Steve1970 Posted November 9, 2022 Share #1 Posted November 9, 2022 Hello all. My name is Steve. I have been doing home improvements, woodworking, and restoration/maintenance on full-size sailboats as as hobbies for years. I thought I would enjoy trying my hand at building a model sailboat as that seems to be something I would really enjoy--especially in the winter months where there is less to occupy my time around our recently emptied nest. I am married, have 5 children (all grown), and 2 grandchildren who are approaching 3 years old. We own a 1970 Tartan 34C sailboat that I spend way more time working on than sailing. Just finished refitting it with an inboard electric motor (replacing the Atomic 4) if anyone is interested in that. We sail in Barnegat Bay with an occasional trip up to the New York area. This morning I received my BlueJacket Swampscott Dory as my first foray into the hobby. In addition to being a really nice looking model, it seems easier but difficult enough to see if this is something I would continued with. I plan to start a Build Log in the next few days. Looking forward to being part of this community. Thanks for letting me in! druxey, Ryland Craze, dvm27 and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowler901 Posted November 9, 2022 Share #2 Posted November 9, 2022 Hi Steve. Welcome aboard, you've come to the right place. The Tartan 34C is a lovely sailboat for sure. Todd mtaylor, Keith Black, Ryland Craze and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted November 9, 2022 Share #3 Posted November 9, 2022 Hello Steve...welcome to the forum. I am sure you get a lot of inspiration and help here on MSW. There are also a lot of great folks who I can say from personal experience will become life long friends. Please also check out the Ship Model Society of New Jersey. I am a member there and we meet once a month. Google our club website and feel free to drop by and visit during one of our meetings. We meet at the Roseland Public Library on one Tuesday evening per month. Chuck mtaylor, Keith Black, druxey and 5 others 8 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted November 9, 2022 Share #4 Posted November 9, 2022 Welcome aboard, Steve. As Chuck mentions, you have many resources in your neighborhood! Keith Black, Steve1970, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted November 9, 2022 Share #5 Posted November 9, 2022 Welcome aboard, Steve! Dave_E, Steve1970, mtaylor 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...
Melissa T. Posted November 9, 2022 Share #6 Posted November 9, 2022 Welcome, Steve! The Swampscott Dory is fun and a great first build. If you’re interested, my build log for for this kit is here - best wishes! Melissa Keith Black, Ryland Craze, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Melissa T. Current Build: Half Moon - Corel Completed: 85’ Air-Sea Rescue Boat - Scratch Build, Gunboat Philadelphia - Model Shipways, Statenjacht - Kolderstok, Swampscott Dory - BlueJacket ShipCrafters Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted November 9, 2022 Share #7 Posted November 9, 2022 Welcome from a former NJ ship modeler. I also highly recommend you visit the club as suggested above, they are truly great group with tons of experience. Allan Steve1970, Dave_E, Ryland Craze and 2 others 5 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...
Knocklouder Posted November 10, 2022 Share #8 Posted November 10, 2022 mtaylor, Dave_E, Keith Black 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...
barkeater Posted November 10, 2022 Share #9 Posted November 10, 2022 (edited) Welcome from a fellow New Jerseyan. Rich Edited November 10, 2022 by barkeater mtaylor, Dave_E, Keith Black and 2 others 5 Quote Completed scratch build: The armed brig "Badger" 1777 Current scratch build: The 36 gun frigate "Unite" 1796 Completed kits: Mamoli "Alert", Caldercraft "Sherbourne" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted November 10, 2022 Share #10 Posted November 10, 2022 (edited) Steve, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. Edited November 10, 2022 by Keith Black Dave_E, Steve1970 and mtaylor 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...
Baker Posted November 10, 2022 Share #11 Posted November 10, 2022 Keith Black, mtaylor, Dave_E 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...
CPDDET Posted November 10, 2022 Share #12 Posted November 10, 2022 Welcome Steve, from a former Great Lakes sailor. Tartan makes a beautiful boat. I had a S2 9.2 myself. Starting a build log is a great idea, as as viewing the build logof others. Take your time, you will find this group a great resource so don't hesitate to ask questions. Keith Black, Steve1970, Dave_E and 1 other 4 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted November 10, 2022 Share #13 Posted November 10, 2022 Welcome. I encourage you to do a build log. When you finish, I will give you 10% off the next kit you buy from us. Dozens of people have already taken advantage of this offer. You can find many helpful people here on MSW, and, you can always call us if you hit a delicate problem you don't want to share publicly. Nic mtaylor, allanyed, Keith Black and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted November 10, 2022 Share #14 Posted November 10, 2022 Hi Steve, Welcome to the forum! 👍😀 Steve1970, mtaylor and Keith Black 3 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...
Steve1970 Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share #15 Posted November 10, 2022 Thank you all for you warm welcomes. Look forward to getting to know you all. flutlo6180, Dave_E, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve1970 Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share #16 Posted November 10, 2022 17 hours ago, Melissa T. said: Welcome, Steve! The Swampscott Dory is fun and a great first build. If you’re interested, my build log for for this kit is here - best wishes! Melissa Melissa--thanks! I had looked through your entire build log earlier this week. Lots of info in there--should help me a lot. Keith Black, Melissa T., Dave_E and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevinne Posted November 10, 2022 Share #17 Posted November 10, 2022 Welcome from another Barnegat Bay-area modeler. I look forward to the build log. Keith Black, Steve1970 and mtaylor 3 Quote Under construction: Mamoli Roter Lowe Completed builds: Constructo Enterprise, AL Le Renard Up next: Panart Lynx, MS Harriet Lane In need of attention: 14-foot Pintail in the driveway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardeeHarHar Posted November 10, 2022 Share #18 Posted November 10, 2022 Welcome to MSW Steve. In my opinion, this is *the* place to be if you are into ship models. Looking forward to eye-balling your build log when you get one rolling. It is always fun to look at and learn from the efforts of others! Steve1970, mtaylor and Keith Black 3 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...
mtaylor Posted November 10, 2022 Share #19 Posted November 10, 2022 Keith Black and Steve1970 2 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...
Vladimir_Wairoa Posted November 10, 2022 Share #20 Posted November 10, 2022 Welcome aboard Steve mtaylor, Steve1970 and Keith Black 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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