Taken Aback Posted November 11 #1 Posted November 11 Hello all, my first name is Brian, and I'm new to wooden ship modeling, although I've always been intrigued by them. I've done some plastic modeling and dabbled in figure painting, and have done a bit of woodworking, mostly restoration. I've started the dory build, and am at the planking stage. As there are many logs on this kit, I haven't posted one, but I am reading and studying the logs of those who did, thank you! Also, I'm already soaking up the logs for the Norwegian Pram, especially the one by Kenchington. Thank you, sir! I appreciate the way this forum is maintained, it's quite good. Thanks to all the experienced modelers for sharing and the mods for curating this site. druxey, robert952, ccoyle and 12 others 14 1
CPDDET Posted November 11 #2 Posted November 11 Welcome aboard! You're starting the right way. Ryland Craze, Taken Aback, druxey and 2 others 5 Current build: Hemingway's Pilar Previous build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose
Taken Aback Posted November 11 Author #3 Posted November 11 Thank you, I'm enjoying the process, especially all the problem solving. Ryland Craze, druxey, Keith Black and 1 other 4
Ronald-V Posted November 11 #4 Posted November 11 Welcome! Ryland Craze, Keith Black, robert952 and 1 other 4 Build log HMS Sphinx 1:64 Vanguard Models Instagram page "ronaldcreations"
Taken Aback Posted November 11 Author #5 Posted November 11 Thank you, Ronald, I'm quite interested in eventually building a Vanguard HMS Speedy, so I'm quite pleased to have a look at your Sphinx log. Ronald-V, RVB, Ryland Craze and 2 others 5
Knocklouder Posted November 11 #6 Posted November 11 Best place to be, good luck on your adventure, MSW will be behind you.all the way.. Bob M. RVB, Ryland Craze, robert952 and 2 others 5 On the build table : Pegasus -Amati-1:64 On hold: Astrolabe 1812 - Manuta-1:50 Completed : Eleven in our Gallery ‼️ Check my complete build list HERE
Ronald-V Posted November 11 #7 Posted November 11 (edited) 2 hours ago, Taken Aback said: Thank you, Ronald, I'm quite interested in eventually building a Vanguard HMS Speedy, so I'm quite pleased to have a look at your Sphinx log. You won't be disappointed with your purchase of a Vanguard Models kit🙏 Edited November 11 by Ronald-V Ryland Craze, robert952, Taken Aback and 3 others 6 Build log HMS Sphinx 1:64 Vanguard Models Instagram page "ronaldcreations"
Keith Black Posted November 11 #8 Posted November 11 Brian, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. robert952, Ryland Craze, Taken Aback and 1 other 4 Current Builds: Billy 1938 Homemade Sternwheeler Mosquito Fleet Mystery Sternwheeler Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: Sternwheeler and Barge from the Susquehanna Rivers Hard Coal Navy 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Perfection is an illusion, often chased, never caught
Kenchington Posted November 11 #9 Posted November 11 Welcome aboard, Brian! Thanks for your kind comment on my pram build log. I hope it does prove useful once you have your dory finished! Trevor Taken Aback, Ryland Craze, robert952 and 1 other 4 In progress: Muscongus Bay sloop, by Model Shipways Completed: 1880 Gloucester halibut dory, based on Model Shipways Lowell banks dory Norwegian sailing pram, by Model Shipways
ccoyle Posted November 11 #10 Posted November 11 2 hours ago, Taken Aback said: Thanks to all the experienced modelers for sharing and the mods for curating this site. You're welcome! And thanks for that bit of encouragement! Taken Aback, robert952, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix
Taken Aback Posted November 11 Author #11 Posted November 11 Thank you, all for the nice welcome. Someday, I will join the heady ranks of those with a completed build in my signature. I did just soak and bend the first garboard into place, after shooting a few rubber bands around the work area. Progress. Chris, we're practically neighbors, I live near Cookeville, TN. Ronald-V, RVB, robert952 and 1 other 4
SkiBee Posted November 11 #12 Posted November 11 @Taken Aback you will learn a lot and gain great experience in these 3 ships. I had built the MS 18th Century Long boat first and had a lot of problems that would have been prevented if I had built the MS Shipwright series first. Good luck and welcome, you will enjoy this hobby. RVB, Ryland Craze, Taken Aback and 1 other 4 Current Projects: Completed Projects: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways - 1:96 Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack - Model Shipways - 1:24 Phantom New York Pilot Boat - Model Shipways - 1:96 18th Century Long Boat - Model Shipways - 1:48 Norwegian Sailing Pram - Model Shipways - 1:12 Lowell Grand Banks Dory - Model Shipways - 1:24
Taken Aback Posted November 11 Author #13 Posted November 11 I'm glad I found this forum and saw the great advice on how to begin. This MS kit has not disappointed. robert952 and Keith Black 2
ccoyle Posted November 11 #14 Posted November 11 1 hour ago, Taken Aback said: Chris, we're practically neighbors, I live near Cookeville, TN. I was in Gatlinburg two weeks ago -- first time in your great state! Taken Aback, robert952, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix
GrandpaPhil Posted November 11 #15 Posted November 11 Welcome! Keith Black, Taken Aback and Ryland Craze 3 Building: 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans)
Ryland Craze Posted November 11 #16 Posted November 11 Welcome to Model Ship World. You are starting off on the right way to build wooden ship models. Please post some photos of your in-progress build. RVB, robert952, Taken Aback and 1 other 4 Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat
RVB Posted November 11 #17 Posted November 11 5 hours ago, CPDDET said: Welcome aboard! You're starting the right way. Welcome and I totally agree. Best Rick Taken Aback, Ryland Craze, Keith Black and 1 other 4
Taken Aback Posted November 12 Author #18 Posted November 12 Chris, It's mighty crowded down there in Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, quieter up here. But, we get down that way from time to time to check out the bright lights. Ryland, I'll get a pic or two and post them; I've never been great at documentation. This garboard strake is a bit fussy, at least to make it sit nice and tight. robert952, Ryland Craze and Keith Black 3
Taken Aback Posted November 12 Author #19 Posted November 12 So, I finally got one of the broad boards glued on; it was much more difficult for me than the first plank. Also, I think I was too sparing with the glue, as things kept springing loose right when I thought I had it stuck for long enough to get some sort of clamp or rubber band on it. Therefore, a bit more glue was used which seemed to help. White titebond for the detail oriented, which is probably everyone reading this. And, the other side ready to bend in place for another go. You can see I got a bit sloppy with the glue at the stern, which was giving me fits. Knocklouder, robert952, Kenchington and 7 others 10
EGL Posted November 12 #20 Posted November 12 Brian, welcome, and looks good so far! I am just a tad ahead of you on the MS Dory. Do keep an eye on the relative alignment of each of the port and starboard strakes—if #2 is misaligned, it’s hard to make it look right with #3. Also, I found it better to lop off a lot of the extra length on the stern side of the strakes before I attached them; otherwise the extra length gets in the way of the building board. -Eric robert952, Keith Black, RVB and 2 others 5
Taken Aback Posted November 13 Author #21 Posted November 13 Eric, thank you very much for the tip! I will try to keep things even. Ryland Craze, robert952, Keith Black and 1 other 4
RVB Posted Thursday at 06:35 AM #22 Posted Thursday at 06:35 AM (edited) Have no fear with the glue it will sand off in the end. Brian remember it’s always better to have it securely bonded than fall off in the end ( especially with white glue). A little extra glue also fills small openings. I use white glue more than CA because every time I use it, it sticks to everything (esp my fingers) except the part you are gluing which proceeds to fall off. We all have experienced this Best. Rick Edited Thursday at 02:01 PM by RVB Keith Black, Taken Aback and robert952 3
Baker Posted Thursday at 08:09 AM #23 Posted Thursday at 08:09 AM Taken Aback, robert952 and Keith Black 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
Geordie Tyne Posted Thursday at 11:44 AM #24 Posted Thursday at 11:44 AM Welcome to the forum, Brian Regards Taken Aback and Keith Black 2 Geordie Current build: HM Gun Brig Adder
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