AreyPotter Posted July 12, 2024 #1 Posted July 12, 2024 Ahoy MSW! I just discovered this hobby/forum about a week ago and could not be more excited. I am brand new to model building of any kind but this really seems like it could hit everything I've been looking for in a new hobby. A few years ago I built an acoustic guitar with my dad and it was one of the most interesting/rewarding projects I've ever done and is one of my prized possessions. I've really wanted to get more into woodworking in some form, but my options are limited since I live in a small condo in DC. Enter: model ships. I enjoy working with my hands (union electrician by trade), paying attention to small details, and have always loved the look of a grand sailboat. My 3-kit beginner combo from Model Shipways will arrive tomorrow, and I can't wait to dive into the Lowell Grand Banks Dory. I plan to do a build log since it seems like a fun way to extend the hobby and learn from others. Just wanted to say I appreciate the work everyone does to keep this an active and positive community! Cheers, Scott Harvey Golden, druxey, mtaylor and 7 others 10
Dan Poirier Posted July 12, 2024 #2 Posted July 12, 2024 Welcome! Have fun building the dory; that's how I started last month. Scottish Guy, mtaylor and Keith Black 3 Current projects: HM Armed Cutter Sherbourne, NRG's 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull Planking Kit Completed projects: Lowell Grand Banks Dory, Norwegian Sailing Pram, Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack
ccoyle Posted July 12, 2024 #3 Posted July 12, 2024 Welcome aboard! mtaylor, Scottish Guy and Keith Black 3 Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Mitsubishi A6M5a
Knocklouder Posted July 12, 2024 #4 Posted July 12, 2024 Scott, Good luck on your journey!!!! Bob M. mtaylor, Scottish Guy and Keith Black 3 "Start so you can Finish!" In progress: Astrolabe 1812 - Mantua 1:50; In queue: Pegasus - Amati 1:64 Completed: The Dutchess of Kingston - 1:64 Vanguard Models 🙂 Santa Maria - 1:64, La Pinta - 1:64, La Nina - 1:64, Hannah Ship in a Bottle - 1:300, The Mayflower - 1:64, Viking Ship Drakkar -1:50 all by Amati. King of the Mississippi - Artesania Latina - 1:80 Queen Anne's Revenge - Piece Cool - 1:300 The Sea of Galilee Boat - Scott Miller - 1:20
Keith Black Posted July 13, 2024 #5 Posted July 13, 2024 Scott, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. Scottish Guy and mtaylor 2 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
GrandpaPhil Posted July 13, 2024 #6 Posted July 13, 2024 Welcome! Keith Black, Scottish Guy and mtaylor 3 Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
Baker Posted July 13, 2024 #7 Posted July 13, 2024 Keith Black, mtaylor and Scottish Guy 3 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
Scottish Guy Posted July 14, 2024 #8 Posted July 14, 2024 Welcome aboard here at MSW Scott, enjoy the community... Micha Keith Black and mtaylor 2 "The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." Jacques - Yves Cousteau. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Build: "Roar Ege" by Billing Boats - 1:25 On Hold: n/a Finished: n/a
mtaylor Posted July 14, 2024 #9 Posted July 14, 2024 Welcome to MSW, Scott. Feel free to open build logs on your projects as they are a great way to meet others and also get help as needed. Keith Black 1 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)
Glen McGuire Posted July 16, 2024 #10 Posted July 16, 2024 Great to have you here, Scott! Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Current builds: BlueJacket Constitution Repair & Build 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; Flying Dutchman/Black Pearl-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; Flying Dutchman/Black Pearl
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