mort stoll

Hi Bill,

I followed the plans and was very satisfied with the result, however - as the man said - there is more than one way to skin that cat.  That does not mean the plans are 100 o/o correct.  For my Snake I am using Petersson to supplement the Caldercraft plans and could not be more pleased with the results.

Hope this helps,

Mort

You are doing a great job for a first build. Everything looks great. Keep up the great work.

Mort 

Hi Bill,

I misunderstood what you meant by mast hoops. I did not think to add them to my Connie,  I used thick card stock for my Snake mast hoops. Worked out very well. Others I know have used Evergreen Plastic Strips for their mast hoops and seem to like it.

All the best,

Mort

Thanks Rob. I can afford to wait as I plan to build the Diana next. It is just that I like to be as organized as possible or ADD as the Admiral says.

Keep up the great work,

Mort

Thanks Rob, I will. The good news is I can wait as I plan to build the Diana next and then the Victory. I am just very anxious and I like to plan ahead and be as organized as possible.

All the best,

Mort 

Hi Rob,

Your build is great. I am taking lots of notes which will save me lots of aggravation when I build my Victory. Question. I tried to order the sailors and marines and was told Hat has them on back order. How long ago did you order them.

Keep up the great work,

Mort

Hi Mobbsie,

Thanks for the update. I appreciate it. Your build is great. Keep up the great work.

Mort 

Great news. Have you heard anything about their 74?

Mort

Thanks David. I appreciate the prompt response. I also appreciate your great build. It is a great help to me as I am taking loads of notes which will be a huge help when I finally start my build.

All the best,

Mort

Hi David,

Did use black or tan line when you attached your perrals to the yards?

Thanks,

Mort

Hi Rich,

I built this model about 6 years ago. I think I gently bent them with my fingers.

Hope this helps,

Mort

PS

It is a great kit. You will be very happy with the finished product..

It has happened to most of us at one time or another.

Keep up the great work,

Mort

Very nice. Very very nice.

Mort

Hi Glenn,

Thanks for the reply.

Mort

Hi David,

This may be a stupid question but how did you realize - re post #35- that the bulkheads were incorrect?

Thanks,

Mort 

A very happy New Year to you and yours David. The Ship looks great.

Mort

If I did not know, I would not know. She looks great.

Happy and Healthy New Year My Friend,

Mort 

Happy New year my friend.

Mort

Same here to all.

Mort

Go for it and make it happen. We are all here for you.

Mort

Glad to have you back. You made the correct choice to get right back up after the fall.  This is going to give you invaluable experience in ship model restoration should ever choose to restore someones ship as this is a tremendous learning opportunity.

Mort.  

I am going to order the Model Ship Ways Kit. I'll kitbash and upgrade the kit where necessary. Truthfully I chose that kit because all things being equal I have a great deal of respect for Model Expo and Marc Mosco in particular. I appreciate all of the suggestions. 

Happy holidays to all,

Mort    

I am very sorry to hear this my friend. I Know how I would feel if I were in your shoes. All of the best.

Hope to have your build back on line soon,

Mort

Happy Anniversary Jim. You are doing a great job.

Mort

Hi Jason,

On my first builds I glued the masts in place. After reading both Lever and parts of Lees on how the rigging supported the masts on my last 2 builds - Connie and Rattlesnake - I did not glue the masts. I had no trouble keeping them secure as the shrouds and standing rigging kept them in position and secure as they said they would. I intend not to glue them in my Snake as well.However if you have an issue with the mast holes that is another matter. The mast bases will give you some support and you can as they did back in the day put wooden pieces- I forget the term - if they will fit between the mast collar and the mast for further support.

Hope this helps,

Mort