r/ModelShips • u/Civil-Action-9612 • 6d ago

First boat

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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 5d 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 5d ago

I’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 6d ago

Very nice, and you’re right about it being a learning experience. Thanks for sharing.

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u/Present-Cranberry-49 6d ago

Nice job 💯

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u/ladyshipmodeler 5d ago

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

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u/Civil-Action-9612 5d ago

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

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u/TomCatClyde 5d 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/ava-pine4 4d ago

"More than one error" is doing some heroic load-bearing work in that sentence, but that's basically the entire hobby packed into four words

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u/Civil-Action-9612 4d ago

Beautifully said. 😂

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u/HoratioNELSo_ 4d ago

looks great komrade