Worldway Posted November 17, 2016 Share #1 Posted November 17, 2016 My first build is the Mare Nostrum. I am still in the early stages but have been thinking about my next build. The Mare Nostrum has provided me with some challenges but so far I think I am working through them quite well (others may disagree). It has all the elements that one would expect with planking, some rigging, etc. So, because Christmas is fast approaching, and the Admiral wants a wish list from me I was considering the Bluenose II by Model Shipways. I thought of it because firstly the ship is a Canadian icon and secondly Model Shipways probably has one of the best set of instructions out there. I would like to hear your thoughts. Keep in mind, by the time I finish the Mare Nostrum I will still be a novice. But I can't see any other models out there that would be good for a beginner without going to a solid hull and I don't want to do that. Canute 1 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted November 17, 2016 Share #2 Posted November 17, 2016 Well, I disagree that Bluenose is the only suitable option, but it is a fine kit, and the hull shape and rigging are both considered beginner-friendly. If it's a ship you really like, then I think that kit is within your realm of doability. Canute, Jack12477 and mtaylor 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Coleman Posted November 19, 2016 Share #3 Posted November 19, 2016 I see a lot of Armed Virginia Sloops from Model ship ways as a beginner build. An excellent choice for very minimal rigging would be a longboat HMS Bounty longboat maybe. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thibaultron Posted November 19, 2016 Share #4 Posted November 19, 2016 Until tommorow Model Expo has the Blue Nose for $99.99. It is on back order at the moment. The model is of the original Blue Nose, not the reproduction II. I've attached a screen shot of the ad they sent me. They are presently listing it a $140, not the $220 they show in the add. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca.shipwright Posted November 22, 2016 Share #5 Posted November 22, 2016 Greeetings, I am up to rigging of my HMB Endeavour and see that this is going to be a lot of very tedious close work (URL in my signiture block below). I am going to start another kit and work on it going back and forth to use some macro skills while I rig the Endeavour. I have both the Niagara and Syren from MS and have followed the build logs for both here on MSW. I see both have rows of carronades. Are there any other major differences worth noting other than moderator Chuck Pisarro's fantastic Syren design and instruction manual? Thanks mtaylor, thibaultron and Canute 3 Quote ca.shipwright Michael Zemmel Midlothian. VA http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11562-hmb-endeavour-by-cashipwright-corel-160/ http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/15329-hms-victory-by-cashipwright-panart-art-738-1:78/ "Buy all your toys before you retire" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted November 22, 2016 thibaultron, I did order the model last week, before I saw your post. However, I didn't see any mention of a sale or discount even though I looked around on their site first. So I called them today but got voice mail and never a call back. Hopefully they will honor the sale price. Thanks for the lead. mtaylor, Canute and thibaultron 3 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thibaultron Posted November 23, 2016 Share #7 Posted November 23, 2016 Keep calling till you get them. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca.shipwright Posted November 23, 2016 Share #8 Posted November 23, 2016 See my ad in sellers forum if you want immediate delivery. Quote ca.shipwright Michael Zemmel Midlothian. VA http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11562-hmb-endeavour-by-cashipwright-corel-160/ http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/15329-hms-victory-by-cashipwright-panart-art-738-1:78/ "Buy all your toys before you retire" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted November 23, 2016 Just to update, I got off the phone with Model Expo. they said he would honour the sale price of $99.99. Thanks for the heads up Thibaultron. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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