Michael P Posted March 9, 2023 #1 Posted March 9, 2023 As a teenager, I used to make model ships. One even won 3rd prize in a Model Engineer exhibition in London, though it looks very crude these days. Then a few years into retirement (now aged 80), I thought I’d try again, and so far have made models of HMS Sphinx, Winsby (later renamed Happy Return), RMS Britannia, and a late Elizabethan galleon based on the well-known Mathew Baker drawing. The present project is HMS Agamemnon. Not a kit (I've never made a kit model), and quite small at a scale of 1:150, as there's no room in the house for anything big. And the scale adds to the challenges. I'm attaching a photo of Winsby, which has a keel length of about 12 inches. Keith Black, mtaylor, Harvey Golden and 14 others 17 Quote
Edwardkenway Posted March 9, 2023 #2 Posted March 9, 2023 Michael, welcome to MSW Keith Black, Ryland Craze, mtaylor and 3 others 6 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
ccoyle Posted March 9, 2023 #3 Posted March 9, 2023 Welcome aboard, Michael! That's a fine model there. Edwardkenway, Ryland Craze, AJohnson and 4 others 7 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
Dave_E Posted March 9, 2023 #4 Posted March 9, 2023 Greetings Michael! Welcome to the forum! Nice work! 👍😀 AJohnson, Ryland Craze, Keith Black and 3 others 6 Quote Dave Current builds: Rattlesnake Completed builds: Lady Nelson On the shelf: NRG Half Hull Project, Various metal, plastic and paper models
Knocklouder Posted March 9, 2023 #5 Posted March 9, 2023 AJohnson, mtaylor, Edwardkenway 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
Keith Black Posted March 9, 2023 #6 Posted March 9, 2023 Michael, welcome to MSW. Fantastic model. Glad to have you aboard. JeffT, Edwardkenway, AJohnson 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
Baker Posted March 9, 2023 #7 Posted March 9, 2023 mtaylor, JeffT, AJohnson 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 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
AJohnson Posted March 9, 2023 #8 Posted March 9, 2023 Welcome to MSW Michael from North Yorkshire That is a great model, especially at that scale! Keith Black, Edwardkenway, JeffT and 2 others 5 Quote Andrew Current builds:- HM Gun-brig Sparkler - Vanguard (1/64) , HMAV Bounty - Caldercraft (1/64) Completed (Kits):- Vanguard Models (1/64) :- HM Cutter Trial , Nisha - Brixham trawler Caldercraft (1/64) :- HMS Orestes(Mars), HM Cutter Sherbourne Paper Shipwright (1/250) :- TSS Earnslaw, Puffer Starlight
JeffT Posted March 9, 2023 #9 Posted March 9, 2023 Edwardkenway, AJohnson, mtaylor 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
mtaylor Posted March 9, 2023 #10 Posted March 9, 2023 Welcome to MSW, Michael. Do consider a build log in the scratch area. Sounds like a great project. AJohnson, Edwardkenway, Keith Black 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)
Jim Lad Posted March 9, 2023 #11 Posted March 9, 2023 Hello Michael, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor, Keith Black, Edwardkenway and 2 others 5 Quote
East Ender Posted March 10, 2023 #12 Posted March 10, 2023 Warm welcome from along the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Michael. Beautiful model!. Ryland Craze, Keith Black, Edwardkenway and 1 other 4 Quote Tim Lent
Michael P Posted March 12, 2023 Author #13 Posted March 12, 2023 Build log duly started. Early days so far. mtaylor, Edwardkenway and Keith Black 3 Quote
Gus M Posted March 12, 2023 #14 Posted March 12, 2023 Wellcome to MSW, enjoy Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Greetings Gus ------------------------------------------------------------------- Current build log: San Francisco Cross Section
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.