G'day from Australia

[Jeff W]

Thanks for the welcome. My name is Jeff, almost 59, about to embark on my first wooden ship build. I bought an Artesania Latina La Toulonnaise wood kit I spotted in a Secondhand Shop for $35. It piqued the interest I had years ago in my 20s when I had built a plastic kit, the Cutty Sark. Always wanted a wood kit but could never afford one...til now

Anyway bought a simpler kit to start - the HMS Endeavor's long boat. Then my daughter bought me the HMS Bark Endeavor kit! Well didn't all this spark a research binge! because I wanted to make sure I build them correctly and authentically as possible ... so just trying to get set up with the right work space, tools, materials, books and especially advice. So I'm glad to be here. Thanks again.

Cheerio,
Jeff.

 

[zoly99sask]

Welcome aboard Jeff,hopefully you start a build log and other members can assist you with any issues with the build.

Zoltan

 

[Jeff W]

Yes thinking I will do that.

 

[Bryian]

Hi Jeff,
I'm from Australia and almost 59 years old too. Welcome buddy.

 

[Snowy]

Gday mate and welcome from

darwin cheers snowy

 

[DocBlake]

Welcome!

 

[Norway]

Jeff, welcome! You may like to show how to set up your workshop, and good luck.

 

[BigMike]

Welcome aboard Jeff, enjoy the hobby.

 

[janos]

Welcome, Jeff!
Janos

 

[Uwek]

Also from my side a warm welcome here on board

 

[paulv1958]

Gday from Aus The Al longboat is a nice introduction. The instructions although sparse are good. Look at the the photo's closely for any detail missed in the wording.

 

[Jeff W]

Thanks fellas, I appreciate all the welcoming comments and encouragement, and the interesting links.

 

[Jimsky]

Welcome aboard SOS, where the fun is just the beginning!!!

 

[Vpirozzi]

Welcome aboard mate!
Vince P.

 

[Jeff W]

Thanks