Pete Collins

I have just purchased Oc Cre Hms beagle and would appreciate any members comment on the following. 

How accurate is it? 

Has anybody improved on the accuracy? 

I have just watched the YouTube video series on the model construction and although very informative I would like to tone the appearance of the finished model down to give a more "compelling impression" (to quote Tom Lauria). 

Maybe I've entered a mine field here but if you don't ask.........! 

Regards 

Pete Collins 

Happy New year to all 

I am happily retired in Somerset UK. Career background in engineering. Have been  wood carving for nearly 15 years but have always held a keen interest and fascination in "Nelson era" sailing ships. Having watched many YouTube videos on ship modelling l decided it was time to have a go. Looking through some of your Build Logs brigantine Leon lept out as a suitable subject having got the plans and Harold Underhills books. But not wishing to run before walking l bought H. M. Schooner Pickle kit as perhaps a more modest starting point. Hope to create build log as it progresses. 

Hope this is acceptable as an introduction. Many apologies if long winded. 

Regards 

Pete Collins 

Have just ordered Caldercraft Hms Pickle so will be following any references on Model ship world. Very keen to produce as near scale model as possible. Any info will be much appreciated.

Pete Collins

(new to model ship world so hope this message is OK)