GeneUselman Posted February 15, 2022 Share #1 Posted February 15, 2022 I am 75yo and have always marveled at the artistry of a well built model, ship or otherwise. I have restored second Gen Corvettes till I was 50, then started a a sign shop with my daughter till I sold to a very bright employee a couple years ago [my daughter was not interested in working that hard]. I still consult the new owner who rents buildings from me and I rent space for all my tools and falderal. My new pact with myself is to do whatever I do as well as I am able... to make amends for all the years I could not afford the time to do more than 'make it work'. I spend the coldest months in the Keys and have many hours admiring the work on your forum. I have lived and breathed CO2 lasers for close to a decade an see many applications possible. Gene Keith Black, Baker, reklein and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted February 15, 2022 Share #2 Posted February 15, 2022 Gene, welcome to MSW. I'll be 75 shortly, one's never too old to join in the fun. I model not only for the fun but I think it helps keep me mentally alert and I know it helps keep my fingers more nimble than they would be otherwise. Baker, mtaylor, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 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...
Dave_E Posted February 15, 2022 Share #3 Posted February 15, 2022 Welcome to the forum Gene! 👍 Tomasz B, mtaylor, Keith Black and 1 other 4 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...
GeneUselman Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share #4 Posted February 15, 2022 Thank you Sirs. I am not sure how I can/will fit in here but time will tell. I once spent 5k hours building a new/modified '66 Corv convert from a new frame up... and had it burn a few months later in a garage fire- purposely set. I rebuilt it from the drivetrain, but only spent 3k hours... I am a slow learner, but I do learn. I have been building Civil war 6pdr field cannon wheels/carriages with the laser for fellows, spokes, tires and 3d printed wood hubs. Not sure I am up for huge projects at this time of life- have always loved the half hull will mountings...? Ryland Craze, Dave_E, Tomasz B and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted February 15, 2022 Share #5 Posted February 15, 2022 Gene, if you would like to take on a half hull project the NRG (MSW's parent organization) sells a half hull kit. See the link below. https://thenrgstore.org/products/half-hull-planking-project Dave_E, Tomasz B, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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...
Roger Pellett Posted February 15, 2022 Share #6 Posted February 15, 2022 Gene, Welcome to MSW. Glad to see another ship model enthusiast from Minnesota. Roger Keith Black, Dave_E, Tomasz B and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted February 15, 2022 Share #7 Posted February 15, 2022 Gene, welcome to MSW from the UK. Keith Black, Dave_E, Tomasz B and 1 other 4 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...
mtaylor Posted February 15, 2022 Share #8 Posted February 15, 2022 Welcome to MSW, Gene. Best advice I can offer is start small and the half-hull project would be a good one. Open a log for it as it's the best way to meet others and get helpl. Tomasz B, Dave_E, Keith Black 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...
Ryland Craze Posted February 15, 2022 Share #9 Posted February 15, 2022 Hi Gene and welcome to Model Ship World. You will fit in just fine on this forum. Glad to have you aboard. Keith Black, Tomasz B, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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...
GeneUselman Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share #10 Posted February 15, 2022 I am thinking of the plans for the Winchelsea and a half hull, unplanked as a starter project- I am quite accomplished with the laser [I have two]. mtaylor, Keith Black, JGR and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGR Posted February 16, 2022 Share #11 Posted February 16, 2022 Hi Gene, welcome to MSW. I am also thinking of Winchelsea but my plan is to use a CNC mill and 3D Printing. Perhaps we should share ideas. mtaylor, Dave_E, Tomasz B and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneUselman Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share #12 Posted February 16, 2022 I am all in on multi-tech work. I have a couple filament printers and resin printers seem to be getting close to perfect [but messy]. I'm in the Keys for a couple more weeks, then back to my larger tools in Mn. Tomasz B, mtaylor, Dave_E and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted February 24, 2022 Share #13 Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) Welcome to MSW Gene. It is hard for me to find time to work on models living in SW Florida, but if I was in the Keys, it would be even more difficult as the fishing and snorkeling is too good to pass up unless the wind is blowing too hard. Which of the 200 miles of Keys are you on? Our biggest population of part timers here in the Naples area are from Minnesota and none of them are heading north before May. You must love the cold to be heading back in March 😀 Allan Edited February 24, 2022 by allanyed Dave_E, Keith Black, mtaylor 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...
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