Hi all.

[Bri62]

Hello returned to modelling after a rather long break I have just started Trumpeter 1/200 HMS Nelson, look forward to chat and get a few pointers.
Brian

 

[JayCee]

Welcome to the best forum on the web.
John.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

,....... and it's a warm welcome from me too.
..... I look forward to seeing you around the parish,
Andy
(I do like to see a nice Ship build, don't do them myself,but there are several of the chaps on here that do )

 

[boatman]

HI Brian welcome to this great forum an you are doin HMS Nelson in 1/200 scale will look forward to that as im hopein you will show your build on this forum an Bobthestug is now doin big 1/200 battleships an i im building HMS Tiger in 1/72 scale in ships under constuckion an she is big but it a R/C scratchbuild an nearly finished if you would like to look
ATB to you Sir
chrisb

 

[Mark1]

Welcome, ive got a 1/200 mikasa im hoping to start in the near future maybe you could give me some pointers

 

[Bri62]

Thanks for the warm welcome I am interested in all military models but have a soft spot for warships (22 years Royal Navy Engineer) Boatman yes I would love to see your build.
Brian

 

[boatman]

Thanks for the warm welcome I am interested in all military models but have a soft spot for warships (22 years Royal Navy Engineer) Boatman yes I would love to see your build.
Brian

Well Brian my tiger build all over 200 pages of it an 3 yrs worth is in ships under construction hope you like it an there also Garry from N/Z an he is also scratchbuilding a type 23 frigate hms iron duke in 1/72 scale an R/C its lookin to be a cracker an its like my R/C type 23 frigate in 1/72 scale hms norfolk an Bob's big model ships also so you have plenty to look at hope you enjoy these builds
chrisb aka boatman

 

[Bri62]

will have a look Chris, still in the process of me getting my room sorted but getting there
Brian6

 

[Jim R]

A warm welcome to the best modelling forum on the web. Help, advice, support and encouragement readily available with plenty of good natured banter along the way. Like yourself many here have returned to the hobby after a break.
Your 1/200 HMS Nelson will be quite an eye-catching model. I built her sister ship, HMS Rodney, a while ago but only in 1/700 scale.

 

[boatman]

will have a look Chris, still in the process of me getting my room sorted but getting there
Brian6

AN hi again Brian could you please put on your pictures in full size as on my pc they wont show very well in the thumb nail size like you have cheers
ATB Brian
chrisb

 

[boatman]

will have a look Chris, still in the process of me getting my room sorted but getting there
Brian6

COR Brian Bobthestug is doin P/E like you are doin so he will be able to help you or you help him

chrisb

 

[Ian M]

Welcome Brian. Good to have another boat builder in our ranks.
Hope to see a build thread of the Nelson. I do like a big war canoe.

 

[boatman]

will have a look Chris, still in the process of me getting my room sorted but getting there
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OH Brilliant pics Brian yes i can see them clearly now brilliant very tidy bench unlike mine as there are tools an stuff everywhere looks like a bomb has hit it lol
chrisb

 

[Ian M]

AN hi again Brian could you please put on your pictures in full size as on my pc they wont show very well in the thumb nail size like you have cheers
ATB Brian
chrisb

Sorted

 

[boatman]

Sorted

Cheers Ian you my fav mod
chrisb

 

[Dave Ward]

Brian,
welcome to the forum - looks like you've got your workbench sorted, but how long will it stay that tidy?
My first career was as an Engineer Officer in the MN.......................... then came ashore!
The Nelson is an eyecatching ship, caught between the world wars, never very glamorous, but a reliable performer. Quite a few shipbuilders on the forum now, I dabble a bit myself. Look around, the forum has all genres of modelmaking & cross over of techniques and tips is part of it's strengths - that and the friendly banter of the members. Enjoy!
Dave

 

[PaulTRose]

welcome to the party

 

[rtfoe]

Welcome aboard Brian, you'll find all genres besides ships...I do dabble a bit but in small 1/700 scale. Great to see a tidy workbench...very rare amongst us except for Barry.

Cheers,
Richard aka Wabble

 

[Bri62]

Thanks again for the warm welcome, as for my bench i suffer with mild ocd and am very tidy, Dave tried to join the merchant navy in 79 but I had a tatoo under age so wasn't accepted for officer training both my brothers sailed with blue funnel and shell. I will start a build thread for the Nelson next week
Brian

 

[stillp]

Welcome to the forum Brian!
Pete