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Adding a plank above and below the gunports is a good method for aligning the ports. I remember hearing the cast metal ports were also out of alignment.
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Hi Rod, I just checked my plans for the stern on the older version and the drawing looks nearly the same as yours except my plans show two #37 quarter round pieces instead of many small pieces and has a detail for the two strip pieces glued onto the quarter rounds. Don
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How’s the Constitution coming along?
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I have the older pre-Fire version of this Mamoli model kit, but still have it on my future projects list. The laser sheets look to be a nice improvement compared to the older version parts. I also like that the manufacturer has changed the gunports from castings to wood. I’m planning on using wood for my gunports instead of the castings. One thing that has caught my attention on my version of the kit is the way the bow is constructed. The Model Shipways version appears more like the actual ship, so I will try to convert the bow on my ship using the Model Shipways method. Good luck on your build. I’ll be following and look forward to your updates. Don
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Received partially-built Corel Victory -- worth salvaging?
Kelp replied to SaltyScot's topic in Wood ship model kits
Mark, I second Thunder’s comments. If I had this kit, I would strip off the planking to the bulkhead framework and re-plank. I was in a similar situation a while back when I was given a partially built kit of the Flying Cloud. The planking was similar to yours. I got great satisfaction in saving the model by starting over with the planking. Since you have the materials and fittings for the kit, I would recommend continuing with this Victory. As you can see on the model box, this is a nice looking model when finished. Plus, you’ll have the satisfaction of resurrecting it from the scrap heap. Don -
Thanks for your responses. Grandpa Phil, the Sergal model does look good for a start. I don’t care for the copper sheets they provide for the cabin details. I think this is an instance where scratch building the cabins in wood would give a more realistic result. Blackdog & Thunder, I agree, the Woody Joe kit looks really good. I saw it for sale on EBay once, but it was located in Japan and I didn’t have any idea what customs fees would cost. I had a Constructo USCG Eagle years ago, which required a lot of scratch built modifications. Don
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Lee, You’re doing a very nice job on this Eagle model. Don
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James, Thanks for moving my topic to the correct area. I’m not sure how I ended up posting on the New Members section.
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Hello, I’m thinking of purchasing a wooden Cutty Sark kit and was wondering which kit to get. I know there are kits by Billing Boats, Artesania Latina, and Sergal. Any preferences or experiences building these kits? Likes and dislikes about certain things in the kits? Thanks, Don
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Hi Robert, Thank you very much for your reply. I also have this kit, but it will be a few years until I’m able to work on it, due to a backlog of kits. In the meantime, I’m learning some very helpful techniques from you and enjoy seeing your progress. Thanks and all the best with your build, Don
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Robert, your model looks fantastic! I especially like the gold painting on the quarter galleries and stern. The wood deck also looks great and was worth doing. I have a couple of questions: What type of glue did you use to attach the decking to the plastic? What size paintbrush did you use to paint the gold? Looking forward to seeing your next build update. Don
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It’s great to see a Mamoli Constitution being built here! I also have this kit, but it is stashed away until I finish some current work. I look forward to seeing your progress as you continue with this great ship. One thing I will probably change is the bow area, to make it look more like the Model Shipways version, which I think looks closer to how the ship looks now. I will have to do a little studying to figure out how to do this conversion. Your model is looking great! Don
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Hi Marek, The model is looking fantastic! I really like the close up photos of the rigging connections. These photos show your first class work in detail and are also very helpful to modelers who are building the San Felipe or a similar ship. I look forward to your continuation in October. Don
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Your Cutty Sark model is looking fantastic! I’ll be looking forward to your updates on this build. Don
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CUTTY SARK by Hostez - Sergal - 1:78
Kelp replied to Hostez's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1851 - 1900
The planking looks great! This will turn into a very nice model. Don- 44 replies
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Marek, A fantastic looking build. You are a true master of the ship modeling craft. Don
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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
Kelp replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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David, I agree with David G. The 1/350 Minicraft Titanic is in the size range you are looking for and is a good quality kit. You have a couple of options with this kit; the base kit, the Deluxe version, which includes photo etched railings, or, if you want more detail besides the railings, go with the Tom’s Modelworks Titanic photoetch set. Don
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Are you thinking of building a wood or a plastic kit?
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I have heard of rubbing alcohol also being used to clean the plastic parts. Any comments on the use of alcohol vs. dish soap?
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Evan, What a fantastic idea to show some of the framing! Your model is the only one I have seen which has included framing. Very creative, and it looks terrific! Roger, Thanks for pointing out to me the plating detail which shows the packing pieces. This clarified my question on how this was built. Don (kelp)
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