A new sailor
 

In the winter of 2000 I got bored and decided to do something different with my time and money...so I decided to take up model ship building.

When I opened the box and started to get going, I couldn't believe how MONEY and time would be involved (typical newbie sentiment).

I shelved the project in 2001, after failing to properly install the first layer of planking for a third time. By that time the emphasis of my thoughts had been reversed. l couldn't believe how much TIME and money were involved. I didn't expect the project to be easy...I just didn't think it would be that hard or difficult.

Anyway, hello folks. I am looking forward to talking with you as well as picking your brains as the time and/or need arises.

Mike

Re: A new sailor
 

Welcome aboard Michael,

You may want to look these over to help:
1 - Planking_the_hull, running the_planks
2 - A Novice's_Planking Rules
3 - 12 Spiling Steps
4 - GUIDE FOR THE BEGINNER WOOD MODEL SHIPWRIGHT (Part One)
5 - Forums' FAQ (Still under construction)
6 - List of recommended modeling_books

If you have any questions or need any help, just post it here in the Scuttlebutt

John

Re: A new sailor
 

Hi Michael. Welcome Aboard!
Browse around the Forum, and if you have any questions or need any help, just post it here in the Scuttlebutt
Gary

Re: A new sailor
 

Mike,

There is a lot of time involved and a certain amount of funds if you do not have the tools. Several shipwrights here on the forum have made their own tools for specific task. Browse around and you will be back on course in no time, by the way ship building it isn't a race so take your time.

Charlie

Re: A new sailor
 

Hi Michael.
there are several members building HMS VICTORY , so join in and enjoy the forum

Gary