dirkske Posted December 23, 2021 Share #1 Posted December 23, 2021 Hi all, My name is Dirk and recently joined the MSW forum. I have always loved the looks of the old wooden sailing ships. Be it fishing boats, yachts, first rates or anything in between. They all have their own type of appleal. I'm quite sure I 'inherited' the modelling bug through my late dad. Although so far I never started a wooden boat kit. My dad did several times though (although both of us mostly in RC planes). His latest he never got to finish (BB Regina). I'd love to complete it, as the end result, and process, would truely provide a threasured memory. Sadly, I have zero experience, thus need need to climb the learning curve. I purchased a couple of kits to practice on, prior to completing dad's partial build. Being 2 BB Marie Jeanne kits and 2 additional BB Regina's. So, looking forward to the interaction with you all. Sincerely Dirk (Belgium) Tomasz B, Ryland Craze, chris watton and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted December 23, 2021 Share #2 Posted December 23, 2021 Welkom Dirkske. JeffT, mtaylor, Keith Black and 3 others 6 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 Gallery : Revell Bounty Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch To do : Prins Willem Corel, Le Tonnant Corel, Yacht d'Oro Corel, Thermopylae Sergal 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 Si vis pacem, para bellum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted December 23, 2021 Share #3 Posted December 23, 2021 Dirk, welcome to MSW. The very best to you in finishing your dad's Regina. Ryland Craze, JeffT, dirkske and 2 others 5 Quote Current Builds: Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 23, 2021 Share #4 Posted December 23, 2021 Welcome to MSW, Dirkske. Feel free to start a build log when you're ready to begin. They're the best way to get help and also meet others. dirkske, Ryland Craze, JeffT and 1 other 4 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...
dirkske Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted December 23, 2021 18 minutes ago, mtaylor said: Welcome to MSW, Dirkske. Feel free to start a build log when you're ready to begin. They're the best way to get help and also meet others. Thanks 👍 mtaylor, Ryland Craze, Keith Black and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 23, 2021 Share #6 Posted December 23, 2021 Hello Dirk, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John dirkske, JeffT, Keith Black and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted December 24, 2021 Share #7 Posted December 24, 2021 Hello Dirk and welcome to MSW. Seasons best wishes 🎅 mtaylor, JeffT, Keith Black and 3 others 6 Quote 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted December 24, 2021 Share #8 Posted December 24, 2021 Welcome to the forum mtaylor, Ryland Craze, Dave_E and 3 others 6 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted December 24, 2021 Share #9 Posted December 24, 2021 Hi Dirk and welcome to Model Ship World. It is great that you are going to finish your Dad's model and that you shared his modeling interests. I know he enjoyed this. Keith Black, mtaylor and dirkske 3 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...
G.L. Posted December 29, 2021 Share #10 Posted December 29, 2021 Hello Dirk, welcome to the MSW forum. Where in Belgium are you from? Ryland Craze, mtaylor, dirkske and 1 other 4 Quote G.L. Current projects: Oostends schipje (Ostend shrimper) - scale 1:20 Clipper d'Argenteuil - POF - scale 1/15 - SMALL Completed projects: Norwegian Whale Boat - POF - scale 1/10 - SMALL Anatomy of a boat by G.L. - scale 1/10 - POF - SMALL Day gaff sailing boat with center board - FINISHED - SMALL - scale 1/10 Cross section fishing smack - FINISHED -scale 1:20HMS Triton cross section - FINISHED - Scale 1:24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BranPie Posted December 29, 2021 Share #11 Posted December 29, 2021 Welcome to MSW from another Belgian, Dirk. Hope you enjoy your first build and many more will follow. dirkske, Keith Black, Dave_E and 2 others 5 Quote Cheers, Pieter Current build: Polaris (OcCre, 1:50) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted December 29, 2021 Share #12 Posted December 29, 2021 and welcome to MSW Dirk dirkske, mtaylor, Dave_E and 2 others 5 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted December 30, 2021 Share #13 Posted December 30, 2021 Welcome Sir! You've come to the right place to help with the "zero experience". There's a few of us in that catagory. 😀 mtaylor, dirkske and Keith Black 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...
dirkske Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share #14 Posted December 30, 2021 On 12/29/2021 at 8:59 AM, G.L. said: Hello Dirk, welcome to the MSW forum. Where in Belgium are you from? Aarschot small little town along the Demer river. I live out of center in the old dunes that have turned to 'iron stone' over the centuries. G.L., Keith Black, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petervisser Posted December 30, 2021 Share #15 Posted December 30, 2021 Hello Dirk and welcome to this great site. I have built the Marie Jeanne by Billing a long time ago now. I really like the lines of this boat and it's colourful paint scheme. I ran across another site that had photos of the same model built by other modellers with totally different colourings. It was a treat to see! Anyway, all the best with your project. It was a fun build for me and I hope a fun one for you as well. Happy New Year! Peter Keith Black, Dave_E, dirkske and 1 other 4 Quote Build Log: Billing - Cutty Sark In The Gallery: HMS Unicorn, HMAV Bounty, L'Etoile, Marie Jeanne, Lilla Dan, Zeeschouw "Irene" A Toast: To a wind that blows, A ship that goes, And the lass that loved a sailor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted December 30, 2021 Share #16 Posted December 30, 2021 Welcome to MSW!! You now have 41,000 new friends and potential guides on your journey. Allan Keith Black, Dave_E, dirkske and 1 other 4 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...
LeoM Posted June 12, 2022 Share #17 Posted June 12, 2022 It is nice to see somebody from the neighbourhood in this tremendous community and nice to know we can always meet at the MoTH Modelbouw Team Hulsthout (RC club) Keith Black, Baker and dirkske 3 Quote Leo Moons Nous sommes condamnés à être libre Present build: Cutty Sark by Sergal/Mantua 1:78 Previous builds: - Collie by Graupner RC Sailing boat - Blue Nose II by Billing Boats - Harvey by Artesania Latina - Oceanic by Revell RC Tugboat - Thyssen II by Graupner RC Pushing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted June 13, 2022 Share #18 Posted June 13, 2022 Welcome! mtaylor, Dave_E, dirkske and 1 other 4 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...
HardeeHarHar Posted June 13, 2022 Share #19 Posted June 13, 2022 Welcome aboard MSW!!!! dirkske, Dave_E and Keith Black 3 Quote Brian Current Builds: HMBV Granado 1/64 Caldercraft; HMS Sphinx 1775 by HardeeHarHar - Vanguard Models 1:64-V2 Completed Build: HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat 1/25 Artesania Latina; Master Korabel - 1:36 Yefin Nikonov's Secret Vessel On the Shelf: HMBV Granado 1/48 CAF Model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted June 15, 2022 Share #20 Posted June 15, 2022 Well come.ifyou need to find it, it's on MSW, I have been here a year everyone has helped so much you ll see Great Modeling to you. Dave_E, dirkske, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Santa Maria -Amati 1:65, La Pinta- Amati 1:65, La Nina -Amati 1:65 , Hannah Ship in a Bottle -1:300 The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 ,The Mayflower Amati 1:60, Viking Ship Drakkar-1:50 non Ship Build: 1972 Ford Sport Custom Truck Current Build: King of the Mississippi-Artesania Latina-1:80 On Hold: HMS Pegasus: Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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