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I am Bob (basically a grumpy old man) living in Devon, UK.

I have been building wooden kit ship models, of varying styles, for about 10 years. The shipbuilding has taught me many things - patience, time management, micro organization, how to swear enthusiastically, and a useful procedure for unsticking my fingers after working with superglue.
My last project was Amati Titanic RMS 1912 Model Ship Kit 1/250th Scale (hence the superglue procedure).

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From which build I also learned that my sight is not very good and my hands shake.

I have decided that I much prefer working with wood rather than PE or cast metal and am now considering the Model Shipways US Frigate Confederacy 1778 1:64, and would be grateful for any advice concerning the build complexity and suitability for a grumpy old man.

Stay safe. Bob
 
Enty47 said:
Hi All
I am Bob (basically a grumpy old man) living in Devon, UK.

I have been building wooden kit ship models, of varying styles, for about 10 years. The shipbuilding has taught me many things - patience, time management, micro organization, how to swear enthusiastically, and a useful procedure for unsticking my fingers after working with superglue.
My last project was Amati Titanic RMS 1912 Model Ship Kit 1/250th Scale (hence the superglue procedure).

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From which build I also learned that my sight is not very good and my hands shake.

I have decided that I much prefer working with wood rather than PE or cast metal and am now considering the Model Shipways US Frigate Confederacy 1778 1:64, and would be grateful for any advice concerning the build complexity and suitability for a grumpy old man.

Stay safe. Bob
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i think i read one of the members saying that was the most complicated build they had ever done
 
Where in Devon are you located? I worked in Barnstable for a couple of years when I was an expat many years ago. I am 83 and just started building wooden boats about 3 years ago. Welcome
 
Hi Grumpy Man. I was working at 1:64 scale for several models. Very finicky builds. I moved up in scale and found it more pleasurable.
 
Enty47 said:
Hi All
I am Bob (basically a grumpy old man) living in Devon, UK.

I have been building wooden kit ship models, of varying styles, for about 10 years. The shipbuilding has taught me many things - patience, time management, micro organization, how to swear enthusiastically, and a useful procedure for unsticking my fingers after working with superglue.
My last project was Amati Titanic RMS 1912 Model Ship Kit 1/250th Scale (hence the superglue procedure).

View attachment 499746

From which build I also learned that my sight is not very good and my hands shake.

I have decided that I much prefer working with wood rather than PE or cast metal and am now considering the Model Shipways US Frigate Confederacy 1778 1:64, and would be grateful for any advice concerning the build complexity and suitability for a grumpy old man.

Stay safe. Bob
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ALWAYS keep debonder handy!:rolleyes:===============================================

= done by Mable (meow!)
 
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