Vistulan Posted March 31 #1 Posted March 31 Hello all, I've been doing plastic models for the past couple years, mostly WW2 tanks and aircraft, and I see wooden ships as a natural evolution of that hobby. Also, I read a great book called "The Wager", which got me really interested in all things wooden ships, especially maritime history. I'm majoring in History and am even considering doing a bit of extra focus into this area. Master and Commander is also my favorite movie/book series I'm giving myself a budget of $150 to get started. The Model Shipways Shipwright 3 Kit Combo Series seems to be a good pick, as it includes all the tools I'd need, as well as 3 basic ships. Do you guys have any other suggestions on a good ship(s) to start with? My goal ship is the Occre whaler Essex, and it seems to have very complicated rigging so maybe I ought to start with something more technical for the practice. Great to be here! ccoyle, Keith Black, Baker and 4 others 7
GrandpaPhil Posted March 31 #2 Posted March 31 Welcome! mtaylor, Vistulan and Keith Black 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)
Keith Black Posted March 31 #3 Posted March 31 Welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. mtaylor and Vistulan 2 Current Builds: Sternwheeler from the Susquehanna River's Hard Coal Navy Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration
Kenchington Posted March 31 #4 Posted March 31 1 hour ago, Vistulan said: The Model Shipways Shipwright 3 Kit Combo Series seems to be a good pick, as it includes all the tools I'd need, as well as 3 basic ships. That was my choice and it is working for me: Dory finished and pram well advanced now, with the lobster sloop waiting. But be warned: The included tool set is very basic and you will certainly need to add to it. I'm sure that I could have been more economical, but I have already spent much more on tools than on the combo kits themselves. Trevor Keith Black, mtaylor and Vistulan 3 In progress: Norwegian sailing pram, by Model Shipways Completed: 1880 Gloucester halibut dory, based on Model Shipways Lowell banks dory
Knocklouder Posted March 31 #5 Posted March 31 Bob M. Vistulan, mtaylor and Keith Black 3 On the build table : Pegasus -Amati-1:64 On hold: Astrolabe 1812 - Manuta-1:50 Completed : Eleven in our Gallery ‼️
ccoyle Posted March 31 #6 Posted March 31 Welcome aboard! mtaylor, Keith Black and Vistulan 3 Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix
JacquesCousteau Posted April 1 #7 Posted April 1 Welcome! Having built the dory, and having the lobster smack on my shelf, the model shipways set is a good introduction that will set you up well for more complex kits or for scratchbuilding, if it interests you. If you're interested in fishing and workboats, there are a number of vessel types from Florida history that would make great models, although they'd have to be built from scratch. Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Current Builds: Bateau de Lanveoc (1:32) [Scratch]; Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack (1:32) [Rescaled and modified from kit] Completed Kit Builds: Model Shipways Dory (1:24); NRG Half-Hull (1:48); Midwest Peapod (1:14) Completed Scratch Builds: Xochimilco Trajinera (1:32); Juana y José Cross-Section (1:32); Chapala Canoa de Rancho (1:32); Lancha Chilota (1:32)
palmerit Posted April 1 #8 Posted April 1 (edited) I (and others) often recommend Vanguard Models. The Sherbourne is a great kit. They also have a bunch of fishing boats, most of which are for beginners (I’m doing the Ranger now). They’re a little more expensive than some others but the instructions and materials are great. Chris Watton says he barely makes a profit on the Sherbourne kit. I’ve also done the Model Shipwright series (Dory, Pram, and Smack). They’re a nice collections. The construction of the Occre kit is I think going to be more similar to the Vanguard kits - in terms of its planked hull and rigging. Edited April 2 by palmerit mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Current Builds: Ranger 1864 (Vanguard Models), San Francisco Bay Scow Schooner (Midwest Products), Gunboat Philadelphia (Model Shipways), Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff (Midwest Products) In the Queue: Oseberg (Ships of Pavel Nikiten), Zulu 1900 (Vanguard Models), Endurance (Occre), Syren US Brig 1803 (Model Shipways), Duchess of Kingston (Vanguard Models) Completed Builds: Lowell Grand Banks Dory (Model Shipways), 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull Planking Kit (NRG), Norwegian Pram (Model Shipways), Endurance (Lego), Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack (Model Shipways), Grand Banks Dory (Midwest Products), Sherbourne 1763 (Vanguard Models)
Jim Lad Posted April 1 #9 Posted April 1 Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor, Keith Black and Vistulan 3
Vistulan Posted April 1 Author #10 Posted April 1 That’s great to hear, I was actually eyeing the vanguard models as well. Keith Black and mtaylor 2
Baker Posted April 1 #11 Posted April 1 mtaylor and Keith Black 2 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
Nirvana Posted April 1 #12 Posted April 1 Warm Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry
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