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Cutty Sark by Kevin-the-lubber - Revell - 1:96 - PLASTIC
in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1851 - 1900
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I am very impressed with cat,s heads on the catheads!I I was-puzzling out out to accomplish this feat along withe binnacle and ships bell bell assembly. I have always felt that this kit would be a good basis for a detailed. model of the CS, given the amount of steel in the bulwarks and masts. Plastic is closer to steel in appearance than wood. Accuurizing the bulwarks, wash ports and deadeyes and lanyards combined with utilizing wood ship modeling techniques above the decks will make for an impressive model indeed. I have started this project with the Revell Germany issue of this kit. I stopped after severe disappointment with the poor detail. soft plastic and poor detail.
I picked up a vintage kit along with wood deck for this kit and a set of blocks, stanchions and other details. As I plan on correcting the angle of the bowsprit to its proper angle and modifying the bow knee and adding the chain gammoning, along with correcting the knight heads, having the second kit will be very helpful. Presently I am working on accurizing Revell,s schooner Yacht America to practice and develop my metal work skills, before resuming work on the CS.
I look forward to following your build with keen interest. I have already benefitted from some of the information that you shared. keep up the good work!
KimW