Motivated Newbie

[Rich Sloop]

I've been on the site now for about a month and Im really enjoying it.  While I am a complete 'newbie' to this hobby I am quite excited about participation so far.  I am a tech guy for my 'day job', along with being a rabid history buff. This year I began working on my MA and also was trying to help a local museum with a display.  The museum had planned a display including a model of the Centurion and several others ships.  Looking deeper into the models for the museum I became hooked.  Not only on the history aspect but the level of craftsmanship and artistry shown through members of this group.  Very impressive...  All of the builds here are inspirational.

 

Currently I am about 35% through my first kit, a Vanguard Sherbourne and that has been a super experience.  Much more interesting & complex than the Gillow's airplanes from my childhood.  Between this site and YouTube I feel like I'm advancing my skills at an acceptable pace. (Thanks!). Already considering the second project which could be another Sherbourne in a different style - or reaching out of my novice comfort zone to try the Harpy.  My ultimate goal will be gain the skills to complete an advanced model of the Centurion... which is a long way off.  Any recommendations or advice are always appreciated!

Edited 6 hours ago by Rich Sloop

[GrandpaPhil]

Welcome!

[Keith Black]

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

[ccoyle]

Welcome aboard!

[RVB]

Welcome and enjoy

 

Best RVB

[Ronald-V]

Welcome! And good choice for a first build! You can't go wrong with a Vanguard kit

[Jim Lad]

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

 

John

[Wawona59]

Welcome to Model Ship World!  Ship modeling is a great, relaxing, pastime (most of the time) and Model Ship World is, in my opinion, the best ship modeling site.  MSW has about 40,000+ members worldwide. Our members have experience from newbie/novice to expert with 50+ years of ship modeling experience and everything in between.  I've never had anything but positive feedback from any MSW member.  For a little inspiration, check out some of the build logs in both kit as well as scratch built models.

 

Welcome aboard and don't be shy about asking questions.

 

     

[g8rfan]

Rich,

From one newbie to another, welcome aboard.