Mark m Posted May 21, 2022 Share #1 Posted May 21, 2022 It's been around 40 years since I last built a model. Had a pretty good model railroad layout, built and flew control-line and RC planes (balsa, dope, etc.) and many plastic planes. Also built some bigger furniture in the last few years. Recently started living full-time in a motorcoach running around the US, moving every week or two. Decided to get back into model-building because it will satisfy my interest in "building stuff", etc., and can be done in a relatively small space. I have purchased the Model Shipways 3-boat wooden kit so I won't be tempted to take on a "real" ship until I've learned/relearned the techniques. Started the Dory and having a great time. Will start a build log shortly. GrandpaPhil, amateur, Peanut6 and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldsalt1950 Posted May 21, 2022 Share #2 Posted May 21, 2022 Welcome aboard Mark. Dave_E, thibaultron, Keith Black and 3 others 6 Quote Current Build: Fair American - Model Shipways Awaiting Parts - Rattlesnake On the Shelf - English Pinnace 18Th Century Longboat I stand firmly against piracy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted May 21, 2022 Share #3 Posted May 21, 2022 Hello Mark, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John thibaultron, Edwardkenway, Keith Black and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted May 21, 2022 Share #4 Posted May 21, 2022 Mark, welcome to MSW Dave_E, Keith Black, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted May 21, 2022 Share #5 Posted May 21, 2022 Mark, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. Dave_E and mtaylor 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...
wool132 Posted May 21, 2022 Share #6 Posted May 21, 2022 (edited) Welcome aboard! And now you have something to do when you get stuck in traffic Jonathan Edited May 21, 2022 by wool132 druxey, Dave_E, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: Zulu - Lady Isabella Completed Builds: Lowell GB Dory, Norwegian Pram, Lowell GB Dory Redux, Bounty Launch, Nisha, Lady Eleanor - Fifie On the Shelf: Ranger, Erycina, HMS Alert, etc, etc. Hibernating: Gunboat Philadelphia, Bluenose In a Time Vault Due to Open in 2025: Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted May 21, 2022 Share #7 Posted May 21, 2022 Hi Mark, welcome aboard! Glad to have you. No building while driving. 😆👍😀 mtaylor, Keith Black and CDR_Ret 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...
mtaylor Posted May 22, 2022 Share #8 Posted May 22, 2022 Welcome to MSW, Mark. Periodically, check the Clue News and NRG New and Information areas. You might near a meeting in your travels. Good on starting a build log also. Baker, Keith Black and allanyed 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...
Keith Black Posted May 22, 2022 Share #9 Posted May 22, 2022 Mark, great idea! mtaylor 1 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...
mtaylor Posted May 22, 2022 Share #10 Posted May 22, 2022 Thanks Keith. I think that's what I would do if I were full time RVing. We had one decades ago and while not model ships, we did meet up with lots of folks she knew online. This was back in the USENET days..... 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...
Baker Posted May 22, 2022 Share #11 Posted May 22, 2022 mtaylor and Keith Black 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...
allanyed Posted May 22, 2022 Share #12 Posted May 22, 2022 (edited) Welcome aboard, hope you enjoy the voyage. You decision to start with the three kit series is extremely wise! You will learn excellent techniques and it will provide a basis from which you can move on to a larger project down the road. Depending on your tastes and desires for future projects it will also help you to study which of the few more complex kits are worth an investment in time and money and the others which are a not. Being confined, if you will, there is always room for a small library which will help you as you move along. And, of course, researching MSW subjects here will help you avoid many pitfalls and provide you with over 40,000 advisors. Allan Edited May 22, 2022 by allanyed Peanut6, mtaylor and Keith Black 3 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...
GrandpaPhil Posted May 22, 2022 Share #13 Posted May 22, 2022 Welcome! mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaager Posted May 22, 2022 Share #14 Posted May 22, 2022 Given your space limitations, if the hook gets firmly set and the scratch bug bites you there is an ultimate target that might fit. That target is miniature scale large vessels. The necessary skills veer heavily toward the artistic. mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote NRG member 45 years Current: HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 ship - timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark m Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share #15 Posted May 22, 2022 9 hours ago, allanyed said: Being confined, if you will, there is always room for a small library which will help you as you move along. And, of course, researching MSW subjects here will help you avoid many pitfalls and provide you with over 40,000 advisors. The site has been great so far. Helped me pick this kit, for one thing. Much as I love books, sadly no room (weight) for a library. I look for electronic versions wherever I can. Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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