Mr Johnty Posted July 25, 2022 Share #1 Posted July 25, 2022 Hi From Bury in Lancashire. Very new to boat building ie never done one before i Had RC cars a few years ago. So i went stright in at the deep end and bought my self rather nice Occre Ulises Tug 1:30 only opend the box this weekend. Looking forward to starting it not sure if it is a little bit to big a job for my first go time will tell. Im getting a little ahead of my self thinking about colours already lol. Does anyone have any opinions good or bad on the Ulises? John. chris watton, AJohnson, ccoyle and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted July 26, 2022 Share #2 Posted July 26, 2022 Hi,there is a few build logs of that ship , you'll see some of the best here,The place to be, mtaylor, Edwardkenway and Keith Black 3 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Santa Maria -Amati 1:65, La Pinta- Amati 1:65, La Nina -Amati 1:65 , Hannah Ship in a Bottle -1:300 The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 ,The Mayflower Amati 1:60, Viking Ship Drakkar-1:50 non Ship Build: 1972 Ford Sport Custom Truck Current Build: King of the Mississippi-Artesania Latina-1:80 On Hold: HMS Pegasus: Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted July 26, 2022 Share #3 Posted July 26, 2022 mtaylor, Edwardkenway and Keith Black 3 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 July 26, 2022 Share #4 Posted July 26, 2022 17 hours ago, Mr Johnty said: Does anyone have any opinions good or bad on the Ulises? Welcome to MSW John. It may be too late but you might consider setting it aside for now and starting with one or more of the high quality three vessel starter series from Model Shipways designed by David Antscherl. These are very accurately designed and will teach you great techniques and habits rather than the opposite. It is a blessing and a curse, but you now have over 42,000 potential teachers and advisors here at MSW. Allan mtaylor, Keith Black, Jaager and 3 others 6 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...
James H Posted July 26, 2022 Share #5 Posted July 26, 2022 18 hours ago, Mr Johnty said: Hi From Bury in Lancashire. Very new to boat building ie never done one before i Had RC cars a few years ago. So i went stright in at the deep end and bought my self rather nice Occre Ulises Tug 1:30 only opend the box this weekend. Looking forward to starting it not sure if it is a little bit to big a job for my first go time will tell. Im getting a little ahead of my self thinking about colours already lol. Does anyone have any opinions good or bad on the Ulises? John. You shouldn't have too much trouble with that kit. Just take your time and ask questions. We do have a gallery of her here. I see you only live 10-15 miles from me too, so good to see another local! mtaylor, Knocklouder, Tim Moore and 4 others 7 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJohnson Posted July 26, 2022 Share #6 Posted July 26, 2022 Hi John, welcome to MSW! 👋 Edwardkenway, mtaylor and Keith Black 3 Quote Andrew Current builds:- HM Cutter Trial - Vanguard models (1/64), HMAV Bounty - Caldercraft (1/64), Hawker-Typhoon-1b-"Car-Door" - Airfix (1/24) Completed (Ship):- "Nisha" - Vanguard Models (1/64), HMS Orestes (Mars) - Caldercraft (1/64), HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft (1/64), TSS Earnslaw - Paper Shipwright (1/250), Puffer "Starlight" - Paper Shipwright (1/250) Completed (Non-Ship):-Blackburn Buccaneer S.2C - Airfix (1/48), Bristol Beaufort - Airfix (1/72), Mosquito B.XVI - Airfix (1/72), , Sea-Harrier-FRS1 - Airfix (1/72), Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat - Airfix (1/24), De Havilland Chipmunk T.10 - Airfix (1/48), Flamborough Head Lighthouse - Paper Shipwright (1/250) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted July 26, 2022 Share #7 Posted July 26, 2022 John, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. mtaylor and Edwardkenway 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...
Ryland Craze Posted July 26, 2022 Share #8 Posted July 26, 2022 Hi John and welcome to Model Ship World. Keith Black, mtaylor and Edwardkenway 3 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...
Mr Johnty Posted July 26, 2022 Author Share #9 Posted July 26, 2022 Thank you all for the warm welcome. Not sure wat Allan means about putting aside and doing another type of boat? And getting in to bad habits? Is this one to big a job for a complete beginner of is it a good one to start with? as you say Allan it's a bit to late now it has to be built . I'm in no rush to get it done. Thanks again for the welcome. John Edwardkenway, Keith Black and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 26, 2022 Share #10 Posted July 26, 2022 Welcome to MSW, John. Allan is offering some advice and it's good. However, start the kit and a log and if you run into issues you can't solve, back off and try one of the kits he recommended and then go back to your tug. Edwardkenway, Knocklouder, Ryland Craze and 2 others 5 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...
bruce d Posted July 26, 2022 Share #11 Posted July 26, 2022 Hello John and a warm welcome to MSW from Sussex. As you have already seen, people are willing to help so ... my advice .. get started and ask questions! Looking forward to seeing your log of a true working boat. Regards, Bruce AJohnson, Edwardkenway, Ryland Craze and 2 others 5 Quote 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted July 26, 2022 Share #12 Posted July 26, 2022 welcome to MSW John! Keith Black, mtaylor, Ryland Craze 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...
flutlo6180 Posted July 26, 2022 Share #13 Posted July 26, 2022 Hi John and welcome. I look forward to following your build log. Ken Keith Black, Edwardkenway and mtaylor 3 Quote Ken Current Build HM Alert - 1777 - Vanguard Next Build Fair American - Model Shipways Completed Builds 18TH Century Merchantman Half Hull Planking Kit - NRG San Juan Felucca - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut6 Posted July 26, 2022 Share #14 Posted July 26, 2022 Welcome aboard John. Allan is suggesting that the ship you have chosen might be an overly ambitious decision for a first build. In "discovering" ways to overcome the difficulties you will inevitably come across as a first time builder, you will have a strong probability of not taking the best course of action to move on. What I mean is that there probably is an easier way to do it, a more authentic appearance that can be achieved and/or a method that would/could provide a more accurate result, thus getting into bad habits. This is nothing against you at all personally, plus I'm sure many of us would love for you prove the "unsolicited caution" unwarranted. But there are so many "1st timers" who've thrown up their arms and walked away from the hobby because they dove head first into the deep end before they learned to swim. Regardless of what you decide, rest assured that there are many folks here that are ready, willing and able to provide answers to any and all questions you have on any build you select. Once you figure out which one, take you time, be patient and enjoy the voyage. Ryland Craze, Edwardkenway, Knocklouder and 2 others 5 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...
Jim Lad Posted July 26, 2022 Share #15 Posted July 26, 2022 Hello John, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. my dear lady wife is a native of Heywood - not too far from you. John Ryland Craze, Edwardkenway, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Johnty Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share #16 Posted July 27, 2022 Hi All. Thanks for the great advice im sure i will be calling on a few of you for help on my maiden voyage. John Edwardkenway, Keith Black, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted July 28, 2022 Share #17 Posted July 28, 2022 16 hours ago, Mr Johnty said: Hi All. Thanks for the great advice im sure i will be calling on a few of you for help on my maiden voyage. John I'm sure you'll be just fine with that kit. We don't even know if you've been a modeller in some other form before. My first kit was an AL San Francisco....a lit which doubtless I'd be told is too hard for a first build, but here I am 20yrs on. AND....I'm still full of bad habits. Just enjoy your build. Ryland Craze, Keith Black, AJohnson and 3 others 6 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardeeHarHar Posted July 28, 2022 Share #18 Posted July 28, 2022 Welcome aboard John! Can't wait to see how your build progresses, especially now that there are so many differing opinions. Just have fun, and don't fret the small stuff... Hmmm, maybe you have to fret the small stuff in this hobby. So, just have fun no matter what, and solicit opinions when needed. There are a lot of expert opinions here. Cheers! Brian AJohnson, Ryland Craze, Keith Black and 1 other 4 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...
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