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Hi James, Thanks for reply. Afraid I could never bring myself to build a kit, I preferred the freedom to choose whatever I want - the obscure and semi obscure. My biggest problem in building now is an allergy to glue fumes, and that would apply to plastic as well. I could use non-toxic glue, but the models would not last as long. Also, I have no energy for the heavier work even in miniatures. I went onto balsa wood not all that long ago, and that was easier. This is a nice little fictional barque that I designed and built using balsa wood for the hull. Drawing is the best option for me at the moment.

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James Frost said:
Hoy, Aye mate, out with the old ways, in with the new ways. Lets be thankful for knowing the old ways. At least we didnt have to witness the age of sails demise with the age of steam. Keep building mate, try a plastic model that isn't as difficult or as large. Plenty of beautiful plastic model square riggers available., just search, 'Plastic model ship kits for sale.' It'seasy now and a whole new World is waiting for you.
Im 66 and I build model sailing ships for a living, for 30 years now! I hope I die at my work bench doing what we love. I don't have any children, I live alone and when I die, my family name ends. Lets leave our beautiful work for the future. That's all we/I have, no one will remember us in four generations but our work will remind them of someone that truly loved the ships that sailed the seas. In my will this will be writen on my tombstone 'When you think of the Sea, remember me." 'NEVER GIVE UP THE SHIP.
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James, could you post some pictures of your models? I am sure more members along with myself would love to see them. Thumbsup :D
 
shipbuilder said:
Hi James, Thanks for reply. Afraid I could never bring myself to build a kit, I preferred the freedom to choose whatever I want - the obscure and semi obscure. My biggest problem in building now is an allergy to glue fumes, and that would apply to plastic as well. I could use non-toxic glue, but the models would not last as long. Also, I have no energy for the heavier work even in miniatures. I went onto balsa wood not all that long ago, and that was easier. This is a nice little fictional barque that I designed and built using balsa wood for the hull. Drawing is the best option for me at the moment.

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Aye, this is stunning work Sir. I can't imagine you not building anymore, so sad. Well... a sincere thank you is given, thank you for your dedication. Thank you, Salute.
 
I will if Ships of Scale will allow me to show some search built and some plastic models. I try to build at least five model ships a year. I don't have the talent or time to build these amazing models seen on this site. I have so many to show but here are a few.
 
James Frost said:
I will if Ships of Scale will allow me to show some search built and some plastic models. I try to build at least five model ships a year. I don't have the talent or time to build these amazing models seen on this site. I have so many to show but here are a few.
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My last report at school for wood and metalwork was "poor to moderate skills" and I never progressed beyond the first grade. When I began ship modeling, I did not have any skills or talent either, but these developed with every model built. When I went to sea, I did not have much time either, but always managed to get about an hour in each afternoon. My models have hardly ever taken more than 50 or 60 hours to build (timed on a timer) and that included building the display case and carrying case as well. Here is one of my early models, complete with bent pin ventilators. Deciding that you have no skill or talent is half the battle, but unfortunately, it is the half that has already been lost! The little schooner, I built in the space of two or three hours -


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