mtdoramike
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mtdoramike reacted to Larryboy in Sovereign of the Seas by Larryboy - Mantua/ Sergal - 1/78
Thanks guys, I appreciate what you have said. This is not my first build I guess I should go to my profile page and tell a little about myself. One thing is that I am the type of builder who likes to have instructions of some kind to refer to. I bought my kit from Model Expo because it was on special sale at the time ($400). I have built a lot of models but don't do much kit bashing or scratch building. Yes, I think this will be a good time to look at the build logs that you all have posted. Thanks again.
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mtdoramike reacted to ccoyle in Sovereign of the Seas by Larryboy - Mantua/ Sergal - 1/78
We know this is true! 😄
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mtdoramike got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Sovereign of the Seas by Larryboy - Mantua/ Sergal - 1/78
I maybe the only one to say, build it. You have it, start a build log first off and ask questions, post pictures of your progress. There are videos on Youtube regarding the building process of the SOS, which will help you tremendously. I also don 't agree with the need for scratch building or bashing of this kit in order to build a beautiful example of the SOS. Majority of kits will produce exceptable models without scratching or bashing unless your attempts are to make it your own.
Disclaimer: Take the above advice with a grain of salt because it comes from someone who hides in the wings, waiting for guys that bite off more than they can chew and later swoop in and adopt those orphaned kits that wide eyed first time builders attempt and then later drop like a hot rock. The SOS is one of the orphaned kits on my list to adopt.
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mtdoramike reacted to No Idea in Sovereign of the Seas by Larryboy - Mantua/ Sergal - 1/78
I really admire the honesty of this post - It says it all - SOTS is a beautiful beast of a ship and I couldn't build it yet. I see too many builds start and falter which puts the builder off of our amazing hobby. Great advice above which as the OP says will probably be unpopular.
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mtdoramike reacted to ccoyle in Sovereign of the Seas by Larryboy - Mantua/ Sergal - 1/78
Hi, Larry.
I'm going to give you some possibly unpopular advice. If you have a SOTS (Sovereign of the Seas) kit and are looking for instructions to build it, that's a pretty good sign that you aren't ready to build it. SOTS is one of the most difficult kits you could ever take on as a project, and Italian manufacturers are notorious for their poor instructions. Someone who is actually capable of tackling that kit, i.e., a seasoned modeler, doesn't really even need those instructions. So before you dig into SOTS, may I suggest you read through this topic first? I know the guy that wrote it -- he's kinda goofy, but he means well. After that, give some serious thought to investing in a simpler first project. Finishing one will increase by orders of magnitude your chance of completing SOTS successfully. For ideas on what to build first, look through the build logs and find ones that have both "finished" and "first build" in the title. Each of those represents a builder who got his or her hobby off to a good start, and everyone here would like to see you become a part of that accomplished group.
Cheers!
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mtdoramike reacted to Larryboy in Sovereign of the Seas by Larryboy - Mantua/ Sergal - 1/78
I purchased the kit in 2000 and have finally decided to build it. I hope I am not overwhelmed. Would someone please tell me if the instruction booklet is available to purchase or download and print? My kit only has the small white booklet with it and it's definitely not enough for me to build this model.
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mtdoramike reacted to alross2 in OREGON on display
OREGON is now in its case and on display in the gallery. If you're in the area, stop in and take a look.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from ibozev in Best HMS Victory kit?
I agree, most if not all Victory kits or builds require 2-5 years to complete. Now with that out of the way, back to your question, which I hate and which pops up every now and again whether it be a victory, constitution or what ever. A boat or ship model kit is a kit is a kit is a kit, no more no less. I have built well over 100 kits of various subjects over the years by many manufactures and have found that all kits no matter of the manufacture are good quality kits. Now whether the subject model builds into an acceptable representation of the subject is totally up to you AND NOT THE KIT. A kit is only a starting point of the journey you choose to take, but the quality of the build will be all on you as the builder. To me, the research of the subject is far more important than the quality of the kit, which can be changed, manipulated into what ever you want it to be. My point is, if you find something not historically accurate about the model per the kit, change it and make it so.
You will never get a museum quality model from a kit even though the manufactures touts it as such. I rarely ever build a model based on the kit. To me the kit is only the starting point. So to answer your question, all of them and none of them.
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mtdoramike reacted to rshousha in SOLD - Sergal HMAV Bounty kit for sale - very vintage
Hello All!
So Johnny Snug Harbour has decided to buy the Henri Grace-a-Dieu kit I had in stock. Actually, it's a good thing he bought it because it really is the most amazing kit I have ever seen, with almost 200 cannons and zillions and zillions of small parts. I had decided to keep for myself. I just love those period ships and there are very few kits out there.
So, Bounty is still for sale.
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mtdoramike reacted to rshousha in SOLD - Sergal HMAV Bounty kit for sale - very vintage
Email sent, thanks!
And, yes, you are first.
Regards,
Rick
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mtdoramike reacted to rshousha in SOLD - Sergal HMAV Bounty kit for sale - very vintage
I sure wish I had a lot more time. Every now and then I get these wonderful collections of kits and here I have a few for sale, including this lovely edition of the Sergal Bounty. I'm pretty sure this kit has been kept in one place for exactly fifty years. Everything is there, still nicely packaged, and even the box is in good condition. Of course, the frames are hand-made, long before laser-cutters came into the picture.
I am looking for $100 USD for this kit, plus shipping; $50 USD across Canada or the US. For Europe, shipping will be $125 USD for surface, and $225 USD for air mail.
It's a really nice kit and should go to someone who would like to build a vintage kit.
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mtdoramike reacted to alross2 in A few more WYOMING plans
This is the general arrangement drawing for the kit. It is one of the large sheets and measures about 34" x 65"! You can see why I went to the 11" x 17" sheets which are mostly full scale as well.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Old Collingwood in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I spent a little time on the two planes today. I also received the 3D printed crane that I ordered. It's a lot better than the kit supplied crane. It's the one on the right. It wasn't bad for $15.00.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in What About Pavel Niktin Models?
Ships back in the day were built more extravagant than you would think , due to ships representing countries and their kings and queens. This is true even from poor countries. There were also drawings of ships earlier than people think, unfortunately a lot were lost in time. If you as a builder want authenticity in their model, then do as much research as you can on the particular subject you want to build. It's true model ship kits authenticity are questionable, but that is where you the builder come in. Kits are really only here to help you get started, but not necessarily the end all be all.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from NavyShooter in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I spent a little time on the two planes today. I also received the 3D printed crane that I ordered. It's a lot better than the kit supplied crane. It's the one on the right. It wasn't bad for $15.00.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Cathead in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I spent a little time on the two planes today. I also received the 3D printed crane that I ordered. It's a lot better than the kit supplied crane. It's the one on the right. It wasn't bad for $15.00.
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mtdoramike reacted to mtaylor in What About Pavel Niktin Models?
To answer the original questoin... I did a quick search in the kit area. It can be modified to cover all of MSW including the review areas. https://modelshipworld.com/search/?&q=Pavel&type=forums_topic&quick=1&nodes=130&search_and_or=and&sortby=relevancy
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Montaigne in What About Pavel Niktin Models?
Ships back in the day were built more extravagant than you would think , due to ships representing countries and their kings and queens. This is true even from poor countries. There were also drawings of ships earlier than people think, unfortunately a lot were lost in time. If you as a builder want authenticity in their model, then do as much research as you can on the particular subject you want to build. It's true model ship kits authenticity are questionable, but that is where you the builder come in. Kits are really only here to help you get started, but not necessarily the end all be all.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in What About Pavel Niktin Models?
Ships back in the day were built more extravagant than you would think , due to ships representing countries and their kings and queens. This is true even from poor countries. There were also drawings of ships earlier than people think, unfortunately a lot were lost in time. If you as a builder want authenticity in their model, then do as much research as you can on the particular subject you want to build. It's true model ship kits authenticity are questionable, but that is where you the builder come in. Kits are really only here to help you get started, but not necessarily the end all be all.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I spent a little time on the two planes today. I also received the 3D printed crane that I ordered. It's a lot better than the kit supplied crane. It's the one on the right. It wasn't bad for $15.00.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from thibaultron in What About Pavel Niktin Models?
Ships back in the day were built more extravagant than you would think , due to ships representing countries and their kings and queens. This is true even from poor countries. There were also drawings of ships earlier than people think, unfortunately a lot were lost in time. If you as a builder want authenticity in their model, then do as much research as you can on the particular subject you want to build. It's true model ship kits authenticity are questionable, but that is where you the builder come in. Kits are really only here to help you get started, but not necessarily the end all be all.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from robert952 in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I spent a little time on the two planes today. I also received the 3D printed crane that I ordered. It's a lot better than the kit supplied crane. It's the one on the right. It wasn't bad for $15.00.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from yvesvidal in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I spent a little time on the two planes today. I also received the 3D printed crane that I ordered. It's a lot better than the kit supplied crane. It's the one on the right. It wasn't bad for $15.00.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Prowler901 in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I spent a little time on the two planes today. I also received the 3D printed crane that I ordered. It's a lot better than the kit supplied crane. It's the one on the right. It wasn't bad for $15.00.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I spent a little time on the two planes today. I also received the 3D printed crane that I ordered. It's a lot better than the kit supplied crane. It's the one on the right. It wasn't bad for $15.00.
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