MikJ Posted Sunday at 07:14 PM #1 Posted Sunday at 07:14 PM Hi, everybody! It's nice to meet such a big community. I have been attracted to sailing ships since a very long time, something that probably started when I found a set of pictures of some old ship models having a lot of details. Because of it, while reading Moby Dick as a kid, I was mostly interested in how the sailors were handling the ship and not so much by the story itself. Later on, I found that there is an entire world of model ship building and I imagined it's something that I would like to do, but I postponed it many times, mostly due to lack of time. Well, I finally decided to make the time and give it a try. I'm aware that I might discover that I don't actually like it so much, yet I think there is only one way to find out I bought the 3-kit beginner's set of Model Shipways, planning to start with the basics and see how I can develop the building skills. Ronald-V, JacquesCousteau, GrandpaPhil and 8 others 10 1
Kenchington Posted Sunday at 07:23 PM #2 Posted Sunday at 07:23 PM Welcome aboard! You will find that the Model Shipways trio is an excellent start. Trevor Keith Black, Admiral Rick and MikJ 2 1 In progress: Muscongus Bay sloop, by Model Shipways Eric McKee’s 10 ft clinker workboat, Scale 1:12 NRG Half Hull Planking Project Completed: 1880 Gloucester halibut dory, based on Model Shipways Lowell banks dory Norwegian sailing pram, by Model Shipways
Jim Lad Posted Sunday at 07:48 PM #3 Posted Sunday at 07:48 PM Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John MikJ, Admiral Rick and Keith Black 2 1
Ronald-V Posted Sunday at 07:56 PM #4 Posted Sunday at 07:56 PM Welcome to MSW 🙂 Keith Black, MikJ and Admiral Rick 2 1 Build log HMS Sphinx 1:64 Vanguard Models Instagram page "ronaldcreations"
Knocklouder Posted Sunday at 08:01 PM #5 Posted Sunday at 08:01 PM The place to be.!! Bob M. MikJ, Keith Black and Admiral Rick 2 1 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/38763-add-your-long-signatures-in-here/#comment-1123657 on the build table: WASA On Hold: Twin Bluenoses Astrolabe 1812 USRC Harriet Lane Finished: Twelve in our "Gallery " Bob M.
SkiBee Posted Sunday at 08:25 PM #6 Posted Sunday at 08:25 PM Welcome, you will find all the help and information you will want and need on this site, if you don't just put a question out there and people will answer. Others build logs will be of great value and fill in all the holes in the instructions, better yet with pictures of the build. I started with something more complex than the Model Shipways trio but stopped and built those 3. I have never regrated that. Admiral Rick, MikJ and Keith Black 2 1 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
GrandpaPhil Posted Sunday at 10:17 PM #7 Posted Sunday at 10:17 PM Welcome! Keith Black, Admiral Rick and MikJ 2 1 Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:50 De Zeven Provincien (Based on Seahorse kit)
ccoyle Posted Sunday at 11:18 PM #8 Posted Sunday at 11:18 PM Welcome aboard! Admiral Rick, MikJ and Keith Black 2 1 Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
Admiral Rick Posted Monday at 01:31 AM #9 Posted Monday at 01:31 AM Welcome to MSW Words of advice Watch out: Model Ship building can become very addicting and that’s a good thing! Enjoy the journey. Best Rick Keith Black and MikJ 1 1
JacquesCousteau Posted Monday at 01:44 AM #10 Posted Monday at 01:44 AM Welcome! MikJ and Keith Black 1 1 Current Builds: Bateau de Lanveoc (1:32) [Scratch]; Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack (1:32) [Rescaled and modified from kit]; NRG Capstan (1:32) [Scratch] 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)
Nirvana Posted Monday at 06:07 AM #11 Posted Monday at 06:07 AM MikJ, a Warm Welcome to Model Ship World. You have made a good choice with the three-pack kit. Keith Black and MikJ 1 1 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
Baker Posted Monday at 06:56 AM #12 Posted Monday at 06:56 AM MikJ and Keith Black 1 1 Regards, Patrick Finished : Soleil Royal Heller 1/100 Wasa Billing Boats Bounty Revell 1/110 plastic (semi scratch) Pelican / Golden Hind 1/45 scratch große-jacht / Yacht D'Oro 1/50 Corel Current build : Mary Rose 1/50 scratch Gallery : Revell Bounty Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch große-jacht / Yacht D'Oro Corel 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
MikJ Posted Monday at 06:22 PM Author #13 Posted Monday at 06:22 PM Thank you, everybody, for your welcomes and encouragements! Keith Black 1
Wawona59 Posted Monday at 07:20 PM #14 Posted Monday at 07:20 PM Welcome to Model Ship World Mikj. Good move starting out with the Model Shipways 3-kit shipwright's modeling series. This will serve you well for future model building projects. There are a number of build logs on MSW for each of the models in this series. You will find these helpful. Feel free to start your own build log so you can get help or advice when you need it from other MSW members. Welcome Aboard! MikJ and Keith Black 1 1 Wawona59 John Current Project: Model Shipways Forester, hopefully starting soon. Selected "Seattle icons" future "wish list" Builds: Wawona Lumber Schooner First Nations - Duwamish cedar dugout canoe Bailey Gatzert, Sternwheeler, 1890 - Built in Seattle
Paul White Posted Monday at 09:04 PM #15 Posted Monday at 09:04 PM Welcome and have fun! MikJ and Keith Black 1 1 Paul White Rye, East Sussex, England. In progress: HMS Sherbourne - Vanguard Models Completed: 32' Barge - Vanguard Models
Keith Black Posted yesterday at 05:04 AM #16 Posted yesterday at 05:04 AM Mikj, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. MikJ 1 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
vvvjames Posted yesterday at 08:44 AM #17 Posted yesterday at 08:44 AM Welcome and good luck with the beginner kits:) it's a lovely hobby I hope you stick with it! Keith Black and MikJ 1 1 Current Build: HMS Beagle 1:100 OcCre Finished: Albatros 1:100 OcCre (First build)
Bomber_County Posted yesterday at 01:25 PM #18 Posted yesterday at 01:25 PM Welcome aboard, I’m also new here. Keith Black and MikJ 1 1 Phil. Current Build: Vanguard - HM Sherbourne. Other builds: ICM Bristol Beaufort - 1/48 Completed Vessels: Italeri Elco PT 596
Snug Harbor Johnny Posted yesterday at 03:18 PM #19 Posted yesterday at 03:18 PM Ahoy, mate ... and welcome to MSW ! If you enjoyed the novel Moby Dick, you should read 'In the Heart of the Sea' - pasted below ... the REAL 'Moby Dick'. In the Heart of the Sea Book by Nathaniel Philbrick In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick is a 2000 National Book Award-winning nonfiction book detailing the 1820 sinking of the whaleship Essex by a sperm whale, leading to a harrowing 90-day ordeal at sea for the survivors, who faced starvation, dehydration, and cannibalism, and it inspired the 2015 film of the same name. Philbrick uses newly discovered documents, including the cabin boy's account, to create a gripping narrative about human endurance, leadership, and the brutal realities of 19th-century whaling. the true story of the Essex, which was rammed and sunk by a whale in the Pacific, forcing the crew into small boats to face the elements, with only a few surviving. And if you want to SEE how the men handled a whaler at sea, watch the thrilling movie by the same title ... I was truly 'blown away' by it. You can view the official trailer for In the Heart of the Sea on YouTube via the following short link: Official Final Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-H35Mpj4uk Keith Black 1 Completed builds: Khufu Solar Barge - 1:72 Woody Joe Current project(s): Gorch Fock restoration 1:100; Billing Wasa (bust) - 1:100; Great Harry (bust) 1:88 ex. Sergal 1:65
MikJ Posted 23 hours ago Author #20 Posted 23 hours ago 3 hours ago, Snug Harbor Johnny said: And if you want to SEE how the men handled a whaler at sea, watch the thrilling movie by the same title ... I was truly 'blown away' by it. Thank you! I will check it out, it's on the to-watch list then Keith Black 1
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