I am excited to be a part of this group. I started modeling in 1972. As probably most people, I started with plastic. My first foray into wood was the balsa kits (not the bag ones you could buy in grocery stores) of WWI airplanes. The kind you would build the frame and then use tissue paper for the body. These were fun. I did not get into ships until 1975. Again, like most, I started with plastic kits. It was not until the 1990's that I started modifying plastic kits with wood decks and masts. Slowly getting myself ready for full blown wood ships. In the mid 2000's I finally took the big leap.
Now, 20 years later, I am starting a major project. My plan is to build ships to pass on to my children, grand children, and other family as something for them to remember me by when I have gone. I plan on using this site as a log of my work in words and pictures. I may try video at some point. I will also be using leather bound journals to record my progress. These will be given along side the model ship. Some kits will be easy ones, some more advanced. It will depend on what the family member wants. I am starting with the Albatros by Occre for my sister. We chose this one due to size. She did not want something that would take up a great deal of shelf space. I chose it for its ease and wanted to get something completed quickly as I have 12 ships to build.
I look forward to sharing my work and experience as well as learning new techniques from fellow hobbyists.
Now, 20 years later, I am starting a major project. My plan is to build ships to pass on to my children, grand children, and other family as something for them to remember me by when I have gone. I plan on using this site as a log of my work in words and pictures. I may try video at some point. I will also be using leather bound journals to record my progress. These will be given along side the model ship. Some kits will be easy ones, some more advanced. It will depend on what the family member wants. I am starting with the Albatros by Occre for my sister. We chose this one due to size. She did not want something that would take up a great deal of shelf space. I chose it for its ease and wanted to get something completed quickly as I have 12 ships to build.
I look forward to sharing my work and experience as well as learning new techniques from fellow hobbyists.
