Kaplik1976 Posted August 10, 2022 #1 Posted August 10, 2022 Hi to all, I'm new here and this is my first post. Greetings from Europe and I apologize in advance for my English, I am not from an English speaking country. I'm glad I found this forum before I start building my first wooden model ship. Why I started this topic...I want to ask local experienced modelers if there is any book that a beginner should read as an introduction to the world of wooden ship modeling. Why am I asking... I am looking for a book that would be really worth reading, and given my English, I would consider translating it into Czech (I am from the Czech Republic). As for the first build, I am clear about the choice of model. This forum has turned me on to Model Shipways a lot, I try to read a lot about the "Lowell Grand Banks Dory". I chose this model also because it is produced in the USA and I will find great support for it here. That's all for now and thank you for welcoming me to this great community. Martin, 46 years old mtaylor, BenD, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote
Jaager Posted August 10, 2022 #2 Posted August 10, 2022 From what I have been reading, your Model Shipways first kit choice has sufficient information. There is much pretension - advertising that says a how-to book is much more complete than it really is. I sense that POB kit how-to books are particularly guilty of this. There is too much author ego - my way is the best way - when there are many paths and only a few rules. If you intend to translate text as well as following the pictures, until you decide on an area to specialize in and a type of build- POF, POB, carved - it may serve you better to filter thru the build logs here and look for what shows you the answers that you need. POB is well covered. It is scratch POF where various written sources become important - because of the many paths and the complexity. mtaylor, Canute and Ryland Craze 3 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
mtaylor Posted August 11, 2022 #3 Posted August 11, 2022 Welcome to MSW, Martin. I'm posting a link below to the search results for build logs on the Lowell Grand Banks Dory to help you out. https://modelshipworld.com/search/?q="Lowell Grand Banks Dory"&quick=1&type=forums_topic&nodes=130&search_in=titles Canute, Ryland Craze and allanyed 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)
allanyed Posted August 11, 2022 #4 Posted August 11, 2022 Welcome to Model Ship World Martin. You have made a great choice for a first build, congratulations!! I hope you start a build log when you begin your model! Nejsrdecnejsim pozdravy Allan trippwj and Canute 2 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
Kaplik1976 Posted August 11, 2022 Author #5 Posted August 11, 2022 Hi guys, OK, I'll stop talking about the book for now. I will focus on the build logs that will give me the most information. Can I ask where is the best place to order models from Model Shipways? I assume that probably from the Model Expo directly from the USA. Otherwise, I would have some basic modeling experience from other fields, see the attachment. I recognize balsa from plywood and CA glue from wood glue 🙂 Martin Canute, GrandpaPhil and Archi 3 Quote
Dziadeczek Posted August 11, 2022 #6 Posted August 11, 2022 Hi Martin, I don't know about any Czech shipmodeling book, but for a beginner I would recommend three (at least), all in English: - Wolfram zu Mondfeld - Frank Mastini - Milton Roth (the last one is a little dated now, as far as sources of materials, but still valuable as far as some modeling techniques) And there is a bunch of other, more advanced books depending on the specific topic, like rigging, planking, armament, sewing (sails), etc... Plus, you have many monographies describing in detail a specific ship. The best however source of info, I think, is still this Forum, and in addition you have your native (Czech) speaking forum, where among the others, famous Doris Obrucova belongs to. (I don't have their link at the moment - check archival posts.) Greetings, Thomas mtaylor and catopower 2 Quote
Kaplik1976 Posted August 12, 2022 Author #7 Posted August 12, 2022 (edited) On 8/11/2022 at 5:46 PM, Dziadeczek said: Hi Martin, I don't know about any Czech shipmodeling book, but for a beginner I would recommend three (at least), all in English: - Wolfram zu Mondfeld - Frank Mastini - Milton Roth (the last one is a little dated now, as far as sources of materials, but still valuable as far as some modeling techniques) And there is a bunch of other, more advanced books depending on the specific topic, like rigging, planking, armament, sewing (sails), etc... Plus, you have many monographies describing in detail a specific ship. The best however source of info, I think, is still this Forum, and in addition you have your native (Czech) speaking forum, where among the others, famous Doris Obrucova belongs to. (I don't have their link at the moment - check archival posts.) Greetings, Thomas Hi Thomas, Thank you for your response. I managed to get the book "Wolfram zu Mondfeld" in PDF, so I have something to read... English is standard, I can manage somehow. I assume you mean this Czech forum: https://www.modelforum.cz "Doris Obrucova" is TOP, but there is nothing that compares to the quality of modelshipworld.com and I am glad to be a part of it. Martin Edited August 12, 2022 by Kaplik1976 allanyed and mtaylor 2 Quote
markjay Posted August 13, 2022 #8 Posted August 13, 2022 Quote Mark Phoenix, AZ Current builds; Previous builds, in rough order of execution; Shipjack, Peterbrough Canoe, Flying Fish, Half Moon, Britannia racing sloop, Whale boat, Bluenose, Picket boat, Viking longboat, Atlantic, Fair American, Mary Taylor, half hull Enterprise, Hacchoro, HMS Fly, Khufu Solar Boat. On the shelf; Royal Barge, Jefferson Davis.
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