Andy P2 Posted December 26, 2022 Share #1 Posted December 26, 2022 Greetings from Kennesaw, Georgia! My name is Andy and I am about to embark on a new challenge....my first plank on frame project, the America from Bluejacket. I am glad to see some build logs on this site and wish to thank those who have contributed, as I am certain that these will help me as I go. i especially want to recognize member gsdpic for build log number 15910. The details and pictures provided have already answered a number of questions that I had before I begin. I have built a few model ships. Mu first was a solid hull Cutty Sark back in 1995. Then, about 5 or six years ago, as I contemplated retirement, I mentioned my desire to restart this hobby to my wife. She asked if I could build the "Black Pearl" from the Disney movies on the Pirates of the Caribbean. So, in the parlance of the model ship builders, I "bashed" a model of the San Juan Spanish Galleon from Artesania Latina. Not an exact replica, but only people like you members here will pick up the differences. Next I built a pretty simple Viking ship from Amati. I'm embarrassed to admit that I accidentally put the rudder on the wrong side. Then I built the Flying Cloud from Mamoli. It was an old kit (1996, I think.) It was a challenge as several of the fittings were broken and I had to improvise. If you really look closely, you can see where I cut some corners. Last year, I built the Robert E. Lee from Amati. I just wanted to do something different. Now I embark on the America. This looks like a fun project. And with a little help from those that have already gone there, I hope to have something at least half as good as what you have already done! Thank you, and Happy New Year! Andy P2 Ryland Craze, dvm27, mtaylor and 12 others 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted December 26, 2022 Share #2 Posted December 26, 2022 Welcome aboard! Your work looks great. Keith Black, Dave_E, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted December 26, 2022 Share #3 Posted December 26, 2022 Hi Andy and welcome to Model Ship World. You have built some nice models. Dave_E and Keith Black 2 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted December 26, 2022 Share #4 Posted December 26, 2022 Hi Andy, welcome to the forum! 👍😀 Ryland Craze, 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...
Andy P2 Posted December 26, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted December 26, 2022 Thank you for the welcome and compliments! Dave: My sister in law lives in Stanwood! Small world! Ryland Craze, mtaylor, Dave_E and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted December 26, 2022 Share #6 Posted December 26, 2022 Andy, welcome to MSW. Your models look great and I look forward to seeing your first build log. Glad to have you aboard. Ryland Craze, Dave_E and mtaylor 3 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...
Andy P2 Posted December 26, 2022 Author Share #7 Posted December 26, 2022 So, how does one go about starting a build log? I just opened the box from Bluejacket yesterday (Christmas present from my wife.) Thank you, Andy mtaylor, Keith Black, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted December 26, 2022 Share #8 Posted December 26, 2022 Hi Andy, top of this page there are 3 little lines, click on those then to Article Date Base, look for MSW guidelines they tell you in there I hope I said that right,I have a hard time reading writing and mostly comprehending Lol .If that doesn't work for you ask a moderator they will help they always help Happy New Year 😊 Dave_E, Ryland Craze, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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 Current Build: 1972 Ford Sport Custom On Hold: HMS Pegasus: Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 27, 2022 Share #9 Posted December 27, 2022 Dave_E and Keith Black 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...
CPDDET Posted December 27, 2022 Share #10 Posted December 27, 2022 Very nice build! And welcome to our little corner of the world. Between your past experience and the help available here, I doubt you'll have any problems with your next project. Dave Dave_E, Ryland Craze, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted December 27, 2022 Share #11 Posted December 27, 2022 Great models. And 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 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...
allanyed Posted December 27, 2022 Share #12 Posted December 27, 2022 Welcome to our motley crew Andy. Hope to see you start a build log. As a POF newbie you are in a great place to learn from others' trials and tribulations in this endeavor. Allan Ryland Craze, mtaylor, Dave_E 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...
Dlowder Posted December 27, 2022 Share #13 Posted December 27, 2022 Welcome to the forum. Nice work. Ryland Craze, Dave_E, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: HMS Victory Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy P2 Posted December 28, 2022 Author Share #14 Posted December 28, 2022 Thank you all for the warm welcome and the compliments. I've been making mistakes, and hopefully learning from them along the way. I expect that I will make a few with this new project as well, but with your help, perhaps avoid some of the worst ones. I am starting a build log to document the trials and tribulations. Thanks again! Andy Dave_E, mtaylor, Knocklouder and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flutlo6180 Posted January 2, 2023 Share #15 Posted January 2, 2023 Hi Andy. Welcome Aboard! Thanks for sharing the photos of your past builds. mtaylor and Keith Black 2 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...
New England Captain Posted January 7, 2023 Share #16 Posted January 7, 2023 Hi Andy, Welcome Aboard. Like the pics you posted. Good luck on the plank to frame project. Hope it works out. mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote Current Wood Builds HMS Victory Cross Section Future Wood Builds 18th Century Longboat-Model Shipways America Cup Endeavour Kit-Amati 1/50 san Fransisco II Cross Section- Artesania Latina 1910 American Fishing Schooner Elsie-Model Shipways 1/100 Korean Turtle Warship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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