swralph Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Hello my Friends. My name is Ralph and I like to build almost anything,mainly ships and figures. Hoping to join in and maybe make a few friends. I suffer with serious mental health problems(Schizophrenia) and use modelling to occupy my mind,I model and paint most days. I support an awful team called Chester FC and love to go fishing. I have a lovely wife called Paula who colours wonderful pictures. A son called Chester who is a Chef and a daughter called Eskarina who is nearing the end of a Masters Degree. I also like to play solo board games and I am currently playing Core Space. All the best. Ralph. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 (edited) Hi Ralph, I'm a bit below you, geographically speaking, being in mid Wales. It's nice to have you here - I've found this to be a very friendly forum and have found the advice and help available here to be invaluable as I began my modelling journey. Cheers, JRK Edited October 29, 2020 by jackroadkill Badd spelin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 Thanks for the welcome Jack. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Gidday Ralph, welcome aboard. What sort of ships do you do, and what scale? Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 15 minutes ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: Gidday Ralph, welcome aboard. What sort of ships do you do, and what scale? Regards, Jeff. Thanks for the welcome Jeff. Mainly 1/700 Navy ships.I have also done a few 1/350. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 39 minutes ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: Gidday Ralph, welcome aboard. What sort of ships do you do, and what scale? Regards, Jeff. Still getting used to putting pics on via flickr. This is HMS Sheffield which I did this year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Gidday Ralph again, that's a very good model. I've only done a few ships in 1/700. Although the kits had good detail I found the small size a bit awkward at times. (Airfix) ships in 1/600 is my preferred scale, though it limits me a bit in what's available, plus they're a bit basic. Your seascape, rigging and guard rails are way out of my league, very well done. Regards, Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 15 minutes ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: Gidday Ralph again, that's a very good model. I've only done a few ships in 1/700. Although the kits had good detail I found the small size a bit awkward at times. (Airfix) ships in 1/600 is my preferred scale, though it limits me a bit in what's available, plus they're a bit basic. Your seascape, rigging and guard rails are way out of my league, very well done. Regards, Jeff. Thank for the kind words Jeff. I was just looking through a thread where I saw you with the USS North Carolina,I could never scratchbuild that it is great. As for rigging I did this IJN Mikasa last year for a guy in Cardiff. a widget 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Hello Ralph... from the great city of Chicago USA. I have some idea of what you live with my Daughter suffers from the same and is also Bi-Polar. I know it is not an easy fight so stay strong. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Welcome Ralph, it really is nice to see you have joined Britmodeller. They're lovely looking models and looking forward to seeing further contributions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 aboard Ralph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Greetings from Western Canada. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 12 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Hello Ralph... from the great city of Chicago USA. I have some idea of what you live with my Daughter suffers from the same and is also Bi-Polar. I know it is not an easy fight so stay strong. Dennis Thanks for the warm welcome Dennis. 12 hours ago, Roger Newsome said: Welcome Ralph, it really is nice to see you have joined Britmodeller. They're lovely looking models and looking forward to seeing further contributions. Thanks for the welcome Roger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 12 hours ago, Mike said: aboard Ralph Thanks for the warm welcome Mike 12 hours ago, dogsbody said: Greetings from Western Canada. Chris Thanks for the kind welcome Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Welcome indeed Ralph! Completely understand the challenge you have, one of my sons suffers similarly. I must say I'm very impressed with your ship models! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Terry1954 said: Welcome indeed Ralph! Completely understand the challenge you have, one of my sons suffers similarly. I must say I'm very impressed with your ship models! Terry Thanks for the warm welcome Terry. I have suffered with mental health problems for most of my life,I am fine most of the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 3 hours ago, Terry1954 said: I must say I'm very impressed with your ship models! I forgot to mention that too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, Mike said: I forgot to mention that too. Thanks Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutcastJoel Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Hello Ralph, There is great bunch on here, making it an awesome place to waste time. 😀 Your ships look awesome! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, OutcastJoel said: Hello Ralph, There is great bunch on here, making it an awesome place to waste time. 😀 Your ships look awesome! And hello to you Joel. I have had a good welcome and response.And thanks for the kind words on my ships. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Hi Ralph. Good to have a fellow Welshman on board. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Hello Ralph Welcome aboard. Greets from most beautiful town in northern Germany 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 8 hours ago, stringbag said: Hi Ralph. Good to have a fellow Welshman on board. Chris. Thanks for the warm welcome Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 5 hours ago, Harry Callahan said: Hello Ralph Welcome aboard. Greets from most beautiful town in northern Germany Thanks for the kind welcome Werner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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