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I think that some of the newer kits coming from lesser-known European manufacturers are setting the bar pretty high, e.g. MarisStella, Vanguard Models, and Master Korabel. Of course, as has been pointed out, any kit involves some element of compromise -- the makers do have to make at least some profit. Still, there are any number of kits that will build into decent replicas, going even as far back as Chris Watton's early Caldercraft designs, although I'm sure that even he would admit that his current methods yield superior results compared to those early kits. It's worth a mention that even though Model Shipways kits are well-regarded, they don't have a stable of in-house designers, and apart from the relatively small number of MS kits that are rebranded Syren designs, most of the MS lineup is getting somewhat long in the tooth when compared to the newest stuff coming into the market. They still make very nice models, but they're no longer cutting edge designs.
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Welcome aboard, Taylor! I agree that Atlantic is a great model subject and look forward to watching your progress. I wouldn't mind seeing a few images of your catspaw dinghy, too. -
Welcome aboard, Mark!
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Oops! I missed that detail in her description. Either way, she will require a large display area!
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Excellent! I was hoping that we'd have a chance to see her on the water. She really was making quite the headway in a breeze that barely rippled the water!
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E6000 is a family of industrial strength craft glues based on a tetrachloroethene solvent, i.e. not water-based. We usually have a tube of it somewhere around the house. Should be available at your local hardware or crafting store.
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Welcome, Mike! I hope you will enjoy your time here. Cheers!
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Catching up on your log, G.L. What an outstanding model! It is a testament to the fact that the model builder's art can be as much in evidence in a "small"craft as in any 1st-rate man-of-war. Cheers!
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At 1/96, Wyoming's hull alone would be 56" long. 😮
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Moin, moin! Welcome to our group!
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Wyoming was a 6-masted schooner. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyoming_(schooner) That will certainly make an impressive model!
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Welcome, Phill! Looks like you have already found all, or at least most of, the resources you will need to make a good first go at this great hobby. I look forward to seeing your build log in the new year!
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Popeye, you are a master of understatement! 😉
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Fabulous! The model in its case should be required viewing for beginners as an example of how large a display area a finished model can require, even at a "small" scale such as 1/80.
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Welcome! Paper is a fine modeling medium, and we have a few members who dabble in it.
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With one post, Bob has outed me as a lubber! 😝
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Model Shipways Fair American vs Syren US Brig
ccoyle replied to WalrusGuy's topic in Wood ship model kits
Niagara will have many of the same issues as Fair American regarding age of kit design, materials, instructions, etc. Still makes a fine model in the hands of a competent builder, but as Bob has pointed out, its design is not on par with that of Syren. -
It is a spar to which the foot of a jib sail is bent. If you are working from a sail plan, it should show up there. You can also find images by googling the term.
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According to documentation provided at this site, Terror's bulwarks were painted yellow. The exact shade is not described, but the Admiralty must have had some sort of standardized color scheme for vessels of that type and period.
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If you can afford a small rotary tool, such as a Dremel, I highly recommend one. A pin vise gives you very precise control when needed, but for repetitive drilling tasks, such as drilling pilot holes for pins, a rotary tool is very nice to have on hand. And of course a rotary tool can be used for a variety of other work as well -- I have even used mine for some household fix-it tasks.
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HMS Pickle by mtbediz - FINISHED - 1:40
ccoyle replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
This is coming along handsomely. -
What you have done so far looks very good.
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Welcome! "First kit" depends in part on what interests you. Browse through the build logs or use the search function to find logs with the words "first build" in the title -- that will give you an idea of what other newbies are working on. Enjoy the search -- it's part of the fun! Cheers!
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For the most part, yes. Most kits, if not all of them, come with the necessary parts to build the kit straight out of the box. With experience, you'll gain insight into what extras you may need or want to add in order to enhance or super-detail a kit.
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