Intro.

[Dave Ward]

Martin,
welcome to the forum. The Victory in 1/72? You need a large area to work on that, let alone display it! I did a few plank on frame ships last century, I found that I had difficulty in keeping up the commitment to such long term projects. I prefer the plastic variety now. You'll find a large cross section of model makers here, from beginner to expert, and the whole genre of models. Any questions on techniques, material, sources, ask away - someone will have an answer!
Dave

[OldMart]

Welcome Martin.

As you type a reply there are several icons across the top. Press the one that looks like a landscape picture (near the middle) and follow your nose.

That will allow you to either upload them for the site to store, or link to them if you have them displayed elsewhere, but most of us upload straight here.

Thanks Andy. I will have a go, but please bear with me. Kind regards Martin

[Mini Me]

Hi Marty! Glad you found us.....we all started somewhere so Welcome to the "nut house" and jump in the water's fine!!

[OldMart]

Martin,
welcome to the forum. The Victory in 1/72? You need a large area to work on that, let alone display it! I did a few plank on frame ships last century, I found that I had difficulty in keeping up the commitment to such long term projects. I prefer the plastic variety now. You'll find a large cross section of model makers here, from beginner to expert, and the whole genre of models. Any questions on techniques, material, sources, ask away - someone will have an answer!
Dave

Again thanks Dave. It's great, so many friendly people. Keep safe Martin.

[OldMart]

Hi Marty! Glad you found us.....we all started somewhere so Welcome to the "nut house" and jump in the water's fine!!

Thanks mini

[Scratchbuilder]

Welcome Martin,
There are the older more mature modellers on here.
And then there are the older not so mature modellers on here.
And the we have the not so mature modellers on here.
BUT! If there is a question that needs to be asked, then ask it, and you will get twenty answers back and all will be advisory and helpfull.
So pull up a chair, have a wander around the different subjects and even there you will start to pick up little snippets of advice.
The question I always ask is who was it put me to bed last night...
Mike aka Wibble.

[Waspie]

Welcome Martin from another novice. I've just finished, (98%), my first attempt after a 45 year break!! Loads of really good folk on here and always willing to help. Dive in and enjoy. :thumb2:

[spanner570]

Martin, a warm welcome to you, sir!
Muck in and have fun.
We try and get a balance between fun and serious intent once the kit box is opened and we start to concentrate on our projects. A recipe for success for sure. :thumb2:

Cheers.
Ron

[OldMart]

Martin, a warm welcome to you, sir!
Muck in and have fun.
We try and get a balance between fun and serious intent once the kit box is opened and we start to concentrate on our projects. A recipe for success for sure. :thumb2:

Cheers.
Ron

Cheers Ron

[OldMart]

Welcome Martin,
There are the older more mature modellers on here.
And then there are the older not so mature modellers on here.
And the we have the not so mature modellers on here.
BUT! If there is a question that needs to be asked, then ask it, and you will get twenty answers back and all will be advisory and helpfull.
So pull up a chair, have a wander around the different subjects and even there you will start to pick up little snippets of advice.
The question I always ask is who was it put me to bed last night...
Mike aka Wibble.

Thanks Mike. Good to know

[Airborne01]

A warm welcome from me too Martin! Check out the 'Anatomy of the Ship' series by Conway Maritime Press - the HMS Victory subject will tell you all you need to know - and much, much more besides! It's a few years old but I'm sure you'll find a copy online at a reasonable price!
Steve

[OldMart]

Cheers

A warm welcome from me too Martin! Check out the 'Anatomy of the Ship' series by Conway Maritime Press - the HMS Victory subject will tell you all you need to know - and much, much more besides! It's a few years old but I'm sure you'll find a copy online at a reasonable price!
Steve

Thanks Steve. I've got one. A very good book, only cost me £6 can't seem argue about that.

[BattleshipBob]

Welcome aboard Martin

Great site, the rabble are ok as well

[boatman]

AN A HI Marty from me an welcome an im also a floaty guy as i build r/c warships in 1/72 scale so we got something in common hope you enjoy this forum as the best on the web an yes your model will be huge like my tiger ive just fininshed after a 4 yrs build all scratch build
chrisb

[JR]

A warm welcome Martin, as you can tell a great forum. No questions is silly as we all started once.
John aka Wobble