Hello from Wyoming

[CAlanR]

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]

[Keith Black]

Christopher, welcome to MSW. Wishing you the best on your Dory journey. Glad to have you aboard. 

[Knocklouder]

 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

[allanyed]

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

[ccoyle]

Welcome aboard!

[CPDDET]

Welcome! Your off to a great start.

[CAlanR]

5 hours ago, allanyed said:

Welcome to MSW Christopher!  Regarding your choice of first models,    

Thank you, that is reassuring. 

[JeffT]

[CAlanR]

Thank you everyone for the kind welcome. 

[Jim Lad]

Hello Christoher, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'.

 

John

[DanielD]

Ahoy, and welcome to MSW.

[mtaylor]

[SiriusVoyager]

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!

[CAlanR]

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. 

[Glen McGuire]

Welcome to the best site on the whole dang interweb, Christopher!!

[CAlanR]

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.

[Capt. Kelso]

Welcome! I posted some pictures of a Dory, just enter in search, "Grand Banks Dory Reference photos".

Good luck with the build.