WizardOfOs Posted January 14, 2023 #1 Posted January 14, 2023 Hello everyone, I have wanted to get into model ship building for a while now but could never really figure out the best way to start. I have fond memories of my grandfather’s ships on the shelves in his home and saw building one as a means to connect with him in that way. While I have absolutely no prior experience with model building nor wood working, this hobby does fit my skill set to some degree by involving fine motor control. That said, what some of you produce is beyond comprehension. A few months ago I joined this forum after purchasing the Model Shipways 3 kit combo, and had great intentions to start a build log of the first model. That didn’t end up happening, but I did finish the first build over the holidays. I offer a huge thanks to both Prairie Sailor and Tigersteve who I took many ideas and much inspiration from (I hope my blatant plagiarism is acceptable) and whose build logs I found invaluable. I’m more than open to any critique or ideas for improvement. Next up is the Norwegian Sailing Pram which I am only just getting started on. SkiBee’s build log has already become a valuable reference point. That’s really what I wanted to say, I’m excited and happy to be here and pushing myself to actually become involved here because I’ve used the site as a resource and wanted to say (both broadly and specifically) thank you. A Wonderful Wizard, Os Tigersteve, Edwardkenway, Baker and 12 others 15 Quote Current Log: Albatros Completed Galleries: Lowell Grand Banks Dory, Norwegian Sailing Pram (Log), Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack (Log)
rcmdrvr Posted January 14, 2023 #2 Posted January 14, 2023 If you are going to do a build log on the Sailing Pram, and I hope you do, rename this thread and get started. Oh by the way, WELCOME! Edwardkenway, WizardOfOs, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: HMS Dreadnought - PLASTIC - Waterline Completed Builds: USS Cairo by BlueJacket; Nave Egizia by Amati; Harriet Lane by Model Shipways
Keith Black Posted January 14, 2023 #3 Posted January 14, 2023 Os, welcome to MSW. Your Grand Banks Dory turned out beautifully done, nice clean tidy work. Glad to have you aboard. WizardOfOs, JeffT, Edwardkenway and 2 others 5 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
SkiBee Posted January 14, 2023 #4 Posted January 14, 2023 Welcome, as Keith said your Grand Banks Dory is great, I like the enhancements you made to it. I hope you enjoy the Sailing Pram; it continues with new skills that you will need in the future. Just don't get frustrated if you hit a snag. JeffT, mtaylor, WizardOfOs and 2 others 5 Quote Current Projects: Completed Projects: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways - 1:96 Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack - Model Shipways - 1:24 Phantom New York Pilot Boat - Model Shipways - 1:96 18th Century Long Boat - Model Shipways - 1:48 Norwegian Sailing Pram - Model Shipways - 1:12 Lowell Grand Banks Dory - Model Shipways - 1:24
Knocklouder Posted January 14, 2023 #5 Posted January 14, 2023 Keith Black, JeffT, WizardOfOs and 3 others 6 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
Jim Lad Posted January 15, 2023 #6 Posted January 15, 2023 hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John JeffT, Keith Black, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote
Dave_E Posted January 15, 2023 #7 Posted January 15, 2023 Welcome to the forum! 👍😀 WizardOfOs, mtaylor, JeffT 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
mtaylor Posted January 15, 2023 #8 Posted January 15, 2023 Welcome to MSW, Os. I suggest that you open a log in the kit area for your new model and carry on building. A log is a great way to meet others and get help as you need it. JeffT, Keith Black, WizardOfOs 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)
JeffT Posted January 15, 2023 #9 Posted January 15, 2023 Keith Black, Dave_E, Edwardkenway and 2 others 5 Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard
ccoyle Posted January 15, 2023 #10 Posted January 15, 2023 Nice job on your first model! Nothing breeds success like success. mtaylor, WizardOfOs, Keith Black and 2 others 5 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, TBD
Baker Posted January 15, 2023 #11 Posted January 15, 2023 Nice first model. And welcome to MSW WizardOfOs, Edwardkenway, Keith Black and 2 others 5 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
Vladimir_Wairoa Posted January 15, 2023 #12 Posted January 15, 2023 Hello, welcome to forum. Nice work indeed mtaylor, Edwardkenway, Keith Black and 2 others 5 Quote
allanyed Posted January 15, 2023 #13 Posted January 15, 2023 Welcome aboard and thank you for sharing your build with us. Excellent start! Allan Edwardkenway, WizardOfOs, Keith Black 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
Wawona59 Posted January 15, 2023 #14 Posted January 15, 2023 Welcome to MSW. Excellent choice starting with the Model Shipways 3 kit combo. After you finish those kits you will be ready to build something more challenging. There are a lot of great folks on this forum who are very glad to answer questions that arise during a build. BTW, great job on the dory. Your work looks very clean. Keep up the good work and enjoy the journey. John Wawona59 WizardOfOs, Edwardkenway, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Wawona 59 John Next Project: Gifts for friends: 18th Century Pinnace, Kayak 17, Kayak 21 Indefinite Hold for the future: 1/96 Flying Fish, Model Shipways Wish list for "Seattle Connection" builds: 1/96 Lumber Schooner Wawona, 1/32 Hydroplane Slo-Mo-Shun IV, 1/96 Arthur Foss tug, 1/64 Duwamish cedar dugout canoe, 1/96 Downeaster "St. Paul" Selected Previous Completed Builds: Revell - 1/96 Thermopylae; Revell - 1/96 Cutty Sark, Revell - 1/96 Constitution, Aurora - Whaling Bark Wanderer, Model Shipways - 1/96 Phantom, AL - 1805 Pilot Boat Swift, Midwest - Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Monitor and Merrimac, Model Trailways - Doctor's Buggy
Edwardkenway Posted January 15, 2023 #15 Posted January 15, 2023 welcome to MSW. Good looking first model! Great work! Knocklouder, WizardOfOs, Dave_E and 2 others 5 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 - on hold HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64 - FINISHED Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - FINISHED Providence whaleboat- 1:25 - FINISHED Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED
oakheart Posted January 15, 2023 #16 Posted January 15, 2023 Welcome Wizard, only a couple of weeks ago I was welcomed here as a newbie, I have found it a great place with lots of helpful knowledgeable people. Love you first build. Tim Dave_E, Edwardkenway, WizardOfOs 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....
WizardOfOs Posted January 15, 2023 Author #17 Posted January 15, 2023 Thank you all for the warm welcome! Keith Black, Edwardkenway, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Current Log: Albatros Completed Galleries: Lowell Grand Banks Dory, Norwegian Sailing Pram (Log), Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack (Log)
CPDDET Posted January 16, 2023 #18 Posted January 16, 2023 Nice, clean crafting on your first model. You look to be a natural! Dave mtaylor, WizardOfOs, Edwardkenway and 1 other 4 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose
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