CraigC63

Hey guys, As I stated earlier today I have this kit with the blueprints, (see Phil's photos). I also have an 8 1/2" X 11" sheet showing drawings of just the bulkheads. I will make copies of whatever you need. The blueprints are larger than what an ordinary printer could reproduce, but I could take them to Staples and inquire about having scans done. Please let me know exactly what each of you need or want. I'll do my best to help you both out. Regards, Craig C.

Hello, I have these plans. Sorry for the delay, but work and the holiday is time sensitive right now. I am heading to work now. I will revisit this post later today to see what can be done to help you both out. Hang in there. Craig C.

Bill, The figurehead would be greatly appreciated. Constructo, from what I was told, has either gone out of business or has changed hands/names. The latter is more possible IMO. Where did you purchase their new kits? I really liked Constructo's kits. The scale seemed well suited for intermediate skill level modelers like myself, transitioning from plastic to wood models. I built two smaller Midwest wood ship models first, a Chesapeake Bay Flattie, and a Sharpie Schooner. Craig

Jim, thanks so much for the warm welcome and a very intriguing article. I have a book, The 24-Gun Frigate Pandora 1779, from the Anatomy of the Ship series by John McKay & Ron Coleman. It gives a brief history of the ship, the fate of it's crew, captain, prisoners, and a glimpse of the wreck being explored. Also there are very detailed schematics of her hull, masts and rigging, along with photos of a model that included a replica of the actual make-shift holding cell that sat on her aft deck. Quite an adventure! The only part of the model kit I am disappointed with is the cast metal stern sections. I was thinking of maybe using some thin sheets of bass wood to build out the sides and back. It would be relatively easy to add the window frames, and far more detailed. Some clear plastic painted black on the inside should do nicely for windows. I do have extra mahogany veneer and enough trim scrap to do a decent job I think. Keep you posted. Thanks again. Craig

Hi all, I'm a new member. I've been building scale models now for about 45 years. This is my first attempt at a plank on bulkhead wooden model. I purchased the kit way back in 1997 and worked on it about 20-30 hours a week for roughly 9 months to get it to where you see it in the photo below. After moving into a small apartment I had to shelve the project, but I am now ready to begin the final phases of assembly. During the initial phases I did some research on the vessel, and discovered that the configuration of the actual figurehead at the bow was not known, (at that time the wreck was being surveyed off the coast of Australia). The metal figurehead that came with the kit didn't have much detail so attempted to etch some of the lines and facial features before painting. The resulting mess I made left the piece unusable. I was wondering if anyone here knows if the actual figurehead was ever uncovered. Secondly, I would be very interested in purchasing a similar figurehead in the appropriate scale. I did contact Model Expo to ask if they could help locate one for me, but the manager there informed me that Constructo has since gone out of business. In his response John suggested that I visit this site and ask around. I'm glad he did. Looks like there will be lots of useful information available to me that I previously did not have access to. I am really enjoying the site so far. Lots to see and learn. Regards, Craig C.