Pietro Posted October 13, 2022 Share #1 Posted October 13, 2022 Hello there, I'm Pietro. While I'm not completely new to scale modeling, I am new to ship modeling, and I am looking forward to learning from the vast wealth of knowledge that is (apparently) on this website. I've always been interested in nautical history and sailing, and only about a month ago I had finally decided to take the plunge and buy my first wooden ship model... before getting stopped dead in my tracks by the challenge of planking the hull. So, I decided to take to the internet and see what I could find to help me along, which ultimately led me to MSW and the NRG. I'm now working on one of NRG's own Half-Hull Planking Project in an effort to learn how to properly spile planks, which is the technique, in my opinion, that shows the most promise for a beginner like me. Anyway, thank you for reading, and I look forward to learning from you all! Dave_E, Keith Black, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut6 Posted October 13, 2022 Share #2 Posted October 13, 2022 Welcome aboard Pietro. You have found the right place to be for getting help and anything involving ship modeling. And from what I understand, you've made a sound selection for a first build. Please start a build log so we can follow along with your progress. It serves many purposes, not just for you but for others too. Take your time, be patient, don't ever hesitate to ask questions and most importantly . . . . have fun and enjoy the voyage. mtaylor, Dave_E and Keith Black 3 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...
Keith Black Posted October 13, 2022 Share #3 Posted October 13, 2022 Pietro, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. mtaylor, Peanut6 and Dave_E 3 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...
ccoyle Posted October 13, 2022 Share #4 Posted October 13, 2022 Welcome aboard, Pietro! You made a wise decision to step back from your first project and get some planking practice. Your efforts will pay off. Cheers! mtaylor, Keith Black, Dave_E and 2 others 5 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...
mtaylor Posted October 13, 2022 Share #5 Posted October 13, 2022 Welcome to MSW, Pietro. By all means, start a log of the half-hull model. Dave_E, Keith Black and Peanut6 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted October 13, 2022 Share #6 Posted October 13, 2022 Hello Pietro, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John Keith Black, mtaylor, Peanut6 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted October 13, 2022 Share #7 Posted October 13, 2022 Peanut6, Dave_E, Keith Black and 1 other 4 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...
Dave_E Posted October 14, 2022 Share #8 Posted October 14, 2022 Hi Pietro, welcome to the forum! 👍😀 Keith Black and Peanut6 2 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...
Baker Posted October 14, 2022 Share #9 Posted October 14, 2022 mtaylor, Peanut6 and Keith Black 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pietro Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share #10 Posted October 19, 2022 Thank you all for the warm welcome! mtaylor, Keith Black and Peanut6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flutlo6180 Posted October 22, 2022 Share #11 Posted October 22, 2022 Hi Pietro. Welcome aboard! The half-hull kit is a great choice. Keith Black and Peanut6 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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