Pitan Posted October 19, 2023 #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 The Gimps Chimp, AJohnson, Keith Black and 3 others 6 Quote Robert Current: HM Cutter Sherbourne (Vanguard Models), Captain John Smith's Shallop Finished: 15th century wooden boat
Charter33 Posted October 19, 2023 #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 AJohnson, Keith Black, Pitan and 1 other 4 Quote
The Gimps Chimp Posted October 19, 2023 #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) Pitan, Keith Black, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: .... Previous Builds: HMS Beagle - OcCre, HM Schooner Ballahoo - Caldercraft
AJohnson Posted October 19, 2023 #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, mtaylor, Knocklouder and 1 other 4 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
Nipper Posted October 19, 2023 #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, Keith Black, Pitan 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
Keith Black Posted October 19, 2023 #6 Posted October 19, 2023 Robert, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. mtaylor, Knocklouder and Pitan 3 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
Knocklouder Posted October 19, 2023 #7 Posted October 19, 2023 Keith Black, mtaylor and Pitan 3 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
Seamus107 Posted October 19, 2023 #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. Peace on Earth begins within you.
ccoyle Posted October 19, 2023 #9 Posted October 19, 2023 Welcome aboard, Robert! mtaylor, Keith Black and Pitan 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
bruce d Posted October 19, 2023 #10 Posted October 19, 2023 Hello Robert and welcome to MSW from Sussex. Keith Black, mtaylor 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
Baker Posted October 19, 2023 #11 Posted October 19, 2023 mtaylor, Pitan and Keith Black 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 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
Jim Lad Posted October 19, 2023 #12 Posted October 19, 2023 Hello Robert, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John Keith Black, Pitan and mtaylor 3 Quote
Pitan Posted October 20, 2023 Author #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. Keith Black, mtaylor, AJohnson and 2 others 5 Quote Robert Current: HM Cutter Sherbourne (Vanguard Models), Captain John Smith's Shallop Finished: 15th century wooden boat
mtaylor Posted October 20, 2023 #14 Posted October 20, 2023 Keith Black and Pitan 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)
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