CAlanR Posted December 11, 2023 Share #1 Posted December 11, 2023 Hello, my name is Christopher and I'm starting down this exciting rabbit hole of building model ships! I'm a sailor by trade and have recently retired to Wyoming. I miss the sea, but I'm looking forward to continuing my love for the water by building various ships. I have recently invested in the Model Shipways Shipwright Series. I'm looking forward to starting on the Lowell Grand Banks Dory in the upcoming week. I have already picked up a copy of "The Dory Book" and have read most of it, and its been fascinating to learn about these boats. I'm looking forward to learning and growing in this hobby. Christopher Baker, scrubbyj427, ccoyle and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted December 11, 2023 Share #2 Posted December 11, 2023 Keith Black, mtaylor and JeffT 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted December 11, 2023 Share #3 Posted December 11, 2023 Christopher, welcome to MSW. Wishing you the best on your Dory journey. Glad to have you aboard. mtaylor and JeffT 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted December 11, 2023 Share #4 Posted December 11, 2023 (edited) welcome aboard, this is the place to be. You will find all the info and help you need to build your ships right here on MSW. Have fun!! Edited December 11, 2023 by Knocklouder Typos Keith Black, JeffT and mtaylor 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted December 11, 2023 Share #5 Posted December 11, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, CAlanR said: I have recently invested in the Model Shipways Shipwright Series. Welcome to MSW Christopher! Regarding your choice of first models, Edited December 11, 2023 by allanyed Knocklouder, scrubbyj427, 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...
ccoyle Posted December 11, 2023 Share #6 Posted December 11, 2023 Welcome aboard! Keith Black, JeffT and mtaylor 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPDDET Posted December 11, 2023 Share #7 Posted December 11, 2023 Welcome! Your off to a great start. Keith Black, mtaylor and JeffT 3 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAlanR Posted December 11, 2023 Author Share #8 Posted December 11, 2023 5 hours ago, allanyed said: Welcome to MSW Christopher! Regarding your choice of first models, Thank you, that is reassuring. Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted December 11, 2023 Share #9 Posted December 11, 2023 Keith Black and mtaylor 2 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...
CAlanR Posted December 11, 2023 Author Share #10 Posted December 11, 2023 Thank you everyone for the kind welcome. Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 11, 2023 Share #11 Posted December 11, 2023 Hello Christoher, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielD Posted December 11, 2023 Share #12 Posted December 11, 2023 Ahoy, and welcome to MSW. Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Daniel Current Build: 1931 Amerigo Vespucci - OcCre 1:100 Finished Build(s): Golden Hind - First Ship - OcCre 1:85; 11/2019 to 3/2020 HMS Terror as Fitted in 1845 - OcCre 1:75, 10/2020 to 1/2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 11, 2023 Share #13 Posted December 11, 2023 Keith Black 1 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...
SiriusVoyager Posted December 12, 2023 Share #14 Posted December 12, 2023 Welcome Christopher! I’m a beginner as well, just starting on my third boat of the same series. There are plenty of people here that have built this series so you will be in good company. I highly recommend making build logs. I wish I had on my first two boats. It has forced me to slow down and really focus on making a better model. Plus it is nice to have it to look back on. Most importantly, have fun! mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote - Eric Drafting: Sultan Arab Dhow Finished: Norwegian Sailing Pram, Lowell Grand Banks Dory, Muscongus bay lobster smack, OcCre Palamos, San Francisco Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAlanR Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share #15 Posted December 12, 2023 1 hour ago, SiriusVoyager said: Welcome Christopher! I’m a beginner as well, just starting on my third boat of the same series. There are plenty of people here that have built this series so you will be in good company. I highly recommend making build logs. I wish I had on my first two boats. It has forced me to slow down and really focus on making a better model. Plus it is nice to have it to look back on. Most importantly, have fun! Thanks! I'm starting my build log this evening. SiriusVoyager, mtaylor and Keith Black 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen McGuire Posted December 14, 2023 Share #16 Posted December 14, 2023 Welcome to the best site on the whole dang interweb, Christopher!! Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Current builds: BlueJacket Constitution Repair & Build Flying Dutchman/Black Pearl Pirates of the Caribbean SIB Gallery: Mamoli CSS Alabama; Amati Hannah-SIB; Charles W Morgan-SIB; Aurora-SIB; Independence-SIB; Zheng He Treasure Fleet-SIB; Adventure Galley-SIB; Oseberg/Kraken-SIB; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw-SIB; Wa'a Kualua-SIB; Ghost Ship Jenny-SIB; Banshee II-SIB, Completed build logs: Alabama; Hannah; Morgan; Aurora; Independence; Zheng He Treasure Fleet; Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley; Oseberg/Kraken; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw, Wa'a Kualua, Ghost Ship Jenny; Banshee II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAlanR Posted December 19, 2023 Author Share #17 Posted December 19, 2023 On 12/14/2023 at 6:30 AM, Glen McGuire said: Welcome to the best site on the whole dang interweb, Christopher!! Thanks, so far I'm having a blast. Knocklouder, mtaylor, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Kelso Posted December 23, 2023 Share #18 Posted December 23, 2023 Welcome! I posted some pictures of a Dory, just enter in search, "Grand Banks Dory Reference photos". Good luck with the build. Keith Black 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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