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Beautiful model! Great job Snow! The quality seems really good... been meaning to try out an Occre kit.... Sargon

VERY interesting indeed! These models look really good. Has anyone any experience with this company? Sargon

Awesome looking Pandora models!!!! Great job gentleman! It's nice to see more Constructo Models being built Sargon

Hi Steve, I don't have the plans for this kit. Have you tried writing Constructo in Spain? I don't have their email address handy, but they are online. BTW, nice score on the Enterprise! Sargon

I've sold models on eBay before, and it can be rewarding depending on the type of model, the amount of time and money that went into it, and if people were willing to pay top dollar. It really depends on whats hot I think. Just my opinion. I wish you luck with your building and sales! Sargon

Looking great! I'll be keeping an eye on this one for sure Sargon

WOW! She really came out great. GREAT WORK! What's the next project? Sargon

I picked up the San Juan Nepomuceno back in the early 2000s, and the kit was really good, even then. I think they have definitely improved, however, with the Santa Ana, the Hermione, etc... especially with wooden sterns, and lanterns with clear parts etc, instead of molded metal. Sargon

Nice! These instructions will porove valuable. I just picked up a kit on eBay with no instruction book. KUDOS!

Did you ever find someone to help finish your father's ship Jeff? Sure is a beauty! Sargon

I've seen a few pictures of this kit, and looks really nice. I'd certainly like to try this one out in the future... it has a certain charm about it. Sargon

Classic... as I like to say... Nice one I'mthefireguy

Thanks Richard! Appreciate this post. Looking forward to your build Fright! Model Shipways makes great kits.... Sargon

Is there any update on this Corel kit Sal? I've heard good things about Corel kits... Looks really nice. Sargon

She's looking great! Very inspiring!

WOW!! She's really looking GREAT Old Collingwood!!! Keep up the good work Sargon

The rope doesn't look very good, Alas...

Thanks Aviaamator! As I mentioned, this is my first model, I'm not expecting perfection, but I bet your first model wasn't exactly, how do you say? Museum Quality? Thanks Fright! I've always been a fan of the frigates, privateers, and pirate vessels. I appreciate the kind advice! We'll get her out of port seaworthy and pretty Thanks OC, I'm having a great time, and learning alot from my mistakes and successes. It's great meeting you, and enjoying the journey

Circle of Thomas Luny (British, 1759-1837) H.M.S. 'Iris' dismasted by the French frigate 'Citoyenne-Francaise', 13th. May, 1793 oil on canvas 49 x 68.6cm. (19 1/4 x 27in. ) FOOTNOTES Although it ended indecisively, the action between H.M.S. 'Iris' and the French frigate 'Citoyenne-Francaise' is of some importance as it was the first sea fight of the French Revolutionary Wars. On 13th. May 1793, the 32-gun frigate H.M.S. 'Iris' was cruising 200 miles west of Cape Finisterre when she sighted the larger French frigate 'Citoyenne-Francaise' and gave chase. Both vessels opened fire at 6.30 p.m. and a furious engagement lasting one-and-a-half hours ensued until the Frenchman turned away at 8 p.m. Practically dismasted, 'Iris' was unable to pursue the enemy vessel which escaped into Bordeaux whilst 'Iris' herself eventually made Gibralter where she was repaired and refitted.

Hello Everyone! This is my first wooden ship model, the French 8-pounder Frigate La Flore. The kit is manufactured by Constructo of Spain. I would say the directions are fairly straightforward, and there are plenty of pictures in the booklet provided to help one build a beautiful model ship. This particular model is a very fascinating model of a real ship that served many masters, and sailed many seas... She was a member of the 32-gun Blonde Class 8-pounder frigates, and was built in 1756. She served the navy of Louis XV well, until being captured in 1761 by the English. Once captured, she was taken into the Royal navy as "HMS FLORA" and her main armament was upgraded to 12-pounders. She served the Royal Navy well for over a decade and a half, before being caught up in the American Revolutionary War where she was scuttled and burnt at Rhode Island by the British to prevent her imminent capture by superior French forces. This would not be the end of the vessel, however, as the Americans refloated her, repaired her, and sent her back to France after the conclusion of the war, where she was sold to the French Royal Navy under Louis XVI, as "Flore Americaine" in 1784. Shortly after, she was re-rated as a "Corvette" and her armament of 12-pounders reverted back to the earlier 8-pounders she carried prior to British service. Finally, she was sold out of the service in 1791, and purchased as a Privateer in 1793, renamed "Citoyenne Française"... She was returned briefly to the French Royal Navy in 1795, and then returned to her owner as the renamed Privateer "Flore", where she was finally captured by HMS Anson and HMS Phaeton, but not added to the Royal navy, and was instead Broken up, ending a career spanning over 40 years, and sailing the Seven Seas.... Here are the first images, I hope you will all enjoy, and offer your suggestions and constructive... I hope you all enjoy! I appreciate all feedback, suggestions, and constructive criticisms btw , thanks!! Sargon

Hello Everyone! I just want to say thank you for having such an awesome forum! There are so many dedicated, and talented individuals here, all helping each other in our mutual endeavors to perfect our craft of modeling wooden ships. Thank you very much for having me! Soon, I will be posting the first pics of my build log of my first wooden ship model, the French Frigate "La Vestale",1756, later renamed to HMS Flora in 1761. I look forward to meeting you all, and to many great shared builds together! Sargon

The Altaya Kits are not out of production. I am currently looking to see where I can order Altaya kits here in the USA. They are currently producing : La Bretagne 1766 - 110 guns https://www.altaya.fr/modelisme/collection-maquette-la-bretagne-bateau Does anyone know where to get this in the USA?