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Hi Decided to open a new blog for 3rd ongoing build-i hope no hard feelings from oldtimers as newbie hasnt finished any but allready has 3rd ongoing plus pile waiting to be started. As my Cruiser and Terror are waiting for parts i started MK Polotsk that was waiting for its time, guess that time arrived. My Polotsk is Plus version with pearwood planking. I chose MK Polotsk due to really positive feedback regarding laser cut part and instructions as it goes together like Lego cause allmost everything is laser cut and requires little or no sanding. I have to admit during the build hours i have smile on my face and im truly impressed about the engineering work behind it. Some points; 1) Hull has building template with a lot of holes. Everything fits there nicely. 2) Bulkwark have markings where to sand a after putting it together little extra sanding was needed. 3) All planking os laser cut and fits perfectly. 2nd planking is oearwood and black is ebony. 4) Deck planks (from one piece) and waterways are precut but needed adjustment to fit perfectly. 5) Level of detail is really high but it will also make the parts really fragilr and easy to break. I had an accident also where i dropped the boat during sanding and i lt fell on stern gunport bulkwark corner. A lot of glue and clamps was used to het it into near shape. Therefore i have some deciations with mesaurements in that part. Nothing that eye will really catch if you dont know to look for it. Below you can see progress. I have basicly finished planking on one side-last plank needs to be adjusted according to keel. For 2nd planking i started with pva and ca but wasnt happy with result as edges were rounded up. It came to my mind that i had alplic rapid glue from Cronwall. Didnt use that before vause it had yellow look. This time i took the risk. I have to say best glue so far. Graps quick and you have enough time for adjustments. This means you can plank as much as you want. For last i have to say that detail of the ship is super-laser has done its job! Only real issue is that it ahould be bigger. I will definitely run into problems with smaller details but will try to keep the quality up. Defenitely will order more kits from Master Korabel, probably Phoenix and others that they have on line dor future years.

Everything in this kit is basicly lasercut so yes is the answer.

Meanwhile some pictures on MK Polotsk(3rd ongoing as waiting for parts for both) that i havent started blog and probably wont.

Tnx for info. I allready made the top rings on mast from wood, looks nicer also :D. Regarding chainplates-i tried Occre solution and cane out as a mess. I ordered different oves from Model Dockyard, should receive them soon. Plan is to have oucome on chainplates same as Keith S has. When will you open your blog?

Good job so far! Impressive wuality for first wood build!

My replacement chainplates have been send out, hope to get them soin. And cause i have to move in one moth i dont want to permanitwly fix masts as it will make moving more difficult. So more progress with Terror probably in June. As i have started my second build also (Hms Cruiser) i ran into big problems. All the wood must be replaced besides 1 mast dowel. Replacements have been sent out so hope to get them soon. So basicly i have nothing to do with those 2 kits. Luckily i had MK Polotsk on self so i started that. I really like it-all laser cut and fits together well. Below you can see some pictures. Havent taken many pictures. Didnt dare to start 3rd building log as oldtimer might think the newbie hasnt finished any kits yet but allready has 3 ongoing projects - be must be mad. . But to pure more gasoline to the fire i took use of Model Expo discounts....and got 6 kits, the discount was just to good not to use it. I can aleays sell them atleast for same amount.

Welcome to the club. Most of suggestions are listed here in the blog. But dont rush and read the insteuctions. There is a lot information missing from instructions and aloy info what you will not notice. Just one thing came to mind-keep bowsprit dryfitted when doing the keel.

I would say do a test trial with ebony and paint. Mine is paint but other build here is ebony. I like the stain more now cause it brings out the wood(dissapointed that i disnt choose to stain but also had glue mark problems). Really nice work on deck!

I wanted to give my feedback to you. Due to different issues i had to start new build and i had Polotsk on the self waiting for me. The parts fit together perfectly. Little or no sanding is needed. Its magnificent engineering work that you have done there! You can concider me one of your fans - will build allmost every kit you will make. Keep up the super work!

As im waiting for spare parts for Cruiser there has been progress with this build. Main and fore mast - 100% done Mizze mast-all yards done, need to connect to the mast. Repaired the keel under bowsprit-much better than before. Any idea what are those black rings(picture inside plastic box)? Maybe rings for connecting mizze yard to mast? Final picture with all my ongoing projects at the moment(dont dare to take the picture about future ones as intook advantage of model expo sale....).

Your build looks amazing. I really like the look when most of its natural and only some parts painted black. hope to have the same result with mine. Did you change deck planking material or rigging ropes?

I received ised CC Bounty kit and wood was super there. I have requested new wood also for masts as its bended. Hope to get to get it soon as i really like the kot and walnut apperance.

I have requested new wood. I really like walnut and so far i have managed with 2nd planking. So i hope to get it soon if they approve. I know these requestes put suppliers to tough spot cost wise but i hope they can turn the costs to manufacturer. Honestly - if you pay 250-300eur for box of wood and drawings then the quality should be there.

Let me know if you need help with knots. I have collected knots from other kit instructions and books.

Small peogress cause i managed to rigg main mast too deadeyes in wrong direction. 2 holes at lower part not at upper part where it goes to connection deadeye-i guess more focus on details. All wooden parts for masts done. Need details, finishing and attatching to masts. Ordered chain plates. I guess when those arrive i can finish the main parts and move to rigging complitely. I have some bit and pieces around the ship that are uet not done and it would take few nights.

Today i went trough kit more precisely. All eood is rubbish besides mast dowels-one 8mm is hardly bent. I have requested all new wood. I hope to get it soon. For not this build is stoped if i cant get any walnut strips from somewhere.

Nice progress. Can you so few close up pictures of deadeyes and chainplates. Im really not happy how mine turned out and i plan to change them.

Hi, Ran into those problems also but also would a solution. 1) regarding pins-i used ebony stain. Check my blog. Worked really well. 2) railing was covering also my pins support. I glued extra strip of 2mm sapelli to support that goes under railing. Joint is barely visible. Width you have to check what you have leftover and fits you the best.

Did forst dradeyes with chainplates. Im not happy with the result. As common for Occre the instructions tell to do it one way but photos the other.... I ordered some samples to check and probably will change them. I used brass balck to blacken the wire and it makes wales so messy.... also result ist good enough. Guess i jumped up a level where you invest into better kit fittings to het better results...have to support economy somehow...as bars are closed.

Contacted the supplier and i will het replacement plans. As i want to keep it natural the wuality of wood is really important. As my Cruiser is waiting for replacement parts i got a nice excuse to open Master Korabel Polotsk kit and there is nice little lifeboat as a side project for me. Have to say is a strugge but it fits really good together. Only problem is that its so small and its impossible to use pva. Small details break easily and i repaired them constantly. Other than that a engineering masterpiece-hat off Master Korabel!

So thought this walnut problem is acceptable but today i receveived an other kit from Caldercraft and walnut there is superb. Im allready mad that i didnt send in request in to get new planks before. Problem with allready installed planks is that some are glued with CA.... I sent request to Model Dockyard to get new planks - lets see. I guess this is build is off the table until i get new ones. Taken into account i can get those in my country its waiting time about 2 weeks... Guess i need to start a 3rd build. As i cant continiue with Terror also cause i dont really like kits chainplates and havent ordered new ones also yet....

1st planking done and sanded. Needed a bit filler. Started 2nd planking. Huge problem with planks as they all are hairy on sides and dont have nice straight cut. I have no idea why its like that-maybe the kit is so old... Still decided to continiue and did some testing with sanding-it will make it mich better and will fill the joints. But still.... Would say that drawings are nice but there are still so many blind spots where pictures would be helpful-thank god for one build here where hull is done. But walnut is really nice-i love it. It also does not suck CA in so mich and marks van be sanded off. Regarding future builds...Model Expo discount got me a little crazy and i got few years of kits coming in....

Nice progress! Mine is blue. Maybe some orange/yellow to mimic the candlelight inside?

Welcome to Terror building club-we have few ongoing here right now.

Fore mast allmost done. Tried my hand on platform deadeyesi would say ok result. Also pictures of my “mobile workstation” provided by Admiral and “warehouse”.