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kit review 1:32 Fifie – The Scottish Motor Fishing Vessel by Amati
DelmerModels replied to James H's topic in REVIEWS: Model kits
I finished this kit a few months ago. Loved the quality of materials, detail, variety of wood types supplied. Very enjoyable. If you want to see more, I posted an abbreviated build log under DelmerModels. Great kit for someone who prefers woodwork over rigging! For those considering, I’d recommend adn I hope you enjoy it as much as I did -
After finishing a 7 month complex project, I needed a quick-hit fun project. After watching a few vids on Ships in Bottles, I chose the 1:300 Amati Hannah. So far, it been pure fun. Little commitment, no stress, and totally different. While I want to produce a quality finished model, the ridiculousness of my large hands trying to craft a 1:300 scale ship and then raise the masts and sails inside what looks like an old-west elixir bottle is comical. But it’s working out so far! For anyone looking for an entertaining diversion, I’d highly recommend trying it out. Here’s the start:
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Thank you! Yeah the quality of the wood in this kit was really nice. I couldn’t bring myself to paint it. So I tried to create contrast. For the hull, I used a water based sanding sealer then brushed on a single coat of Varathane oil based wood stain in Summer Oak hue. Then a light wash of AK Brand lacquer Wash for Wood. Same thing on the deck but finished with AK Naval Dark Wash for Wood Deck. For the laser cut parts I used Saman brand water based stains of various colors. Clear satin acrylic to seal. thx for the Emma c Berry recommendation. I was actually looking at that kit online today. Cheers.
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Ok so this is my second build. My “learning build” was Occre’s Essex. I learned a ton, mostly 3 things: 1. Patience 2. Enjoying the process 3. I like the word working far more than the rigging…. So I started the Fifie in March 2021 and just finished it. I’ll upload all the photos in rapid succession. one thing I do know is that I know very little about model ship building. So to get better, I’m inviting any and all feedback on woodwork, rigging, weathering, customization. Anything you think will help as I move on to my next project (TBD.). And any suggestion on a good next level project? Thanks all!!!
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