Good Place To Start

[Gary HarrisonParticipant @garyharrison82569]

Hi all, I am a complete newbie in the world of model building, I would like to know whats a good model for me to start with?

And also a good set of tools that I would need.

I would be very glad of any help and tips.

[Gary HarrisonParticipant @garyharrison82569]

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Gary.. what are your interests?? what do you fancy making. You have to fancy making something and not just choose something because its very easy or interest will wane.

 

tugs.. fishing boats.. warships..destroyers..cruisers..aircraft carriers… ww1…ww2…victorian…speedboats..ocean liners..subs…airboats..skimmers..sailing boats..barges..canal boats..cabin cruisers..flying (non) boats..amphibious vehicles..hovercraft..steam vessels..paddleboats..lifeboats…landing craft..pt boats..

 

A GLYNN GUEST plan would be a good start. nice and simple, easy to construct, stable, able to be “accessorised” or left as plan. A variety of styles available here. Look very nice as “stand off scale”…ie.. looks pukka at 6 feet away…of can be dolled up with extras to producea stunning museum quality model (obviously like we ALL turn out !!!)

 

I like to make something that takes my fancy and is unusual, but others like..whatever.

Build from a plan, get a hull and start there..or an expensive kit with all the bits included(not recommended just yet). MFA do a few powerboat/cabin cruiser type boats.. very straightforward..good performers.. all parts including running gear available (see my album for more ideas)

 

tools required.. let me see,,,

 

cutting mat (or a nice bit of hardboard) , steel ruler, 18mm snap-off blade craft knife, sandpaper/cork block, paints brushes etc. possiby electrical crimpy things and suitable pliers and/or soldering iron for the motor side of things.

 

optional extras..whatever you fancy,as no one will agree here as per a previous thread on workshops…

 

A few copies of MODEL BOATS Glynn Guest free plans/build articles… will explain all.

Plans from our sponsor..my hobby store

 

Its almost made.

 

Ashley

[Gary HarrisonParticipant @garyharrison82569]

Thanks for the reply Ashley, lots of good info for me there, I do like the look of sailing boats, but was worried ot may be a bit advanced for me at this stage, also I do like a good war ship and fishing boat, I have seen a few really nice looking ones.

 

I will take a look at the Glynn Guest plans, I have a few days off work so will start to get a few bits together.

[DuckyParticipant @ducky]

Hi Gary

A good kit to start with if you are fancying a yacht is the graupner Micro Magic yacht .

The parts all have very little cleaning up to do on them and the wooden parts are all laser cut and just need teasing out. They even tell you what tools you will require which are minimal, here is mine which I finished in 2009

There is even a website, that gives you very good instructions and pictures all the way though the build.

What ever you decide to go with Good luck with your first build!

 

Check this out

http://www.freewebs.com/peterbsmicromagic/Micro%20Magic%20Mk%20II%20Racing%20Step%20by%20Step%20Assembly%20instructions.pdf

[Gary HarrisonParticipant @garyharrison82569]

Hi all, I decided to drive to Westbourne Models today, to have a better look at the boats they had, I ended up buying a Graupner Bugsier 3 Tug, it looks pretty good, and they told me it would be a good start for me, as its not a big build that I would lose interest in, and it does take a little bit of work, so should give me a good appetite for more.

 

I am clearing out the back bedroom over the weekend, so hope to get a start.

Will keep you informed of my progress.

 

Thanks for all the advice Ashley and Ducky.

[Ole VaugerParticipant @olevauger]

Hello Gary. You made ​​a wise choice there. Smart to start with something not too difficult but still enough to arouse your appetite. Maybe sign up to a club. You will probably soon know the joy that we feel. Pleased when new people find their way into our little world. Looking forward to following your first attempt. And maybe many more.

Good luck.

O

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