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I just saw that model expo is having a sale on their Grand Banks Dory which is an excellent starter kit and comes with basic tools needed as well as paint.
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to get started in this hobby i suggest going here first
i do suggest you start small and work your way up to more complex projects.
then look into this as as an easy first build
or go to the Model expo
i do suggest you start small and work your way up to more complex projects.
then look into this as as an easy first build
or go to the Model expo
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the biggest problem with beginners they pick complicated kits and end up getting frustrated. As for tool you do not need much to start with. The Model Expo series all you need are a few hand tools.
if you go with the Dory you will find build logs right here so first check them out
if you go with the Dory you will find build logs right here so first check them out
Thank you, I was hoping there would be a beginners section. I will be sure to read through it.
also from my side a warm welcome here on board of our forum and also to our common hobby
The 3 boat series, including the Grand Banks dory designed by David Antsherl available is highly recommended. As Dave Stevens mentioned the series is available at https://modelexpo-online.com/Model-...-Series-with-Tools-Glue-and-Paint_p_5290.html
Allan
Allan
Welcome to the forums !
I also recommend the 3 ship starter series by Model Shipways from Model Expo ! They are here in the US and their customer service is number 1 !
I also recommend the 3 ship starter series by Model Shipways from Model Expo ! They are here in the US and their customer service is number 1 !
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Hoy mate, welcome aboard. May I recommend a plastic model sailing ship, a simple one. You need to introduce yourself to glues and paints. Sanding parts smooth and test fitting them. Don't worry about any wood kits for now, dont worry about bending nailing and /or gluing wood together. Learn the parts of a sailing ship and some rigging. Go to a real Hobby store, a hole in the wall type shop. Hobby Lobby, Michaels and Walmart sell some plastic models but the employees know nothing about them. Go to a Hobby shop that sells RC Boats, Cars, Trucks and Aircraft. They also sell PLASTIC model ships. They know how to build models, they know what glues you will need and a good selection of paint.
Keep it simple and small. Dont let all the parts discourage you. Follow the instructions to the letter.
This will sound strange but, if you are completely new to modeling .... believe it or not, I would highly recommend putting a couple of plastic WW2 aircraft together first. One wing, no rigging! That will introduce you to sanding, glueing and some painting techniques. Introduce yourself to working with the simplest plastic model and if you want something more, then find a plastic model of a sailing ship and advance.
We do this because it is relaxing, it is time travel, it is history. Dont be in any hurry and please keep us posted mate. Your asking questions and that's always good. "A wise man learns from another man's mistakes. A average man learns from his own mistakes and a fool never learns."
Keep it simple and small. Dont let all the parts discourage you. Follow the instructions to the letter.
This will sound strange but, if you are completely new to modeling .... believe it or not, I would highly recommend putting a couple of plastic WW2 aircraft together first. One wing, no rigging! That will introduce you to sanding, glueing and some painting techniques. Introduce yourself to working with the simplest plastic model and if you want something more, then find a plastic model of a sailing ship and advance.
We do this because it is relaxing, it is time travel, it is history. Dont be in any hurry and please keep us posted mate. Your asking questions and that's always good. "A wise man learns from another man's mistakes. A average man learns from his own mistakes and a fool never learns."
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Model shipbuilding is a wide, wide world. Ship models range in time from ancient Mediterranean watercraft to modern warships. Today, the vast majority of models are built from kits that tend to favor relatively few subjects with marketing appeal; Nelson era warships, Spanish Galleons, clipper ships.
I suggest that you also immerse yourself in books to learn about maritime history. By doing so you might find some subjects that you would like to model once you have gained confidence with beginner kits.
Roger
I suggest that you also immerse yourself in books to learn about maritime history. By doing so you might find some subjects that you would like to model once you have gained confidence with beginner kits.
Roger
