BrochBoating Posted November 15, 2023 Share #1 Posted November 15, 2023 Afternoon all, Joined recently after an email conversation with the very talented Chuck. My name is Simon and I'm the prototypical middle aged chap in north east Scotland. I'm my wife's carer and I'm hoping model boats can be a relaxation when time is available. I have a mild brain injury so while I'm not too bad with the doing but I'm not great with the remembering of lots of names for new things, apologies in advance. I used to do a reasonable amount of woodwork with just hand tools but arthritis put a stop to that. Smaller tools seem, so far, to be kinder. I'm nearly finished my first kit, the Occre Polaris starter kit, and I'll get some pics next time it's out. It's taken me about five weeks to get to standing rigging and I'm quite pleased with how I've got on. There are plenty of errors but most I've found my way round or been able to repair. Having taken a lot of time looking at the various manufacturers and folk's results here I now have two Vanguard kits in the stash to work on. It seemed they are expensive compared to most but the quality and level of detail as standard makes them great value for money in comparison. Hopefully I'm realistic though and will do one or more of the fishing boats before progressing to any of the fighting boats. Personally I'd rather not model the fighting ships but as Vanguard kits seem so good I'd rather attempt them than not. Look forward to speaking with you all and hope to do a build log for the next kit. Simon mtaylor, Keith Black, AJohnson and 8 others 11 Quote Simon. Current build HM Cutter Trial - Vanguard Models Previous: Saucy Jack - Vanguard Models Polaris - OcCre In the stash: HMS Speedy v2023 - Vanguard Models Nisha - Vanguard Models HM Gun Brig Adder - Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted November 15, 2023 Share #2 Posted November 15, 2023 Welcome aboard! Keith Black, AJohnson, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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 November 15, 2023 Share #3 Posted November 15, 2023 Simon, Welcome to MSW from Sussex. Keith Black, BrochBoating, AJohnson and 1 other 4 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...
JacquesCousteau Posted November 15, 2023 Share #4 Posted November 15, 2023 Welcome! Keith Black, mtaylor, BrochBoating and 1 other 4 Quote Kits: Model Shipways Dory (1:24) - Finished NRG Half-Hull Planking Kit (1:48) - In-progress Midwest Maine Peapod (1:14) - In-progress Scratch Builds: Xochimilco Trajinera (1:32) - Finished Lake Chapala Canoa de Rancho (1:32) - In-progress Juana y José Cross Section (1:32) - Finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaager Posted November 15, 2023 Share #5 Posted November 15, 2023 16 minutes ago, BrochBoating said: Personally I'd rather not model the fighting ships I favor hull form and a ship's ectoderm. I see the artillery as being an unnecessary distraction and see no compelling reason to include it. AJohnson, BrochBoating, Keith Black and 2 others 5 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...
BrochBoating Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share #6 Posted November 15, 2023 Here she is: BLACK VIKING, mugje, DerekMc and 12 others 15 Quote Simon. Current build HM Cutter Trial - Vanguard Models Previous: Saucy Jack - Vanguard Models Polaris - OcCre In the stash: HMS Speedy v2023 - Vanguard Models Nisha - Vanguard Models HM Gun Brig Adder - Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrochBoating Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share #7 Posted November 15, 2023 33 minutes ago, Jaager said: I favor hull form and a ship's ectoderm. I see the artillery as being an unnecessary distraction and see no compelling reason to include it. It would be good if there were more really good quality kits of the exploration & industrial/commerce ships. mtaylor, AJohnson, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Simon. Current build HM Cutter Trial - Vanguard Models Previous: Saucy Jack - Vanguard Models Polaris - OcCre In the stash: HMS Speedy v2023 - Vanguard Models Nisha - Vanguard Models HM Gun Brig Adder - Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted November 15, 2023 Share #8 Posted November 15, 2023 Nice looking ship. mtaylor, AJohnson, BrochBoating 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 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...
BrochBoating Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share #9 Posted November 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, Knocklouder said: Nice looking ship. Thanks. Lots of errors but happy for a first go. Will be happier after I've got some proper applicators for liquid CA! AJohnson, Keith Black and mtaylor 3 Quote Simon. Current build HM Cutter Trial - Vanguard Models Previous: Saucy Jack - Vanguard Models Polaris - OcCre In the stash: HMS Speedy v2023 - Vanguard Models Nisha - Vanguard Models HM Gun Brig Adder - Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugje Posted November 15, 2023 Share #10 Posted November 15, 2023 Welcome! And love your first build, it looks great AJohnson, mtaylor, BrochBoating and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJohnson Posted November 15, 2023 Share #11 Posted November 15, 2023 1 hour ago, BrochBoating said: Personally I'd rather not model the fighting ships but as Vanguard kits seem so good I'd rather attempt them than not. Look forward to speaking with you all and hope to do a build log for the next kit. Simon Welcome to MSW Simon as for Vanguard kits they are worth it and has a good fleet of fishing Vessels if you don't want cannons festooning your models! Hope you do a build log of them. mtaylor, Keith Black, Charter33 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...
BrochBoating Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share #12 Posted November 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, AJohnson said: Welcome to MSW Simon as for Vanguard kits they are worth it and has a good fleet of fishing Vessels if you don't want cannons festooning your models! Hope you do a build log of them. Cheers. I have the Saucy Jack to start next. The Mumble Bee is similar to boats my late father's family had. The Zulu was built two miles from me and the Fifie fished from my village! JacquesCousteau, mtaylor, DB789 and 2 others 5 Quote Simon. Current build HM Cutter Trial - Vanguard Models Previous: Saucy Jack - Vanguard Models Polaris - OcCre In the stash: HMS Speedy v2023 - Vanguard Models Nisha - Vanguard Models HM Gun Brig Adder - Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrochBoating Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share #13 Posted November 15, 2023 6 minutes ago, mugje said: Welcome! And love your first build, it looks great Thanks Particularly enjoyed the planking. And the work to improve it after lol! mtaylor, Keith Black, mugje and 1 other 4 Quote Simon. Current build HM Cutter Trial - Vanguard Models Previous: Saucy Jack - Vanguard Models Polaris - OcCre In the stash: HMS Speedy v2023 - Vanguard Models Nisha - Vanguard Models HM Gun Brig Adder - Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted November 15, 2023 Share #14 Posted November 15, 2023 Hello Simon, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor, BrochBoating and Keith Black 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted November 15, 2023 Share #15 Posted November 15, 2023 Keith Black and BrochBoating 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...
GrandpaPhil Posted November 16, 2023 Share #16 Posted November 16, 2023 Welcome! Keith Black, mtaylor and BrochBoating 3 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted November 16, 2023 Share #17 Posted November 16, 2023 Simon, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. BrochBoating 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...
Baker Posted November 16, 2023 Share #18 Posted November 16, 2023 mtaylor, BrochBoating 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 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...
Vlax Posted November 16, 2023 Share #19 Posted November 16, 2023 Welcome! That’s a fine ship you have there. Great work and I hope you enjoy your new hobby. mtaylor, Keith Black and BrochBoating 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrochBoating Posted November 16, 2023 Author Share #20 Posted November 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Vlax said: Welcome! That’s a fine ship you have there. Great work and I hope you enjoy your new hobby. Thanks a lot. For a first go I'm pleased. Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Simon. Current build HM Cutter Trial - Vanguard Models Previous: Saucy Jack - Vanguard Models Polaris - OcCre In the stash: HMS Speedy v2023 - Vanguard Models Nisha - Vanguard Models HM Gun Brig Adder - Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrochBoating Posted November 18, 2023 Author Share #21 Posted November 18, 2023 And here is the finished article. Happy overall. chris watton, Keith Black, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Simon. Current build HM Cutter Trial - Vanguard Models Previous: Saucy Jack - Vanguard Models Polaris - OcCre In the stash: HMS Speedy v2023 - Vanguard Models Nisha - Vanguard Models HM Gun Brig Adder - Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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