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Sounds like an option well worth looking into Steve. With my newly acquired 4 in disk sander, that sounds like a relatively easy and fast way to go. Although I do like doing the pob builds, there is def. something to be said for some of these older kits. Most importantly (for me...no room..lol... and those others who may be displaying my builds) the size is awesome for display. I will be looking into some rigging literature for sure. Thanks for your input. Mark
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Hi Mick. Small on this kit, is absolutely the order of the day. Thanks for the link! It gives me another shot at comparisons. Beautiful work on your Therm. kit by the way. Mark I am a bit tenacious Floyd, so frustration will be a regular visitor I am sure. Hopefully I can whip this kit into submission. I have done the John Alden Sloop as my first build (pics in my gallery). It went swimmingly, although if not for another members build log, maybe not so much. I am not so concerned as to the exact scale or necessarily the exact look of the Therm. but I do want to make the kit with the best workmanship I can muster. Thanks for your vote of luck. I'm betting i'll need it on more than one occasion..lol
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Hi Floyd. Yes, it is quite small and staying as close to scale as poss. is one goal although I am sure it will be off a bit here and there. There is no parts list with the kit so my next best option I think, is to research (pics) and go from there. I have counted the deadeyes and blocks so I figure if I get a few more than is in the kit I should be relatively safe. The other issue I will have is replacing some of the other metal parts. Some of which either are not made at all, or no where near the scale I will need. Might be a good time to see if my skills at carving and such are up to snuff. Thanks. Mark
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Thanks Russ. I'll look into the book. Thought that maybe with the experience and wonderful expertise exhibited here, I would be able to get a quick response. I didn't stop to think about the particulars of finding that info. Actually the kit seems to be quite plentiful on e-bay (where I got mine) these days. Certainly if not the Therm then the Cutty. I have been surprised to see as many avail. as I have. Note: not always at a great price and (as you can tell) I am finding that the older kits present a few issues I hadn't thought of when I decided to try one . Much prefer the newer kits. Mark
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Wow! Out of 21 people, no one has a thought? I guess sometimes even in model ship world, one can stand alone. Does no one like the Thermopylae for some reason? Or just clipper ships in general? There isn't one build log in here for her. I personally think they are the most beautiful and stately ships to have ever been built. Oh well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder as they say.
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I am working on a Thermopylae by Scientific. I don't want to use the cast metal blocks and deadeyes if I can help it but I am not sure of the right sizes. The model is 21"L x 3 7/16"w and approx. 11 1/2 "tall. any suggestions? I was thinking maybe 2.5mm blocks and 3mm deadeyes.
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Just got done reading (and looking at your pics) your entire log. AMAZING! What a ship. You are doing a great job with the the build. Will be keeping an eye on your build log and am confidant it will turn out beautifully.
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Thermopylae assembly instruction booklet
smarinid replied to smarinid's topic in Wood ship model kits
I have my booklet!! Now on with the build. Thanks for looking folks. -
Thermopylae assembly instruction booklet
smarinid replied to smarinid's topic in Wood ship model kits
1971 I think the booklet is all that's missing. The small parts are all in their plastic bags. I knew, because of its age, it would be a shot in the dark but I have to give it a go. Thanks for trying though. -
I recently purchased (on line) a vintage Thermopylae wooden model kit by Scientific. As luck would have it I have discovered that it is missing the assembly instruction booklet . I do have three sheets of plans for it (marked as 1,2,3) but I am not sure as to the full extent of missing instructions and or parts. I have a pic of the original box and am hoping (praying) that someone out there in the modelshipworld community can help me locate the afore mentioned booklet. I saw a pic that leads me to believe that there is also at least one more sheet plan missing as well. I am willing to pay for (or return) any plans, booklet, and or parts that can be located for this model . Thanks for your help!
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Well, that answers all I need to know about purchasing an A.L. kit (was considering the Cutty Sark 30") Not so willing to take a chance on having my $240 purchase "parts".
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