Howdy do.

[Gary Watson]

Hi Folks.

After a few weeks loitering in the shadows I decided to join the forum but not before having a read of the odd build and various comments. The subject of period ships is new to me as I predominantly build plastic or resin kits on the black art subject of aircraft, however, I never stand still for long and am always looking for new challenges. I was naturally drawn to aircraft from a young age as I live in Bomber County (Lincolnshire) but I also come from a nautical family, my Great Uncle Harry Watson, Chief Stoker, went down on HMS Hood and my Uncle served on HMS Ark Royal in the 60's and 70's. I also have a second cousin whom served.

With this in mind I thought it about time I got my sea legs so I have purchased my first wooden boat kit, and no, it is not HMS Victory😁, I have followed the sage advice of the wise owls that nest here and purchased this;

 

And after looking in the box I am glad I did, much to learn but the instructions are superb and the kit looks superb. I will not build it yet, I have a full bench but I will in the future and with the support of this superb site I am sure it will be a success.

 

Cheers

Gary

[Jim Lad]

Hello Gary, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'.

 

John

[GrandpaPhil]

Welcome!

[Keith Black]

 Gary, welcome to MSW. Hope the Dory goes well. Glad to have you aboard. 

[mtaylor]

[ccoyle]

Welcome aboard! We have a few members who have dipped their toes into the forbidden waters of aircraft models. Some of us spend quite a lot of time wallowing there! 🤫

[Knocklouder]

  Garry, this is the place to be, good luck on your journey, have as much fun as you can.

Bob M.

[Baker]

[Gary Watson]

Thank you everyone for your welcoming messages and words of encouragement.

[tmj]

Don't be afraid of that Grand Banks Dory! You should have no trouble, at all, building that model. It should prove to be a great transition from plastic to wood. You'll likely find out that a lot of your previous plastic models were probably more difficult to build than this Dory will be! 🙂 "Don't Fear the Wood!" 

 "Welcome aboard!"