Hello

[JGR]

Hello, my name is Greg. I have not built a model in over 50 years and at that time it was mainly plastic. I am an hobby cabinet maker, hobby machinist (both manual and CNC machining), and lately beginning to use a 3D printer. 

 

Now that I am retired I am looking forward to building Wooden Ship Models from 1700 to 1900, particularly the Nelson era ships. I would like to integrate my machining and 3D printing with wooden model ship building and can see interesting opportunities. At present I have a FDM printer and plan to move into 3D Resin Printer.

 

I look forward to sharing thoughts and ideas with other members. My home is in Ontario Canada but I spend my winters in Florida.

[Jim Lad]

Hello Greg, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down under'.

 

John

[mtaylor]

Welcome to MSW, Greg.

[JeffT]

Hi Greg. Welcome to MSW.

[Ryland Craze]

Hi Greg and welcome to Model Ship World.  I look forward to seeing your work with the 3-D printer.

[Keith Black]

Greg, Merry Christmas and welcome to MSW. 

[allanyed]

Wecome JGR!

Where are you in FL? 

Happy New Year!

Allan

[JGR]

Thanks all for the warm welcome. I have decided on the model HMS Badger for my build.

 

Hi Ryland, I am looking forward to trying out some of my ideas on the FDM printer but the Resin printer will give a better finish and more detail in small items. I do most of my design work in Fusion 360 so the output STL file will work in both just need a different slicer program. I am going to change the nozzle size and adjust other parameters to see what result I get.

 

Hi Allan. I am in Spring Hill about 30 miles north of Tampa

 

[Louie da fly]

Hi Greg and welcome to MSW from the Land Down Under.

 

You'll find quite a number of 3D printed models and accessories on MSW - it's becoming more and more popular. Mke sure you start a build log when you begin. The best way to get help and advice.

 

Steven