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  1. Mike Esposito
    Thank you
  2. Mike Esposito
    Wow! Beautiful job. I've been modelling for 30 years. No wooden kit experience though. Would you recommend this kit for a novice? Thanks and great build.
  3. Mike Esposito
    Thanks. AL website says that the kit is redone with pre sewn sails! Were earlier kits different? Is this OoP kit a new edition? Ok. I was able to find a copy. For my 1st wooden ship kit I have it narrowed down to the AL Jolie Brise and the Amati Drakkar kit.... Which is easier/ better?
  4. Mike Esposito
    This sounds like a perfect 1st kit. Modern plans on CD, pre-sewn sails, only 1 mast. See that it is not available. I contacted AL and they said 1 year till Restock? Wow! I guess it is a popular kit. Is this a normal occurrence? Does it really take this long? Thanks
  5. Mike Esposito
    Is this kit good for a 1st wooden ship kit? I've built plastic kits for decades. This kit was in the garage for years. I was also thinking of the Amati Drakkar kit as well. I'm 61 and always wanted to get into this hobby. Nows the time!😁 Thanks all
  6. Mike Esposito
    Would you guys recommend this kit for a newbie to wooden ship building?
  7. Mike Esposito
    Thanks. Was thinking of that.
  8. Mike Esposito
    Wow! Would love to see a 1/350 or even a 1/700 Carnot pre-dreadnought! French made some weird ones..😁
  9. Mike Esposito
    Yes. Looks like the inventory is in order.. I'll post some pics.
  10. Mike Esposito
    For tools, I have many types of blades for my X actors knife, plenty of files and sandpaper. Plan to buy a miter box and plank bender-the Mantua one. I have CA glue 3 different thickness, carpenter's glue. I think that's enough to start... maybe go to Home depot and buy some wood gouges?
  11. Mike Esposito
    Thanks! Sure will.
  12. Mike Esposito
    Here is what I decided on. It's a solid hull kit. I figured that even if I didn't finish, I will gain valuable experience in planking, rigging, sails ect. It cost $50 +$14 shipping. Purchased on Ebay a few hours ago. Hopefully all the parts are there. 🤔 I plan to make a build log when she arrives....
  13. Mike Esposito
    Thanks. I'm just worried that I won't finish. I started the cutter Alert years ago. Never finished. I have been building model aircraft kits for decades. Tired of it. Always fascinated by tall ships from 15th to late 19th century. Should I build a plastic kit 1st I wonder?
  14. Mike Esposito
    Good quality? Instructions ok? Good for my 1st wood ship build? Was eyeing the San Rafael kit. Maybe the Yacht America? Thanks
  15. Mike Esposito
    Thanks guys. I'll pass on it. It is a yellow boxed kit. You guys described it to a "T". Its too bad. I love the Essex. Read a history of this fine ship years ago. Robotti and Vescovi. Colorful career. Thanks for the advice.
  16. Mike Esposito
    I see this is available on Ebay for 70usd. Any opinions on this kit. I know it's old, but it is a solid hull. Would it make a good 1st wooden ship kit? Thanks
  17. Mike Esposito
    In regards to this question: does anybody use vacuformed sails? Is there a way to make these look better?
  18. Mike Esposito
    Thanks guys! Not sure yet...dont want to spend too much...under $100 usd. Is the Dumas skipjack OK?
  19. Mike Esposito
    I was looking at the Chesepeake Skipjack kit from Dumas as well. I want something easy to build for my 1st wooden ship kit. No planking...yet.
  20. Mike Esposito
    Hi. Does any body know anything about this kit or Company? I am looking to build a 1st wooden ship kit and this was offered on Ebay: ;https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F264110432284 Any help or suggestions for a first wooden ship kit would be appreciated. Thanks all.
  21. Mike Esposito
    Hi everyone. I'm an experienced plastic modeller, but a novice tall ship modeller. Looking to try my hand at wooden ship models soon. Looking forward to finding out more techniques from all the experts here. Thanks

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