UMH Posted June 17, 2022 Share #1 Posted June 17, 2022 Hello all, My name is Daniel and I am from Switzerland. I have been interested in model shipbuilding since I was a child. However, until today I didn't have the time or the opportunity to really get something going. A few years ago I built some cardboard models. Now I'm trying to get started with a "beginner model". In this sense with best regards Daniel mikegr, Baker, NavyShooter and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted June 17, 2022 Share #2 Posted June 17, 2022 Wow! What a beautiful place to call home! Hope you enjoy your time here. Cheers! UMH, thibaultron, Edwardkenway and 4 others 7 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted June 17, 2022 Share #3 Posted June 17, 2022 Hi Daniel, Welcome to the forum! This is the place to learn everything about model ship building. Don’t be shy asking questions. 👍😀 UMH, Edwardkenway, thibaultron and 2 others 5 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...
Glen McGuire Posted June 17, 2022 Share #4 Posted June 17, 2022 Welcome aboard, Daniel! Visiting the Swiss Alps in on my bucket list! UMH, Dave_E, Edwardkenway and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds: BlueJacket Constitution Repair & Build Flying Dutchman/Black Pearl Pirates of the Caribbean SIB Gallery: Mamoli CSS Alabama; Amati Hannah-SIB; Charles W Morgan-SIB; Aurora-SIB; Independence-SIB; Zheng He Treasure Fleet-SIB; Adventure Galley-SIB; Oseberg/Kraken-SIB; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw-SIB; Wa'a Kualua-SIB; Ghost Ship Jenny-SIB; Banshee II-SIB, Completed build logs: Alabama; Hannah; Morgan; Aurora; Independence; Zheng He Treasure Fleet; Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley; Oseberg/Kraken; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw, Wa'a Kualua, Ghost Ship Jenny; Banshee II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardeeHarHar Posted June 17, 2022 Share #5 Posted June 17, 2022 Welcome to MSW! mtaylor, Dave_E, Keith Black and 2 others 5 Quote Brian Current Builds: HMBV Granado 1/64 Caldercraft; HMS Sphinx 1775 by HardeeHarHar - Vanguard Models 1:64-V2 Completed Build: HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat 1/25 Artesania Latina; Master Korabel - 1:36 Yefin Nikonov's Secret Vessel On the Shelf: HMBV Granado 1/48 CAF Model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyShooter Posted June 17, 2022 Share #6 Posted June 17, 2022 Welcome aboard! I might have a pdf of a printed ship model of a Canadian Mine Sweeper that I can dig up and send you if you're interested? Not sure if that's what you're looking to build. Enjoy your time here - there are some master builders on this site, and I'm no-where near their level of skill! This place is open to folks of all capabilities! mtaylor, lmagna, Dave_E and 3 others 6 Quote Brad/NavyShooter Build Log: HMS Blackpool - 1/144 3D Print RC Build Log: HMCS Bonaventure- 1/96 - A Fitting Out Completed Build: RMS Titanic - 1/100 - 3D Print - Pond Float display Completed Build: HMCS St Thomas - 1/48 - 3D printed Bens Worx Completed Build: 3D Printed Liberty Ship - 1/96 - RC A slightly grumpy, not quite retired ex-RCN Chief....hanging my hat (or helmet now...) in the Halifax NS area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercator Posted June 17, 2022 Share #7 Posted June 17, 2022 Landlocked maybe, but some beautiful lakes surrounded by gorgeous scenery. Four years ago I was at the IPMS Belgium, there was a German gentleman who was selling card models, they were amazing and I had a hard time believing they were not styrene or other "hard" material. Welcome to the site you will find a lot of inspiration. inspirations. Since joining I went from styrene to resin and now wood models (Vanguard are amazing ). I never build a card model but have been tempted by the Walter Winan cigar boat! mtaylor, Dave_E, UMH and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted June 17, 2022 Share #8 Posted June 17, 2022 welcome to MSW Keith Black, Dave_E, mtaylor 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...
CPDDET Posted June 17, 2022 Share #9 Posted June 17, 2022 Welcome! There are a lot of newbies here as well as some very accomplished model builders. You will find the community friendly and helpful so never fear asking questions. Dave UMH, Dave_E, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UMH Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share #10 Posted June 17, 2022 Thank you all for the warm welcome. Yes, Switzerland has some beautiful lakes and is a beautiful country. But other countries are also beautiful and I have been to many places in Europe where you can stay longer. 4 hours ago, Dave_E said: Hi Daniel, Welcome to the forum! This is the place to learn everything about model ship building. Don’t be shy asking questions. I hope so. What is shy 😉 3 hours ago, Glen McGuire said: Welcome aboard, Daniel! Visiting the Swiss Alps in on my bucket list! here is a picture for your bucket list. This is my daily view from my house. 3 hours ago, NavyShooter said: Welcome aboard! I might have a pdf of a printed ship model of a Canadian Mine Sweeper that I can dig up and send you if you're interested? Not sure if that's what you're looking to build. Enjoy your time here - there are some master builders on this site, and I'm no-where near their level of skill! This place is open to folks of all capabilities! Thank you very much. For the time being, I'll stick to wood. I still have the HMAV Bounty here as a cardboard model. It's been waiting for years to be built. Kind regards Daniel Dave_E, mtaylor, Landlubber Mike and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted June 17, 2022 Share #11 Posted June 17, 2022 Wilkommen! I've great memories of Switzerland as a child staying on the Vierwaldstättersee. The old side-paddle steamers on the lake were lovely. mtaylor, Keith Black and Dave_E 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 June 17, 2022 Share #12 Posted June 17, 2022 Daniel, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. Dave_E, mtaylor and UMH 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...
Glen McGuire Posted June 17, 2022 Share #13 Posted June 17, 2022 52 minutes ago, UMH said: here is a picture for your bucket list. This is my daily view from my house. Seriously? OMG that is gorgeous!!! Thanks for ruining my day while I look out my window at cow patties and fire ant mounds! 🤠 I gotta start planning my trip over there. Dave_E, mtaylor, UMH and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds: BlueJacket Constitution Repair & Build Flying Dutchman/Black Pearl Pirates of the Caribbean SIB Gallery: Mamoli CSS Alabama; Amati Hannah-SIB; Charles W Morgan-SIB; Aurora-SIB; Independence-SIB; Zheng He Treasure Fleet-SIB; Adventure Galley-SIB; Oseberg/Kraken-SIB; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw-SIB; Wa'a Kualua-SIB; Ghost Ship Jenny-SIB; Banshee II-SIB, Completed build logs: Alabama; Hannah; Morgan; Aurora; Independence; Zheng He Treasure Fleet; Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley; Oseberg/Kraken; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw, Wa'a Kualua, Ghost Ship Jenny; Banshee II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollowneck Posted June 17, 2022 Share #14 Posted June 17, 2022 This is the Sweet Spot, Daniel. Welcome. Friendly, expert help and answers to just about anything you can think of about ship modeling! UMH, mtaylor, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Ron Director, Nautical Research Guild Secretary/Newsletter Editor, Philadelphia Ship Model Society Former Member/Secretary for the Connecticut Marine Model Society Current Build: Grace & Peace (Wyoming, 6-masted Schooner) Completed Builds: HMS Grecian, HMS Sphinx (as HMS Camilla) Ongakuka Maru, (Higaki Kaisen, It Takes A Village), Le Tigre Privateer, HMS Swan, HMS Godspeed, HMS Ardent, HMS Diana, Russian brig Mercury, Elizabethan Warship Revenge, Xebec Syf'Allah, USF Confederacy, HMS Granado, USS Brig Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted June 18, 2022 Share #15 Posted June 18, 2022 Welcome Daniel, I have had the very good fortune visit Grindelvald several times, including taking the tram to First. BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL country, even for those of us who do not ski. I know freight is expensive these days, but the three model beginner series designed by David Antscherl and available through Model Shipways is possibly the best way to begin and learn good methods. Study the many build logs here at MSW and do some research on the actual vessels that you are considering so you can which best suit your desires. Not all kits are created equally when it comes to realism and quality. Allan UMH, Keith Black and Dave_E 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...
mtaylor Posted June 18, 2022 Share #16 Posted June 18, 2022 Welcome to MSW, Daniel. Do feel free to open a build log for your model. It's a great way to get help and meet others. Dave_E, Keith Black and UMH 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...
Louie da fly Posted June 18, 2022 Share #17 Posted June 18, 2022 Welcome, Daniel. When Dave E said don't be shy, he meant don't be too cautious or timid (scheu? timido?) if you want to ask questions. Everyone is very helpful and we only learn by asking questions. Steven Knocklouder, Keith Black, UMH and 1 other 4 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UMH Posted June 19, 2022 Author Share #18 Posted June 19, 2022 Hi @all On 6/18/2022 at 5:36 AM, Louie da fly said: When Dave E said don't be shy, he meant don't be too cautious or timid (scheu? timido?) if you want to ask questions. Everyone is very helpful and we only learn by asking questions. Thank you Steven for the explenation. Naturally i knwo what is shy. I meant that i never was shy 🙂 On 6/18/2022 at 2:52 AM, mtaylor said: Welcome to MSW, Daniel. Do feel free to open a build log for your model. It's a great way to get help and meet others. Maybe. In the past i started in in some card modeller forums a build log. But i never written them to the end 😞 I want (need) the recognition for my creations 🙂 and also good tips. But in one log i lost the interesst in the model (it was a airplane) and in a other case the model was destroyed afters two or more failures. Sad but true. On 6/18/2022 at 2:46 AM, allanyed said: I know freight is expensive these days, but the three model beginner series designed by David Antscherl and available through Model Shipways is possibly the best way to begin and learn good methods. Do you mean the Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Dory kit? Actually i have the Occre Kit "Polaris" here for my first steps in wood. I don't really have the experience to say it is a good kit or not. I started with them in this days and build the frames until now. Best regards Daniel mtaylor, Dave_E and Keith Black 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut6 Posted June 19, 2022 Share #19 Posted June 19, 2022 Daniel, welcome aboard. What a beautiful view you have out your window. It reminds me of the areas where I spent so many summers fishing with my Grandpa. I can't add anything to the great advice/suggestions you've already received. I can only reinforce that starting a build log really is a great tool to share your progress and also to get help if/when you might need it. We are all eager to help where we can and enjoy recognizing the success of others. You've found a great group of people who will support and encourage you in each and every build. Remember to take your time and enjoy the voyage. Keith Black, mtaylor, UMH and 1 other 4 Quote Take care and be safe. kev Current Build: HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat - Artesania Latina On the shelf: Oseberg #518 - Billing Boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted June 20, 2022 Share #20 Posted June 20, 2022 12 hours ago, UMH said: Naturally i knwo what is shy. I meant that i never was shy 🙂 Ah, understood. I thought it was a language problem. Steven UMH and Keith Black 2 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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