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  1. ccoyle
    Besides the number of guns, the rank of the commanding officer came into play. Frigates were the smallest men-of-war deemed worthy of a post-captain, while sloops were generally led by commanders or lieutenants.
  2. ccoyle
    I just now noticed the lovely beach-front property in the background of your photo!
  3. ccoyle
    Welcome, Rick! I know nothing of live steam myself, so hopefully someone else here will be able to give you some pointers. Cheers!
  4. ccoyle
    Welcome aboard! To be painfully honest, your neighbor didn't do you any favors. That is an old kit that uses antiquated design and manufacturing methods. It's also a difficult subject (frigate). Such a model would be a challenge to even a modeler with some experience, but it is likely to be absolute frustration for a beginner. My advice: set it aside, and if you think that this hobby might be something you could really get interested in, then invest in one of the many newer, better designed kits that are targeted at beginning modelers. A number of such models are available from several companies, including BlueJacket Shipcrafters, Model Shipways, Vanguard Models, and Midwest Products (out of production but still widely available). But the price of your kit is hard to beat, and if you do decide to have a go, then start a build log so that folks can monitor your progress and offer advice. Cheers!
  5. ccoyle
    Upper decks planked and hatchway installed. I had to stain a few bits off the model, so I went ahead and also stained the existing interior framing, along with the last plank that I installed. Looks pretty sharp, I think -- it's kind of growing on me.
  6. ccoyle
    Very nice work! I notice also the presence of an aquarium lexicon, which suggests there might be an attractive aquarium somewhere about the house?
  7. ccoyle
    Next update: Frame extensions and the last planking strake that goes with them completed, along with the remaining interior framing at bow and stern. One issue to look out for, albeit a very minor one, is that the the last three interior frames at the stern had the left and right labels (L and P, in Polish) reversed. Not a big deal, since the parts are identical, but using them as labeled will result in the reverse side of the ply facing out, if that makes a difference to anyone. The fit of the frames isn't as perfect as the next photo suggests; some of the frames extend slightly above the bulwark (how much above depends on how good a planking job one does) and must be cut and sanded flush with the top edge. That takes us through p. 17 of the hull construction.
  8. ccoyle
    Welcome aboard, Tim! Kate Cory can be built into a beautiful model -- good luck with it!
  9. ccoyle
    Welcome aboard! I would love to visit Arran some day -- the whole west coast of Scotland has a very rugged natural beauty.
  10. ccoyle
    Smashing job, Kevin!
  11. ccoyle
    Pretty sure they aren't brass treenails, but rather bolts for the clinker planks. But I agree -- they look amiss. I can't help but think that real bolts standing that proud would create significant drag.
  12. ccoyle
    I don't know when I will eventually get around to this project, but I do think about it from time to time, especially whether to build it as something more historically correct or to fit it out as a modern pleasure craft -- each possibility suggests different options for upgrading the kit contents. I do also still receive updates from eBay about FS kits being listed, but usually the kits are ridiculously overpriced, as you have stated. For kits that are out of production, use antiquated construction methods, and provide some rather iffy parts, I wouldn't pay more than $20-$30, but I often see them listed for much more. Plus I have a stash of card models that will probably take me several lifetimes to polish off, so I have to think twice about accumulating more projects. 😜
  13. ccoyle
    Last night I finished installing the frame extensions -- all 68 of them (bleh). No picture at this point, because despite the sheer number of parts, it doesn't represent a huge leap forward in progress. Planking the bulwarks will be the next significant task.
  14. ccoyle
    Welcome! You have chosen a good subject and kit for a first project.
  15. ccoyle
    One of the guys that works at Ages of Sail, Clare Hess, is an active member here. I'm sure he's well aware of the situation.
  16. ccoyle
    @musberghi As far as I know, the kit is not yet available in the U.S. Trident will most likely make an announcement here when they are ready to take orders from outside of China.
  17. ccoyle
    You are very welcome! I think it is one of our forum's vital functions to show beginners that they can complete very attractive models from relatively simple kits. I'd bet dollars to donuts that far more modelers are successful in progressing from sloops and smacks to sailing men of war than those who dive directly into the deep end of the modeling pool!
  18. ccoyle
    Outstanding job! I hope you will consider placing some photos in the gallery. Cheers!
  19. ccoyle
    Yes, I stained the interior, though the reverse side of the ply doesn't take the stain as well. I had to go with oil-based stain only because the local stores had a pathetically small selection of water-base colors to choose from. Home Depot had maybe two, and I think Lowe's had none at all, at least not in the small cans. I'm not going to buy a gallon of stain for one model. Anyways, I have not had any problems so far with gluing the frame extensions.
  20. ccoyle
    Oh, I used to see a lot of these back when I lived in Germany in '79-'80. In German, it was the "Ente" (duck).
  21. ccoyle
    Ah, yes -- I forgot that some are doubled, so really only 34 per side. It went pretty fast, though.
  22. ccoyle
    Wait -- what?
  23. ccoyle
    If four is what it takes, four is what it gets. Better than quitting after the third! 👍
  24. ccoyle
    @Chuck Seiler Chuck, I hope you like gluing in false frame extensions! I finished up the starboard side -- all 37 of them. Now onto the port side!
  25. ccoyle
    Yep, looks like they got a defective ply sheet in that batch.

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