EvanKeel Posted March 11, 2022 Share #1 Posted March 11, 2022 (edited) Hi everyone, I've been fascinated by model ships for some time now. Helped a little bit by the Art Gallery of Ontario and their amazing collection. I'm not a modeler but a little 'handy'. Hopefully that translates. I also don't have the spare time I'd like and progress is very slow. But I really enjoy the respite I get when I do get the chance to work on my model. I was ready to dive into the Bluenose but found the Model Expo series and I've built the Grand Banks Dory and currently am working on the norwegian sailing pram. I might do a build log for the next one. I don't know what you guys think of this series but I really appreciate the baby steps and have learnt alot such as: - Patience is a virtue - Small mistakes can multiply - Some mistakes don't matter that much - My wife doesn't care about my progress - Keep rechecking your symmetry -The kits and instructions aren't perfect - I barely know anything yet. The forum seems to be incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and supportive and I look forward to the opportunity to participate. Happy building, everyone! Edited March 11, 2022 by EvanKeel mtaylor, allanyed, ccoyle and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvanKeel Posted March 11, 2022 Author Share #2 Posted March 11, 2022 Oh man, i messed up my title. Hello everyone! mtaylor, AlleyCat and Keith Black 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvanKeel Posted March 11, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted March 11, 2022 But you can change it. Nice! Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted March 11, 2022 Share #4 Posted March 11, 2022 Hi Evan, Welcome do the forum! You can edit your post by clicking the 3 dots on the upper RH corner and edit your post. 👍 Keith Black, AlleyCat and mtaylor 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...
Jim Lad Posted March 11, 2022 Share #5 Posted March 11, 2022 Hello Evan, 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...
Baker Posted March 11, 2022 Share #6 Posted March 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...
Keith Black Posted March 11, 2022 Share #7 Posted March 11, 2022 Evan, welcome to MSW. Enjoy your stay. mtaylor and bruce d 2 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...
bruce d Posted March 11, 2022 Share #8 Posted March 11, 2022 Evan, Welcome to MSW from the UK. Always room for working boats, will we see pictures of the dory? Regards, Bruce Keith Black and mtaylor 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...
druxey Posted March 11, 2022 Share #9 Posted March 11, 2022 Welcome, Evan! Check out Marine Modelers of Niagara in the 'clubs' section on this site. mtaylor, bruce d and Keith Black 3 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted March 11, 2022 Share #10 Posted March 11, 2022 Hello Evan, and welcome to the Forum! Keith Black 1 Quote Spoiler Deacon Build Log: HMS Victory 1:98 Mantua 776/Scratchbuild Geal 'us dearg a suas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted March 11, 2022 Share #11 Posted March 11, 2022 Welcome to MSW, Evan. 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...
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