WizardOfOs Posted January 14, 2023 Share #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 GrandpaPhil, David Lester, Tigersteve and 12 others 15 Quote Current Log: Albatros Completed Galleries: Lowell Grand Banks Dory, Norwegian Sailing Pram (Log), Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack (Log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcmdrvr Posted January 14, 2023 Share #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! Keith Black, JeffT, Edwardkenway and 2 others 5 Quote Completed Builds: USS Cairo by BlueJacket; Nave Egizia by Amati; Harriet Lane by Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted January 14, 2023 Share #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, Dave_E 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...
SkiBee Posted January 14, 2023 Share #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, WizardOfOs, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Current Projects: Completed Projects: Phantom New York Pilot Boat - Model Shipways - 1:96 Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack - Model Shipways - 1:24 18th Century Long Boat - Model Shipways - 1:48 Norwegian Sailing Pram - Model Shipways - 1:12 Lowell Grand Banks Dory - Model Shipways - 1:24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted January 14, 2023 Share #5 Posted January 14, 2023 JeffT, mtaylor, Edwardkenway and 3 others 6 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, Viking Ship Drakkar -Amati-1:50 On Hold: HMS Pegasus: Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted January 15, 2023 Share #6 Posted January 15, 2023 hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John JeffT, WizardOfOs, Keith Black and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted January 15, 2023 Share #7 Posted January 15, 2023 Welcome to the forum! 👍😀 mtaylor, WizardOfOs, 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 15, 2023 Share #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. Dave_E, JeffT, Keith Black 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...
JeffT Posted January 15, 2023 Share #9 Posted January 15, 2023 Dave_E, mtaylor, Keith Black 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted January 15, 2023 Share #10 Posted January 15, 2023 Nice job on your first model! Nothing breeds success like success. WizardOfOs, Dave_E, 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted January 15, 2023 Share #11 Posted January 15, 2023 Nice first model. And welcome to MSW Dave_E, WizardOfOs, 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 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...
Vladimir_Wairoa Posted January 15, 2023 Share #12 Posted January 15, 2023 Hello, welcome to forum. Nice work indeed Keith Black, Edwardkenway, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted January 15, 2023 Share #13 Posted January 15, 2023 Welcome aboard and thank you for sharing your build with us. Excellent start! Allan Edwardkenway, Dave_E, WizardOfOs 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...
Wawona59 Posted January 15, 2023 Share #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 mtaylor, WizardOfOs, Dave_E and 2 others 5 Quote Wawona 59 John Next Project:: New Bedford Whaleboat - Model Shipways Wish list for "Seattle Connection" builds: 1/96 Lumber Schooner Wawona, 1/96 Down Easter St. Paul, 1/32 Hydroplane Slo-Mo-Shun IV Completed Builds: Midwest - Chesapeake Bay Flattie (highly modified); Revell - 1/96 Constitution, 1/96 Thermopylae, 1/96 Cutty Sark, 1/570 Titanic; Dragon - 1/700 USS Arizona; Model Shipways - NY Pilot Boat Phantom, Aurora - Whaling Ship Wanderer, Maquette - Boeing 307 Stratoliner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted January 15, 2023 Share #15 Posted January 15, 2023 welcome to MSW. Good looking first model! Great work! Keith Black, Dave_E, WizardOfOs and 2 others 5 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...
oakheart Posted January 15, 2023 Share #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 Knocklouder, 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...
WizardOfOs Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share #17 Posted January 15, 2023 Thank you all for the warm welcome! Edwardkenway, mtaylor, Dave_E and 1 other 4 Quote Current Log: Albatros Completed Galleries: Lowell Grand Banks Dory, Norwegian Sailing Pram (Log), Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack (Log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPDDET Posted January 16, 2023 Share #18 Posted January 16, 2023 Nice, clean crafting on your first model. You look to be a natural! Dave Edwardkenway, mtaylor, WizardOfOs and 1 other 4 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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