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Red333
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Note from ADMIN!!!! Please only place Build logs in the build log forum
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Hi Chuck, I have parts of a Swift kit I'd like to offer interested members for free. We bought it for my father when he retired, but he passed away before he could do much with it. We're trying to purge our stuff and I can't bring myself to throw this out. Is there a way to make this offering on the site and if so, where do I post appropriately? Also, I don't know how to read your reply (totally new to this sort of thing). Do I get an email notification or do I log in to look for it? Thanks, Red333
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Brand-new to modeling and would like to start with a project that offers potential for reasonable success without being boring. I'm considering the 18th Century Pinnace or Longboat for a first project. I've read through Chuck's instructions and find them very clear and logical. My head seems equal to the task and I know my hands will learn as they work, but I am spooked because Model Shipways has labeled this kit as "Advanced". Can anyone speak to this question? Also, I see in other forum posts that kits sometimes go on sale. Is there a notice board or other means of being notified about sales? Thanks! Red
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Red333 replied to Red333's topic in Wood ship model kits
Thank you Sword and Amfi for your input! I was unable to order a ship by Christmas, so resorted to giving Justin a book on Viking culture. Then I showed him online pics of various ships including the Roar Edge and Oseberg. He confirmed that he would love to build a model and, of course, he wants to build the bigger ship. However, the more I explore various kits and pry into other folks' build logs, the more convinced I am that Justin just wouldn't have the patience for small work at this level of detail. Furthermore, even the cost of a beginner kit is a bit of a chunk for our family. On the other hand, the more I look into modeling, the more fascinated I myself am becoming. I am seriously thinking about buying an entry level kit for myself (knowing that my husband will be a huge support in the way of tools, jigs, and creative problem solving). In any case I truly appreciate your taking the time to post responses to my inquiry. Who knows, you may encounter me again in these waters! Until then, happy building! Cathy -
Hi everyone! I have a crazy 24 year-old son who is yearning to build a small scale Viking ship. He intends to launch it on a nearby reservoir, using his friends for oarsmen oarsmen and his brother (older but smaller and very fierce!) as the figurehead. My husband and I would like to give him a wooden model kit for Christmas to give him an idea of how to build the real boat come Spring. None of us has ever done any serious modeling, but my husband is a master carpenter and my son is following rapidly in his father's footsteps. Can you recommend a wooden Viking ship kit that wouldn't be overwhelming but that would be intricate enough to give insight into structural design and sequencing, etc.? Since I know nothing of this intriguing art form, I thought I would solicit input from experts (for example,some of the kits I've seen online warn that they are made in other countries and may not have clearly written English instructions). I would also appreciate suggestions for books that might be helpful as well as a list of tools you think would be required to accomplish a relatively modest project. Many thanks!!
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