vaidas Posted March 19, 2023 Share #1 Posted March 19, 2023 (edited) Hello all, So much has changed since I last touched scissors and glue - the plethora of books and drawings, modelling kits, tools, glues, paper and printing quality, laser cut parts, CAD and 3d printing. So, I'm a newbie again, only with the knowledge of initial mistakes and remembering of terrible silicate glue smell and taste from the early 90-ties. My desire is to build sailship models from scratch, but to stretch my fingers now, I decided to start again with kits. At the moment I'm interested in learning and comparing the technologies from different publishers - how the design is done, what the printing quality is, and what the assembly technology is. And what interests me the most is how different authors create hulls and do planking. I ordered several kits from Polish, Ukrainian and Lithuanian publishers, and if available - complete kits with accessories and laser cut parts. All in 1:100, 30-40 cm in length range and mid-level complexity. However, not all of them interest me in their story and construction, so I certainly don't plan to finish all of them. I just want to research to understand what is on the market now and what I want to do next with this beauty. So here is my playground regards, vaidas p.s. here is the very first photo I took when I started working on the model in November 2022. It shows that I need to improve my photography skills as well Edited March 19, 2023 by vaidas VTHokiEE, Dave_E, ccoyle and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus M Posted March 19, 2023 Share #2 Posted March 19, 2023 Wellcome to MSW, enjoy Keith Black, vaidas, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Greetings Gus ------------------------------------------------------------------- Current build log: San Francisco Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted March 19, 2023 Share #3 Posted March 19, 2023 Welcome to MSW, Vaidas. We do have more than a few card builders here so feel free to open a log in the kit area. It's great way to meet others and get help as needed. Dave_E, Ryland Craze, JeffT 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...
Jaager Posted March 19, 2023 Share #4 Posted March 19, 2023 As you survey the card commercial offerings, I am wondering if by using a program like GIMP, good mapping, and quality textures, you could scratch build just about any vessel with adequate plans? Keith Black, JeffT, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 Quote NRG member 45 years Current: HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 ship - timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaidas Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share #5 Posted March 19, 2023 13 minutes ago, Jaager said: As you survey the card commercial offerings, I am wondering if by using a program like GIMP, good mapping, and quality textures, you could scratch build just about any vessel with adequate plans? Hi Jaager, At the moment I want to get an overview for myself on today's card model design fashion. You can image what's a gap is in design quality and technologies from '86 Maly Modelarz kits I used to cut and glue. And answering to your question about scratch modeling from plans - yes, I am experienced in structural design and for this reason my goal is to create from scratch. I will create a build log when start something new. And I choose paper card modeling because I like this material - it's soft, plastic and, after all, kind of wood. mtaylor, Ryland Craze, Dave_E and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted March 19, 2023 Share #6 Posted March 19, 2023 Hello Vaidas, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John Ryland Craze, vaidas, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted March 19, 2023 Share #7 Posted March 19, 2023 Hi Vaidas, welcome to the forum! 👍😀 mtaylor, JeffT, Keith Black 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...
Knocklouder Posted March 19, 2023 Share #8 Posted March 19, 2023 vaidas, mtaylor, Keith Black 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 Bottle-Amati 1:300 : The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 Current Build: The Mayflower: Amati On Hold: HMS Pegasus: Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted March 19, 2023 Share #9 Posted March 19, 2023 Vaidas, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. mtaylor, JeffT, vaidas and 1 other 4 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...
JeffT Posted March 19, 2023 Share #10 Posted March 19, 2023 Welcome to MSW and welcome back to the hobby. vaidas, Ryland Craze, Keith Black and 1 other 4 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...
Baker Posted March 20, 2023 Share #11 Posted March 20, 2023 Keith Black, vaidas, mtaylor 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...
Ryland Craze Posted March 20, 2023 Share #12 Posted March 20, 2023 Hi Vaidas and welcome to Model Ship World. We are glad to have you back to this hobby and also glad to have you as a member of MSW. Keith Black, vaidas and mtaylor 3 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...
TomShipModel Posted March 20, 2023 Share #13 Posted March 20, 2023 Welcome Vaidas! You have come to the right place. Nautical Research Guild has just had part 1 of a two part virtual workshop specifically for paper and card models. I have been to part 1, and it was excellent. You need to be a member of the NRG to view the workshop. Part 1 was recorded and it will be posted on NRG's website. Best regards, Tom vaidas, mtaylor, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Tom Ruggiero Director Nautical Research Guild Member Ship Model Society of New Jersey (Past President) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaidas Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share #14 Posted March 20, 2023 46 minutes ago, TomShipModel said: Welcome Vaidas! You have come to the right place. Nautical Research Guild has just had part 1 of a two part virtual workshop specifically for paper and card models. I have been to part 1, and it was excellent. You need to be a member of the NRG to view the workshop. Part 1 was recorded and it will be posted on NRG's website. Best regards, Tom Yes, as a member of the NRG, I was attending at part 1 and just after this Zoom session I decided to register at MSW. So, I am all-in Ryland Craze, Keith Black, ccoyle and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaidas Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share #15 Posted March 20, 2023 The very first model just completed. I'm back on board. druxey, Prowler901, ccoyle and 5 others 3 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted March 20, 2023 Share #16 Posted March 20, 2023 That's very nice. vaidas, Ryland Craze, Keith Black 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 Bottle-Amati 1:300 : The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 Current Build: The Mayflower: Amati On Hold: HMS Pegasus: Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted March 20, 2023 Share #17 Posted March 20, 2023 Welcome back to the hobby! Nice beginning, Vaidas. mtaylor, Ryland Craze, Keith Black 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...
allanyed Posted March 21, 2023 Share #18 Posted March 21, 2023 Welcome to MSW. Very lovely work on your model! Allan vaidas, Ryland Craze, mtaylor 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...
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