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Welcome from UK

Hello Roger ,

Thanks for your reply , can you tell me if HCs book shows you any actual plans of the various fishing schooners , that you could re size to a smaller model scale ?

Thanks

Mike

Andy, 

As a matter of interest do yo think thee 1mm cedar would work as a secondary planking or would it be too thick? 

Thanks

Mike

Hello to all ,

I would like to ask are there any UK members here who might have an unwanted / unused (with all parts and contents) , Model Shipways "Glad Tidings" , they would like to sell at a reasonable price ?

With thanks .

Mike

Yes Andy that would be appreciated, and thanks. 

Mike

Hello Richard  ,

And welcome , I am also from the UK I have also made various models on and off over the years and have recently got myself interested in POB boat modelling and find it not only interesting but also very therapeutic .

Mike

Hello all ,

After several  changes of mind as to which model to build after my current build , because of the larger scale and the fact I really admire the various schooner versions , I have decided to go for Model Shipways " Glad Tidings " . I think I am skilled enough and would like  to build an all wood version without any paint , using various types of woods for hull and Deck planking and cabins etc . Because I would like the woods to contrast nicely with each other and adding some extra deck furniture and make the effort to make it a hand down for my Grandson , I would like peoples thoughts and views on which woods would be good to use for the various parts of the build  ?

Thanks

Don't know if you actually visit this site much now but absolutely great effort with the Glad Tidings , Been thinking about getting this kit myself and now your build has convinced me to go for it .

Cheers

from UK

Hello Goop doopis, 

I am fairly new to wooden model boats, but by what I've learned so far some of the manufacturers especially from Europe don't supply really good instructions, so leaving the new modeler slightly confused and frustrated. Apparently Model Shipways provide good quality kits with understandable instructions. As to how historically accurate they are, you should wait for a member with more experience to tell you. 

Mike

Thank you for your replies and information Guys .

Hello All ,

Some more help needed . Regarding Model Shipways Pinky schooner "Glad Tidings " . I really like the shape and lines of this model but I also like a schooner with a more prominent (pointed ) bow or front . The Glad Tidings has a rounded bow with the protruding bowsprit ,  is it practical /possible to scratch build and fit  a forepeak / beak under the bowsprit where I think I am right in saying a Figurehead may have been placed ?

Thanks

Mike

Hello All ,

Can anyone on the forum tell me if the old Bluejacket " Smuggler " kit , around late 60s early 70s was made to the same scale as the ones today ? Also would they have included the Seine Dory in the kit ?

Thanks

Mike

Thanks for your info John

Mike

Yeh that's the one . I actually made contact with the seller and then lost the details somehow , so thanks for thismaaslo

OK Chris , I have read the article now regarding these banned fake companies  and totally agree with you that they should not be made legitimate on MSW. I se it as a whole political can of worms once you question their morals .

Mike

I don't know if it is permitted to discuss on this forum, but I have seen many Chinese / Russian sellers on Ebay and Ali Express selling reproduction pob boat kits , and wonder how they can be sold so cheaply . Has anyone here had any experience of buying and constructing these kits ?

Hello All ,As I live in the UK and as far as I am aware there are no stockists / outlets for Bluejacket products in the UK , I wonder if any members of MSW who either live in the UK or Europe have an unwanted Bluejacket model kit of the "Smuggler" fishing schooner they would be willing to sell at the right price ? If so I would like to hear from you for mutual benefit . The problem with trying to get one from the US is the ridiculous UK customs charges on top .

Thanks for any help .

Mike

Hello Dee Dee ,

Absolutely 1st classs build log which will no doubt help me with my build of the GT when I get round to it . Have you not finished the build ? as I would really like to follow it .

Thanks

Mike

I can see and understand why modelers would want to authenticate their boat or ship models by using real copper tape or thin plates and especially if they use copper plate as surely this is just replicating the real thing in miniature apart from using copper nails to affix them. But I would have

Thought that when a model boat is being admired, as you said, your eye should be drawn to the lines, shape, deck details and rigging which are all integral parts of any boat model, but surely that would include the copper plates or indeed the wood planking that is a feature also. For all it is pleasing in some peoples eyes to look at a Shiney copper bottom, I agree with you that it is not happens in reality and as such unrealistic. I suppose it all depends as to how far one is into model making but I appreciate your post was a well  intended one and was very informative. 

Thanks

I was under the impression that MK were going to produce a couple of new models for late 2019 , any idea what they may be ??

Great picture for modelling reference

Thanks Jaager

OK thanks again and will look now

M

Do you put rivet markings into the copper tape and if so , How ?

Thanks

Mike

looks brilliant , so will that patina