Mr Johnty Posted July 25, 2022 #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. Keith Black, Edwardkenway, chris watton and 4 others 7 Quote
Knocklouder Posted July 26, 2022 #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, Edwardkenway, mtaylor and Keith Black 3 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 , Amati } Hannah Ship in a Bottle:Santa Maria : LA Pinta : La Nana : The Mayflower : Viking Ship Drakkar The King Of the Mississippi Artesania Latina 1:80 Current Build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston-Vanguard Models
Baker Posted July 26, 2022 #3 Posted July 26, 2022 Edwardkenway, Keith Black and mtaylor 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 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 July 26, 2022 #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 Edwardkenway, mtaylor, 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
James H Posted July 26, 2022 #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! Ryland Craze, Edwardkenway, Tim Moore and 4 others 7 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: Zip, nada! 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 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - 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
AJohnson Posted July 26, 2022 #6 Posted July 26, 2022 Hi John, welcome to MSW! 👋 mtaylor, Edwardkenway and Keith Black 3 Quote Andrew Current builds:- HM Gun-brig Sparkler - Vanguard (1/64) , HMAV Bounty - Caldercraft (1/64) Completed (Kits):- Vanguard Models (1/64) :- HM Cutter Trial , Nisha - Brixham trawler Caldercraft (1/64) :- HMS Orestes(Mars), HM Cutter Sherbourne Paper Shipwright (1/250) :- TSS Earnslaw, Puffer Starlight
Keith Black Posted July 26, 2022 #7 Posted July 26, 2022 John, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. Edwardkenway 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
Ryland Craze Posted July 26, 2022 #8 Posted July 26, 2022 Hi John and welcome to Model Ship World. Edwardkenway, Keith Black and mtaylor 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
Mr Johnty Posted July 26, 2022 Author #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 Keith Black, Edwardkenway and mtaylor 3 Quote
mtaylor Posted July 26, 2022 #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. Ryland Craze, allanyed, Edwardkenway 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)
bruce d Posted July 26, 2022 #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 Keith Black, mtaylor, AJohnson 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
Edwardkenway Posted July 26, 2022 #12 Posted July 26, 2022 welcome to MSW John! bruce d, mtaylor, Keith Black 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
flutlo6180 Posted July 26, 2022 #13 Posted July 26, 2022 Hi John and welcome. I look forward to following your build log. Ken Edwardkenway, Keith Black and mtaylor 3 Quote Ken Current Build Fair American - Model Shipways Completed Builds 18TH Century Merchantman Half Hull Planking Kit - NRG San Juan Felucca - OcCre HM Cutter Alert - 1777 - Vanguard
Peanut6 Posted July 26, 2022 #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. Keith Black, Ryland Craze, 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
Jim Lad Posted July 26, 2022 #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 Keith Black, Edwardkenway, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote
Mr Johnty Posted July 27, 2022 Author #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 Keith Black, Peanut6, Edwardkenway and 2 others 5 Quote
James H Posted July 28, 2022 #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. chris watton, mtaylor, Ryland Craze and 3 others 6 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: Zip, nada! 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 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - 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
HardeeHarHar Posted July 28, 2022 #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 Ryland Craze, AJohnson, mtaylor 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
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