new member from Georgian Bay

[Chris Farrell]

Welcome aboard!

Thank you.

 

[Dave Stevens (Lumberyard)]

Thanks, just have to figure out how to start a build log.

no problem we can guide you step by step first what is the ship?
step 1 is where to put it



pick the catagory and you will see Thread title type in the name of the ship and away you go

 

[Ignatius27]

Thanks, just have to figure out how to start a build log.

Chris - Here's a link to a thorough and clear Build Log written by SoS member, JacquesCousteau of a Lowell Grand Banks Dory. His builds are really well done and photographed beautifully. "JC" is a true craftsman. Good luck!

Lowell Grand Banks Dory by JacquesCousteau, 1:24, Model Shipways

I've been meaning to repost my old build logs that were lost in the MSW crash, but haven't gotten around to adding many of them yet. This was my first build. The log may be shortened a bit compared to the original. As will be seen, I kitbashed this model a bit and had fun with the build. I found...

shipsofscale.com

 

[fourseas]

Hi Chris, welcome to the SOS Group.

 

[Peter Schaap]

Hi All,
I'm new to building wooden ships, but not new to modelling. In the way-back machine I built a few RC Aircraft when you got a box of pieces-parts and spent the winter building the thing. Same for balsa & tissue models. It's been a while though. Also helpful that my previous career was working in a woodshop. Currently I am a Helicopter Mechanic. And no, I do not fly them. Ahem.
I had always thought it would be fun to build a wooden sailing ship but for whatever reasons the idea remained on the back burner. So now, with a wee shove from Captain Aubrey, I am the proud owner of the "HMS Surprise" kit from AL. And the realization that I should probably start with something a little less involved. Enter the "Bluenose" from Model Shipways, which I have just barely started, but start it I have.
Work has me away from home a fair bit so that doesn't help, but the model does enjoy the full extent of the dining room table at all times. No roommates or other similarly annoying individuals to have to share my house with.
Of course, model kits being like potato chips as they are, I had to have the "HMS Diana" originally from Caldercraft, as recommended a few times for a little more accurate representation of a period Frigate. Pretty sure I'm good for kits for a while.
That's it for now, I'll try and post some pics of my progress from time to time.
Cheers, Chris.

Hi Chris,
A warm welcome to our forum. I'm looking forward to see your pictures and hopefully your build log!

 

[Chris Farrell]

Hi Chris,
A warm welcome to our forum. I'm looking forward to see your pictures and hopefully your build log!

Thank you, hoping to get started on a log when next I'm home.

 

[Chris Farrell]

Hi Chris, welcome to the SOS Group.

Thank you.

 

[Dry-Dock Models & Parts]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Rob444]

Welcome aboard from Connecticut. I am also (part time) building the Bluenose. In addition to the build logs here are two excellent builds.

Bluenose - Model Shipways MS2130 - 1/64 - By JeffT [COMPLETED BUILD]

I will be building the Model Shipways Bluenose (MS2130) in 1/64 (3/16"=1') scale. This is one of the ships I have wanted to build for some time. I got pretty lucky when purchasing the kit and got it at a super sale price when Mode Expo moved their warehouse last year. The Bluenose will be...

shipsofscale.com

Bluenose Canadian Schooner – The Suburban Ship Modeler

The Bluenose is a 1920’s Canadian fishing and racing schooner. This build was based on the Model Shipways kit. This was chosen as my second build because it is bigger, a little more involved, and …

suburbanshipmodeler.com

All three have great tips and tribulations of the build. As I said before if there are three build of the same kit there are at least 4 different ways of doing something.

Rob