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I am currently searching for these kits. Heller no longer makes the Sinagot or 𝑻𝒉𝒆 Cotre Kurun. I can find them in the US, but the postage is more than the cost of the kits. Seems a bit excessive for a cardboard box and plastic bits. I am in France. Any info would be much appreciated.
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I'm an impatient man. But also a disciplined man. The battle between these is always won by a slight difference. When got at my hands the box of "Bon Retour" by Artesania Latina i was like a small child having its dream toy at hand, at the same time an inner voice was telling me "Don't do it again. Take your time. Be as sure as possible with each step, with next step". This time discipline will be in charge. So I've read the building logs posted here, and general advice, and bought the Kindle version of "Ship modeling shimplified" by Frank Mastini, and then become a member here. I consider that a good start. With all newly knowledge acquired i' ve opened the box trying tame my excitement, but....i was so in hurry i couldn't take a proper picture...That's the best i've got. "Bon Retour" is a fishing boat, as all of you already know, build at early '50s and then become a private yacht. No much info i could find about her. Pity as its a beauty. I've selected that one over others beginners models, because it has a deck. And i would love to learn about building one. Next step...taking the parts out and checking them. And then put numbers on them... Next one was to carefully cut away the hull and bulkheads, sand them off at the edges. Now the bulkheads where too tight to fit. I had to sand them a lot, as to fit them without been too tight or too loose. But i finally did it. When i fit the first one, it felt as a glorious win!!! What a joy, like celebrating at Rocky Steps! So I've put my music on and kept working on them. My girlfriend got jealous and wanted to give a try. I was more that happy to explain the task at hand. Sand them to fit not too tight, not too loose and the top of each bullhead must align with the top part of the keel. As mr. Mastini writes "You think its finished and want to clue it? Don't!". So i dry fit them all by following his line of work, which is different from the illustrated and written instructions. Well that was fun!!!...and then came up to my first problem to solve. Next step was to cut and dry fit the false decks...And then i understood why i should dry fit first and clue later. I'll try to explain with pictures. It seems that i should sand the bullhead beneath the hole as much as to make it as tall as to make the hole plugin in place correctly. Did the above steps hoping i was right with my understanding. Now, as you can see from the picture above, the deck must take the curvature of the hull/bulkhead. I found two suggested ways. First to keep the false decks in water for an hour and then pin them (not clue them) at place, let them dry for 12h. Other one put them in hot water for 15' and then pin them in place, let them dry for 12h. But in order to do so must draw some lines where the bulkheads fall at the false decks, so to place pins correctly. So next step is draw the lines and then...choose one of them to go on. If you have any suggestions, tips would be more than welcome! Up to then...take care and keep on living at full speed!!! Cheers, Dimitris
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Hello fellow modelers! This log is about my first ever model, the Bon Retour from Artesania Latina (AL). Even though this kit is designed as an entry level/beginner kit, i have found that it is NOT the case. I have read other posts commenting on how poor the instructions are, how blurry the photos in the instructions are and how little to nothing is explained about rigging. I can confirm it is true, so if youre looking for a kit to start, i wouldnt recommend this one. Try an easier kit, like "La Provençale", from Artesania Latina, or "Lancha del Capitán San Juan de Nepomuceno", also from Artesania Latina. Or even the HMS Bounty Jolly Boat! if youre still convinced to try out this kit, you can ask me anything you want, i will gladly help you with whatever i can. Being my first kit ever, i wanted to start with something small, to practice for when i get to something bigger that requires a lot more experience. I am sure a keen eye will spot mostly every mistake i made, butoverall i have learned a lot from this kit, and even more from you, guys, as a community. You have been of invaluable help in times of need, and i can't thank you enough. Thats why i dedicate my first ever build log to you, community of modelshipworld, for your wise words, deep knowledge and kind attention. Thank every single one of you. Anyway, lets get into the build log! Hugo Bosque Arenas Beginner modeler 07/10/2020- 15 replies
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The much anticipated package arrived this morning! My goals for the morning were to unbox, inventory, and cut out the pieces for Step #1. (I've read Invictaag's build log about 4 or 5 times over the past two weeks, so feel comfortable with the instructions. I've also read Philthy's build log, but since he made some improvisations and alterations, I'm relying less on that one; probably a better source for those with more experience who can better appreciate what he's doing.) Since I'm a beginner, I'm not sure how useful my build log will be for others, but I know I'll have questions along the way and will appreciate all the help this community can offer! As a newbie, I have made a point to label all the parts, so I start learning their names. This was not always easy, since the inventory list in the instructions assumes a certain level of knowledge that I don't have yet. I'm mostly comfortable with all of that now, except for the long pieces tied together (planking, masts, etc.). I'm not 100% certain which pieces are which there. Easy enough to tell the difference between basswood, walnut, and mahogany, so I'll just have to measure pieces as I get closer in order to distinguish them. The inventory list assumes that some of the long pieces of walnut are already cut into smaller pieces, too. (Side note for others who might do this kit: piece #22 is omitted from the Spanish/English inventory list. They are in the French/German list, however, and form part of the bulwark on the main deck.) Some photos of the unboxing, inventory, and pieces for Step #1. Unfortunately, I caused some minor damage to piece #10 of the frame, which was the first one I cut out. I quickly figured out a better technique, though, and so all the rest are in good shape. Next step for me: sanding the pieces for Step #1.
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Hello Fellow Builders, This build log is for the Bon Retour by Artesania Latina (AL). This kit is designated as an entry level / beginner kit and is reasonably priced at around $60. I have had the kit for about 2 years now while working on her a little here and there. Now that I am finally settled in after moving I can make some decent progress. Im motivated to finish the Bon Retour since I have two new kits waiting for me! For my birthday the girl friend got me the U.S. Independence from AL and I treated myself with the Armed Virginia Sloop from Model Shipways. I would gauge my experience a humble beginner being new to building wooden ships. I have read dozens of build logs since picking up wooden ship building and these logs have proved very informational as well as inspiring. My aim is to share and contribute my builds and explain the steps from the view point of a beginner in hopes of helping out fellow builders who are just starting out. This is my second wooden ship model and my confidence level has considerably increased from my first build the Jolly Boat by AL. As you can see I had to use a bit of wood putty to even out the hull after planking, Since this is a singe plank hull and I plan on painting her, I figured why fuss about how pretty she looks now just as long as her hull is even and smooth. A number of modifications and repairs were needed on the hull from when i first started 2 years ago. Like a dummy i was filing down the bulkheads with the keel in a vice. Well too much pressure and I snapped the keel at the stern section. This required some profanity and some modifications to reattach the stern section. I feel it looks fine now, however she does not match up with the plans exactly now. She's a little longer and narrower than intended by the original kit. Im going to end this post now, however please leave your comments or advice as far as what you see. I see this build a being an opportunity to cut my teeth on a basic kit while preparing for more detailed builds in the future. Cheers! Phil Current Build: Bon Retour (AL) On Deck: U.S. Independence (AL) Armed Virginia Sloop (Modle Shipways) Completed: Jolly Boat (AL)
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