Yann Kermeur Posted August 6 Share #1 Posted August 6 Hello everyone So I am a little 62 year old cabin boy. My first model was about fifty years ago, the Santa Maria from Heller I think, all plastic. I had finished it without painting it because there were no paint pots with it... My father told me: we will paint it later but after it is still harder. In short it remained all black with its beautiful white plastic sails and my goodness from the height of my ten years I was rather proud . It was the only model created by my little fingers. In my twenties, I played the diatonic accordion and with friends we were in sea shanties. I was a fan of the group "Cabestan" among others also without making a model the heart was always a little carried away ..... Retirement is coming in a month so I said to myself that (re)making models would be a nice way to occupy one's time by listening why not some sea shanties ... I am rather handyman at home and I like working with wood and I make lots of stuff. I am a fan of DIY. Well my wife said to me: it's true that you are a good handyman but ... are you meticulous enough for models? There you go the gauntlet is thrown and the challenge is accepted. I ordered from AL a model for beginners: HMS Bounty's (Jolly Boat) 1:25. I saw that some members did this kit. It's been a while now that I visit your forum and I have gleaned a lot of useful information and admired your work which motivates a lot to progress. I register here to share with you my naval adventures and especially to learn with those who will want to help a little cabin boy who has just embarked..... Thank you for taking the time to read. See you soon on the shipyards .... Baker, JacquesCousteau, ERS Rich and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald-V Posted August 6 Share #2 Posted August 6 Yann Kermeur, Keith Black and mtaylor 3 Quote Currently working on the HMS Sphinx from Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted August 6 Share #3 Posted August 6 Welcome aboard! mtaylor, Yann Kermeur and Keith Black 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 August 6 Share #4 Posted August 6 Welcome aboard! Yann Kermeur, mtaylor and Keith Black 3 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiriusVoyager Posted August 6 Share #5 Posted August 6 Welcome to MSW! Look forward to seeing the build log Keith Black, mtaylor and Yann Kermeur 3 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...
Keith Black Posted August 6 Share #6 Posted August 6 Yann, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. mtaylor and Yann Kermeur 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...
AJohnson Posted August 6 Share #7 Posted August 6 Welcome to MSW! mtaylor, Yann Kermeur and Keith Black 3 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...
Knocklouder Posted August 6 Share #8 Posted August 6 Bob M. Yann Kermeur, mtaylor and Keith Black 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...
Baker Posted August 6 Share #9 Posted August 6 Yann Kermeur, mtaylor and Keith Black 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...
GrandpaPhil Posted August 6 Share #10 Posted August 6 Welcome! mtaylor, Keith Black and Yann Kermeur 3 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...
Jim Lad Posted August 6 Share #11 Posted August 6 Hello Yann, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John Keith Black, Yann Kermeur and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpalmer1970 Posted August 6 Share #12 Posted August 6 Hello and welcome! Yann Kermeur, Keith Black and mtaylor 3 Quote -‐-‐-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Build Hayling Hoy 1760 - First POF scratch build Completed HMB Endeavour's Longboat by Artesania Latina Completed HM Armed Cutter Alert by Vanguard Models Completed 18ft cutter and 34ft launch by Vanguard Models Completed Pen Duick by Artesania Latina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlax Posted August 7 Share #13 Posted August 7 Hello Yann, welcome aboard! Yann Kermeur, Keith Black and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yann Kermeur Posted August 8 Author Share #14 Posted August 8 Thank you all for your welcome ! Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted August 8 Share #15 Posted August 8 Welcome to MSW! You're sure to have a lot of fun. I like the name of the music group "cabestan" - en Anglais capstan! Steven Keith Black, Yann Kermeur and mtaylor 3 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 8 Share #16 Posted August 8 Welcome to MSW, Yann. Do open a build log. It's the best way to meet others and also get help. Keith Black and Yann Kermeur 2 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...
ERS Rich Posted August 10 Share #17 Posted August 10 Welcome to Model Ship World! mtaylor, Yann Kermeur and Keith Black 3 Quote Build Logs: USS Maine, USS Constitution (Hull) Albums: Baltimore Clipper, Sherbourne Cutter, Lackawanna Tug, Eagle Coastal Schooner, Katy Pilot Boat, Sultana Colonial Schooner, Armed Virginia Sloop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote_6 Posted August 11 Share #18 Posted August 11 Welcome aboard! Good group of people here to help as needed. Steve Keith Black, mtaylor and Yann Kermeur 3 Quote Steve Launched: USS Theodore Roosevelt, CVN 71 (1/720, Plastic) USS Missouri, BB 63 (1/535 Plastic) In Dry Dock: Prince de Neufchatel, New York 1812 (1/58, Wood) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wawona59 Posted August 12 Share #19 Posted August 12 Welcome aboard Yann! I'm recently retired as of August 2022. This a great pastime for retirement (I should have retired years ago). I hope you will consider setting up a build log in the model builds from kits section of the MSW site. If you are able to add progress photos to your log you get a wealth of information and help from experienced ship modelers. The AL beginner Bounty kit could be a good one to start on. I would also highly recommend the Model Shipways Shipwright Series 3-kit combo of 3 progressively more challenging models. The materials and instructions in my opinion are excellent. I'm using the 3-kit combo to make some small Christmas gifts for friends. Model Shipways Shipwright Series (modelexpo-online.com) Free Dory Promo (modelexpo-online.com) This is a great worldwide group of modelers. Keith Black, Yann Kermeur and mtaylor 3 Quote Wawona 59 John Next Project: Gifts for friends: 18th Century Pinnace, Kayak 17, Kayak 21 Indefinite Hold for the future: 1/96 Flying Fish, Model Shipways Wish list for "Seattle Connection" builds: 1/96 Lumber Schooner Wawona, 1/32 Hydroplane Slo-Mo-Shun IV, 1/96 Arthur Foss tug, 1/64 Duwamish cedar dugout canoe, 1/96 Downeaster "St. Paul" Selected Previous Completed Builds: Revell - 1/96 Thermopylae; Revell - 1/96 Cutty Sark, Revell - 1/96 Constitution, Aurora - Whaling Bark Wanderer, Model Shipways - 1/96 Phantom, AL - 1805 Pilot Boat Swift, Midwest - Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Monitor and Merrimac, Model Trailways - Doctor's Buggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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