Williamcpohl

Very nice build. You look to have some really great clamps and hand sanding block. What make and model are these items? Do you use a small block plane to shape planks? I am upgrading my tools and would appreciate information on what you are using. Thanks!

Thank you so much for the kit comments. Yeah, I understand that the upgrade kit for the Fly really made an improvement esp with the cannons. 

2 hours ago, Williamcpohl said:

Just completed the Model Trailways Stage Coach and have built other wooden ship models - Bounty launch, Titanic lifeboat, etc. Looking for a new project. Want to build a historic ship - thinking about HMS Bounty, HMS Fly, etc. Would appreciate any suggestions. Have read a lot of kit reviews and have been surprised how many $300-500 kits have errors or poor quality. Looking for a good challenge but want a supplier whose kits are known for good "out of the box" quality in materials and laser cut parts. Thanks! Bill

I'd like to build the HMS Surprise - really like the "Lucky Jack" books but any English, French or US revolutionary era frigate or cutter would be good. I like the Amati HMS Fly & the Pride of Baltimore by Model Shipways. Comments please. 

Just completed the Model Trailways Stage Coach and have built other wooden ship models - Bounty launch, Titanic lifeboat, etc. Looking for a new project. Want to build a historic ship - thinking about HMS Bounty, HMS Fly, etc. Would appreciate any suggestions. Have read a lot of kit reviews and have been surprised how many $300-500 kits have errors or poor quality. Looking for a good challenge but want a supplier whose kits are known for good "out of the box" quality in materials and laser cut parts. Thanks! Bill