Demostenes Posted September 7, 2022 Share #1 Posted September 7, 2022 (edited) Hello, I am from Czech republic. I am no specialist, I do whatever I like (cars, airplanes, ships....). As a kid I learned how to do various models (paper, plastic, wooden) and I was activelly modelling from my cca 6 to 15 years of age. Recently after cca 26 years of pause I received some model as a gift, so I bought equipment and was really surprised how everything evolved. Tools are now heaven and earth in compare what we had 30 years ago (or I had access to during communistic era in my country 🤮), there are aftermarket accessories, etc. And once you have again all tools needed at home, you cant stop, cant you 😀 Especially access to information is total game changer, it is no problem to google tips and tricks and find various wonderful forums like this one full of great advices and inspiration. Thanks to it my skills started to improve in way which was impossible during my childhood. But compare to what I see here, I would still consider myself beginner though. Currently I am working on Airfix HMS Victory and since I decided to go beyond the kit, I am doing now necessary research Edited September 7, 2022 by Demostenes mtaylor, Edwardkenway, Chuck Seiler and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted September 7, 2022 Share #2 Posted September 7, 2022 Welcome to MSW. This site is a great resource and opening a build log will also help you along your way with researching and meeting other builders. Edwardkenway, Peanut6, MateuszPL 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...
ccoyle Posted September 7, 2022 Share #3 Posted September 7, 2022 Ahoj, Demostenes, and welcome to the forum! Keith Black, Peanut6, Dave_E and 4 others 7 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted September 7, 2022 Share #4 Posted September 7, 2022 Welcome to the forum! 👍😀 Keith Black, mtaylor, Edwardkenway and 2 others 5 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 September 7, 2022 Share #5 Posted September 7, 2022 Demostenes, welcome to MSW. MateuszPL, mtaylor, Keith Black and 2 others 5 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...
Keith Black Posted September 7, 2022 Share #6 Posted September 7, 2022 Demostenes, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. mtaylor, Dave_E, Peanut6 and 1 other 4 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...
Jim Lad Posted September 8, 2022 Share #7 Posted September 8, 2022 Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John MateuszPL, mtaylor, Peanut6 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted September 8, 2022 Share #8 Posted September 8, 2022 mtaylor, Peanut6, Keith Black 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 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...
GrandpaPhil Posted September 8, 2022 Share #9 Posted September 8, 2022 Welcome! mtaylor, Peanut6, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flutlo6180 Posted September 11, 2022 Share #10 Posted September 11, 2022 Hi Demostenes, Welcome Aboard! If you haven't done so, start a build log for your HMS Victory build, even if you are already well into the build. Doing so is the best way to get advice, tips and encouragement when needed. mtaylor, Keith Black, Dave_E and 1 other 4 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...
JDillon Posted September 12, 2022 Share #11 Posted September 12, 2022 Welcome Keith Black, Peanut6, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Joe If it moves Grease it if it doesn't Paint it..... Current Builds: Occre, Polaris Shopping List: Vanguard, HMS Sphinx Occre, HMS Terror Vanguard, HMS Flirt Occre, Endurance Completed Builds: 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut6 Posted September 13, 2022 Share #12 Posted September 13, 2022 Demostenes, welcome aboard. Just to let you know, you've just made over 43,000 new friends. Many who will be very eager to help you with any and all issues, questions or problems you may face during your build(s), all you have to do is ask. You shouldn't be intimidated by the wonderful work you have seen here. You need to know that some of the members here are world class modelers, but most important of all is to realize that they also started with no experience, beginners just like everyone else. I'm so glad for you that the world, so to speak, has opened up for your endeavors into this hobby. Look forward to seeing your work, and above all else . . . enjoy the journey. Demostenes, Keith Black, mtaylor and 1 other 3 1 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...
Knocklouder Posted September 14, 2022 Share #13 Posted September 14, 2022 Keith Black and mtaylor 2 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 non Ship Build: 1972 Ford Sport Custom Truck Current Build: Viking Ship Drakkar -Amati-1:50 On Hold: HMS Pegasus: Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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