Newbie from New Zealand

[SloopJohnB]

Hello all.

I have started to do a scratch build a 1:24 rc sailing model of the Pride of Baltimore II.

It has taken a long to start this project, I got copies of the Thomas C Gillmer drawings and the Shipways kit set book back in 2004, I visited Baltimore in 2011, but missed seeing the boat but I did see a half built 1:24 model of her in the visitors center.

Just before the great NZ COVID 19 shutdown I got some macrocarpa timber and started the build.

 

[Uwek]

Hallo "John" alias @SloopJohnB ,
first of all a warm welcome here on board of our forum.
Would be very interesting to see your RC-version of the Pride of Baltimore II in a building log

 

[Jimsky]

Welcome aboard SOS, John!!! We are glad to have you with us!!

 

[Jim J]

Welcome aboard. Would love to see some photos of your build.

 

[Norway]

Welcome, greeting Norway-

 

[rpedersen]

Kia ora!! Welcome aboard!! Can you tell us a little more about macrocarpa wood. It certainly is an impressive tree which appears to be indigenous to New Zealand. Do you mill the wood yourself? Can you send us some photos?

 

[Thomas]

HI and welcome! I've sourced some indigenous timber from this guy: https://www.geoffsmodelshop.co.nz/store/c44/NZ_TIMBER.html He's based in Wanganui. I've gotten both kauri and kahikatea from him in 2 x 6 mm which I've used for railings and wales. The colour can vary a bit but it makes things interesting.

 

[Porpita Studios]

Hello all.

I have started to do a scratch build a 1:24 rc sailing model of the Pride of Baltimore II.

It has taken a long to start this project, I got copies of the Thomas C Gillmer drawings and the Shipways kit set book back in 2004, I visited Baltimore in 2011, but missed seeing the boat but I did see a half built 1:24 model of her in the visitors center.

Just before the great NZ COVID 19 shutdown I got some macrocarpa timber and started the build.

Hi!
Where abouts in NZ are you - see Auckland what part? I'm currently in south - Ashburton - nice to have you here too, just ordered some kauri for a keel ordered from https://www.geoffsmodelshop.co.nz/store/c44/NZ_TIMBER.html great guys with a lot of ship building experience so I've been told.

 

[Stevedownunder]

G'day John,
Welcome aboard, sound's like a great project, would love to see a build blog.
Enjoy yourself.
Cheers,
Stephen.

 

[Brewbrarian]

Welcome aboard, John.
Looking forward to seeing a log, or maybe some images of your Pride of Baltimore build.
If you hit snags or have any questions, just ask the group. Folks are always willing to help.
Cheers and good luck with your build.

 

[Uwek]

Hello all.

I have started to do a scratch build a 1:24 rc sailing model of the Pride of Baltimore II.

It has taken a long to start this project, I got copies of the Thomas C Gillmer drawings and the Shipways kit set book back in 2004, I visited Baltimore in 2011, but missed seeing the boat but I did see a half built 1:24 model of her in the visitors center.

Just before the great NZ COVID 19 shutdown I got some macrocarpa timber and started the build.

Hallo @SloopJohnB
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY