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Larryboy
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I haven't been able to get back to MSW since my last post last year but now is a good time for me. I haven't done anything more with my SOTS kit since then. I'm almost at the point of wanting to sell it. I don't think it is a bad kit it just has a lot more scratch building than I want to do. After reading anaxamander49's post I'm not so sure. Maybe working on it a little at a time might be better. It would still be a pretty big project for me though. So I guess for now I'm just going to keep thinking about it.
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Hi everyone, I have decided to put the Sovereign of the Seas away for now and make it a winter start up. In my last post I said how much is not in my kit compared to a new one but all the laser cut sheets that are on the plans are included so I don't think I actually got a short kit it's just what they were producing at that time. With the new plan set that I got from Mantua UK I should be able to make a reasonable facsimile of the ship which will be good enough for me. Thanks for all the help and support and I will pick up on the build log when I get back into building this project.
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Thanks to everyone for the responses and advice. I have purchased an updated set of plans and instructions for the kit and I am surprised at how much my older kit does not have. Maybe I got such a good deal on it because so much is missing. More than likely they have done a good job at improving the kit over the last 23 years. I will have to do a lot of scratch building though. Oh well I think I am up for it. I'll start posting some pictures once I get going.
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Hi, I haven't been able to look through any other build logs yet so I don't know how others have done it, but do you have a suggestion for a way to position the gun ports. I take it that your new kit had a template for it. My 2000 vintage kit doesn't have one, it doesn't have the laser cut railings either but that's way down the road anyway. Also would you think that buying the McKay book would be a worthwhile investment for me? Would you also give me the title of it so I can look for it? Thanks. By the way your model looks great.
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I have only built models for myself and have never entered any contests nor do I think any of my models would ever make it to a museum, but I am very satisfied with the way they turn out. I really enjoy the building aspect of this hobby so unless something is really wrong with a model I'm okay with it. That said, I do want my SOFS to look good when finished. I'm glad that I have joined MSW because with the help that you fellow ship builders are willing to give I think I'll be successful. At this time I'm just working on fitting the bulkheads to the keel. Thanks again guys.
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Thanks guys, I appreciate what you have said. This is not my first build I guess I should go to my profile page and tell a little about myself. One thing is that I am the type of builder who likes to have instructions of some kind to refer to. I bought my kit from Model Expo because it was on special sale at the time ($400). I have built a lot of models but don't do much kit bashing or scratch building. Yes, I think this will be a good time to look at the build logs that you all have posted. Thanks again.
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I purchased the kit in 2000 and have finally decided to build it. I hope I am not overwhelmed. Would someone please tell me if the instruction booklet is available to purchase or download and print? My kit only has the small white booklet with it and it's definitely not enough for me to build this model.
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I'm wanting to start on my Sovereign of the Seas that I bought in 2000. Looking to see what others have done. I haven't gone through your entire build yet but I'm thinking I may need a lot of help. I'm new to MSW and I like what I've seen so far. Thanks.
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