Mark m Posted May 21, 2022 #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. druxey, Snug Harbor Johnny, Edwardkenway and 11 others 14 Quote
Oldsalt1950 Posted May 21, 2022 #2 Posted May 21, 2022 Welcome aboard Mark. Edwardkenway, Mark m, thibaultron 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!
Jim Lad Posted May 21, 2022 #3 Posted May 21, 2022 Hello Mark, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John Dave_E, Keith Black, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote
Edwardkenway Posted May 21, 2022 #4 Posted May 21, 2022 Mark, welcome to MSW Dave_E, Keith Black, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 - on hold HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64 - FINISHED Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - FINISHED Providence whaleboat- 1:25 - FINISHED Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED
Keith Black Posted May 21, 2022 #5 Posted May 21, 2022 Mark, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. Dave_E 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
wool132 Posted May 21, 2022 #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, mtaylor, 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: Sherbourne, Ranger, Alert, Erycina, etc, etc. Last seen at the bottom of Lake Champlain: Gunboat Philadelphia
Dave_E Posted May 21, 2022 #7 Posted May 21, 2022 Hi Mark, welcome aboard! Glad to have you. No building while driving. 😆👍😀 mtaylor, CDR_Ret 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
mtaylor Posted May 22, 2022 #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. Keith Black, allanyed and Baker 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)
Keith Black Posted May 22, 2022 #9 Posted May 22, 2022 Mark, great idea! mtaylor 1 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
mtaylor Posted May 22, 2022 #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)
Baker Posted May 22, 2022 #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 große-jacht / Yacht D'Oro 1/50 Corel Gallery : Revell Bounty Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch 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 Cleaning the 1/72 military collection Si vis pacem, para bellum
allanyed Posted May 22, 2022 #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 Keith Black, mtaylor and Peanut6 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
GrandpaPhil Posted May 22, 2022 #13 Posted May 22, 2022 Welcome! Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
Jaager Posted May 22, 2022 #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. Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote NRG member 50 years Current: NMS HMS Ajax 1767 - 74-gun 3rd rate - 1:192 POF exploration - works but too intense -no margin for error HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - POF Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - POF Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - POF framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - POF timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - POF timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 packet hull USN ship - POF timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - POF framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers
Mark m Posted May 22, 2022 Author #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
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