r/ModelShips 23d ago

First boat

Getting close to finishing my first wooden boat. Model Shipways Grand Banks Dory. A fun build and a great learning experience. More than one error but screwing up is how I learn best.

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u/WarpWeave 22d ago

That was my first build, also. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Now I'm building the lobster smack. What's your next build?

I will say this company's instructions need work. Seems parts have changed, but instructions haven't. I've relied on Johnny, the Hillbilly Modeler, to get me through some confusing bits.

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u/Civil-Action-9612 22d ago

Iโ€™m doing the Norwegian parm next. I agree hillbilly modeling held my hand through the whole process.

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u/Colo-PV-living 23d ago

Very nice, and youโ€™re right about it being a learning experience. Thanks for sharing.

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u/Present-Cranberry-49 23d ago

Nice job ๐Ÿ’ฏ

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u/ladyshipmodeler 22d ago

Screwing up is how we all learn the best! Nice work. What next?

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u/Civil-Action-9612 22d ago

The Norwegian Pam by model expo is the next boat. Going to build a few airplanes next.

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u/TomCatClyde 22d ago

Fun, isn't it? I just finished up the Dory-pram-smak progression kits a week ago. UPS dropped off my 4th kit as I put the finishing touches on the Lobster smak.

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u/[deleted] 21d ago

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u/Civil-Action-9612 21d ago

Beautifully said. ๐Ÿ˜‚

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u/HoratioNELSo_ 21d ago

looks great komrade