Chris H Posted December 3, 2021 Share #1 Posted December 3, 2021 Hi Everyone! My name is Chris. I'm a new to the site and been working on my first build kit (atlantic kit from Bluejacket -- linked below). I actually purchased the model about a year and half ago but just recently picked it up to work more earnestly. I built a few models as a kid with my dad but haven't done anything similar since. I'm a software engineer in my day job so really enjoying a hobby that's not on the computer! I've enjoyed looking through everyone's build logs and excited to have my own complete one (hopefully) soon. gsdpic, Keith Black, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 3, 2021 Share #2 Posted December 3, 2021 Welecome to MSW, Chris. Ryland Craze and Keith Black 2 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...
Jim Lad Posted December 3, 2021 Share #3 Posted December 3, 2021 Hello Chris, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under', John Keith Black, Ryland Craze and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted December 3, 2021 Share #4 Posted December 3, 2021 Chris, welcome to MSW. I look forward to seeing your build log. mtaylor and Ryland Craze 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsdpic Posted December 3, 2021 Share #5 Posted December 3, 2021 16 hours ago, Chris H said: I'm a software engineer in my day job so really enjoying a hobby that's not on the computer! I can identify with that remark! (though I then spend time on the computer looking at MSW). Welcome to MSW. Ryland Craze, mtaylor and Keith Black 3 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...
allanyed Posted December 4, 2021 Share #6 Posted December 4, 2021 Very happy to see another new member, welcome!!! Allan Keith Black, Ryland Craze 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted December 4, 2021 Share #7 Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) Welcome Chris, I'm new here myself, about a week or so ahead of you. I just started my build log for the Lady Nelson, look forward to following yours! Stay warm. Edited December 4, 2021 by Dave_E Spelling mtaylor, Keith Black and Ryland Craze 3 Quote Dave Current builds: Rattlesnake Completed builds: Lady Nelson On the shelf: NRG Half Hull Project, Various metal, plastic and paper models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted December 6, 2021 Share #8 Posted December 6, 2021 Hi Chris and welcome to Model Ship World. I had a look at your Atlantic build log and you are doing a good job building this model. Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERS Rich Posted December 10, 2021 Share #9 Posted December 10, 2021 Hello and welcome to the site. Always up for answering a question. Good luck with your Atlantic….. Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Build Logs: USS Maine, USS Constitution (Hull) Albums: Baltimore Clipper, Sherbourne Cutter, Lackawanna Tug, Eagle Coastal Schooner, Katy Pilot Boat, Sultana Colonial Schooner, Armed Virginia Sloop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock harris Posted December 17, 2021 Share #10 Posted December 17, 2021 On 12/2/2021 at 7:25 PM, Chris H said: I'm a software engineer in my day job so really enjoying a hobby that's not on the computer! I'm a programmer by trade as well. I'm very much in the programming as craftsmanship and not engineering camp, and did a presentation at a conference regarding this (along with a like-minded colleague). As part of the presentation, we did a survey across our company to programmers and hobbies and it was fascinating to see how many were of the non-ethereal variety (as in not gaming, graphic design, etc.). Our hypothesis is that people are drawn to the tactile nature of hard crafts, where you're actually doing something with your hands to create something out of nothing. We further believe that that is the reason why the younger generations are reviving physical crafting: Because they are raised in such a virtual world, it is very satisfying to make something with your hands and say "I did that." mtaylor, Ryland Craze and Keith Black 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 18, 2021 Share #11 Posted December 18, 2021 7 hours ago, rock harris said: Our hypothesis is that people are drawn to the tactile nature of hard crafts, where you're actually doing something with your hands to create something out of nothing. We further believe that that is the reason why the younger generations are reviving physical crafting: Because they are raised in such a virtual world, it is very satisfying to make something with your hands and say "I did that." I suspect that you're prety much spot on with your assessment. In a way, we can point to the lockdowns and also as youi put the "physical crafting". rock harris, Keith Black and Ryland Craze 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...
Papa Posted December 20, 2021 Share #12 Posted December 20, 2021 Hi Chris, As a 100% Yankee, born and raised outside of Boston, i am curious as to where in Massachusetts you are located. I hated the winters there so am now below the Mason-Dixon line 😁 Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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