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Congrats, Greg! Your growing fleet is looking very nice. Time to get another shelf unit!- 405 replies
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Check out the Master Korabel build logs and reviews to see how you like the company's design philosophy. From what I've seen, that kit looks pretty nice.
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I sometimes wonder if anyone reads that little post of mine. 😉 Glad to have you with us!
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I will politely semi-disagree with John. Smuggler is a great kit and makes a beautiful model, but having taken a crack at two solid hulls myself, I would hesitate to call them "easier". Rather, I'd just say that solid hulls are different. Solid hulls and plank-on-bulkhead kits each have their own learning curve, and you may find that you like one and not the other. No way to tell for sure until you try. Just don't be put off by the notion that one style is easier or harder than the other. Cheers!
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You're right, these are both MS kits. They both build into very nice models. MS kits tend to have fewer pre-cut parts than others and require more fabrication from sheet wood and strips -- that may or may not be your thing. You never know until you try. The two vessels are nearly identical in hull form. The main difference is the scale -- 1/48 will be slightly easier to work with. These both build into rather large (but spectacular, especially with sails) models. This makes a model harder to handle during construction and requires more room to display . Consider display case dimensions -- add roughly 6" to the length, 4" to the width, and 3-4" to the height (interior dimensions). But in terms of kit quality, you can't really go wrong with either one.
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Ugh! I've had pneumonia three times, and it always takes me months to recover full lung capacity. Glad to hear you are on the mend. Cheers!
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Welcome, Peter. I can't answer your question, but I edited the title so that perhaps you'll have a better chance at a nibble. I know that there are members who use that sort of technology, but not a lot of them. It might take a bit of time for one of them to respond. In the meantime, try browsing through the CAD section of the forum to see if you can find some info there. Cheers!
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Welcome, Dave! The Mastini book is a good read and an excellent introduction to the hobby. Do be aware, though, that a few bits of it are dated, mainly his list of suggested beginner models, some of which have long been out of production (there's still plenty of good ones around). The planking technique he describes is a simplified one, written with the beginner in mind. If you'd prefer to try something a littler closer to actual practice, then there are tutorials here at your disposal. Enjoy your book! Chris
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Don't think of it as pressure. Seeing your actual work helps people know what to recommend should you ever need help. Cheers!
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Hi, Mike! Is this going to be a build log, or is it just a general question about the kit? If the latter, then I will move it to the correct forum area. Good luck on your project! The Revell Connie is a popular subject. Cheers, Chris
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Glad to see you back, Clare!
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Well, I can't answer your paint question exactly, but I do agree that this is a fantastic kit and hope that you will post a build log for it. Be the first to "git 'er done". As far as paint goes, I wouldn't put too much stock in the box photos, because even good photos can give a false impression of the paint's actual shade. Hopefully someone can provide a better answer for you.
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A very interesting subject and a great way to honor your mother's memory. I'll be pulling for you!
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By all means, start a build log -- that's the best way to get advice on your project. Cheers!
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As you said, I don't think anyone has done an unboxing of this kit before. The contents do indeed look very good. You might consider modifying your first post entry by adding a few more thoughts and commentary and adding it to the kit reviews section. Good luck on your project!
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Hello, Frosty. Have a look here. The link takes you to one of the pages at our parent organization, the Nautical Research Guild. Lots of other resources available there as well. Enjoy looking around! Cheers, Chris
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I've heard that this kit is no piece of cake, but I've seen at least one spectacular finished example of it. I started out with the model railroad tool kit as well -- just seemed to have more of the tools I thought I would need than the actual ship modeling tool kit. Start with what you have -- you will inevitably discover additional tools you'll want later. Your glue looks more like the kind that is appropriate for card modeling. For wood, I would suggest regular Titebond or other wood glue instead. It's readily available at any hardware store. Good luck with your project!
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Welcome! I have a dim recollection of at least one other member who has joined us from the world of gaming/figures, so it's not unheard of -- and certainly not "heretical"!
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Welcome, Bruce! Why wait until retirement? You can always try your hand at a relatively simple model that doesn't require a large time investment. Cheers!
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You should add payment and shipping options to your post. Hope they sell for you!
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Dunno -- never tried it myself. If you choose to build your kit in bare wood, then coppering is not essential. If you choose to paint it, then it won't be period-correct without the copper. But -- coppering on a small model like that one shouldn't be terribly difficult to do. At least, no more difficult than all of the other myriad tasks to learn. 🙂
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Very nicely done, David! It's an inspiration to those of us whose own partially-completed HMS Fly builds are gathering dust in a display cabinet. I'm not admitting that this something that I have actually done. Okay, yes -- yes I am. 🙄 Cheers!
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Being originally from California myself, I have no dog in the Tigers/Gamecocks debate that so clearly divides South Carolina. But I did wonder quite a bit, upon first arrival, why there were so many USC fans in this state. (People who don't see the point here just need to think about it a little bit -- it will dawn on you sooner or later.)
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Wow! That was a long lay-off! (Says the guy who hasn't worked on HMS Fly for like five or six years.)
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