G'day from Australia

[JohnWW]

I think I posted this in the wrong place so I might be in the correct forum now. I'm an old fart who used to fly rc planes. Too old to fly now but didn't make my own planes. Made a few repairs though, so know a bit about modelling. Saw some photos of model ships and thought this might be a way to fill in some time. After having a bit of a browse around the internet I thought I might seek some advice before I dived headfirst into this hobby and fortunately I came across your site. 

After looking at your site I came across some advice for beginners. "Can't be that hard can it?"

That line brought me back to earth. There's a huge learning curve with all these types of building hobbies. The thing I like about this hobby, you don't take your model home in a plastic bag after 5 minutes. So, I'm taking the advice of the experts and starting with an "easy" model.

Finding it a bit difficult here to find a model without difficult planking. I watched a video of an experienced modeller and even he seemed to struggle a bit with planking, so I'd end up in more strife than the early settlers tackling a job like that. So, would this model be suitable for a beginner?

 

Artesania 19017 1/20 La Provencale Fishing Boat Wooden Ship

 

Looking forward to your advice and many pleasant hours on this site.

John

[CPDDET]

You might want to consider the beginners series from Model Shipways. Good way to get introduced to the craft with minimal investment in tools.

 

Lots of old farts around here to help out.

 

 

[SaltyScot]

Welcome to MSW, John. I am quite new here myself and am already so very pleased with the offers of help and shared experience I have received. Enjoy your journey!

[Knocklouder]

Bob  M.

[Keith Black]

 John, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. 

[GrandpaPhil]

Welcome!

[Snug Harbor Johnny]

  G'day, mate!    We're glad to welcome another member from 'down under'.

[Baker]

[ccoyle]

Welcome aboard! Check out the kits from Modellers Shipyard. They're an Aussie outfit with a good reputation, and they offer some suitable beginner kits.

[Jim Lad]

Hello John, and a warm welcome to the forum from Sydney!

 

John

[JohnWW]

Thank you everyone for your warm welcome and advice.

I'm trying to follow advice I read when I first looked at this site and that was for a first model, choose one that already has the hull built to avoid difficult planking. Most of the kits I've seen here in Australia that fit that description are either out of stock, don't include paper plans, include tools etc, (which I already have) or I have to mortgage the house to buy one.

The reason I mentioned the Artesania 19017 1/20 La Provencale Fishing Boat Wooden Ship is that it seems to fit the bill for a beginners model and I can purchase it here for a reasonable price. I've posted a photo of what this ship looks. If anyone thinks this model is too advanced for a beginner please let me know.

Thanks again for the welcome.

John

https://www.hobbytools.com.au/assets/full/ART-19017.png?20210309031547

[vossiewulf]

19 minutes ago, JohnWW said:

 

https://www.hobbytools.com.au/assets/full/ART-19017.png?20210309031547

That appears to be a good beginner kit, the planking looks to be simple.

[Louie da fly]

Welcome John, from sunny Ballarat! Where are you based?

 

That model looks like a food lead-in. A bit of planking but not too much or too complex. And various fittings to give you some practice in skills which will serve you well in subsequent models. I'd say go with that one, and start a build log, under BUILD LOGS FOR SHIP MODEL KITS. The instructions for how to do that used to be there, but I don't seem to be able to find them. But follow the same sequence as with scratch builds,

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/8-before-you-post-your-build-log-please-read-this-starting-and-naming-your-scratch-build-log/

just put it in the kit section. A build log is very good for getting help and advice, asking questions etc. The people here are friendly and very helpful.

 

And we get to see your progress and some nice piccies.

 

And have fun with it.

 

Steven

[JacquesCousteau]

Welcome!

 

The Provencale seems to be a good starter kit, and doing a build log would be very useful for getting advice. If you haven't already seen it, HakeZou's build log does a good job of showing how it comes together, as well as signaling some challenges. https://modelshipworld.com/topic/24350-la-provençale-by-hakezou-finished-artesania-latina-120-scale/#comment-716193

 

Edited 42 minutes ago by JacquesCousteau

[JohnWW]

Thanks everyone for advice and comments. I'm pleased you agree with my selection of first boat to build.

JC, the step by step log of the boat build will be invaluable. When I get the boat and get organised I'll start a build log and drive everybody crazy with simple questions.

I'm really looking forward to this adventure.

Thank you.

John

 

[Louie da fly]

14 minutes ago, JohnWW said:

I'll start a build log and drive everybody crazy with simple questions.

That's why a build log is so useful. Fire away with the questions, and remember there's no such thing as a stupid question.

 

Steven