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Here are some words of (hopefully) wisdom for fearful beginners. 1. As others have said, start small, as in small project -- not small scale. One of the greatest weapons in overcoming the fear of boogering larger projects is having success with smaller projects. 2. Beginners whose first projects are "works of art" are relatively uncommon. However, just about everyone who has ever completed a first wooden ship model is proud of their finished product, no matter what it looks like. 3. Your second project will look better than your first project. 4. I have said this elsewhere, but one of the nice things about wood is that it is a visually forgiving medium. Even a run-of-the-mill wooden ship model still looks pretty good and often sits in a place of honor somewhere in its maker's home. 5. Books are good and videos are better, but nothing tops having one-on-one face time with an experienced builder for overcoming first-timer heebie-jeebies. If you live anywhere within reasonable driving distance of a modeling club, get to their meetings! 6. Have fun! If it's not fun, why bother?? Cheers! -
Very well done, Dave! She will certainly draw a lot of attention in her refurbished setting. Cheers!
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From here it doesn't look too bad. Something to consider is whether painting the deck would still leave visible plank seams. My admittedly small knowledge of such vessels is that modern reproductions with painted decks tend to be made of marine plywood.
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You could always convert it to a hull model.
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Fantastic news, Chris! I hope that the rollout will go even better than expected.
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Beautiful, Doug! If you widen the search for finished models to include Pegasus, then there are actually a fair number of finished Swan-class vessels here. Cheers!
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May I politely suggest that any additional debate on the merits of particular military campaigns be taken to the Shore Leave section and allow this thread to go back to exhibiting Vegaskip's wonderful paintings? Thank you!
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Congratulations on finishing this outstanding model, Kevin!
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Great model, Hank, and congratulations on your retirement!
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Very nice! I really like the weathered look. I'm going to have to get back to mine soon.
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Dutchman, my understanding, based on Eugene's comments elsewhere, is that the English instructions will be included in kits sold through vendors that typically cater to English-speaking markets, such as Crafty Sailor.
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I thought your description of the cutting as "a bit hit and miss" was very charitable. I find it difficult to believe that whoever packed that kit could have missed such an obvious flaw in a billet. But -- at least they quickly replaced it, so all is well. Good luck on your build! This kit has the potential to be a real show-stopper.
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That's true if you are considering only their line of sailing ship kits. There are also non-sailing vessels sold under that name. Most of Caldercraft's kits were designed by Chris Watton, who is a member of this forum. Quite a while back, he took a position with Amati, where he designed their Victory Models series of kits. So if the Caldercraft/Nelson's Navy kits appeal to you, be sure to check out the Victory Models kits. Cheers!
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Moin moin, Nils! I always enjoy seeing another smallcraft project in the forum. With your considerable skills, I'm sure this will be a real gem. Cheers!
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Our sponsor, Chesapeake Light Craft, makes a very nice kit for a full-size wherry. If I had the time and $$$ and space and towing capacity for such a project ... but I guess that's four strikes already. 😐
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Vought F4U-1D by Papa - Tamiya - PLASTIC
ccoyle replied to Papa's topic in Completed non-ship models
Interestingly, it was the Brits who ironed out the problems that Corsairs had in operating from carriers. In his paintings thread, Vegaskip recently shared one of HMS Formidable at a time when she was operating Corsairs in her air group. The Corsair has long been my favorite WWII piston engine fighter. -
The descriptions of the rapidity with which Formidable was returned to flight operations after each kamikaze attack are indeed enlightening.
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New and need help to identify a mystery model? Read here first!
ccoyle replied to ccoyle's topic in New member Introductions
Ellen, Look for the word "scala" (Italian for "scale") on either the plans (usually in the lower right corner) or box. Pinta is a very common modeling subject and available from numerous kit manufacturers. The Aeropiccola version is likely to be older and not up to the same standards of quality as newer kits. If you were to sell it on an auction site like eBay, I would expect that you might get something in the neighborhood of US$50. It's not a high-demand kit. As for something to build yourself, there are many kits out there that are suitable for beginners -- your choice will depend in some measure on what type of subject appeals to you. Kind regards, -
Ron, U.S. card stocks are usually sold by weight, with card stock being labeled anywhere between 60 and 120 lb. Since you have experience with card kits, just grab whatever looks and feels right. You can use spray adhesive to laminate sheets together for thicker stock. Also, ask the counter clerks at the store if they have remnants from opened packages available for you to examine. That way you can "test drive" a particular stock by the sheet instead of buying an entire package.
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You have already done BBs for UK, Germany, and Japan, but not for USA, so I vote for a South Dakota-class BB.
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