Warnerade Posted August 15, 2018 Share #1 Posted August 15, 2018 This turned out to be a very rewarding little kit. Definitely made a few mistakes along the way, but it wasn’t bad for my first model build. The directions were pretty specific and told me exactly what I needed to know to complete it. I ended up breaking the mast when I raised it up because a string was wrapped around it and I didn’t catch it until it was too late. GrandpaPhil, ccoyle and yvesvidal 3 Quote Instagram: fun_with_model_ships Current build King of the Mississippi Princess Royal Ship in a bottle Past builds Golden yacht in a bottle by Amati Union Brigantine by Constructo San Francisco II by Artesania Latina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Vadas Posted August 15, 2018 Share #2 Posted August 15, 2018 Nice kit . You could fix the mast fairly easily - I had the same problem with my Longboat in a Bottle (different reason) and managed a repair. Use a piece of wire with a "hook" bent into the end to pull back on the top of the mast, and a "push" stick to support the mast just below the break. It takes a bit of patience, but it IS possible . Danny Quote Cheers, Danny ________________________________________________________________________________ Current Build : Forced Retirement from Modelling due to Health Issues Build Logs : Norfolk Sloop HMS Vulture - (TFFM) HMS Vulture Cross-section 18 foot Cutter Concord Stagecoach 18th Century Longboat in a BOTTLE CARD Model Build Logs : Mosel Sydney Opera House (Schreiber-Bogen) WWII Mk. IX Spitfire (Halinski) Rolls Royce Merlin Engine Cape Byron Lighthouse (HMV) Stug 40 (Halinski) Yamaha MT-01 Yamaha YA-1 HMS Hood (Halinski) Bismarck (GPM) IJN Amatsukaze 1940 Destroyer (Halinski) HMVS Cerberus Mi24D Hind (Halinski) Bulgar Steam Locomotive - (Modelik) Tanker and Beer Wagons (Modelik) Flat Bed Wagon (Modelik) Peterbuilt Semi Trailer Fender Guitar Restorations for Others : King of the Mississippi HMS Victory Gallery : Norfolk Sloop, HMAT Supply, HMS Bounty, HMS Victory, Charles W. Morgan, 18' Cutter for HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture Cross-section, 18th Century Longboat in a Bottle Other Previous Builds : Le Mirage, Norske Love, King of the Mississippi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warnerade Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted August 15, 2018 I actually attempted that and was able to fix it more so than it was, but it got to the point where I felt I was going to break it worse if it kept fussing with it so I superglued the break and sealed the bottle. It was my first build so I’m glad it didn’t turn out perfect. There are two “ship in a bottle” kits by this manufacturer, I’m planning on building this same one again and fixing the mistakes and building the second one at some point in the near future. Dan Vadas 1 Quote Instagram: fun_with_model_ships Current build King of the Mississippi Princess Royal Ship in a bottle Past builds Golden yacht in a bottle by Amati Union Brigantine by Constructo San Francisco II by Artesania Latina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPS_skybolt Posted August 15, 2018 Share #4 Posted August 15, 2018 (edited) Even with the storm damage I still like it. It is an interesting kit and You did a nice job. To bad about the break. I would keep trying to fix it. Bob Edited August 15, 2018 by CPS_skybolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warnerade Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted August 15, 2018 Thanks Bob, I’ll have a replacement for it one day lol Here’s a picture of the box for those that are interested. Dan Vadas 1 Quote Instagram: fun_with_model_ships Current build King of the Mississippi Princess Royal Ship in a bottle Past builds Golden yacht in a bottle by Amati Union Brigantine by Constructo San Francisco II by Artesania Latina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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