rajjaiswal92 Posted May 7, 2014 #1 Posted May 7, 2014 hey guys its great to be among you in this great place iam Raj from India iam new to this hobby and really attracted to it but what ever kit i see just daunts me down it looks way to much can you guys please help me to find a good starting kit i have never built one but would love to get started please help me find a kit which can help make me learn Quote
WackoWolf Posted May 7, 2014 #2 Posted May 7, 2014 Brian is right. Weather it is plastic or wood it is still a start, we all started somewhere. rajjaiswal92 1 Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :)
rajjaiswal92 Posted May 7, 2014 Author #3 Posted May 7, 2014 but which kit should i pick i have no idea as what would be a good kit if you guys can guide me to one i would be ever so greatful to you guys would this be a good kit http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/cns/cns80566.htm Quote
Ulises Victoria Posted May 7, 2014 #4 Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Hell Raj, and See if this can help you. http://www.modelexpo-online.com/Begin_Modeling.asp The Phantom kit is a good one to start, and you can download a practicum for it. A practicum is a step by step instruction that takes you by the hand and guides you through completion. Besides it's designed by Chuck Passaro, who is admin here. Edited May 7, 2014 by Ulises Victoria rajjaiswal92, Azzoun and Landlubber Mike 3 Quote There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT. Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina. Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90; Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models. So much to build, so little time!
rajjaiswal92 Posted May 7, 2014 Author #5 Posted May 7, 2014 Hell Raj, and See if this can help you. http://www.modelexpo-online.com/Begin_Modeling.asp The Phantom kit is a good one to start, and you can download a practicum for it. A practicum is a step by step instruction that takes you by the hand and guides you through completion. Besides it's designed by Chuck Passaro, who is admin here. thank you sir this was of great help in india there are not many into this hobby hence wanted to start with something easy to get a hang of it also sir if i may ask how are the two kits different (http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/cns/cns80566.htm) should this be a second project ? Quote
Ulises Victoria Posted May 7, 2014 #6 Posted May 7, 2014 Raj: I am sorry I can not answer your question properly, since I am not familiar with either kit. I advise you on the Phantom based on what I see in the web page. Hopefully someone who knows the kits better can send you a better advise. rajjaiswal92 1 Quote There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT. Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina. Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90; Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models. So much to build, so little time!
dgbot Posted May 7, 2014 #7 Posted May 7, 2014 Before you can walk you must learn to crawl. I would advice a Model Ship ways kit beginner level or Midwest Models Pick something you would be interested jn. Tha way you will no get discouraged. You will receive support and advice from the forum. The only way is to jump right in. David B rajjaiswal92 1 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/
Landlubber Mike Posted May 7, 2014 #8 Posted May 7, 2014 Like Ulises recommends, I would start with a kit that has a practicum for it (preferably one that is free). I did the Caldercraft Badger, which is rated as a beginner's kit, as my first kit, but I fumbled around quite a bit as I got myself up the learning curve. If I had to do it over, I probably would have started with a kit that had a detailed practicum available for it like the Phantom. rajjaiswal92 1 Quote Mike Current Wooden builds: Amati/Victory Pegasus MS Charles W. Morgan Euromodel La Renommèe Plastic builds: Hs129B-2 1/48 SB2U-1 Vindicator 1/48 Five Star Yaeyama 1/700 Pit Road Asashio and Akashi 1/700 diorama Walrus 1/48 and Albatross 1/700 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/32 IJN Notoro 1/700 Akitsu Maru 1/700 Completed builds : Caldercraft Brig Badger Amati Hannah - Ship in Bottle Pit Road Hatsuzakura 1/700 Hasegawa Shimakaze 1:350 F4B-4 and P-6E 1/72 Accurate Miniatures F3F-1/F3F-2 1/48 Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat built as FM-1 1/48 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/48 Eduard Sikorsky JRS-1 1/72 Citroen 2CV 1/24 - Airfix and Tamiya Entex Morgan 3-wheeler 1/16 Terminated build: HMS Lyme (based on Corel Unicorn) On the shelf: Euromodel Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde; Caldercraft Victory; too many plastic ship, plane and car kits Future potential scratch builds: HMS Lyme (from NMM plans); Le Gros Ventre (from Ancre monographs), Dutch ship from Ab Hoving book, HMS Sussex from McCardle book, Philadelphia gunboat (Smithsonian plans)
rajjaiswal92 Posted May 7, 2014 Author #9 Posted May 7, 2014 thanks a lot guys i got what you guys are saying its a great hobby and i better not discourage my self with something to big and with less instructions thanks alot guys i'll order it soon Ulises Victoria 1 Quote
mtaylor Posted May 7, 2014 #10 Posted May 7, 2014 Raj, There are a couple of articles here: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-plans-and-research.php on what to expect in a model kit and on selecting a kit. I hope this will also help. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
rajjaiswal92 Posted May 8, 2014 Author #11 Posted May 8, 2014 Guys just one more thing which all glues would i be requiring MEDIUM THIN OR THICK Quote
mtaylor Posted May 8, 2014 #12 Posted May 8, 2014 Guys just one more thing which all glues would i be requiring MEDIUM THIN OR THICK For a wooden ship model, use wood glue. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
Blue Pilot Posted May 8, 2014 #13 Posted May 8, 2014 First Welcome aboard. That is all ways a tough question. I would recommend Blue Jacket Ship crafters, Yankee Hero. http://www.bluejacketinc.com/kits/yankeehero.htm Everything you need is in the box, tools, paint, and a well written instruction book. It is all included at a very nice price and make a nice model when completed that wont take you years to finish. I built this as my first model and highly recommend it. The folks at Blue Jackets are also great and customer service and support is first rate. Best of luck! jazzchip 1 Quote Mark Current Builds: 18th Century Merchantman 1/2 Hull Smuggler Pride of Baltimore II Gallery: Yankee Hero Armed Virginia Sloop Future Builds: Rattlesnake, Fair American
rajjaiswal92 Posted May 9, 2014 Author #14 Posted May 9, 2014 @blue pilot thank you sir but i live in India and they dint seem to be offering shipping in my country @mtaylor i know its a stupid question but what is the difference between wood glue and thick ca Quote
Ulises Victoria Posted May 9, 2014 #15 Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) CA is Cyanoacrilate. Also known as superglue, crazy glue and some other names. It's a general use glue, which I don't like, but that's only my opinion. Not sure what brands would be available in your country. Wood glue is a specifically designed glue to bond wood to wood. Known brands are Titebond (my favorite), Elmer's and others .This is called a PVA glue. Is thicker than CA, more like cream consistency and generally yellowish in color. Edited May 9, 2014 by Ulises Victoria rajjaiswal92 1 Quote There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT. Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina. Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90; Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models. So much to build, so little time!
rajjaiswal92 Posted May 9, 2014 Author #16 Posted May 9, 2014 CA is Cyanoacrilate. Also known as superglue, crazy glue and some other names. It's a general use glue, which I don't like, but that's only my opinion. Not sure what brands would be available in your country. Wood glue is a specifically designed glue to bond wood to wood. Known brands are Titebond, (my favorite) Elmer's and others .This is called a PVA glue. Is thicker than CA, more like cream consistency and generally yellowish in color. thank you sir we do have titebond in our country i'll buy some and experiment with it Quote
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