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I also forgot. Unlike the Caldercraft kit, as excellent as it is, you will be able to furnish and fit out the cabins at the stern., as the decks run right through to this area. No furnishings come with the kit, but imagine putting some cabinets, tables, chairs and LED lanterns in there! Maybe there's a way I can do this without compromising anything for Amati. If I can, then I will, but it won't be seen in the manual....only on MSW! Caldercraft: Amati:
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ancre Coureur by cafmodel - 1/48
James H replied to cafmodel's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
She looks impressive with masts. What's the overall size? -
I think so too. I suppose if Bismarck is popular, then Amati may want to try their hand with Hood. I imagine the development coats and initial production outlay for Bismarck will be quite high.
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Ok...some answers. Bismarck is now scheduled for Autumn, possibly around October. As for HMS Hood, Amati aren't sure on that, as far as popularity goes. German battleships always sell, irrespective of the sales region, but that may not translate into HMS Hood.
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Not sure about the Hood. I can ask. Very good question! I'll try to get an answer for you. This virus has screwed all sorts up!
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I'm told the stuff is being packed/kitted to ship out, so I should be able to give you a glimpse of that triumvirate soon
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That looks fine to me. Just hit the 180 grade paper and give it an all over smooth. I see you thinned down the stern post area too, so that's good. Curving the side of that play too at stern is fine. It needs to be curved or you won't lay your second layer properly.
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Come on folks, that's a bargain!!
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And I have them all here. Amati are also aware of the accusations posted on the piracy site, and are watching.
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The ramblings of a demented, delusional and piracy-advocating moron... See for yourself, and make your own mind up... Er, yes Dave Stevens...ok!
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Ignore these morons on the piracy site too... They are watching this topic and obfuscating. Er yes, ok.....
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A resumé? Ok, bear in mind that I once had the Caldercraft kit in my possession for over a year, and now am very familiar with the Amati. Better quality materials and around three times more of it by my reckoning. No dummy barrels More realistic decoration, especially the stern scroll work, stern windows that have an option to be open, so you can look through them and see the gun decks. Better boats and a much more robust hull assembly Integrated gun ports so there's no chance of ever getting any gun port out of position. Generally, a more up-to-date design philosophy. You can model the Amati as you see fit, leaving open side planking to see the interiors etc. By my reckoning, this will be the largest commercially available model kit of a period ship the is available, and no one will be disappointed.
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ancre Coureur by cafmodel - 1/48
James H replied to cafmodel's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Hi Tom, Are the planks for the launch all pre-cut and shaped? -
Not that I'm aware of. For example, the cannon were made in various sizes and specifically for this ship. You couldn't really make them generic. Same with the gun carts, as they are designed to plug into the decks at an even distance from the bulwarks. It's not an easy model to make compromises on, so I can't envisage anything really changing from the initial design.
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Really liking this and how quick it's come together. She's certainly gonna be tall when complete.
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No doubt, but I know Amati want to bring in the cost so it's as little as possible extra £/€ than the Caldercraft in 1:72. The good news is you have time to save whilst I get the building done! This one is around 1.6m long, height approx 106cm. I'd have to ask @chris watton about beam and width of main yards (and to check my other numbers!)
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Except this time, there is only one choice 😄
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Well, some lesser-informed types think this kit is just mythical and they are unlikely to see it in 5-10yrs. We know different, and present the challenger to the crown for the Ultimate kit for HMS Victory. Amati now have all the laser and PE parts ready to ship to me and as soon as everything gets here, I'll start my promised build log. If you were thinking of getting a Victory kit, you might just want to hold off until you see this kit! Here are a very small number of sheets of laser. And I mean small number!
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Added for you. I hope that's ok.
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Second planking soon Don't forget, start from below those engraved bulwark marks.
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Maybe @chris watton can verify about the launch? Lovely model, and sits comfortably on my worktop.....unlike the Victory which will eventually sit there!
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Blackening brass advice
James H replied to Bossman's topic in Metal Work, Soldering and Metal Fittings
I hope you post your results after this.
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