oakheart Posted December 17, 2022 Share #1 Posted December 17, 2022 Hi a new recruit from chilly Herefordshire UK saying hello. Quick run down, I am a long time model maker, up to this point mainly in metal / plastic, I did have a go at making plywood speed boat when I was about 11 yrs old which was 60 years ago so I have a lot of catching up to do with working with wood at a small scale. I recently finished a brass Copernican Orrey which took some 5 years from start to finish. While looking for a new project, the guys at my local model club suggested making an RC ship so I purchased a Deans Marine Destroyer kit, with GRP hull, laser cut styrene superstructure and photo etched detail parts. Which I have almost finished, it floats and can be steered around the club’s pond, I now need to add the detail. So I am now looking again for a project to keep me busy, one of the club members makes the most amazing 3 masted sailing vessels, he suggested something like that as a next project. I know I don’t have the skills in woodwork to take a project like that yet. Then I found this amazing website and group. Having a good look around, I have been very taken with the small boat projects shown on here, one of those small boats could be good start for me to learn and hone my skills, something like the ‘Bounty Launch’ or Chuck Passaro’s Medway longboat. Not to big, not too small, a ‘Goldilocks’ project. There are a couple of problems with that, cash to get the kit, I am retired and living on the UK state pension, then there is the availability of kits here in the UK. Not to be put off I decided there was enough information around to scratch build a small boat. I hope to be mixing ideas from kits and build logs. Having used CAD / CAM for many years, I downloaded the original bounty launch drawings from the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, imported it into Fusion 360, hand traced the parts to produce a full 3D model first which may help me to get a feel for the model I hope to make in wood. Then I found the discussion started by allanyed with imustbecrazy on ‘Bounty ships boats details’ which has got me all fired up. I am now plank counting….. is there no hope, am I lost to this crazy world. Should I start a build log, I really don’t know what I am doing. I will be playing with ideas that may not work, there will be more questions than solutions. Are photos of roughly chopped up bits of wood as prototypes really of any interest? Which section would the log go in? anyway, I think I could have a great time being part of this community. Tim Coupland Dave_E, Edwardkenway, chris watton and 6 others 9 Quote Current Builds : Cutter "Speedy" 1828 from Plans by Bill Shoulders at 148 Bounty Launch - Scratch build - FINISHED 85 ft. Harbour Tug. scratch built from plans by Francis Smith. ( FINISHED but no build log for this ) HMS Lightning. kit bashed from Deans Marine HMS Kelly kit ( FINISHED ) yes at last.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted December 17, 2022 Share #2 Posted December 17, 2022 oakheart, AJohnson, mtaylor and 3 others 6 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...
Oldsalt1950 Posted December 17, 2022 Share #3 Posted December 17, 2022 Welcome aboard Tim. By all means start a log, in your case it would be in the scratch-built section. There are plenty of people that will be more than willing to lend some armchair advise. Jim AJohnson, Dave_E, oakheart and 3 others 6 Quote Current Build: Fair American - Model Shipways Awaiting Parts - Rattlesnake On the Shelf - English Pinnace 18Th Century Longboat I stand firmly against piracy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakheart Posted December 17, 2022 Author Share #4 Posted December 17, 2022 Thanks to Patrick and Jim for the welcome. Looking forward to some armchair advice, this weather I may well be in a cosy armchair myself. The workshop is freezing. Tim mtaylor, Dave_E, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Current Builds : Cutter "Speedy" 1828 from Plans by Bill Shoulders at 148 Bounty Launch - Scratch build - FINISHED 85 ft. Harbour Tug. scratch built from plans by Francis Smith. ( FINISHED but no build log for this ) HMS Lightning. kit bashed from Deans Marine HMS Kelly kit ( FINISHED ) yes at last.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted December 17, 2022 Share #5 Posted December 17, 2022 Tim, welcome to MSW mtaylor, Keith Black, AJohnson and 1 other 4 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 December 17, 2022 Share #6 Posted December 17, 2022 Tim, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. Dave_E, Edwardkenway, AJohnson and 2 others 5 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...
oakheart Posted December 17, 2022 Author Share #7 Posted December 17, 2022 Thanks for the welcome Edward and Keith I already have a couple of questions Is there anyway to get notifications of replies to posts? How do I find out how to post photos? Tim AJohnson, Dave_E, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Current Builds : Cutter "Speedy" 1828 from Plans by Bill Shoulders at 148 Bounty Launch - Scratch build - FINISHED 85 ft. Harbour Tug. scratch built from plans by Francis Smith. ( FINISHED but no build log for this ) HMS Lightning. kit bashed from Deans Marine HMS Kelly kit ( FINISHED ) yes at last.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyleK1 Posted December 17, 2022 Share #8 Posted December 17, 2022 36 minutes ago, oakheart said: Thanks for the welcome Edward and Keith I already have a couple of questions Is there anyway to get notifications of replies to posts? How do I find out how to post photos? Tim There are a couple of ways to get notifications… if you start a topic, you should get notified of responses automatically. In other posts there is a button at the top right side of the post that states “follow”. The button gives options of the type of notification you can receive. Adding photos is easy too. Whfn adding a post there is an area at the bottom to drag and drop your photos! Good luck and welcome! oakheart, AJohnson, Keith Black and 3 others 6 Quote Lyle "The only thing that stays the same is the constant state of change" Completed Builds: Occre HMS Terror - https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2065-hms-terror-occre/ NRG Half Hull Project - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/23546-half-hull-project-by-lylek1-nrg/ 1:130 1847 Harvey - https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2125-1847-baltimore-clipper-harvey-1130-scale/ Scott Miller's Sea of Galilee Boat - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/29007-sea-of-galilee-boat-by-se-miller-120-scale-lylek1/ In progress: Artesania Latina HMS Bounty - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/26817-hms-bounty-by-lylek1-artesania-latina-148-scale/ Waiting for dry-dock space: Model Shipways - USS Constitution Master Korbel - Cannon Jolle 1801 A Scratch build -TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakheart Posted December 17, 2022 Author Share #9 Posted December 17, 2022 Hi Lyle Thanks for the welcome and the information, still finding my way around. I have managed to change my profile image, woo hoo Tim Edwardkenway, AJohnson, Keith Black and 2 others 5 Quote Current Builds : Cutter "Speedy" 1828 from Plans by Bill Shoulders at 148 Bounty Launch - Scratch build - FINISHED 85 ft. Harbour Tug. scratch built from plans by Francis Smith. ( FINISHED but no build log for this ) HMS Lightning. kit bashed from Deans Marine HMS Kelly kit ( FINISHED ) yes at last.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Idea Posted December 17, 2022 Share #10 Posted December 17, 2022 Hi Tim and welcome to MSW mate - I live not to far from you and we often visit Hereford as its one of our favourite cities in the UK. Good luck with your choice of new build and if you start a build log you will get loads of helpful advice. Mark Dave_E, AJohnson, Keith Black and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakheart Posted December 17, 2022 Author Share #11 Posted December 17, 2022 Hi Mark Thanks for the welcome, if you come to Hereford look up our model club HSME ( open am. Tues and Sat ) near the Waterworks Museum. Most of the members seem to be fixated with making little steam trains but there are a few sensible chaps here that are building boats and ships I am gathering my ideas and photos to start the log. Tim Keith Black, Dave_E, Edwardkenway and 3 others 6 Quote Current Builds : Cutter "Speedy" 1828 from Plans by Bill Shoulders at 148 Bounty Launch - Scratch build - FINISHED 85 ft. Harbour Tug. scratch built from plans by Francis Smith. ( FINISHED but no build log for this ) HMS Lightning. kit bashed from Deans Marine HMS Kelly kit ( FINISHED ) yes at last.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 17, 2022 Share #12 Posted December 17, 2022 Hello tim, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John No Idea, AJohnson, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakheart Posted December 17, 2022 Author Share #13 Posted December 17, 2022 Hi John thanks for the warm welcome. I was just down under in October, visiting "Rellies" in Sydney and Melbourne. It's a shame we missed each other. Tim AJohnson, No Idea, Dave_E and 3 others 6 Quote Current Builds : Cutter "Speedy" 1828 from Plans by Bill Shoulders at 148 Bounty Launch - Scratch build - FINISHED 85 ft. Harbour Tug. scratch built from plans by Francis Smith. ( FINISHED but no build log for this ) HMS Lightning. kit bashed from Deans Marine HMS Kelly kit ( FINISHED ) yes at last.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flutlo6180 Posted December 17, 2022 Share #14 Posted December 17, 2022 Hi Tim. Welcome aboard! Please do start a build log. I believe the build log is the best way to engage, get encouragement, and find the way forward when you are uncertain how to proceed. mtaylor, Keith Black, No Idea and 4 others 7 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...
Dave_E Posted December 17, 2022 Share #15 Posted December 17, 2022 Hi Tim, Welcome to the forum! 👍😀 Keith Black, Edwardkenway, No Idea 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...
mtaylor Posted December 18, 2022 Share #16 Posted December 18, 2022 Welcome to MSW, Tim. Looking forward to your build log. oakheart, Dave_E, Edwardkenway 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...
markjay Posted December 18, 2022 Share #17 Posted December 18, 2022 oakheart, mtaylor, AJohnson and 2 others 5 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakheart Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share #18 Posted December 18, 2022 Thanks to Ken, Dave and both Marks for the welcomes. Looks like I need to start a build log and pretty soon. Are phone photos good for logs? Tim AJohnson, mtaylor, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Current Builds : Cutter "Speedy" 1828 from Plans by Bill Shoulders at 148 Bounty Launch - Scratch build - FINISHED 85 ft. Harbour Tug. scratch built from plans by Francis Smith. ( FINISHED but no build log for this ) HMS Lightning. kit bashed from Deans Marine HMS Kelly kit ( FINISHED ) yes at last.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted December 18, 2022 Share #19 Posted December 18, 2022 Very happy to see you join this motley crew at MSW Tim Allan oakheart, Edwardkenway, Keith Black and 1 other 4 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...
oakheart Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share #20 Posted December 18, 2022 Thanks Allan See you over in your Bounty Launch topic. allanyed, mtaylor, AJohnson and 2 others 5 Quote Current Builds : Cutter "Speedy" 1828 from Plans by Bill Shoulders at 148 Bounty Launch - Scratch build - FINISHED 85 ft. Harbour Tug. scratch built from plans by Francis Smith. ( FINISHED but no build log for this ) HMS Lightning. kit bashed from Deans Marine HMS Kelly kit ( FINISHED ) yes at last.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJohnson Posted December 18, 2022 Share #21 Posted December 18, 2022 Welcome to MSW Tim! Keith Black, oakheart and mtaylor 3 Quote Andrew Current builds:- HM Cutter Trial - Vanguard models (1/64), HMAV Bounty - Caldercraft (1/64), Hawker-Typhoon-1b-"Car-Door" - Airfix (1/24) Completed (Ship):- "Nisha" - Vanguard Models (1/64), HMS Orestes (Mars) - Caldercraft (1/64), HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft (1/64), TSS Earnslaw - Paper Shipwright (1/250), Puffer "Starlight" - Paper Shipwright (1/250) Completed (Non-Ship):-Blackburn Buccaneer S.2C - Airfix (1/48), Bristol Beaufort - Airfix (1/72), Mosquito B.XVI - Airfix (1/72), , Sea-Harrier-FRS1 - Airfix (1/72), Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat - Airfix (1/24), De Havilland Chipmunk T.10 - Airfix (1/48), Flamborough Head Lighthouse - Paper Shipwright (1/250) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakheart Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share #22 Posted December 18, 2022 Thanks for the welcome Andrew Tim mtaylor, AJohnson and Keith Black 3 Quote Current Builds : Cutter "Speedy" 1828 from Plans by Bill Shoulders at 148 Bounty Launch - Scratch build - FINISHED 85 ft. Harbour Tug. scratch built from plans by Francis Smith. ( FINISHED but no build log for this ) HMS Lightning. kit bashed from Deans Marine HMS Kelly kit ( FINISHED ) yes at last.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
botra288 Posted December 18, 2022 Share #23 Posted December 18, 2022 Tim, welcome aboard 😀 Keith Black and oakheart 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted December 18, 2022 Share #24 Posted December 18, 2022 mtaylor, oakheart and Keith Black 3 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Santa Maria -Amati 1:65, La Pinta- Amati 1:65, La Nina -Amati 1:65 , Hannah The Mayflower Amati 1:60 Ship in Bottle-Amati 1:300 : The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 Current Build: To be decided!! On Hold: HMS Pegasus: Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 18, 2022 Share #25 Posted December 18, 2022 13 hours ago, oakheart said: TAre phone photos good for logs? Tim Yes. But do try to use a large an image as possible. Some phones are limited to size and we end up tiny photos. Keith Black and oakheart 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...
oakheart Posted December 19, 2022 Author Share #26 Posted December 19, 2022 12 hours ago, mtaylor said: But do try to use a large an image as possible. Thanks Mark, When you say large, Is there a size restriction? Tim Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Builds : Cutter "Speedy" 1828 from Plans by Bill Shoulders at 148 Bounty Launch - Scratch build - FINISHED 85 ft. Harbour Tug. scratch built from plans by Francis Smith. ( FINISHED but no build log for this ) HMS Lightning. kit bashed from Deans Marine HMS Kelly kit ( FINISHED ) yes at last.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen McGuire Posted December 19, 2022 Share #27 Posted December 19, 2022 Welcome, Tim! Looking forward to seeing your work. mtaylor, Keith Black and oakheart 3 Quote Current build: Ghost Ship Jenny - SIB Gallery: Mamoli CSS Alabama; Amati Hannah-SIB; Charles W Morgan-SIB; Aurora-SIB; Independence-SIB; Zheng He Treasure Fleet-SIB; Adventure Galley-SIB; Oseberg/Kraken-SIB; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw-SIB, Wa'a Kualua-SIB Completed build logs: Alabama; Hannah; Morgan; Aurora; Independence; Zheng He Treasure Fleet; Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley; Oseberg/Kraken; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw, Wa'a Kualua Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakheart Posted December 19, 2022 Author Share #28 Posted December 19, 2022 Hi Glen Thanks for the welcome. I have just started my build log, in scratch builds 17 to 1800 I know there is not much there yet but let me know what you think so far. Really I am making it up as I go along. Tim Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Builds : Cutter "Speedy" 1828 from Plans by Bill Shoulders at 148 Bounty Launch - Scratch build - FINISHED 85 ft. Harbour Tug. scratch built from plans by Francis Smith. ( FINISHED but no build log for this ) HMS Lightning. kit bashed from Deans Marine HMS Kelly kit ( FINISHED ) yes at last.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 20, 2022 Share #29 Posted December 20, 2022 13 hours ago, oakheart said: Thanks Mark, When you say large, Is there a size restriction? Tim There is but I'm not sure what it is currently. I just size all mine a 1500 pixels wide and seems to give a good image. Keith Black and oakheart 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...
oakheart Posted December 20, 2022 Author Share #30 Posted December 20, 2022 20 hours ago, mtaylor said: I just size all mine a 1500 pixels wide and seems to give a good image. Thanks Mark, I will stick to that size. Tim mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote Current Builds : Cutter "Speedy" 1828 from Plans by Bill Shoulders at 148 Bounty Launch - Scratch build - FINISHED 85 ft. Harbour Tug. scratch built from plans by Francis Smith. ( FINISHED but no build log for this ) HMS Lightning. kit bashed from Deans Marine HMS Kelly kit ( FINISHED ) yes at last.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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