robs4516 Posted February 10, 2022 Share #1 Posted February 10, 2022 (edited) New member, just getting into model ship building. I've built models off and on all my life (61 now), but they've always been associated with model railroading or model cars. I have little knowledge of ships, but they interest me greatly (mainly sailing ships). I have decent plastic modelling skills and that is the medium I've chosen to start out with, plastic kits. I had a Revell 1/96 Constitution when I was a teenager, but lost interest in it before I got too far. Unfortunately the kit has been lost to time. I'm not going to make the mistake of undertaking such a daunting task of starting right back there, I plan on biting off less challenging fare initially. I'll be lurking on here, picking up wisdom on what makes up a sailing ship and learning new techniques. I'll happily contribute any knowledge I've picked up over the years, if there ever comes a time when the opportunity presents itself. Happy modelling! Rob Smith Oklahoma City, US Edited February 10, 2022 by robs4516 ccoyle, mtaylor and Keith Black 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 10, 2022 Share #2 Posted February 10, 2022 Welcome to MSW, Rob. Enjoy the voyage of MSW and model ship building. 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robs4516 Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted February 10, 2022 Thanks for the welcome, Mark. Keith Black 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted February 10, 2022 Share #4 Posted February 10, 2022 Hello Rob, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted February 10, 2022 Share #5 Posted February 10, 2022 Rob. welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. mtaylor 1 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...
markjay Posted February 10, 2022 Share #6 Posted February 10, 2022 mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote Mark Phoenix, AZ Current builds; Previous builds, in rough order of execution; Shipjack, Peterbrough Canoe, Flying Fish, Half Moon, Britannia racing sloop, Whale boat, Bluenose, Picket boat, Viking longboat, Atlantic, Fair American, Mary Taylor, half hull Enterprise, Hacchoro, HMS Fly, Khufu Solar Boat. On the shelf; Royal Barge, Jefferson Davis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter6172 Posted February 10, 2022 Share #7 Posted February 10, 2022 Welcome. There seems to be a link between Model Railway and Model ships. Not sure what it is but there's a few of us here in the forum.... Keith Black 1 Quote Completed: PORT JACKSON - 1803 Topsail Schooner 1/50 by Modellers Shipyard HMB ENDEAVOUR - 1768 Bark 1/64 by Artesania Latina Under Construction: HMAV BOUNTY - 1/60 by Amati NORFOLK Colonial Sloop- 1/64 Scratchbuild HMS EURYALUS - 1:48 Scratchbuild POF Next Project: HMS THUNDRER - 1/48 CAF Models/Scratchbuild Planned: HMS SUPPLY - 1/64 Scratchbuild HMS SIRIUS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robs4516 Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share #8 Posted February 11, 2022 Thanks for the welcomes everybody. Peter, I agree, there seems to be something about making intricate models of modes of transportation. I've had the bug since I was a little tyke. Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted February 11, 2022 Share #9 Posted February 11, 2022 Rob, welcome to MSW from the UK. I believe the bug bites early, and look forward to seeing your projects. mtaylor and Keith Black 2 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...
robs4516 Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share #10 Posted February 11, 2022 Thanks Bruce. I’m definitely not a prolific builder, so don’t expect a lot, either in quantity or quality. bruce d, Keith Black and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted February 11, 2022 Share #11 Posted February 11, 2022 Keith Black and mtaylor 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 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...
robs4516 Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share #12 Posted February 11, 2022 Thanks Patrick. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted February 11, 2022 Share #13 Posted February 11, 2022 Hi Rob, Welcome. This is the place to learn the hobby, good people. 👍 mtaylor and Keith Black 2 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...
robs4516 Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share #14 Posted February 11, 2022 Thanks Dave. Looking through some threads, seems everyone is friendly and eager to help. Most of my experience with message boards is with sports related ones. I expect this one to be a breath of fresh air. Keith Black, mtaylor and Dave_E 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted February 11, 2022 Share #15 Posted February 11, 2022 12 minutes ago, robs4516 said: Most of my experience with message boards is with sports related ones. Um . . . yeah. Sports groups are brutal. 😬 mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted February 11, 2022 Share #16 Posted February 11, 2022 5 hours ago, robs4516 said: Thanks Dave. Looking through some threads, seems everyone is friendly and eager to help. Most of my experience with message boards is with sports related ones. I expect this one to be a breath of fresh air. ABSOLUTELY! 👍 mtaylor and Keith Black 2 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...
rvchima Posted February 12, 2022 Share #17 Posted February 12, 2022 23 hours ago, Dave_E said: I expect this one to be a breath of fresh air. Maybe a breath of salt air. Welcome to MSW Rob. mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote Rod Current Build - HMS Sphinx, 20 Gun Frigate from 1775 Previous Builds Bismarck, WWII German Battleship, Prinz Eugen, WWII German Heavy Cruiser (Aeronaut), U-Boat 47 (Amati), HM Bark Endeavour (Caldercraft), US Brig Syren (MS), Arno XI Ferrari Hydroplane (Amati), Osberg Viking Ship (Billings), Anteo Harbour Tug (Panart), Marie Felling Harbour Tug (Caldercraft), Arleigh-Burke guided missile destroyer (Bluejacket) Seguin, Steam Tug from 1884, Mississippi Steamboat Robert E. Lee (Amati) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robs4516 Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share #18 Posted February 13, 2022 4 hours ago, rvchima said: Maybe a breath of salt air. Welcome to MSW Rob. Thanks Rod, good catch! Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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