted October 9, 2021 #6 Posted October 9, 2021 Again Tewhano, welcome to MSW. If you have a photo of the Pourquoi-Pas, I'd like to see it. Steam and sail always puts a smile on my face. mtaylor and thibaultron 2 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
Tewhano Posted October 9, 2021 Author #7 Posted October 9, 2021 11 hours ago, ccoyle said: Your Halcon is made by one of these companies, which are mainly (though not solely) located in China. Well crap. Yes it was sold by Jaocdoen. I would love to build a larger ship but I am on a tight budget and have to save up before doing so. Thanks for the heads up. Keith Black, thibaultron and mtaylor 3 Quote
Tewhano Posted October 9, 2021 Author #8 Posted October 9, 2021 10 hours ago, Keith Black said: If you have a photo of the Pourquoi-Pas, I'd like to see it I have a look through my box of photos and see if I have a photo of it. It was before digital so I will scan it. I could get my brother to take a picture. The boat is several states away and I can't do long drives anymore. Where would I post the picture? mtaylor, thibaultron and Keith Black 3 Quote
Keith Black Posted October 9, 2021 #9 Posted October 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Tewhano said: Where would I post the picture Here in your intro would be as good a place as any. mtaylor 1 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
Baker Posted October 9, 2021 #10 Posted October 9, 2021 mtaylor and Keith Black 2 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
Tewhano Posted October 9, 2021 Author #11 Posted October 9, 2021 Here is what I could find on the Pourquoi-Pas kit I built. No date on the back of the photo so I am not sure when I built it. I do know it was when I lived in New Zealand so it was in the 80s. Couldn't find one with the rigging and sails. I remember the sails sucked so I removed them but no photos of the finished project. Sorry about the quality of the photos. I think they were taken with a point and shoot camera. Keith Black, mtaylor and ccoyle 2 1 Quote
Charles Green Posted October 9, 2021 #12 Posted October 9, 2021 Welcome, and are you anywhere near Mars Hill? Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote
Tewhano Posted October 10, 2021 Author #14 Posted October 10, 2021 21 hours ago, Charles Green said: Welcome, and are you anywhere near Mars Hill? I am about 60 miles east of Asheville, just off 40 mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote
Tewhano Posted October 10, 2021 Author #15 Posted October 10, 2021 What is a better size, pixel wise, to post images here. I see the ones I post are huge. mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote
Malazan Posted October 10, 2021 #16 Posted October 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Tewhano said: I am about 60 miles east of Asheville, just off 40 I use to live in Galax, VA, rode dirt bikes a lot around Taylorsville mtaylor 1 Quote John
mtaylor Posted October 10, 2021 #17 Posted October 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Tewhano said: What is a better size, pixel wise, to post images here. I see the ones I post are huge. Doesn't really matter as such as software of the site will make them fit if too big. I use a 1500 pixel width. Others may use something different. Keith Black 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)
Charles Green Posted October 11, 2021 #18 Posted October 11, 2021 I have a friend in Mars Hill. His health may get in the way but I'll see if he is up to communicating with you. mtaylor 1 Quote
Scott Mitchell Posted October 16, 2021 #19 Posted October 16, 2021 Hello Tewhano, I just got into the group today. I'm in Mocksville. Scottie Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote
Keith Black Posted October 16, 2021 #20 Posted October 16, 2021 13 minutes ago, Scott Mitchell said: I just got into the group today Scott, welcome to MSW. Please introduce yourself in the new members section where we'll have the opportunity to meet you. mtaylor 1 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
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