getting started need advice!

[samejia]

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

[Jason]

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!

[samejia]

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!

[Ulises Victoria]

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.

[mtaylor]

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.

[jhearl]

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

[samejia]

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!

[james121]

if u have never built ships of this magnitude. read, read, ask questions you will need tools and lots of good help. j.r.