RMillet Posted April 16, 2022 Share #1 Posted April 16, 2022 Hello everyone, I am RMillet. I am 23 and from the USA. I am disabled, so I have much time to spend on model ship building. Though I haven't bought my first wooden model yet, I plan to purchase the 18th century longboat from Model Shipways soon. I have absolutely loved ships for most of my life, spending much time researching cargo ships. I also enjoy playing video games, 3D modeling, and cooking. I am excited to document my experience being a beginner modeler, and hope to learn from everyone here. CDR_Ret, Chuck Seiler, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyleK1 Posted April 16, 2022 Share #2 Posted April 16, 2022 (edited) Welcome, R! You’ll find a wealth of experience and help with your new endeavors. Ask questions, any questions! And spend some time looking at the build logs before jumping in, lots of logs to help you through the rough patches. Good luck! Edited April 16, 2022 by LyleK1 Dave_E, RMillet, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Lyle "The only thing that stays the same is the constant state of change" Completed Builds: Occre HMS Terror - https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2065-hms-terror-occre/ NRG Half Hull Project - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/23546-half-hull-project-by-lylek1-nrg/ 1:130 1847 Harvey - https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2125-1847-baltimore-clipper-harvey-1130-scale/ Scott Miller's Sea of Galilee Boat - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/29007-sea-of-galilee-boat-by-se-miller-120-scale-lylek1/ In progress: Artesania Latina HMS Bounty - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/26817-hms-bounty-by-lylek1-artesania-latina-148-scale/ Waiting for dry-dock space: Model Shipways - USS Constitution Master Korbel - Cannon Jolle 1801 A Scratch build -TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 16, 2022 Share #3 Posted April 16, 2022 Welcome to MSW, RMillet. When you're ready to start building, do open a log as it's the best way to meet others and also get help. Keith Black, Dave_E and RMillet 3 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...
Jim Lad Posted April 16, 2022 Share #4 Posted April 16, 2022 Hello RMillet and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor, Keith Black, Dave_E and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMillet Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted April 16, 2022 2 hours ago, LyleK1 said: Welcome, R! You’ll find a wealth of experience and help with your new endeavors. Ask questions, any questions! And spend some time looking at the build logs before jumping in, lots of logs to help you through the rough patches. Good luck! Many thanks for the warm welcome. I’ve already been looking through some of the builds, and I am amazed at the amount of detail, and care you all put into these! Very excited to start my first. Hoping to pick it up by the end of the month! Ryland Craze, mtaylor, Keith Black and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMillet Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share #6 Posted April 16, 2022 2 hours ago, mtaylor said: Welcome to MSW, RMillet. When you're ready to start building, do open a log as it's the best way to meet others and also get help. Will do! I am very excited to open my first build log when I purchase the longboat model. Thank you for your warm welcome! Keith Black, Dave_E, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMillet Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share #7 Posted April 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, Jim Lad said: Hello RMillet and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John Thank you for you warm welcome. mtaylor, Dave_E, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted April 16, 2022 Share #8 Posted April 16, 2022 RM, welcome to MSW. I look forward to seeing your longboat come to life in a build log. Ryland Craze, Dave_E and mtaylor 3 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...
Chuck Seiler Posted April 16, 2022 Share #9 Posted April 16, 2022 RM, Greetings from the lower left hand corner of the USA. Where in the USA are you from? It sounds lime you are new to wooden ship modelling and planking. With that in mind, I would NOT recommend the 18th century longboat as your first project. Since it is single layer planking and you can see both sides of the planking, there is zero room for error. There are many good first models list elsewhere in this forum. If you have your heart set on the longboat, I recommend the NRG half hull planking model, sold on the NRG web site. mtaylor, LyleK1, Ryland Craze and 3 others 6 Quote Chuck Seiler San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Nautical Research Guild Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, Pinas Cross Section Completed: Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch), John Smith Shallop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted April 17, 2022 Share #10 Posted April 17, 2022 Welcome to the forum! Glad to have you join us! 👍😀 RMillet, Ryland Craze, mtaylor 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...
LyleK1 Posted April 17, 2022 Share #11 Posted April 17, 2022 6 hours ago, Chuck Seiler said: RM, Greetings from the lower left hand corner of the USA. Where in the USA are you from? It sounds lime you are new to wooden ship modelling and planking. With that in mind, I would NOT recommend the 18th century longboat as your first project. Since it is single layer planking and you can see both sides of the planking, there is zero room for error. There are many good first models list elsewhere in this forum. If you have your heart set on the longboat, I recommend the NRG half hull planking model, sold on the NRG web site. Good advice! RMillet, Keith Black and Ryland Craze 3 Quote Lyle "The only thing that stays the same is the constant state of change" Completed Builds: Occre HMS Terror - https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2065-hms-terror-occre/ NRG Half Hull Project - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/23546-half-hull-project-by-lylek1-nrg/ 1:130 1847 Harvey - https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2125-1847-baltimore-clipper-harvey-1130-scale/ Scott Miller's Sea of Galilee Boat - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/29007-sea-of-galilee-boat-by-se-miller-120-scale-lylek1/ In progress: Artesania Latina HMS Bounty - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/26817-hms-bounty-by-lylek1-artesania-latina-148-scale/ Waiting for dry-dock space: Model Shipways - USS Constitution Master Korbel - Cannon Jolle 1801 A Scratch build -TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMillet Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share #12 Posted April 17, 2022 8 hours ago, Chuck Seiler said: RM, Greetings from the lower left hand corner of the USA. Where in the USA are you from? It sounds lime you are new to wooden ship modelling and planking. With that in mind, I would NOT recommend the 18th century longboat as your first project. Since it is single layer planking and you can see both sides of the planking, there is zero room for error. There are many good first models list elsewhere in this forum. If you have your heart set on the longboat, I recommend the NRG half hull planking model, sold on the NRG web site. Hello, and thank you for your warm welcome. I am from the north-east of the states. One of the main reasons I am considering the longboat is because it comes with a set of tools as well, and for a fairly good price. Though, with your suggestion (as well as someone else agreeing with you) I will do some research on a different model, and make a decision from there. I am looking for something that isn't too terribly expensive, as I don't want to sink a large sum of money without knowing if I will truly enjoy the hobby yet. Though I truly believe I will enjoy the hobby, I don't want to risk spending a lot of money, only to never finish a project. I also want to start small for the same reason. Again, I will do some more research on some ship models, and hopefully find the list on this site as a good starting point. Thank you for taking the time to inform me. -RM Ryland Craze, mtaylor, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Seiler Posted April 17, 2022 Share #13 Posted April 17, 2022 Don't get me wrong, LONGBOAT is a great kit, just not a "basic" kit as it appears. It may one where you buy now, set the kit aside for later and use the tools. ALSO, Model Expo has sale all the time, so there is a good chance it will be on sale later down the road, (SPOILER ALERT: If you get on Model Expo's mailing list, you are guaranteed email for life. 😁 ) If you search "first kit" or "recommended first ship model" you will find a couple great threads. Ryland Craze, mtaylor, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Chuck Seiler San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Nautical Research Guild Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, Pinas Cross Section Completed: Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch), John Smith Shallop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyleK1 Posted April 17, 2022 Share #14 Posted April 17, 2022 Some incentive for you... a great teaching tool AND a pretty impressive model to show-off! The NRG half hull project was a great teacher for me! Chuck Seiler, mtaylor, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Lyle "The only thing that stays the same is the constant state of change" Completed Builds: Occre HMS Terror - https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2065-hms-terror-occre/ NRG Half Hull Project - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/23546-half-hull-project-by-lylek1-nrg/ 1:130 1847 Harvey - https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2125-1847-baltimore-clipper-harvey-1130-scale/ Scott Miller's Sea of Galilee Boat - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/29007-sea-of-galilee-boat-by-se-miller-120-scale-lylek1/ In progress: Artesania Latina HMS Bounty - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/26817-hms-bounty-by-lylek1-artesania-latina-148-scale/ Waiting for dry-dock space: Model Shipways - USS Constitution Master Korbel - Cannon Jolle 1801 A Scratch build -TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 17, 2022 Share #15 Posted April 17, 2022 RM, You might want to have a look at Model Expo's Shipwright models. There's 3 and they will give you a firm base on model shipbuilding. Here's the link: https://modelexpo-online.com/Model-Shipways-Shipwright-Series_c_815.html Keith Black, Ryland Craze, Chuck Seiler 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...
RMillet Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share #16 Posted April 17, 2022 5 hours ago, Chuck Seiler said: Don't get me wrong, LONGBOAT is a great kit, just not a "basic" kit as it appears. It may one where you buy now, set the kit aside for later and use the tools. ALSO, Model Expo has sale all the time, so there is a good chance it will be on sale later down the road, (SPOILER ALERT: If you get on Model Expo's mailing list, you are guaranteed email for life. 😁 ) If you search "first kit" or "recommended first ship model" you will find a couple great threads. After doing some more research, I think I have decided on the Model Shipways "Shipwright" Series. Starting with the Dory, and working my way up to the Lobster Smack. I also found a beautiful French fishing boat I would like to take a crack at after finishing the Lobster Smack. I feel the Dory would be a fairly good decision, as a lot of what I've seen on here recommends it for absolute beginners. It also comes with the tools needed to get me started, and is only about $50, which is fairly less than what I was expecting to spend. The small size is also nice, as I feel it would make a lovely piece for my computer desk. Thank you for your input again, and would love to hear your thoughts on my plan if possible mtaylor, LyleK1, Chuck Seiler and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Seiler Posted April 18, 2022 Share #17 Posted April 18, 2022 RM, Your plan sounds spot on. I am not familiar with the "Shipwright Series" (until I just looked at it) but I am familiar with Dave A,'s other work. You can't go wrong with him being your instructor/mentor. Both appear to be a great intro into the basics of various building procedures and techniques. The planking is simple, but complex enough to show you how to form the planks so they flow correctly and fit properly. Take note of his suggestions on type of glue and the use of alcohol to un-glue mistakes. (He says to use 95ish% but I use 72%. The higher grade alcohol turns my fingertips to prunes.) ...and if all else fails, basswood is pretty readily available so you can remake the part. Keep a copy of the template for each plank (he sez from experience). Good luck! I will be looking forward to following your build log. Keith Black, RMillet, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Chuck Seiler San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Nautical Research Guild Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, Pinas Cross Section Completed: Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch), John Smith Shallop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted April 20, 2022 Share #18 Posted April 20, 2022 Hi RMillet and welcome to Model Ship World. I am glad that you have decided to start your wooden ship modeling journey with the Model Shipways "Shipwright Series". The are excellent kits for the first time wooden ship modeler. I did a search and found quite a few build logs for this kit. Here is a link to them: https://modelshipworld.com/tags/Lowell Grand Banks Dory/ Keith Black, Chuck Seiler, mtaylor and 2 others 5 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...
RMillet Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share #19 Posted April 20, 2022 15 hours ago, Ryland Craze said: Hi RMillet and welcome to Model Ship World. I am glad that you have decided to start your wooden ship modeling journey with the Model Shipways "Shipwright Series". The are excellent kits for the first time wooden ship modeler. I did a search and found quite a few build logs for this kit. Here is a link to them: https://modelshipworld.com/tags/Lowell Grand Banks Dory/ Many thanks for the link! I have already been looking through the build logs. I am hoping to order the model sometime within the next week or so, which gives me plenty of time to read through them. I want to read at least a few of them, as to know ahead of time what to expect. Again, thank you for the link, as it will make it much easier to get to the build logs for the Dory. Ryland Craze, Keith Black and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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