MangoFox Posted August 4, 2022 Share #1 Posted August 4, 2022 Hi all, I recently bought the HMS Lady Nelson kit from Amati/Victory models. I'm a sparky by trade so haven't done much woodwork, especially precise delicate work. Basically everything is a learning curve for me at the moment. I started a build log to ask questions and track my progress. I'd really apricate any comments of advice, links/directions to other useful threads/logs, things to watch out for, anything you think I might be able to learn from, wish you had known or would be valuable information for me. Searching my username is probably the best way to find the log. I'm currently considering buying an airbrushing kit for painting. I don't know a great deal about airbrushing (and I'm not exactly the best painter) so advice in this area would also be very valuable. I would also like to hear from some members about what some good second models to consider in the future might be. Cheers, MangoFox. mtaylor, Edwardkenway, MateuszPL and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted August 4, 2022 Share #2 Posted August 4, 2022 (edited) Mango, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. Edited August 4, 2022 by Keith Black mtaylor, MangoFox, Dave_E and 1 other 4 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...
jpalmer1970 Posted August 4, 2022 Share #3 Posted August 4, 2022 Welcome! 😃 mtaylor, Keith Black, Edwardkenway and 2 others 5 Quote -‐-‐-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Build Hayling Hoy 1760 - First POF scratch build Completed HMB Endeavour's Longboat by Artesania Latina Completed HM Armed Cutter Alert by Vanguard Models Completed 18ft cutter and 34ft launch by Vanguard Models Completed Pen Duick by Artesania Latina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted August 4, 2022 Share #4 Posted August 4, 2022 Huge welcome to MSW Mango! Allan Keith Black, MangoFox, Edwardkenway and 1 other 4 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...
ccoyle Posted August 4, 2022 Share #5 Posted August 4, 2022 Welcome aboard! Cutters make excellent first kits, and many kit manufacturers offer one. You can use our search feature to find these at MSW to get lots of visual hints. Besides Lady Nelson, look for Alert (Vanguard Models), Sherbourne (Caldercraft), Hunter (Mamoli), and Le Cerf (Dusek). As for second kits, assuming you complete Lady Nelson you will have acquired the skills needed to tackle a wide variety of available kits. You could shoot for something a step up in complexity, such as an armed schooner or brig. Mainly you'll need to watch out for something that will keep you engaged during a lengthy building process. Cheers! Peanut6, MangoFox, Keith Black and 3 others 6 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...
Knocklouder Posted August 4, 2022 Share #6 Posted August 4, 2022 MangoFox, Keith Black, Edwardkenway and 2 others 5 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut6 Posted August 4, 2022 Share #7 Posted August 4, 2022 Welcome aboard Mango. I have to agree with Chris on his advice regarding a second build selection. Build what you want to build for what ever reason you want to build it. It's definitely a bonus if you have an interest in the ship as it helps you thru the difficulties you face during the build. Selecting a ship that has new and/or different features will surely increase your skill set and probably help you determine what your 3rd build will be. Remember that you've got thousands of builders who you can lean on for help, guidance and support during your build. All you have to do is ask, the only dumb/silly question is the one you don't ask. I've found that posting a question in the appropriate section will get you a quicker answer/response than posting within your build log, since more people will see it there than those who might follow your build log. Take your time, be patient and enjoy the voyage of your first build. Knocklouder, mtaylor, MangoFox and 3 others 6 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...
HardeeHarHar Posted August 4, 2022 Share #8 Posted August 4, 2022 Greetings Mango, and welcome to MSW! I will be watching your build log with interest. Have fun and keep posting! MangoFox, Edwardkenway, Keith Black and 3 others 6 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 August 4, 2022 Share #9 Posted August 4, 2022 Welcome aboard! Edwardkenway, Dave_E, MangoFox and 2 others 5 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...
Dave_E Posted August 4, 2022 Share #10 Posted August 4, 2022 Welcome aboard Fox. Feel free to look at my Lady Nelson build and ask all the questions you want. I did, that’s how you learn and grow in the hobby. 👍😀 Peanut6, MangoFox, mtaylor and 3 others 6 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...
Edwardkenway Posted August 4, 2022 Share #11 Posted August 4, 2022 Mango, welcome to MSW. Dave_E, Keith Black, 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...
mtaylor Posted August 4, 2022 Share #12 Posted August 4, 2022 Welcome to MSW, MangoFox. Keith Black, Edwardkenway, Dave_E and 1 other 4 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...
Jim Lad Posted August 4, 2022 Share #13 Posted August 4, 2022 G'day mate, and a warm welcome from Sydney. John Dave_E, Keith Black, Edwardkenway and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted August 5, 2022 Share #14 Posted August 5, 2022 Keith Black, MangoFox, Edwardkenway and 1 other 4 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoFox Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share #15 Posted August 5, 2022 19 hours ago, Dave_E said: Welcome aboard Fox. Feel free to look at my Lady Nelson build and ask all the questions you want. I did, that’s how you learn and grow in the hobby. 👍😀 Cheers Dave, I have been reading through your log, I'm a bout halfway through it at the moment. Its a great log of the process from start to end with a fantastic result. Particularly inspired by your to scale deck pattern, that brought a tonne of life to the model. I'm sure I'll end up firing off a few questions in your direction. Cheers, Mango. mtaylor, Edwardkenway and Keith Black 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoFox Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share #16 Posted August 5, 2022 Just wanted to say thank you to everyone for the warm welcome. What a great community. Cheers, Mango. Edwardkenway, Keith Black and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoFox Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share #17 Posted August 5, 2022 23 hours ago, ccoyle said: Welcome aboard! Cutters make excellent first kits, and many kit manufacturers offer one. You can use our search feature to find these at MSW to get lots of visual hints. Besides Lady Nelson, look for Alert (Vanguard Models), Sherbourne (Caldercraft), Hunter (Mamoli), and Le Cerf (Dusek). As for second kits, assuming you complete Lady Nelson you will have acquired the skills needed to tackle a wide variety of available kits. You could shoot for something a step up in complexity, such as an armed schooner or brig. Mainly you'll need to watch out for something that will keep you engaged during a lengthy building process. Cheers! Cheers Chris, Good shout on checking out other cutters for references, thanks for naming some for me. I'll be sure to have a look at some of the logs for them. I almost chose the Alert from Vanguard Models as my first build, however I ended up finding a starter kit with the Lady Nelson that came with a few must have tools, MSY guide and obviously the model for below the price of just the Alert. Was very tempted by the Alert though. Once I complete the Lady I'll probably end up getting it just to scratch the itch, but it would be nice to have some other style of ships to consider between the two. Cheers, Mango. Edwardkenway, Keith Black and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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