JoeMacD Posted February 8, 2023 Share #1 Posted February 8, 2023 Hello and my name is Joe, I recently turned 60 and due to some personal injuries, I've had to slow down some on some of my hobbies. I build and fly remote control giant scale aircraft most of the time. but due to job position changes and personal injuries not allowing me to lift heavy objects. Ever since I was a little boy, I was fascinated with sailing ships, along with WW2 airplanes. I've built many plastic models over the years. When I was 10 years old, I built and fully rigged with sails the REVELL USS CONSTITUTION. I was very proud of that ship. the family had to move across country from New York to California and I had to leave the models behind. Back in the 90's I had purchased the Swift double POF kit along with the solid hull phantom kit. I have started both kits back then but never finished them. I also purchased the Mamoli USS CONSTITUTION kit back then but looked but have not attempted to build it yet. So, on my 60th birthday this past January I purchased the Model Shipways 3 in one starter kit and built the Grand Banks Dory, and almost finished with the Norwegian sailing pram. My reasoning for this is I want to warm up my skills so to speak so eventually I can build a quality USS CONSTITUTION, something I can be proud of. I have posted my latest boats, once finished with the 3rd boat in the kit I'll finish the Swift and Phantom. Then I'll move on to the recently purchased "Fair American" then on to the USS CONSTITUTION. I'm enjoying the peacefulness of the hobby, it's not as stressful as building a 1/5 scale WW2 warbird with retracts and gas engine and have something go wrong and crash a 2–3-thousand-dollar investment. Another benefit i enjoy is the history behind the ships they have lives of their own and the history of the men that crewed and commanded them. Like Horatio Nelson I have learned so much about him and the British Naval history. maybe one day there's a HMS VICORY in my future. Dziadeczek, allanyed, Bryan Woods and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted February 8, 2023 Share #2 Posted February 8, 2023 Hello Joe, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John Ryland Craze, JoeMacD, Dave_E and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted February 8, 2023 Share #3 Posted February 8, 2023 Welcome aboard, Joe! Dave_E, JoeMacD, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 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...
druxey Posted February 8, 2023 Share #4 Posted February 8, 2023 Welcome aboard, indeed! Yes, ship models are a lot les stressful than flying - and pranging - model aircraft! Dave_E, JoeMacD, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 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...
mtaylor Posted February 8, 2023 Share #5 Posted February 8, 2023 Welcome to MSW, Joe. Sweet looking little boat you have there. Do start a build log on your current build as it's a great way to get help and meet other modelers. Dave_E, JoeMacD, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 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...
Ryland Craze Posted February 8, 2023 Share #6 Posted February 8, 2023 Hi Joe and welcome to Model Ship World. You have built some nice looking models. Your skills from your RC aircraft build days will definitely help you as you start your journey in building wooden ship models. We are glad to have you aboard this forum. Keith Black, JoeMacD, Dave_E and 1 other 4 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...
Paul Le Wol Posted February 8, 2023 Share #7 Posted February 8, 2023 Hi Joe, welcome to the forum. Your Dory and Pram look exceptional. Hopefully one day you’ll be able to post some pictures of your RC aircraft. JoeMacD, mtaylor, Dave_E and 1 other 4 Quote Regards……..Paul Completed Builds Glad Tidings Model Shipways. - Nordland Boat. Billings Boats . - HM Cutter Cheerful-1806 Syren Model Ship Company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted February 8, 2023 Share #8 Posted February 8, 2023 Nice work, mate! Welcome to MSW and yes, start a build log - it's a great way to meet the folks here and get help and advice from those who've been there before. Steven JoeMacD, Dave_E and Keith Black 3 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler FINISHED Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36379-mistydeefer-by-louie-da-fly-finished-restoration-decor-yacht/#comment-1040663 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenD Posted February 8, 2023 Share #9 Posted February 8, 2023 Welcome aboard. looks like your almost ready for the ready for the Constitution, The Fair American will be a good stepping stone. Keith Black, Dave_E and JoeMacD 3 Quote Ropes of Scale.com - Rope and cable for the scale modeler. Finished builds: HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft - 1:64 - 9th century longship - Falkonet - 1:72 Current builds: HMS Snake - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Tender Avos by BenD - Master Korabel - 1:72 - 19th Century Four-Oared Yawl by BenD - Falkonet - 1:24 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted February 8, 2023 Share #10 Posted February 8, 2023 Welcome aboard Joe. Beautiful work that you posted! Allan Keith Black, JoeMacD and Dave_E 3 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...
Dave_E Posted February 8, 2023 Share #11 Posted February 8, 2023 Hi Joe, welcome to the forum! 👍😀 JoeMacD and Keith Black 2 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...
JoeMacD Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share #12 Posted February 9, 2023 4 hours ago, BenD said: Welcome aboard. looks like your almost ready for the ready for the Constitution, The Fair American will be a good stepping stone. Hello Ben, the rope on the front and back of my Dory is from Ropes of Scale! thank you they are great!, I will also be using them on my Pram , 👍😎 mtaylor, Keith Black and BenD 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenD Posted February 9, 2023 Share #13 Posted February 9, 2023 15 minutes ago, JoeMacD said: Hello Ben, the rope on the front and back of my Dory is from Ropes of Scale! thank you they are great!, I will also be using them on my Pram , 👍😎 Oh yeah, that does look like my light beige rope! I'll be looking for the build log of the pram. mtaylor, JoeMacD and Keith Black 3 Quote Ropes of Scale.com - Rope and cable for the scale modeler. Finished builds: HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft - 1:64 - 9th century longship - Falkonet - 1:72 Current builds: HMS Snake - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Tender Avos by BenD - Master Korabel - 1:72 - 19th Century Four-Oared Yawl by BenD - Falkonet - 1:24 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted February 9, 2023 Share #14 Posted February 9, 2023 Joe, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. JoeMacD and mtaylor 2 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...
allanyed Posted February 9, 2023 Share #15 Posted February 9, 2023 7 hours ago, JoeMacD said: Hello Ben, the rope on the front and back of my Dory is from Ropes of Scale! thank you they are great!, I will also be using them on my Pram The pram for a starter and rope versus string. Sounds like you did your research. Kudos!!!! Allan Keith Black and JoeMacD 2 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...
New England Captain Posted February 12, 2023 Share #16 Posted February 12, 2023 Welcome to MSW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keith Black 1 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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