Clock Posted November 6, 2015 Share #1 Posted November 6, 2015 Hi allHopefully someone can assist here. I have done a few builds to date and just found this forum which has proven to be of huge help and insightI am looking to my next project and am looking for a largish kit 36 inches +. The HMS Victory appeals to me but will also consider alternatives. Being in South Africa, kits are not readily available here so import is going to have to be the solution If a brave soul could point me in the direction of good quality kits in the size I am looking for, it would be hugely appreciated mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockholm tar Posted November 6, 2015 Share #2 Posted November 6, 2015 Clock, Have a look at the Ship Kit Database on the start page (scroll to the bottom and its on the right), where you'll find lots of information on various kits, sizes, skill level, etc. I'm sure you'll find something there. Good luck. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponto Posted November 6, 2015 Share #3 Posted November 6, 2015 I enjoyed and am quite happy with my efforts on Corel's Wappen Von Hamburg kit. It falls into the "larger" scale kit that you seek....only a suggestion as their are many available. Enjoy your search. JP Canute, mtaylor and Dimitris71 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted November 6, 2015 Share #4 Posted November 6, 2015 A few models come to mind: - Model Expo's Constitution is 48" - AL's Surprise is 52" - Euromodel's Royal William is 46" - Billing Boats has a few I think that push 40+" Dimitris71, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted November 6, 2015 Share #5 Posted November 6, 2015 (edited) Try Billings "HMS Warrior". You need a new home after that (57.9") Jan Edited November 6, 2015 by amateur Dimitris71 and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clock Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted November 7, 2015 Thanks everyone - now to hope our exchange rate does a turnabout I see a few different models which really interest me - will be doing a bit more research Dimitris71 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolley Roger Posted December 1, 2015 Share #7 Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) Hi Clock, Considering the knock we took with the exchange rate, the offering from DeAgostini for the AL HMS Surprise is not a bad offer: R7840 (+- USD550) http://www.model-space.com/za/ships/our-model-ships/hms-surprise/ Considering the guys in the UK are paying £550 for the same kit, it's looking like a good deal. Edited December 1, 2015 by Jolley Roger Dimitris71, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clock Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted December 1, 2015 Clock, Have a look at the Ship Kit Database on the start page (scroll to the bottom and its on the right), where you'll find lots of information on various kits, sizes, skill level, etc. I'm sure you'll find something there. Good luck. Thanks for that - errrrrmmm I dont seem to find what you are referring to? (Ship Kit Database) Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altduck Posted December 1, 2015 Share #9 Posted December 1, 2015 Clock Here's the link to the database: http://mswshipkits.ampitcher.com/ It's accessed from the Modelshipworld.com homepage, almost at the bottom down the right side where all the sponsor listings, etc. are. Good luck in your search, and your build, Richard mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clock Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share #10 Posted December 1, 2015 Many thanks! Jeremy mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratepete007 Posted December 1, 2015 Share #11 Posted December 1, 2015 Looked at the data base and it is impressive to say the least BUT not all manufacturers are represented. How do they add their products ? Pete mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 2, 2015 Share #12 Posted December 2, 2015 Pete, Here's everything you might want to know... http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/4339-announcing-the-model-ship-world-ship-kit-database-project/ It's pinned at the top of this sub-forum. Canute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burroak Posted December 2, 2015 Share #13 Posted December 2, 2015 I wonder if anyone has ever taken a set of plans and made a larger ship from it. If your in to scratch build you could take almost any plan and build a ship in the size you are looking for. Greg H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 2, 2015 Share #14 Posted December 2, 2015 Greg, The answer is "yes".. it can be done. The only problem is that the lines scale up also in thickness. I've settled into 1:64 and I have plans for some that are 1:96 which have been enlarged. That's the biggest pitfall I can see. If you're not careful, some parts will be bigger than others. Canute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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