Pitan Posted October 19, 2023 Share #1 Posted October 19, 2023 (edited) Hello, I'm Robert, from the Thames Valley, upstream from London. As a modeller, I've experience building plastic and resin kits, and of working with metal and wood. As to ship modelling, I'm very new. What lead me here? Somehow, Olha Batchvarov's videos started appearing on my YouTube. Watching her builds, and wanting to build something similar, drew me to this forum. Choice of first kit ... I'm very tempted by Pavel Nikitin's 'Captain John Smith's Shallop', but what would you guys suggest? Cheers Robert Edited October 19, 2023 by Pitan Keith Black, mtaylor, ccoyle and 3 others 6 Quote Robert Current: HM Cutter Sherbourne (Vanguard Models), Captain John Smith's Shallop Finished: 15th century wooden boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charter33 Posted October 19, 2023 Share #2 Posted October 19, 2023 Hi Robert, and welcome to MSW from another Thames Valley based member. You've come to the right place for advice and plenty of others will chip in with their thoughts. You can use the search function on here to research this model too. You'll find an excellent kit review by esteemed member James H. Good luck with your project. Starting a build log is a great way to get advice, feedback and support! Cheers, Graham Pitan, AJohnson, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gimps Chimp Posted October 19, 2023 Share #3 Posted October 19, 2023 Hi Robert, welcome to MSW. I've just had a quick look at the 'Captain John Smith's Shallop'. It looks like the perfect first kit. I agree with Graham, start a build log and you'll be able to seek advice and opinions whenever you need it. Good luck! Chimp (Bristol) mtaylor, Keith Black, AJohnson and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: .... Previous Builds: HMS Beagle - OcCre, HM Schooner Ballahoo - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJohnson Posted October 19, 2023 Share #4 Posted October 19, 2023 Hi Robert, a warm welcome to MSW! Another suggestion for a first kit, have look at Vanguard Model; a few of their fishing vessels would also be good first kits. Pitan, Keith Black, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Andrew Current builds:- HM Cutter Trial - Vanguard models (1/64), HMAV Bounty - Caldercraft (1/64), Hawker-Typhoon-1b-"Car-Door" - Airfix (1/24) Completed (Ship):- "Nisha" - Vanguard Models (1/64), HMS Orestes (Mars) - Caldercraft (1/64), HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft (1/64), TSS Earnslaw - Paper Shipwright (1/250), Puffer "Starlight" - Paper Shipwright (1/250) Completed (Non-Ship):-Blackburn Buccaneer S.2C - Airfix (1/48), Bristol Beaufort - Airfix (1/72), Mosquito B.XVI - Airfix (1/72), , Sea-Harrier-FRS1 - Airfix (1/72), Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat - Airfix (1/24), De Havilland Chipmunk T.10 - Airfix (1/48), Flamborough Head Lighthouse - Paper Shipwright (1/250) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipper Posted October 19, 2023 Share #5 Posted October 19, 2023 Welcome to MSW Robert! Another new member, JBH, has recently asked the same question. Have a look at his page - see below - because there are some very helpful suggestions there about a first build. Nipper bruce d, Pitan, Keith Black and 1 other 3 1 Quote Current build: HMS Sphinx 1775 - 1/64 - Vanguard Models Completed build: HM Cutter Alert 1777 - 1/64 - Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted October 19, 2023 Share #6 Posted October 19, 2023 Robert, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. Knocklouder, mtaylor and Pitan 3 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...
Knocklouder Posted October 19, 2023 Share #7 Posted October 19, 2023 Keith Black, mtaylor and Pitan 3 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Santa Maria -Amati 1:65, La Pinta- Amati 1:65, La Nina -Amati 1:65 , Hannah The Mayflower Amati 1:60 Ship in Bottle-Amati 1:300 : The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 Current Build: To be decided!! On Hold: HMS Pegasus: Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus107 Posted October 19, 2023 Share #8 Posted October 19, 2023 Welcome, Robert, you are from a beautiful part of the world! Good luck on your upcoming build. james Maine Pitan, mtaylor and Keith Black 3 Quote Past projects: Galway hooker; Durham boat; Mayflower shallop; Irish seagoing currach; James Caird; Cornish fishing lugger; Pitcairn Island longboat; Bounty launch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted October 19, 2023 Share #9 Posted October 19, 2023 Welcome aboard, Robert! Pitan, mtaylor and Keith Black 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted October 19, 2023 Share #10 Posted October 19, 2023 Hello Robert and welcome to MSW from Sussex. mtaylor, Keith Black and Pitan 3 Quote 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted October 19, 2023 Share #11 Posted October 19, 2023 Pitan, Keith Black and mtaylor 3 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...
Jim Lad Posted October 19, 2023 Share #12 Posted October 19, 2023 Hello Robert, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor, Pitan and Keith Black 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitan Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share #13 Posted October 20, 2023 Thank-you, everybody, for the warm welcome. @Nipper I'll have a look at JBH's thread, and see what people suggested there. AJohnson, Keith Black, Baker and 2 others 5 Quote Robert Current: HM Cutter Sherbourne (Vanguard Models), Captain John Smith's Shallop Finished: 15th century wooden boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted October 20, 2023 Share #14 Posted October 20, 2023 Pitan and Keith Black 2 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...
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