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I wasn't even aware they had this kit out. You should do an in-the-box review when it arrives.
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That said, let's get this thread back on topic, shall we? If anyone wishes to further pursue the discussion of 3D printing in the hobby, please start up a new thread. Now, back to Chris and his updates! -
My vote is for HMS Shannon. She's a Leda-class frigate with historical significance on both sides of the pond (albeit for opposite reasons).
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Very sorry to hear of your family's loss, Suzanne. Kindest regards, Chris
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I built the Corel Flying Fish. The only kind thing I can say about it is that I finished it, albeit modified (see here). The fittings were deplorable -- a mishmash of off-the-shelf items that often bore little or no resemblance to any real-life structures. I get the sense that with Corel, you get what you pay for, i.e. more expensive kits are better products.
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Adam, I think you got the essence of it correct when you spoke of the question of how much as opposed to what is required for a model. Planking techniques for a cutter are the same as for a ship-of-the-line, but the SOL has much more to do. Same thing for masting, rigging, guns, etc. Some of the skill levels mentioned on kit boxes are questionable, to say the least. Model Shipways' Kate Cory, for example, is described on the box as an ideal first model. Excuse me? Kate Cory is square-rigged, coppered, has a ton of deck furniture, and includes four fiddly little whaleboats. In my book, that's a challenge for any modeler, much less a beginner. To me, the main point is, does a kit include enough elements to make success likely, i.e. detailed instructions, low parts count, pre-cut or pre-formed components, minimal tricky elements and such. Based on those criteria, I have always held Midwest Products kits to be as near fool-proof as beginner's kits can be. Fortunately, we live in an age where even more complex models can be tackled by beginners thanks to some manufacturers paying more attention to comprehensive instructions, newer design techniques, and of course, access to info at sites such as MSW. But for anyone considering one of those newer designs, I would still advise along the lines of "less is more", as in "more likely to be completed". Cheers, Chris
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Jason, the upgrade kit consists in large measure of bits that were included in the later Pegasus kit. There are a few minor differences between the two kits, one being the manner in which the quarterbadges are constructed, if I remember correctly. It may be some time before I have any updates -- the main reason I'm not building anything at the moment is that it turns out my wife is allergic to many of the paints and adhesives I use. Still working on a solution for this.
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Looking for advice, Black Pearl Build - moved by moderator
ccoyle replied to guitarguy687's topic in Wood ship model kits
Belco et al, The Black Pearl being Disney's intellectual property, any plans or kits of her must be properly licensed. Since the linked plans in a previous post were hosted at a Japanese-language site, MSW staff cannot assess the legitimacy of those plans, thus the link has been removed. Kind regards, Chris -
Chris, If you are looking for some more helpful instructions, you will not find them in that particular kit. Caldercraft instructions have grown more comprehensive over the years, but the Endeavour is one of their early releases. You could try one of their newer releases, such as Badger or Pickle. Model Shipway's Syren, designed by our own Chuck Passaro, also has very detailed instructions. On the other hand, interest in your subject goes a long way in overcoming difficulty, so if you have your heart set on Endeavour, the Caldercraft edition is probably the best offered, and there are resources available here to get you through the build, such as the planking tutorial in the Ship Modeler's Database. Regards,
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ccoyle replied to cruiseholidays1's topic in Wood ship model kits
Chuck, if you enter "Fair American" in the search window, you will find four build logs currently in progress. Good luck with your model! -
A kit from Russia, or a Russian kit? There are some legitimate Russian kit designs on the market. We had at least one posted on the old site, and it looked very nice. Also some nice kits coming out of Croatia as well.
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I advise NEVER to start a model that doesn't appeal to you -- unless you never intend to finish it. Passion for your subject goes a long way in giving impetus to overcoming challenges during the build. Cheers!
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I hope your son keeps up with the modeling. I tried to get my son to have a go at it, but it didn't take. We have other shared interests, just not ship building. Oh, well! Oh, and I loved building in 1/700 back in the day.
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Robert, your model looks absolutely splendid! It makes a very strong argument in favor of something I wish kit manufacturers would do, namely offer packages that consist of only the hull former set. Your upgrades are a dramatic improvement on the basic kit, and as you said earlier in this thread, had you known about the existence of pre-milled wood, you would have used that for the entire hull. Seems like a simple enough proposition, doesn't it? Cheers!
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Try widgetsupply.com for wire-sized drill bits.
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A fascinating and moving story, Piet. Thanks for sharing, and good luck with your model. Cheers!
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All the kits you named are good kits. Badger would be a little easier, of course, having only two masts. The difference in price between Pegasus and Fly is that the former kit includes a number of extra details that are not included in the latter (Fly came off the production line first). Those extra bits can be purchased as a separate upgrade kit for Fly. Otherwise the two kits are virtually the same. Cheers!
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We need more non-stick-and-string builds around here. Model on!
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HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
ccoyle replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
So far, all the Snake builds on the forum look like really nice models. This one appears to continue that record. Cheers! -
Ooh, ooh! There's supposed to be a picture of my HMS Folke in that book! I hope it made the cut!
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Some very interesting craft available there.
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Looking for tips on creating sail seams by pencil
ccoyle replied to bhermann's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Ditto the comments on using a light hand. At scale viewing distances, seams are nearly invisible. -
The term is furled -- it's a good way to display sails. If the boat's owner is only temporarily tied up, the jib might just be lowered to the deck. If you go for furled sails, you'll only need sails about 2/3 or so of the full size; full-sized sails on models don't roll up as compactly as the real thing.
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Bob, Great start! This was also my very first model; at the time, I was unaware of the resources out there for detailing the kit. Nevertheless, it built up nicely mostly straight out of the box. I love the addition of the cockpit ribs. Looks like you will do a bang-up job in the end. Cheers!
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