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  1. James H
    Welcome to MSW! More than happy to see some paper vessels. Those can be real works of art and way beyond my scope. Looking forward to seeing your work. Jim
  2. James H
    Nice to see another fellow Brit here 😎 Hope you'll sure your projects with us too.
  3. James H
    Well I never! 😜
  4. James H
    Jeweller's rouge is Iron Oxide (FeO) mixed into a paste with water. 'Rouge' because of the colour of the oxide. Aluminium Oxide (Al2O3) is typically white) I work in science and use it FeO regularly.
  5. James H
    I always use Swann-Morton surgical blades. Been a staple of mine for 40yrs.
  6. James H
    Some serious skills there! Looking forward to seeing more.
  7. James H
    Hi Honza, Great to see you here. So you also built plastic models? I still do a little magazine work for that, but it's coming to an end shortly. I did a review for OcCre's HMS Terror here: So pleased to see you'll start a build log for it too. We do have another member who is building that same kit. I look forward to checking out your build. Jim
  8. James H
    I'd love to be regimented enough to log my time on projects, but the results would probably frighten me 😆 Nice to see an old kit having some life breathed into it.
  9. James H
    Interesting to see the slight differences between this and the Amati/Victory Models release, such as the use of ply instead of MDF. That deck planking looks super.
  10. James H
    Your method of construction with the angled timbers looks just like how these were built!
  11. James H
    I very much like the look of this one, so I'll be following 🤗 Watching for tips for when I begin my Victory!
  12. James H
    The first prototype was built by Chris, and he was doing this as a full time job and Amati employee. For me.....I work full time in education, so my building time will be evenings, weekends and holidays, but I do promise that I will move as quickly as I can so long as I don't compromise quality.
  13. James H
    Amati have so far printed the plans for me and had the PE and wood parts made. They are awaiting the return of high-pressure castings for the various fittings/cannon etc. and then this will be on its way to me. I'm thinking between 2 and 4 weeks at the moment. Some delays did creep in, but they now look sorted. From there, I have about 18 months to build the hull to completion as the masting is via drawing. I still think this is around 2yrs from release. There will be a build log here as soon as I get everything in the workshop.
  14. James H
    I think I built my first models with the following: steel rule cork sanding block and sandpaper scalpel knife 12" steel rule fine tweezers pin pusher steel set square jeweller's files toffee hammer long nose pliers small clamps pin vice and assorted small drill bits Amati plank nipper Hope that helps.
  15. James H
    Import duty from US is high, and for something of this value, it would be crippling. Importing from the USA to the U.K. is staggeringly expensive, not to mention the actual postage of something large and heavy (plus we pay import fees that are partially calculated on shipping), hence the reason I gave a local seller. I’ve paid £60 once on duty for a parcel costing half of that. It’s shocking. You’d easily look at adding a good £200 plus in duty alone.
  16. James H
    You ordering soon? Can't wait to see this one! I know Cornwall Model Boats are currently have it in stock, and it's not (relatively) too far from you 😉
  17. James H
    Thanks for the correction. I definitely stand corrected on that. 😅
  18. James H
    You are right. Products have various revisions, and I think the number on the kit review below (Catalogue # 1300/04) means it's the 4th revision. As this kit came directly from Amati in Turin, to me last June, it's safe to presume that is the latest revision. To be honest, any changes are usually very minor, but there's a possibility that it originally had wooden gun carriages instead of the cast things in there now. It's no biggie to fix that though. As these are high value items for shops to stock, you can assume that anything they have in won't have been sat on the shelf for too long either. I wouldn't worry too much about kit revisions at this stage when it comes to Vanguard.
  19. James H
    Welcome to MSW! That's quite a stash! Ok, out of those, I think you should tackle Artesania's Swift 1805. That looks more than doable for a modeller who has at least experience in another medium (plastic). It's a simple model and the rig is straightforward. You're a way off Vanguard yet. You really do need to get a few simpler but progressive projects under your belt first, but when you do opt for Vanguard, I highly recommend the Amati. We have a review here: Please crack open that Artesania kit and let our members help you through it. What tools do you have? A good start is at least a sanding block, Amati plank nipper, fine saw, nail pusher etc. We have a superb topic for you to read here: Here's another very useful topic: The moot point here is that we are here to help. MSW is the largest model ship forum in the world and the experience we have here is amazing, with members that will guide you along the way. Never feel that any question is stupid. We all start somewhere and what we want is for you to get to that holy grail you seek and accumulate the experience to get there, plus the enjoyment in doing so.
  20. James H
    Wow, I've never seen that kit before! Maybe one day you'll build it here?
  21. James H
    Looking real good!
  22. James H
    Nice to see you make a start on this one. Terror is a lovely kit and I'm more than sure you'll do it real justice. Looking forward to the rest of the build. Oh....and this...
  23. James H
    ...just to prove there's movement here, here's Emilio, Amati's boss, with one of the many full-size plan sheets he's had printed for me. The timber parts will be with him very soon.
  24. James H
    I believe it was an original agreement/arrangement between Amati and Model Expo, but now not in operation.
  25. James H
    No waiting list, but you are looking a couple of years yet. There is a link on this topic with some build photos from Chris showing the prototype. In the next month or so, you'll be able to follow a second prototype build here on MSW as I do the Victory for their instruction manual. Stay tuned!

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