Dave D Posted December 29, 2023 Share #1 Posted December 29, 2023 It's been about 2 decades since I last did any modeling. Traveling to 3rd world countries bringing peace and prosperity and other surprises. Makes the delicate work, time, and constant moving of models challenging. Retired now and looking for things to fill the time void, I have decided to jump back in. Gardening just doesn't do it for me. Dust off some old tools, etc. My dad was deep into re-creation, mostly planes and cars, the occasional boat and submarine. I do remember 1 nice ferry he had done, Id love to do it one day, but I'll have to figure out what it was. He had me start working with them when I was about 7-8 years old. Looking around things have changed a bit. Research is easier, and so is acquiring materials. It used to be some hard reading, trips to libraries, etc, but now a Google search turns most up. Happy to be here and getting back into it! Happy new year all! AJohnson, Helge Hafstad, JeffT and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave D Posted December 29, 2023 Author Share #2 Posted December 29, 2023 I did forget to add: If anyone has any good builds to semi-start over from to knock some rust off. I am open to suggestions. Looking around for now. Jorez de Saint Nazaire, Keith Black, JeffT and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 29, 2023 Share #3 Posted December 29, 2023 Hello Dave, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John Keith Black, JeffT, cotrecerf and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted December 29, 2023 Share #4 Posted December 29, 2023 JeffT, Keith Black, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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...
CPDDET Posted December 29, 2023 Share #5 Posted December 29, 2023 Welcome aboard! mtaylor, Keith Black and JeffT 3 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted December 29, 2023 Share #6 Posted December 29, 2023 Welcome! AJohnson, JeffT, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted December 29, 2023 Share #7 Posted December 29, 2023 AJohnson, Keith Black and mtaylor 3 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...
ccoyle Posted December 29, 2023 Share #8 Posted December 29, 2023 Welcome aboard, Dave! Keith Black, mtaylor and AJohnson 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...
AJohnson Posted December 29, 2023 Share #9 Posted December 29, 2023 Welcome to MSW Dave. Keith Black and mtaylor 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted December 29, 2023 Share #10 Posted December 29, 2023 Dave, welcome to MSW from the UK. mtaylor, AJohnson and Keith Black 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...
druxey Posted December 29, 2023 Share #11 Posted December 29, 2023 Welcome aboard for the voyage! AJohnson, mtaylor and Keith Black 3 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted December 29, 2023 Share #12 Posted December 29, 2023 20 hours ago, Dave D said: I am open to suggestions. Looking around for now. WELCOME!!! Take a look at the various build logs of beginner models. Some are great, others ...... Depending on your skill level for ship building, there are indeed choices. If going back to the beginning and a chance to relearn or learn for the first time some great techniques look at one or more of the models from Model Shipways Shipwright 3 Kit Combo Series designed by David Antscherl. Allan Dave D, mtaylor, bruce d 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...
mtaylor Posted December 30, 2023 Share #13 Posted December 30, 2023 Welcome to MSW, Dave. Allan gave you some great advice, IMO. 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...
Keith Black Posted December 30, 2023 Share #14 Posted December 30, 2023 Dave, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. mtaylor 1 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...
woodartist Posted December 30, 2023 Share #15 Posted December 30, 2023 Welcome aboard. Take your time selecting a first project. Find one that has a lot of finished build logs. It takes awhile to get your head wrapped around any really micro build with 1/65 and higher. Not a good choice for a first build, nor is a boat with a lot of rigging required. The smaller it is the more you need really specialized tools. Ask questions!! Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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