Hi Mac and Welcome to the Forum..

Hi Mac,
Welcome to the hobby. I am replacing an Airfix model of Victory which is almost as old as the original and seriously beyond further restoration having frequently repaired broken masts and spars following repeated attacks of the yellow duster. I was never very happy with the rigging and sails. Even the hull is now coming apart as the glue seems to have deteriorated. The new one is going to get a case so that it will have a protected environment.

You are right about the challenge, which in my book, will be the planking. Make sure you get all the advice you can on this topic as there is no comparison with the plastic version. How are your woodworking skills? We know that the ubiquitous Airfix often needed a judicious application of the scalpel or fine sandpaper to remove flashing for an accurate fit. With wood the planking needs tapering at bow and stern. I have a few ideas to discuss with the experts on this site in order to improve my results. I am determined not to resort to filler this time.

Good luck. No doubt we shall be using this site regularly. I certainly could have done with it when building my first wooden model.

A huge hello to you all, and to all you new guys to this hobby, you will be so chuffed when you have created your first hull, it was that what got me hooked into building period ships.
At first the task of planking a hull is daunting, but trust me as long as you follow the plans that should be included with this publication, you wont go wrong, but I would advise you get a plank bender, or subscribe as you get one free as they are worth their weight in gold, also some rigging tools (See Below)

http://www.cornwallmodel...alog/amati_7375_22.html

Rigging can look scary, but it's simple as long as you take it step by step.

PS if your married and plan on making one in the home, a cutting mat is essential to avoid a divorce over a ruined dining table

Thanks!!

So I skipped the afternoon off work today - nipped in to Lincoln and picked up two copies of the first edition. That's the first step - if i accidently glue a barrel to a bulk head then i have spares lol!!

Now to subscribe...

I'm looking forward to sharing everyone's experiences on this forum.

Welcome to the forum Tiswas, now there was a program

Nice to know we are not so old as to have lost our memories yet!! I have been known as Wrinkly. Bet you don't know what programme that's from!

Yep, the painting is a doddle with a steady hand compared to the planking. Although I am several hundred percent more confident after finding this site. I may however be using a magnifier and good lighting throughout as the old mark 1 eyeballs are not what they were.

Hope you don't get in one, Tiswas!

Thanks Tarbrush, remember you're as old as you feel....lol. The 'Wrinklys' I don't remember, but I'm working on it. As for getting in a 'Tiswas', it's my wife that will get in one before me, I have the patience of a saint, so will wait for the fireworks the 1st time I leave something in the wrong place or drop paint or glue on the carpet, cripes!
Looking forward to issues 2 & 3 which should be out tomorrow. Do not intend assembling until I have all of the parts to the hull. Good luck everyone.
TIS

I bought two copies of the first issue, not least because of the price, but it gives me an extra canon to keep to one side for a project to distract me when the going gets tough!!

Hi all. I too am new to wooden boat building. I used to build plastic ones in my youth but that was a long time ago now. I've been wanting to try a wooden boat for years but was always too daunted with the task, but the step by step instructions and the convenience of the magazine made this an opportunity that was too good to miss. I just hope you'll all forgive me in advance when I start pestering everyone for advice as my build progresses.

Hello to all you new model shipwrights, just a quick point, dont any of you ever feel you are asking too many questions, this is a fantastic site, and were all here to help each other.
I have been building models since 9 years old, it was a plastic spitfire model, since then I have built many models, and am now on my fifth Period ship, and I am still amazed how much I am still learning, you will always find someone who will come up with a solution to a problem that you never thought of, and most of the time they will save you time, money and stress, so if you have any questions, just ask away!