lawrence101 Posted January 14 #1 Posted January 14 Hi folks new signee here but not new to the MSW forum , lost all my original email and sign-in PWs from years back, its ok thou admins no need to search not really necessary. Admin(s) , i am currently in the closing stages of refurbishing a model of a two masted schooner similar to the Emma C. Berry and ship types of that era. Is there a specific area where i can post pics and progress reports for this rebuild/refurbish ? I built this model about 25 years ago , it sat in my late mother's house for several years and collected many layers of lint ( as it was not in a display case) , when she passed away it was completely dismantled right down to just a empty hull and stored away in a basement. I retired a coupla years ago and since i have a lot more free time now i decided to dig it out of storage and try my hand at a restoring/refurbishing it to atleast its former glory . Although my eyes are not what they use to be, my model building is somewhat still intact. JacquesCousteau, Baker, Admiral Rick and 1 other 4
GrandpaPhil Posted January 15 #2 Posted January 15 (edited) Welcome back! Edited January 15 by GrandpaPhil Admiral Rick, Knocklouder and lawrence101 3 Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:50 De Zeven Provincien (Based on Seahorse kit)
Knocklouder Posted January 15 #3 Posted January 15 Welcome back, Bob M. Admiral Rick and lawrence101 2 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.
Ronald-V Posted January 15 #4 Posted January 15 Welcome back lawrence101 and Admiral Rick 2 Build log HMS Sphinx 1:64 Vanguard Models Instagram page "ronaldcreations"
Baker Posted January 15 #5 Posted January 15 Welcome back lawrence101 and Admiral Rick 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 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
CPDDET Posted January 15 #6 Posted January 15 Time to begin part 2! lawrence101 and Admiral Rick 2 Current build: Hemingway's Pilar Previous build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose
ccoyle Posted January 15 #7 Posted January 15 15 hours ago, lawrence101 said: Is there a specific area where i can post pics and progress reports for this rebuild/refurbish ? Place it in the 1851-1900 section of either the scratch or kit section, as appropriate, and add " - RESTORATION" to the end of the title. You can also tag it as a restoration. catopower, Admiral Rick and lawrence101 3 Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
lawrence101 Posted Monday at 09:52 PM Author #8 Posted Monday at 09:52 PM Thanks for responding ccoyle, will do as you suggested and thanks guys for the re-welcome. Admiral Rick 1
Jim Lad Posted Monday at 09:56 PM #9 Posted Monday at 09:56 PM hello Lawrence, and a warm welcome back to the forum from 'Down Under'. John Admiral Rick and lawrence101 2
lawrence101 Posted yesterday at 12:51 AM Author #10 Posted yesterday at 12:51 AM After gathering all the parts that were still available everything was in rather good shape, apart from the captain's cabin as it was broken in half but nothing that a bit glue and clamps couldn't fix, everything else was pretty much cosmedic. I will be replacing the sliding cabin hatch and some of the furnishings and adding some decor inside to make the cabin look " livable ". Noticed also that the windlass was never fully completed something else to add to the to-do list. Paul Le Wol, Admiral Rick and Harvey Golden 3
lawrence101 Posted yesterday at 02:00 AM Author #11 Posted yesterday at 02:00 AM More pics of the furnishing/parts build. Ive never made any type of furniture in my life and here i am building a chair in 1/48th scale ? Windlass parts are coming along as well. Harvey Golden, druxey, Admiral Rick and 1 other 4
Admiral Rick Posted yesterday at 09:30 AM #12 Posted yesterday at 09:30 AM Welcome Lawerence Glad to see you joining our many retired folks enjoying our retirement years building models we love. One thing many people don’t realize modeling keeps our minds sharp and our motor skills fresh. All the best in our retirement years! Rick lawrence101 and Paul Le Wol 2
ERS Rich Posted 19 hours ago #13 Posted 19 hours ago Ahoy! Good luck with your project! -Rich Paul Le Wol and lawrence101 2 Build Logs: USS Maine, USS Constitution (Hull) Albums: Baltimore Clipper, Sherbourne Cutter, Lackawanna Tug, Eagle Coastal Schooner, Katy Pilot Boat, Sultana Colonial Schooner, Armed Virginia Sloop
lawrence101 Posted 14 hours ago Author #14 Posted 14 hours ago 10 hours ago, Admiral Rick said: Welcome Lawerence Glad to see you joining our many retired folks enjoying our retirement years building models we love. One thing many people don’t realize modeling keeps our minds sharp and our motor skills fresh. All the best in our retirement years! Rick Thanks Rick , couldn't agree more modelling definitely keeps our minds sharp and i thank the Lord that i still have steady hands although at times they are sore , not from modelling but from working part-time as an electrician ( Are electricians allowed to retire ? ) Paul Le Wol 1
Admiral Rick Posted 13 hours ago #15 Posted 13 hours ago (edited) 3 hours ago, lawrence101 said: Thanks Rick , couldn't agree more modelling definitely keeps our minds sharp and i thank the Lord that i still have steady hands although at times they are sore , not from modelling but from working part-time as an electrician ( Are electricians allowed to retire ? ) Most dentists die in their chair. I was forced to retire at 75 because my legs gave out and it’s hard to do surgery when you can’t stand. I’m sure it’s the same for electricians. When you are a professional it’s hard to give up a profession you love. All the Best and welcome aboard. Rick Edited 10 hours ago by Admiral Rick Paul Le Wol and lawrence101 2
lawrence101 Posted 10 hours ago Author #16 Posted 10 hours ago Got the windlass completed and re-installed on the deck although not fully satisfied with how it came out but its satisfactory , may revisit it later. The sliding cabin hatch too is completed and re-installed , very pleased with how it came out especially the new stain color. It consisted of about a 50/50 mixture of "gunstock"" , a rather light redish stain, and "english chestnut" a dark brown, combining the two gave pretty much the color i was looking for. JacquesCousteau and Paul Le Wol 2
lawrence101 Posted 10 hours ago Author #17 Posted 10 hours ago ... coupla more pics of the hatch rebuild. JacquesCousteau, Paul Le Wol and Admiral Rick 3
Paul Le Wol Posted 10 hours ago #18 Posted 10 hours ago The rebuild is looking great Lawrence! lawrence101 and Admiral Rick 2 Best Regards……..Paul ‘Current Build SS Wapama - Scratch Completed Builds North Carolina Oyster Sharpie - Scratch. - Glad Tidings Model Shipways. - Nordland Boat. Billing Boats . - HM Cutter Cheerful-1806 Syren Ship Model Company.
lawrence101 Posted 8 hours ago Author #19 Posted 8 hours ago (edited) 1 hour ago, Paul Le Wol said: The rebuild is looking great Lawrence! Thanks Paul, was browsing through the comments and photos on your SS Wapama build , hadn't realized how late i was to the party. You've come a long ways and your attention to detail is quite amazing, well done. Edited 8 hours ago by lawrence101
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