Dutchman

Here's a note from another Dutch friend. What a marvelous idea! It so happens I own the old AND new version of the kit. I still have some time to decide which one I will start first. It will take a while though before I start. Still working on the Polotsk. In the meantime I will enjoy your second build

Sail on. I say!

Yes, I also make use of it. It helps, it's better than nothing. But the translation often make no sense. The machine translates literally. And that is not always the right way. For example: "I do not he can not be" what does that mean? It makes no sense!  Still, as I said, it's better than nothing or Russian (no offence meant  )

On 12/30/2018 at 11:46 AM, greenstone said:

Yes, it will be with english text instruction, photo instruction and drawing

And the parts list? I'm experiencing some difficulty in finding the parts in the box and plastic while working on the Polotsk

8 hours ago, etsinko said:

SpyGlass,

this technique works for veneer (less than 1mm thick). With thicker planks there is not enough time for heat to get glue boiling before the other side of the plank begins to smoke.

 

Yes, try with scrap first. That is how I learned it. It is a great technique and you'll find it handy!

I guess you could also use an electrical plankbender (which I happen to use sometimes to pre-bend the planks  ). Maybe handier than an iron, which is quite bulky?

Ohwell....fine, either way. I won't be ordering it soon anyway (I think). I still have a lot of building hours to go on my current kit  

By the way, I got my Polotsk from the same seller

A week ago I asked Greenstone, who promoted the kit in this forum, and he told me :

17 hours ago, etsinko said:

I'm waiting for tender "Avos" as well. It is my next build after this one.

It's available at the moment. On eBay, search for Master Korabel Avos

Congratulations grandpa! I'm still waiting for my first grandchild. Might still take a while though. No worries about taking a break from building. It's the same with me. Haven't touched it for a while. But I have several other hobbies as well. The main thing is you enjoy building when you do it. It shouldn't be looked upon as an obligation. It looks wonderful at this stage. A very happy and healthy year to you and your family (and for everyone who read this as well) ((even to everybody who doesn't))!

2 hours ago, greenstone said:

Yes, it will be with english text instruction, photo instruction and drawing

Wonderful! Thanks! And a very happy New Year!

Great! Will there also be an english instruction/manual included (or available)?

Not boring to me! The pictures and progress are great! Sail on!

looking good!

Great job, you two! Makes me want to pick it up again as well. But after the summer holiday it's back to work and it will take a few weeks to get things going again. In the meantime I enjoy following your progress.

Great job! Very nice!

Oh, you'll manage alright! I have every confidence

@Warnerade: depends on what your goals are. There's some who like to scratchbuild a model using 1 block of wood, original plans and a knife. There are some who like to make their own ropes or sails. But if your primary goal is to make a nice model without too much difficulty, the master korabel kits are perfect. And while building you still learn enough techniques useful for when you decide to take on the more difficult kits later. You will still be facing enough challenging problems to solve to make it an interesting build. Imho it is a nice step towards the nonprefabplank kits. The most important thing is to enjoy building it. Succes with deciding and have fun!

Very nice! Well done! Good idea!

Do you ever eat or sleep or go to the head? The postings keep pouring in! But I really enjoy and admire your work. Sail on!

On 26-6-2018 at 10:29 PM, Mike Y said:

mmm, there were some sails if I remember correctly, but would be interesting what you will find.

Kit has arrived in perfect condition. No import taxes (lucky me). There is sailcloth included, unfortunately not precut. Oh, well...

Yes, well, maybe. I'm better at reading than posting. And I don't have such a great help as your daughter. My youngest son (17) prefers beating me at golf in stead of helping me building a model ship   . I expect delivery of the model tomorrow. I wonder if the pre cut sails are included or if I will have to order them seperately. We'll see

Can't wait till the end of august begins. This is a real cliffhanger! You two made me so enthusiastic for this kit, I just had to order one for myself. And the kit is on her way now even as we speak (write). A real bargain for €130!  (Shipment included). I just hope customs won't impose import taxes  

You lucky you! So you are a teacher as well! And therefore a collegue of mine. My, my, we sure have a lot in common then. I still have 7 weeks to go before summerholiday. Just barely surviving  

Off topic?

Right, well, your build is coming along fine. I'm enjoying it very much! Sail on!

looks great to me!

8 hours ago, fnkershner said:

Have you considered the binder clip clamps?  I like them much better than those screw in clamps. If anyone wants screw in clamps let me know. I used them once and immediately switched to the binder clips. The price is right to! My employer at the time was kind enough to donate to the cause.

Darn! Wish I'd known earlier. I 've used the binder clips for the bulwarks. And that worked well. I thought clips to be a bit clumsy for planking (must be me..) and the screws looked cool. Oh well, I'll find out the hard way, I guess