Jim Lad Posted February 11, 2022 Share #31 Posted February 11, 2022 Been a while since I looked in, Melissa. She's looking very nice indeed. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa T. Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share #32 Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) And just like that, my dory was done. I learned a lot from this experience, both in terms of basic modeling skills as well as nautical terms. BlueJacket’s Swampscott Dory is an excellent beginner’s kit, as advertised, and I would highly recommend it to anyone just starting out. This will conclude my build log! Edited February 13, 2022 by Melissa T. VTHokiEE, schooner, GrandpaPhil and 6 others 9 Quote Melissa T. Current Build: 85' ARB Scratch build, 1:32 scale Completed: Gunboat Philadelphia - Model Shipways, Statenjacht - Kolderstok, Swampscott Dory - BlueJacket ShipCrafters Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted February 13, 2022 Share #33 Posted February 13, 2022 Melissa, very nice final outcome! You should be proud of yourself. Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted February 13, 2022 Share #34 Posted February 13, 2022 You did a great job (and I still really like that blue). Looking forward to seeing whatever you tackle next. 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...
Melissa T. Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share #35 Posted February 13, 2022 Thank you! As I wrote earlier, this is a wonderful hobby, and MSW is a terrific, supportive resource. Next up is Kolderstok’s Statenjacht. Will definitely be a challenge, but I have a historical interest in the Dutch Golden Age so I’m highly motivated. *Hans*, Ryland Craze and VTHokiEE 3 Quote Melissa T. Current Build: 85' ARB Scratch build, 1:32 scale Completed: Gunboat Philadelphia - Model Shipways, Statenjacht - Kolderstok, Swampscott Dory - BlueJacket ShipCrafters Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted February 13, 2022 Share #36 Posted February 13, 2022 Congratulations! Your dory looks charming. 6 minutes ago, Melissa T. said: I have a historical interest in the Dutch Golden Age Are you of Dutch extraction? Some of my Dutch ancestors settled in New Amsterdam circa 1650, and one was the first schoolmaster of Flatbush. Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Salmson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa T. Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share #37 Posted February 13, 2022 Thank you - it’s a hunky dory 😉. Not of Dutch ancestry personally, but have studied New Netherland pretty extensively since living here as well as what was going on in the Dutch Republic. The Half Moon is definitely on my list, but it’s too complex for my skills at this point. Chose one of Kolderstok’s easier models instead. Quote Melissa T. Current Build: 85' ARB Scratch build, 1:32 scale Completed: Gunboat Philadelphia - Model Shipways, Statenjacht - Kolderstok, Swampscott Dory - BlueJacket ShipCrafters Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted February 13, 2022 Share #38 Posted February 13, 2022 36 minutes ago, Melissa T. said: Next up is Kolderstok’s Statenjacht. That’s really exciting! I’ve looked at that kit more than once so I’ll certainly be following along. Melissa T. 1 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...
GrandpaPhil Posted February 14, 2022 Share #39 Posted February 14, 2022 Congratulations! Well done! Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsdpic Posted February 14, 2022 Share #40 Posted February 14, 2022 Well done! Congrats on a fine looking first model. Quote - Gary Current Build: Artesania Latina Sopwith Camel Completed Builds: Blue Jacket America 1/48th Annapolis Wherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwog Posted February 14, 2022 Share #41 Posted February 14, 2022 Kudos Melissa! Beautiful job! Well done! Quote Paul On the Ways: Mighty Mite, Harbor Tugboat by pwog - NautiCurso - 1:64 __________________________________________________________________ Completed Builds: Lobster Boat Red Baron (Bluejacket) Sardine Carrier Pauline (Bluejacket) Swampscott Dory (BlueJacket) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa T. Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share #42 Posted February 14, 2022 Thanks Paul - you’ll enjoy this kit! Quote Melissa T. Current Build: 85' ARB Scratch build, 1:32 scale Completed: Gunboat Philadelphia - Model Shipways, Statenjacht - Kolderstok, Swampscott Dory - BlueJacket ShipCrafters Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted February 14, 2022 Share #43 Posted February 14, 2022 Well done. Your customer file now has a note that you will get 10% off the next kit you buy from us.I might suggest the Revenue Cutter. Nic Melissa T., Ryland Craze and Nirvana 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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