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Discussion What’s Next on the Bench? Choosing the Next Model (Ship?)

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Ahoy friends,

At some point, we are that familiar and exciting crossroads, figuring out what the next model should be. Here we are in the position of recently wrapping up a build (or mostly wrapped it up, you know how it goes ;) ), and now the itch is back to start a new project. Let me know what’s been inspiring you lately, or what you'd pick if you were starting fresh!

I’d love to hear your thoughts:
– Are there any historical ships you think deserve more attention, while you choose another project?
– Any kits (or plans) you've enjoyed that surprised you in a good way?
– Are you open to scratch builds, so unusual hull forms or construction challenges are welcome too?
– Is there any scale-wise, flexible thought to keep things displayable without needing to annex another room?

Just a quick note on what I’d prefer NOT to turn this thread into:
  • A debate on kits vs. scratch building; there are plenty of threads on that already.
  • Arguments about how “easy” it is to start scratch building, not everyone’s looking for a philosophical journey right now ;)
  • Complaints about how bad or expensive kits are, I think we all know the pros and cons by now.

Let’s keep the focus on inspiration, ideas, and suggestions for interesting next builds, whether they’re kits, scratch, or something in between. What drives your decision when selecting your next model to build? Perhaps it's not even a ship model?
 
I am very pleased and interested in the Group Build of the Enterpris(z)e. It give me a lot in inspiration.
But another model of scale 1:48 somewhere in the house?
Therefor is my next model the 1:160 HMS ENTERPRISE 1774 - Stern section. Then I can place it in a corner of the show case of another model.
And perhaps with the Group Build inspiration also some scratch ad-on’s?

PS: My iPad does not show that Group Build in the pull-down menu:

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Regards, Peter
 
After I finish my Constitution cross section I was going to start on a model of the Bluenose. Why? Because I love her lines and it looks like something I would love to actually ride in. It is a truly beautiful ship.

That being said, my next ship will be Occres Black Swan. Why? Because the wonderful people here had a contest and I was the lucky winner of the kit. I will certainly be doing a build log of her construction.

After that? Perhaps the Beagle, it is such an historic ship, influencing Charles Darwin with his theory of evolution. Perhaps an early steamship with its paddlewheel and sails.

I figure, at the current rate I build, that I should be closing in on 100. The process of what will be next may be easier by then? ;)

Rob
 
Peter Voogt said:
I am very pleased and interested in the Group Build of the Enterpris(z)e. It give me a lot in inspiration.
But another model of scale 1:48 somewhere in the house?
Therefor is my next model the 1:160 HMS ENTERPRISE 1774 - Stern section. Then I can place it in a corner of the show case of another model.
And perhaps with the Group Build inspiration also some scratch ad-on’s?

PS: My iPad does not show that Group Build in the pull-down menu:
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Regards, Peter
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What drives you to choose the Enterprise as your next build? Is it the ship itself and her history, is it a scale, or something else?
 
Jimsky said:
What drives you to choose the Enterprise as your next build? Is it the ship itself and her history, is it a scale, or something else?
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The Group Build came in focus with that nicely lined Enterprise, but then in Zoly’s Dry-Dock the 1:160 scale was passing by.
A real challenge to make a nice model in that challenging scale.
Regards, Peter
 
As many of you are aware, I'm working on the 1/48 Enterprise 1774 in the group build and I've still got a very long way to go. However, currently my choice would be another ship from the same time period of a French or Spanish ship with the same quality so I can compare the different methods of construction. :)
 
The bench is barely cleared, the wood shavings still whispering stories of the last Le Leudo hull… and yet, here I am, already plotting the next adventure.
This time, I’m steering toward something that offers more than just construction, something that pushes my understanding of shape, shadow, and the quiet language of honest Mediterranean boat-building craftsmanship.
My next build will lean even further into historical character, not grand or flashy, but a vessel with real work and history behind it. One that carried more than just cargo… it carried culture, tradition, and the fingerprints of forgotten hands. There are only three working vessels still in service.
Expect no carvings, no guns, more subtle forms, and more patience. I’m not chasing perfection, perhaps I never do. but I am after precision with soul. And as always, it’ll be a balance of scale, proportion, and storytelling through my favorite species of wood.

I won’t say much more for now, I am not really ready yet, but rest assured, it’ll be something to keep the knives sharp and the tea hot. Let’s see where this tide takes me.
 
Jimsky said:
The bench is barely cleared, the wood shavings still whispering stories of the last Le Leudo hull… and yet, here I am, already plotting the next adventure.
This time, I’m steering toward something that offers more than just construction, something that pushes my understanding of shape, shadow, and the quiet language of honest Medetarien boat-building craftsmanship.
My next build will lean even further into historical character, not grand or flashy, but a vessel with real work and history behind it. One that carried more than just cargo… it carried culture, tradition, and the fingerprints of forgotten hands. There are only three working vessels still in service.
Expect no carvings, no guns, more subtle forms, and more patience. I’m not chasing perfection, perhaps I never do. but I am after precision with soul. And as always, it’ll be a balance of scale, proportion, and storytelling through my favorite species of wood.

I won’t say much more for now, I am not really ready yet, but rest assured, it’ll be something to keep the knives sharp and the tea hot. Let’s see where this tide takes me.
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I look forward to it. :)
 
Jimsky said:
The bench is barely cleared, the wood shavings still whispering stories of the last Le Leudo hull… and yet, here I am, already plotting the next adventure.
This time, I’m steering toward something that offers more than just construction, something that pushes my understanding of shape, shadow, and the quiet language of honest Medetarien boat-building craftsmanship.
My next build will lean even further into historical character, not grand or flashy, but a vessel with real work and history behind it. One that carried more than just cargo… it carried culture, tradition, and the fingerprints of forgotten hands. There are only three working vessels still in service.
Expect no carvings, no guns, more subtle forms, and more patience. I’m not chasing perfection, perhaps I never do. but I am after precision with soul. And as always, it’ll be a balance of scale, proportion, and storytelling through my favorite species of wood.

I won’t say much more for now, I am not really ready yet, but rest assured, it’ll be something to keep the knives sharp and the tea hot. Let’s see where this tide takes me.
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O agree with Jeff. Maybe open the curtain a little bit?
Regards, Peter
 
Currently working to finish my 1/12 1948 Chris Craft 20ft. run about from a set of plans from the 1948 Mechanic Illustrated magazine. Would like to get her in the water this summer.
My next project will be the WW2 British Fairmile "D" Motor Torpedo Boat. Several of these boats were built in Canadian ship yards on the Great Lakes for patrol duty on the St. Lawerence river and Atlantic coast searching for German U boats. I have purchased a set of drawings as well as the Anatomy of the Ship book for reference details.
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That's a tough one, for me. I just completed the CAD work for a 1:36 scale working Hoy while also 'slowly' working on an Admiralty style gunboat Philadelphia and a period correct style 'Launch That Never Was'. I'm having a lot of fun on that launch right now. I switch back and forth between the gunboat and the launch, however. The Hoy has for some reason started to take a back seat to yet a newer interest for my next build. I'm looking for somewhat more of a challenge, I suppose. I also want something 'big'. Enter Ed Tosti. I have his books for both the Naiad Frigate 'and' the Young America. I like them both, but I'm missing volume II of the Naiad Frigate and don't have a clue if/when Seawatch will ever print it again. I'm getting tired of waiting. That won't stop me from beginning, but I'd like to have that second volume in my bookshelf before committing. That leaves the 'Young America'. Its large 1:72 scale would be quite impressive indeed. "Decisions, decisions..."
 
I've had a longstanding dream of doing a model of the Witch of the Wave, an extreme clipper built by George Raynes in 1851. I think I even started a thread few years back on MSW. I am well into the CAD on it, but there is a lot of work left to do on it.
 
When I'm finished with the "Atropos" (maybe still this year :)!), it probably will be the turn of "La Flore", or maybe the "Admiral Vernon". All three are vintage Steingraeber sets I found on Ebay and GK-Modellbau. Seems I just can't resist these old kits :p...
 
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