Hello from the US. I am new to this wonderful hobby. I will be starting my first ship soon. I will be building the Santa Maria from Occre. Any tips are greatly appreciated.
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Greeting and welcome, I'm far from a really experience builder. For that reason, I always search this site and others for detailed build logs for the same ship/kit. They are invaluable at anticipating difficulties. Some logs even describe in detail problems, the solutions and the methods. This become a tutorial on building the ship, this is worth GOLD. With time, and having seen multiple logs, you can even incorporate various improvements to your own techniques as well as improving the kit build and fixing few of the flaws. There is a lot of good ideas out there.
Second, consider starting you own logs EVEN if there are already dozens of logs of the same ship. It is fun to do and very valuable for inputs. Many will learn from your own logs, both what to do and what not to. I started my log to another site and avoid duplicating here (just a personal decision). I'm close to completion of the Revenge and will post the complete build, as reference, here.
Thank you all for the wealth of information. The make the hobby far less frustrating and, in turn, extend the enjoyment tremendously.
Second, consider starting you own logs EVEN if there are already dozens of logs of the same ship. It is fun to do and very valuable for inputs. Many will learn from your own logs, both what to do and what not to. I started my log to another site and avoid duplicating here (just a personal decision). I'm close to completion of the Revenge and will post the complete build, as reference, here.
Thank you all for the wealth of information. The make the hobby far less frustrating and, in turn, extend the enjoyment tremendously.
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Welcome to the forums !
I don't know what your previous modeling experience may be, but be aware that you may end up feeling like you bit off more than you could chew. If you get that feeling, don't give up and dispose of the kit. Just set it aside and get some kits that have a lower skill level to give you a chance to learn.
The 3 kits from Model Expo in the Shipwright series are probably the most common.
We are here if you have questions.
I don't know what your previous modeling experience may be, but be aware that you may end up feeling like you bit off more than you could chew. If you get that feeling, don't give up and dispose of the kit. Just set it aside and get some kits that have a lower skill level to give you a chance to learn.
The 3 kits from Model Expo in the Shipwright series are probably the most common. We are here if you have questions.
Thanks for the reply and words of encouragement. My modeling experience is with partwork metal models such as cars and some ships.Welcome to the forums !
I don't know what your previous modeling experience may be, but be aware that you may end up feeling like you bit off more than you could chew. If you get that feeling, don't give up and dispose of the kit. Just set it aside and get some kits that have a lower skill level to give you a chance to learn.
We are here if you have questions.
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Hey bud, welcome to sos, there are a few locals here ( I mean really local to you) I'm in Maryland to and just ran across two others.
Hello and welcome to the forum
The 3 kits from Model Expo in the Shipwright series are probably the most common.
You would be well advised to go with this series that Jeff mentions for many reasons.
Your avatar badge shows you are from Annapolis. You are so lucky to be close by. If I lived there, I would be at Preble Hall once a week and find out how to join the volunteer group of ship modelers that spend time there in the wood shop and also make friends of the likes of Grant Walker, and others on the curator staff. So many models up close and personal!
Allan
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Kurt Konrath
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Welcome to the forum.
As a tip it helps to read and re read the instructions several times before starting, as often you see things that may be done better now than later.
Also number all parts as removed from supports and only cut out what is needed for the days project.
By reading ahead, you might identify small projects you can start now while waiting for glue to dry on first steps.
As a tip it helps to read and re read the instructions several times before starting, as often you see things that may be done better now than later.
Also number all parts as removed from supports and only cut out what is needed for the days project.
By reading ahead, you might identify small projects you can start now while waiting for glue to dry on first steps.
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Welcome aboad!
Saerwin, welcome to the forums and greetings from Texas! Magic Mike