PenombraET Posted March 23, 2022 Share #1 Posted March 23, 2022 Hi everyone! It's been a few years since I last built a model and I want to get back into it. I am having a hard time deciding what kit to build. I would say the level I am looking for is medium-advanced. I don't have specific preferences, but I would like something with plenty of small details. What would you recommend? JeffT, ccoyle and Ryland Craze 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted March 24, 2022 Share #2 Posted March 24, 2022 Hi PenombraET and welcome to Model Ship World. It is hard to recommend a particular ship model kit that is in the medium to advanced skill level without knowing what type of ship model you would like to build. I know a lot of our members are building ship model kits from Vanguard Models https://vanguardmodels.co.uk/ plus the designer of these kits, Chris Watton, is a member of this forum. Here is a link to the many build logs of the Vanguard kits. Maybe you will find one of their kits that peaks your interest. https://modelshipworld.com/tags/Vanguard Models/ Dave_E, Gregory and JeffT 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...
Jim Lad Posted March 24, 2022 Share #3 Posted March 24, 2022 Hello, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John Dave_E, Ryland Craze, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted March 24, 2022 Share #4 Posted March 24, 2022 Welcome to MSW! I agree with Ryland. The Sphinx might be a good one for you. mtaylor, Dave_E and Ryland Craze 3 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...
Dave_E Posted March 24, 2022 Share #5 Posted March 24, 2022 (edited) Welcome to the forum! Good place! Go say hi in the new member area. 😀 Edited March 24, 2022 by Dave_E mtaylor 1 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...
mtaylor Posted March 25, 2022 Share #6 Posted March 25, 2022 Welcome to MSW. As to your question.... any preference on the size of the finished model? I'd think Syren's Winchelsea or Vanguard's Sphinx might fit the bill. These are pretty new and also complex. Dave_E 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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