samejia Posted July 21, 2015 Share #1 Posted July 21, 2015 (edited) Hello everybody, my name is Santiago, im from Colombia and my brother and I are very excited and cant wait to start learning about this hobby! For our first ship we have 2 possible kits that we bought while on vacations. Both models are very different one is amatis 1492 pinta on 1:65 scale and the other is the constructo halifax on 1:35 we need help deciding on which of this to start! Getting kits in Colombia is impossible so this are what we have for now! I have no previous experience building ships or working wood so all your help will be very appreciate thanks in advance,Santiago Mejia Edited July 21, 2015 by samejia mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 21, 2015 Share #2 Posted July 21, 2015 Hello Santiago, I do not have experience in either of the kits or manufacturers that you have available to you. However, one thing to look at between those two kits, is what scale you would like to try first. 1:35 is a rather large scale for model ships. The details will be larger and perhaps easier to work on than the 1:65 kit. 1:65 is not exactly a small scale either, but some of the detail may be easier on the larger 1: 35 scale. Good luck and happy modeling! mtaylor 1 Quote -- Jason www.crowntimberyard.com Current Builds: US Brig Syren MS Imperial Russian Cruiser Varyag - Artwox Model Echo Cross Section: SMSNJ Group Build Completed Builds: 18th Century Longboat MS USS Olympia Encore Member: Nautical Research Guild (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samejia Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted July 21, 2015 Hello Jason thanks for your prompt reply! your web page looks very promising, i look forward to learn with this kits in order to take advantage of your great products and knowledge! mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulises Victoria Posted July 21, 2015 Share #4 Posted July 21, 2015 Bienvenido Santiago. I do not know either of those kits, but as Jason said, 1/35 may be a little easier to work with, however the Pinta being a less complex ship, may also be easier to build. In any case, start your build, take photos lots of them, and start your build log in this forums. It will be the best way to get help when (note: when, not if) you need it. Buena suerte. augie, grsjax, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT. Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina. Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90; Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models. So much to build, so little time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 22, 2015 Share #5 Posted July 22, 2015 Hello Santiago, I really can't offer any advice other than what Jason and Ulises said. Pick the one you want to build first and open build log. A build log is the best way to get help when you need it. augie, Canute and Jack12477 3 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhearl Posted July 22, 2015 Share #6 Posted July 22, 2015 After looking at both kits online, I'd go for the Pinta. It is overall a simpler ship and the rigging, especially, would be easier than the Halifax. And, as others have suggested, start a build log so you can ask for help when you need it. Cheers - John Canute 1 Quote http://modelboatyard.com Recently Completed: Chesapeake Bay Buyboat - F.D. Crockett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samejia Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted July 22, 2015 Thank you all for your help, ill start a build log for the pinta as soon as i get the workstation ready! couldnt find one here so maybe itll help others in the future as well! Thanks again! Canute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james121 Posted July 23, 2015 Share #8 Posted July 23, 2015 if u have never built ships of this magnitude. read, read, ask questions you will need tools and lots of good help. j.r. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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