Michael Hussey Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Hi I am completely new to this. I have ordered Ship Models in Glass on the advice I have received from poster on this site. Thanks for the pointer. I look forward to the book coming when I can learn how to start building. I will be a frequent visitor to this site in the future I am sure. The work on all the models I have seen here is amazing! You people are so talented and patient! Bye for now. Michael JesseLee, Landlubber Mike and Gwyl Blaser 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwyl Blaser Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Hi Michael and welcome aboard. The book you ordered will serve you well. As you mentioned, there are some very talented builders here and they would love to help you with answers to any of your questions. Even before your book arrives please feel free to ask questions as they come up. Keep us posted as to your progress once you start building. Gwyl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseLee Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Welcome Michael, this is a great group of builders to learn from! Jesse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARUP Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Ahoy, matey! I have bought sailplane model kits from Fred at www.islandmodels.ie My mother's family origins are some of the original settlers in America but my father's side of the family is from County Down. Potato Famine immigrants. Chasseur 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hussey Posted March 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Thank you so much for the welcome Gwyl, JesseLee and Arup. Arup, it is a coincidence when you mention your Irish heritage and the famine immigrants as one ship replica which I intend to build is the famine ship "Jeanie Johnston" which has a connection to Tralee in Ireland near to where I am living. It is a well known ship in Ireland. Some info can be found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanie_Johnston. The good news story in relation to the ship is that there were no deaths attributed to the ship in its lifetime of sailing even when it eventually sank. I attended the launch of its replica in 2000 and it sits in Dublin port today as a tourist attraction. As a matter of interest to yourself and tracing your relatives have a look here. http://www.thejournal.ie/irish-parish-records-online-2-2636877-Mar2016/. Stay safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARUP Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 The 'Jeanie Johnston' would make a very attractive SIB, too! Has anyone done one of it? Chasseur 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelsInBottles Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Hey Michael, I'm pretty new to this two, only having completed two scratch builds so far--working on my third now. It's cool to see new people trying out the hobby and you're right--the work showcased on this site can be a heck of an inspiration for guys like us. Landlubber Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry552 Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Welcome Michael, This is the best site on the net in my humble opinion. The folks here are always willing to help out. Look forward to your first buil. Best, Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exwafoo Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Good book choice Welcome Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasseur Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Ditto Michael ... And welcome to the group. You'll like it here as everyone is friendly and willing to share ideas. A-ha me boys a-riddle-I day! Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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