Chestcutter Posted August 17, 2022 #1 Posted August 17, 2022 I would be humbled to introduce myself and my shipbuilding trials and tribulations. I am living in beautiful Geelong in Australia and have recently become a grandfather, and my son has moved away from home, hence I have more spare time. Previously, I did some model building including AL Independence, AL HMV Bounty cutaway kit, Panart Armed Pinnance and Panart Caroline. My modeling skills had a prolonged period of rest, 21 years, but now I have jumped back in and acquired the Victory Models HMS Vanguard. I have seen some of the inspirational build logs by some of the MSW members and hope to be able to learn much for my build. I plan to post a build log for the Vanguard, and to be a worthy member of this esteemed group. Thank you for reading my post. Chestcutter Dave_E, ccoyle, RichardG and 8 others 11 Current Build: HMS Vanguard 1787 1:72 by Victory Models Waiting: HMS Diana 1794 1:64 by Caldercraft Previous Builds: HMV Bounty by Artesania Latina Armed Pinnace by Panart Royal Caroline by Panart US Independence by Artesania Latina
Louie da fly Posted August 17, 2022 #2 Posted August 17, 2022 Welcome, Chestcutter! I live in Ballarat, just down the highway from you, and there are a couple of others in the general area. Yes, start a build log for your Vanguard. It's a great way to get help and advice, and we get to look at it as it takes shape. Have fun! Steven Keith Black, mtaylor, Edwardkenway and 3 others 6 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
allanyed Posted August 17, 2022 #3 Posted August 17, 2022 Welcome to MSW Chestcutter!! With that screen name can we bet you have a lot of excellent tools from the OR?😀 Allan Ryland Craze, Edwardkenway, Dave_E and 3 others 6 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
HardeeHarHar Posted August 17, 2022 #4 Posted August 17, 2022 Greetings Chestcutter! Welcome to the MSW forum and well wishes from the Outer Banks of North Carolina! Looking forward to seeing your build log and hearing more from the other side of the equator. Cheers, Brian Ryland Craze, Dave_E, hollowneck and 2 others 5 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
Dave_E Posted August 17, 2022 #5 Posted August 17, 2022 Welcome Aboard Mate! Welcome back to the hobby. Is there a short version of that handle or a name we may call you? 😀 Keith Black, Edwardkenway, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Dave Current builds: Rattlesnake Completed builds: Lady Nelson On the shelf: NRG Half Hull Project, Various metal, plastic and paper models
Baker Posted August 17, 2022 #6 Posted August 17, 2022 Dave_E, Edwardkenway, mtaylor and 3 others 6 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
Keith Black Posted August 17, 2022 #7 Posted August 17, 2022 CC, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. hollowneck, Dave_E, mtaylor and 2 others 5 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
mtaylor Posted August 17, 2022 #8 Posted August 17, 2022 Ryland Craze, Dave_E, hollowneck and 2 others 5 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)
Edwardkenway Posted August 17, 2022 #9 Posted August 17, 2022 welcome to MSW hollowneck, Keith Black, mtaylor and 2 others 5 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
AJohnson Posted August 17, 2022 #10 Posted August 17, 2022 Welcome to MSW Ryland Craze, hollowneck, mtaylor and 2 others 5 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
Knocklouder Posted August 17, 2022 #11 Posted August 17, 2022 Ryland Craze, mtaylor, Keith Black and 2 others 5 "Start so you can Finish!" In progress: The Dutchess of Kingston - 1:64 Vanguard Models 🙂 In queue: Astrolabe 1812 - Mantua 1:50; Pegasus - Amati 1:64 Completed: Santa Maria - 1:64, La Pinta - 1:64, La Nina - 1:64, Hannah Ship in a Bottle - 1:300, The Mayflower - 1:64, Viking Ship Drakkar -1:50 all by Amati. King of the Mississippi - Artesania Latina - 1:80 Queen Anne's Revenge - Piece Cool - 1:300 The Sea of Galilee Boat - Scott Miller - 1:20
Jim Lad Posted August 17, 2022 #12 Posted August 17, 2022 Hello Chestcutter, and a warm welcome to the forum from up in Sydney. John Ryland Craze, mtaylor, Keith Black and 2 others 5
Tomasz B Posted August 17, 2022 #13 Posted August 17, 2022 Very welcome aboard sir. Ryland Craze, Keith Black, Dave_E and 2 others 5
flutlo6180 Posted August 17, 2022 #14 Posted August 17, 2022 Hi Chestcutter. Welcome aboard. Dave_E, hollowneck, Ryland Craze and 2 others 5 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
Ryland Craze Posted August 18, 2022 #15 Posted August 18, 2022 Hi Chestcutter and welcome to Model Ship World. The Vanguard builds into a very nice model. I hope you post pictures of your model for all of us to see. Keith Black, mtaylor and hollowneck 3 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
Chestcutter Posted August 18, 2022 Author #16 Posted August 18, 2022 12 hours ago, Dave_E said: Welcome Aboard Mate! Welcome back to the hobby. Is there a short version of that handle or a name we may call you? 😀 Michael also works. Thanks for the welcome from everyone. mtaylor, Ryland Craze, Dave_E and 1 other 4 Current Build: HMS Vanguard 1787 1:72 by Victory Models Waiting: HMS Diana 1794 1:64 by Caldercraft Previous Builds: HMV Bounty by Artesania Latina Armed Pinnace by Panart Royal Caroline by Panart US Independence by Artesania Latina
hollowneck Posted August 18, 2022 #17 Posted August 18, 2022 Welcome, Michael. You're at the right spot for all things - great & small - in our challenging but immensely satisfying hobby. Your warm welcome will be followed-up with supportive, friendly members on our unique (and safe!) social media forum. Peanut6, Dave_E, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Ron Director, Nautical Research Guild Secretary/Newsletter Editor, Philadelphia Ship Model Society Former Member/Secretary for the Connecticut Marine Model Society Current Build: HM Gunbrig Cracker #13 (HM Adder Gunbrig) Completed Builds: Grace & Peace (Wyoming, 6-masted Schooner), 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
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