zeno67 Posted April 4, 2022 Share #1 Posted April 4, 2022 Hello everyone. So I am new to wooden ship building. I have done some plastic modeling in the past. I am also somewhat of a woodworker having completed such projects as a cedar lined hope chest, sofa table and china hutch. So I do have woodworking experience but not at the small detailed level of wooden ship modeling. I purchased two Artesania Latina kits to start with. I had planned on building the Providence Whaling Boat first since it is a beginner kit and a pretty simple boat, however, after reading some opinions on it I decided to go with the Artesania Latina Marie Jeanne tuna fishing boat first. I know its more intermediate and definitely more detail and work, and about the biggest reason for people quitting the hobby and not finishing a boat, is aiming to high, but I think with my current woodworking skills and plastic model experience and the help of these forums, I will be able to manage. I am just drawn more to this model. Its got great lines and and is pleasing to look at. A little about myself. I am 54 and live in Florida. Been married 21 years but we have no kids (are you kidding, that is why I can afford hobbies like this ). I work for Apple and my wife owns a dog grooming shop. I was a combat medic in the US Navy and served with a Marine Rifle Platoon in the Middle East back during the first Gulf War and Operation Desert Storm. However, being in the navy I did spend some time aboard ship during my stint and developed a love of the water and all kind of ships and boats from wooden viking vessels to the great battleships of WWII. I have owned a few smaller sailing boats in the 20 to 30 foot (that's 6 to 9 meters) range and a Hobie Cat at one time. I do consider myself a non-violent pirate at this point in my life. I finally grew up to be what I wanted to be. I also consider myself an amateur military historian and have dabbled in miniatures painting and diorama building. I love to discuss anything related to military history so if you ever have any questions in that particular regard or just want to debate something related, hit me up! I am looking forward to interacting with all the great modelers here on the forums and hopefully become addicted to the hobby and become a regular poster and contributor. Thanks for taking the time to read my post Oh and I will start a build log on my first project soon Jim ccoyle, Keith Black, JeffT and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 4, 2022 Share #2 Posted April 4, 2022 Welcome to MSW, Jim. Building a model you are really drawn to is important, especially for a first build. I hope you have some fun and enjoy it and the future journeys into model ships. Keith Black and JeffT 2 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...
druxey Posted April 4, 2022 Share #3 Posted April 4, 2022 Welcome aboard, Jim! JeffT, Keith Black and mtaylor 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...
Keith Black Posted April 4, 2022 Share #4 Posted April 4, 2022 (edited) Jim, welcome to MSW. I look forward to seeing your Marie Jeanne build. Thank you for your service. Edited April 4, 2022 by Keith Black JeffT and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted April 4, 2022 Share #5 Posted April 4, 2022 Hi Jim, welcome aboard. Navy man here also. Lots of sea-going nautical jargon as well (what else). You’ve come to the right place for all your novice building advice and help (me too). Don’t be shy asking questions! 👍😀 mtaylor, JeffT and Keith Black 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 April 5, 2022 Share #6 Posted April 5, 2022 Hello Jim, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John JeffT, Keith Black and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted April 5, 2022 Share #7 Posted April 5, 2022 Hi Jim. Welcome to MSW Keith Black and mtaylor 2 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...
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