AntonyUK

Hi. Putting my 2 pence worth in... I agree with the statement that INSTRUCTIONS are very important and there are a lot of new model ship suppliers trying real hard to do what's right. Just to list a few. http://www.marisstella.hr/marisstella_modeli.php http://www.dusekshipkits.com/ship-kits?l=&velikost=---&vyrobce=1&poradi= The good news is... Yes they are getting better. It's the old company that need to redo there instructions. A good way to do this is to have someone build it and document the methods. Have seen lots of MSW members that make such a good job of there build log .. this is exactly what's wanted. But the most impressive instructions are the Deagostini model space. It's a magazine subscription company. http://www.model-space.com/gb/hms-victory-cross-section-full-kit.html I learnt to rig my ships by looking at the real thing and working out what each rope does. As suggested already.. Read up on a good book. And the Lady Nelson Cutter is a excellent kit with nice drawings. Enough of me ranting on. Regards Antony.

Hi. A member of our local club has built this kit. Superb it is too. Large and a ton of detail on the decks. Not much of the decks are visable. Gonna follow along with this one. EJ has called you John.. I must get my sight checked.. as I don't see it in your post's. Wishing you all the best. Regards Antony.

Hi. Ime 100% with Ryland above. I have Foster Grant glasses for different jobs (focus length) but always keep them by there by there usage area. Like fine modeling close up. Computer viewing. Ipad browsing. The only exception is the machine shed ones are safety glasses. 5 pairs in all. Regards Antony.

Hi.Mlolm. Have you checked out the database of kits. http://mswshipkits.ampitcher.com/ Look for the bows that are not curved to much. Not to much rigging. And look at some of the builds here on MSW. Cross sections are much easer as the planking is simple and you can see a lot of detail. One I can recommend is http://www.model-space.com/gb/hms-victory-cross-section-full-kit.html Easy instructions and a good looking model. All the best. Antony.

Hi Pete. Have a look at Chucks bits. You did not mention the scale. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10138-laser-cut-working-gunport-hinges-keel-plates-from-syren-ship-model-company/?hl=hinge High quality and very good value. Regards Antony.

Hi Zamuel. At that scale I would just rubbish a pencil on the edge that buts to the next plank. Simple to do and looked OK after a light sanding. Regards Antony.

Hello. And thank you for supporting our forum. Regards Antony.

Hi Joe. I have Mach4 on my PC at the moment. Still learning at a snails pace. Watching utube videos on how to do things. Regards Antony.

Hi. I looked into this machine for a friend that is getting into model cnc machining. Yes he purchased it. Tolerances were very good as it is screw driven .Not chain or belt. I checked out the machine after it arrived. By machining Delrin (engineers plastic.) A ring was machined and tolerances were excellent, next a square block. Again could not fault the tolerances. And square's checked. He did not use the software that came with the mill. But I see this one comes with Mach 3 I still cannot use the software ...But that's me. He finds it OK to use. Cannot use this machine with a laptop is its only downfall. Hope this helps. Antony.

Hi. Quite a different story for me.. I started at the age of 6 or 8. Never had any money or kits around at that time. Only plastic kits of aircraft were the rage with kids. A local fisherman who made models from wood he found washed up on the beach was his local supplier. This guy had a wicked eye for ships lines and shapes. He would carve the models from the drift wood that had been drying over several years with very little tools and drawings. Nothing is a failure in his eyes as it is art in his style. The first thing I made out of wood was a raft. Very basic with bamboo canes as the timber. The next one was a rowing boat made from a plug that my tutor had made a few years earlier. This one was made using candle wax to release the glue. Two straps of planks a day... After that I started making my own designs. What was pleasing to my eyes was the shape and style. I take breaks from my ship modeling... last time I did any was some 5 months ago. Now summer is over will finish my Korean ship. Many people fail to compleate there model due to very poor instructions. And to poor quality of the kit contents. There are some excellent posts and help on beginners choice of kit here on this forum. What I am trying to say is.. Don't care what other people think of your ship or boat. We all have got to learn to use our hands and head together. For begginers... post it and you Will get the help. Don't compare your work with other people's. ... It's your ship/boat. Ask before you proceed if you don't understand what the instruction are trying to say. Enough of my ranting and trying to put the world to right. Regards Antony.

Hi HKC. Have a look here http://www.billingboatsusa.com/blocks-and-deadeyes/483-bf0222-block-7mm.html I have lots of old blocks that are darker in colour than the ones in your picture and they are 8.4mm long. You are welcome to the blocks that I have. Just message me your shipping address. Regards Antony.

Hi Clare. I am just going to agree with all the posts above. Just one extra word from me STUNNING. Regards Antony.

Hi Frank. Very nice. All the little bits of extra detail is bringing this ship alive. I really like your deck colour. Spot on. Well done. Regards Antony.

Hi Robin. I like the modified parts that you have added. And it will show very nicely when the ship is finished. I know what you are saying about far East tools. Some are just rubbish But some are brilliant. Watching with great interest on this build. Regards Antony.

Hi Mark. That is the best explanations on what a Whale is. Regards Antony.

Hi Steve. Not seen this one on MSW but I could have missed it. Did you do a search for it ?. CMB in the UK have it in stock http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/Corel-King-of-Prussia-SM062.html Looks a nice model. Regards Antony. Also found this http://www.modelerscentral.com/ship-model-kits/corel/king-of-prussia-cornish-smuggler-1780/ And this is some history. http://ednoveanfarm.co.uk/blog/the-smugglers-of-prussia-cove/ of the Area in Cornwall UK.

Hi Robin. Ime going to follow along on this one if you don't mind. Very interesting modifications to the kits. Two kits... I would have built one to the plan and instruction and the other with all the mods.. Have a nice holiday. Regards Antony.

Hi. Well done both of you. What a nice surprise for mum and dad. Give yourself a big pat on the back Greg for sharing your time and knowledge. And you have opened up another part of her mind to skills and modeling. She may become like so many females on this forum. Very skilled modelers. Regards Antony.

Hi Aydin. Very impressed with the model and your skill's. Regards Antony.

Hi Torbogdan. Nice build.. I like your approach to modeling. The Halse is a interesting little ship that has some very nice features. John... perhaps a message to Daniel Dusek might have been more appropriate?.. It's not always easy to make a kit that is 100% correct and some of the other kit manufactures just guess what the ship looked like. Keep up the excellent build and ime following along with this one. Regards Antony.

Hi Grandad. It's so nice to see people's interaction between different age groups. It's extra special for you both as you are working on the project together. Mind You.. it looks like she is doing most of the work. Love the last pic with the Safety googles. It's the only way to start.. All the best Antony.

Hi Frank. Totally stunning. Very nice attention to detail. Regards Antony.

Hi Kevin. Very nice find and thanks for posting. Gotta laugh at the spelling in the text. Mind you mine is not that good. Regards Antony.

Hi Bob. You made a cracking job of the Gun bays. With lots of extra bits and details. Pat yourself on the back for me. What's next ?????? Regards Antony.

Hi Dave. WOW spent just over 90 mins reading through your build log for your SOS. Must say you have the gift. Lowering the gun ports then ripping the sides out.. I would have scraped it.. but you just kept going. Then to be plagued with ear infections and skin grafting. YOU are amazing. Like a lot of people have said... you must be crazy to scratch build the SOS. But you have done it Will follow along with the rest of the build with eyes open wide. Regards Antony.