Hello. I have been inspired to pick up on my long ago started Cutty Sark. I started this one in roughly 1987-1988 right after I finished the Revell USS Constitution.
It didn't take long for me to get burnt out on after doing the Constitution. It has been packed away ever since. It has survived 2 marriages and several moves. Fortunately I wasn't very far along on it, and it was able to fit back in the box, even with the hull halves glued together. After unboxing it again only one broken leg on the foremasts second section. Not to bad for having been unloved for years.
I have read the following build logs a couple of times to pick up ideas and tips.
Cutty Sark by Bruma - Revell - 1:96
Cutty Sark by Kevin-the-lubber - Revell - 1:96
Cutty Sark by bcochran - Revell - 1/96
Cutty Sark 1/96
Cutty Sark by VitusBering - Revell - 1:96 - Redux
Cutty Sark by Bill97 - FINISHED - Revell
Here is where I am restarting from. I have already started to rework the foremast. I am also working out how to lower the main deck, if it's even feasible. I was the recipient of another kit that had been started a few years ago so I have it for experimentation. The rest of the kit isn't usable the decks are horribly warped and the masts are assembled very poorly. But have plenty of spares of everything else.
I have also picked up the most recommended books I have seen listed.
I will probably have plenty of questions. And my naval terms knowledge is not very good. But I do port from starboard (I think).
Looking forward to getting in deep with this.
Thanks for looking.
Tom W.
