aydingocer Posted May 13, 2016 Share #1 Posted May 13, 2016 Hello Dear Model Ship World Forum fellas, I am new to this forum, joining from Helsinki (Finland) and this will be my first post. In the past years I built Bluenose (Billing Boats), San Juan Nepomuceno (Artesania Latina), Titanic (Mantua), Endeavour (Caldercraft - This one I quit half way indeed, for varoius reasons ) and after a few years of idling around with other hobbies, recently I decided to start a new model, which will be Amati Riva Aquarama. There are some excellent build logs of this model especially in various forums focusing on Radio control models, inspiring me to take a new challenge including radio control, water proofing etc. Anyway, I am hoping to post a build log of it here once I start doing it, but before that I wanted to build a great looking building slip for model ships by a Polish company called Hobbyzone (www.hobbyzone.pl). I saw this tool in one of those forums which I mentioned and thought I have to have one. So this topic is a build log of this tool. Regards. izakoizak, Ryland Craze, Tigerdvr and 7 others 10 Quote Current : HMS Sphinx by Vanguard ------------- Completed: Orient Express Sleeping Car by Amati Bluenose II (Artesania Latina) Istanbul Tram - Occre Bluenose II - Artesania Latina Bosphorus Sandal Fishing Boat Riva Aquarama - Amati Titanic - Mantua Bosphorus Fishing Boat - Tersane Model San Juan Nepomuceno - Artesania Latina Bluenose - Billing Boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aydingocer Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share #2 Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) Unboxing the package, here are the pieces. First impression is the very high quality MDF and precision. Edited May 13, 2016 by aydingocer MEPering, izakoizak, Mike Y and 4 others 7 Quote Current : HMS Sphinx by Vanguard ------------- Completed: Orient Express Sleeping Car by Amati Bluenose II (Artesania Latina) Istanbul Tram - Occre Bluenose II - Artesania Latina Bosphorus Sandal Fishing Boat Riva Aquarama - Amati Titanic - Mantua Bosphorus Fishing Boat - Tersane Model San Juan Nepomuceno - Artesania Latina Bluenose - Billing Boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aydingocer Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) Instruction sheets. Pretty clear, but some photos are missing details which is sometimes confusing to find the correct orientation of the pieces. There is no accompanying text (almost none). Edited May 13, 2016 by aydingocer mtaylor, MEPering, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 Quote Current : HMS Sphinx by Vanguard ------------- Completed: Orient Express Sleeping Car by Amati Bluenose II (Artesania Latina) Istanbul Tram - Occre Bluenose II - Artesania Latina Bosphorus Sandal Fishing Boat Riva Aquarama - Amati Titanic - Mantua Bosphorus Fishing Boat - Tersane Model San Juan Nepomuceno - Artesania Latina Bluenose - Billing Boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aydingocer Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) Following the order of the instructions, it is relatively straightforward to assemble it. However perfectly aligning the parts has been sometimes challenging. In the various photos you'll see I have used other parts to support the assemblies while the glue is drying, in addition to the clamps. This is also suggested in the instructions. Edited May 13, 2016 by aydingocer Mike Y, Canute, Ryland Craze and 3 others 6 Quote Current : HMS Sphinx by Vanguard ------------- Completed: Orient Express Sleeping Car by Amati Bluenose II (Artesania Latina) Istanbul Tram - Occre Bluenose II - Artesania Latina Bosphorus Sandal Fishing Boat Riva Aquarama - Amati Titanic - Mantua Bosphorus Fishing Boat - Tersane Model San Juan Nepomuceno - Artesania Latina Bluenose - Billing Boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aydingocer Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) Continuing assembly Edited May 13, 2016 by aydingocer Mike Y, Canute, Archi and 6 others 9 Quote Current : HMS Sphinx by Vanguard ------------- Completed: Orient Express Sleeping Car by Amati Bluenose II (Artesania Latina) Istanbul Tram - Occre Bluenose II - Artesania Latina Bosphorus Sandal Fishing Boat Riva Aquarama - Amati Titanic - Mantua Bosphorus Fishing Boat - Tersane Model San Juan Nepomuceno - Artesania Latina Bluenose - Billing Boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aydingocer Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) There were also nails included in the package but I did not find a use for them. Maybe they are meant for enforcing some of the assemblies in addition to glue, but there is no mention of where to use them in the instructions. EDIT: In the last photo of this post, note that the piece has been fixed with double screws per side. This is a temporary action I took just in order to maintain the right angles correctly until the glue has dried. While in use there will be oce screw per side (you can see from the final view photos) Getting there: Edited May 14, 2016 by aydingocer Archi, Nirvana, WackoWolf and 7 others 10 Quote Current : HMS Sphinx by Vanguard ------------- Completed: Orient Express Sleeping Car by Amati Bluenose II (Artesania Latina) Istanbul Tram - Occre Bluenose II - Artesania Latina Bosphorus Sandal Fishing Boat Riva Aquarama - Amati Titanic - Mantua Bosphorus Fishing Boat - Tersane Model San Juan Nepomuceno - Artesania Latina Bluenose - Billing Boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aydingocer Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) Finally ready. Technical specs (from the manufacturer's website): Technical data: - Base size: 100cm x 25cm- Maximal length of keel: 100cm- Maximal thickness of keel: 7mm- Possibility of turning the kit in 360 degrees. Which allows of other work to be done like for example planking.- Ruler with 1mm scale allows for ideal setting of elements. Edited May 13, 2016 by aydingocer Mike Y, Stoyne, donfarr and 16 others 19 Quote Current : HMS Sphinx by Vanguard ------------- Completed: Orient Express Sleeping Car by Amati Bluenose II (Artesania Latina) Istanbul Tram - Occre Bluenose II - Artesania Latina Bosphorus Sandal Fishing Boat Riva Aquarama - Amati Titanic - Mantua Bosphorus Fishing Boat - Tersane Model San Juan Nepomuceno - Artesania Latina Bluenose - Billing Boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aydingocer Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share #8 Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) Now cannot wait to get started to my Amati Riva Aquarama! Cheers, Aydin Edited May 13, 2016 by aydingocer mtaylor, Canute and alde 3 Quote Current : HMS Sphinx by Vanguard ------------- Completed: Orient Express Sleeping Car by Amati Bluenose II (Artesania Latina) Istanbul Tram - Occre Bluenose II - Artesania Latina Bosphorus Sandal Fishing Boat Riva Aquarama - Amati Titanic - Mantua Bosphorus Fishing Boat - Tersane Model San Juan Nepomuceno - Artesania Latina Bluenose - Billing Boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted May 13, 2016 Share #9 Posted May 13, 2016 That is a nice building slip. Thanks for the link to Hobbyzone. They make some nice products for the modeler. I look forward to your build log on the Riva Aquarama. Jaxboat, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alde Posted May 13, 2016 Share #10 Posted May 13, 2016 Thank you for posting this. I have this building slip kit still in the box waiting for a big enough build to justify using it. Ryland Craze, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvicta Posted May 13, 2016 Share #11 Posted May 13, 2016 Nice. I just ordered that same building slip and it should be arriving next Tuesday. After seeing the pictures you posted I can't wait till mine arrives. Ryland Craze, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted May 14, 2016 Share #12 Posted May 14, 2016 It's like a building slip from IKEA! riverboat, trippwj, mtdoramike and 10 others 12 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted May 14, 2016 Share #13 Posted May 14, 2016 Chris, And probably much better than any previous building slips we have seen being available. Ryland Craze, Canute, alde and 2 others 5 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Simmons Posted May 14, 2016 Share #14 Posted May 14, 2016 Looks like a useful tool, I like it.... Canute, mtaylor and Nirvana 3 Quote Current build: A Battleship Past builds: The Unicorn - The Lindworm - Malahini - Shinobi Maru - The MaryJane - The Weeligstraal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted May 14, 2016 Share #15 Posted May 14, 2016 That is a build slip I would go for.... mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aydingocer Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share #16 Posted May 14, 2016 It's like a building slip from IKEA! Yeah. IKEA + sturdiness riverboat, mtaylor, kuya and 1 other 4 Quote Current : HMS Sphinx by Vanguard ------------- Completed: Orient Express Sleeping Car by Amati Bluenose II (Artesania Latina) Istanbul Tram - Occre Bluenose II - Artesania Latina Bosphorus Sandal Fishing Boat Riva Aquarama - Amati Titanic - Mantua Bosphorus Fishing Boat - Tersane Model San Juan Nepomuceno - Artesania Latina Bluenose - Billing Boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted May 14, 2016 Share #17 Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) I like it also. If you go on the web site and view it, they show you every angle and what everything is for and what it does. You think about it, we build wooden ships, a good about of us do scratch building, which means you could make it yourself, with more functions built into it. Now I am not saying that it's not worth it to buy, but I think that making one like that yourself could be a pleasure to do. Just a thought and my 2 cents, before they do away or change the penny LOLL PS. I like that you can turn the ship on it side, upside and in fact any angle you want. Nice real nice indeed. Edited May 14, 2016 by WackoWolf Canute and Keith Simmons 2 Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted May 14, 2016 Share #18 Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) Given the exchange rate on the Zloty to the US Dollar, the price isn't too bad considering the size of it. I didn't check out other exchange rates, however. Edited May 14, 2016 by mtaylor Canute 1 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...
WackoWolf Posted May 14, 2016 Share #19 Posted May 14, 2016 What about the shipping rate, did you see anything on that when you check? That just pop up in my mind. Canute 1 Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted May 14, 2016 Share #20 Posted May 14, 2016 I Googled it, Joe. It's listed on EBay but I didn't go there... had a connection problem. Amazon... about $100 USD with "free shipping".... Hobbyworld - USA - $65 but no precalculation on shipping. WackoWolf 1 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...
aydingocer Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share #21 Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) What about the shipping rate, did you see anything on that when you check? That just pop up in my mind. add the product(s) to your shopping cart go to Check Out Select country and you will see the shipment options with prices. You do not have to register nor enter any details about you. Cost me around 65 Polish Zloty (around 15 euros) to ship to Finland. Edited May 14, 2016 by aydingocer kuya and mtaylor 2 Quote Current : HMS Sphinx by Vanguard ------------- Completed: Orient Express Sleeping Car by Amati Bluenose II (Artesania Latina) Istanbul Tram - Occre Bluenose II - Artesania Latina Bosphorus Sandal Fishing Boat Riva Aquarama - Amati Titanic - Mantua Bosphorus Fishing Boat - Tersane Model San Juan Nepomuceno - Artesania Latina Bluenose - Billing Boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted May 14, 2016 Share #22 Posted May 14, 2016 Here's a link for the US importer: http://www.hobbyzone.biz/psm01.shtml Price is $65 US with free shipping in the US. Canadians pay for shipping; contact the importer for costs. http://www.hobbyzone.biz/faqs.shtml I am a happy customer of some of their shop organizers - tool holders, paint holders, etc. They make up in to study tools. mtaylor, Ryland Craze and donfarr 3 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted May 14, 2016 Share #23 Posted May 14, 2016 Thanks Mark, nice to know. I have been having dreams about that. I really like the idea of being able to turn it around. Now that to me is wicked cool. mtaylor, Canute and mrjimmy 3 Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted May 14, 2016 Share #24 Posted May 14, 2016 And from the price that Mark seen on Amazon it is more than worth it. Canute, semorebutts and mtaylor 3 Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuntherMT Posted May 14, 2016 Share #25 Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) And from the price that Mark seen on Amazon it is more than worth it. No point in even going with Amazon unless it's just more convenient for you since Ken posted a link to the US distributor which ships for free in the U.S. http://www.hobbyzone.biz/psm01.shtml Edit: Actually it's $100 on Amazon with free shipping, vs. $65 direct from the distributor with free shipping. Edited May 14, 2016 by GuntherMT mtaylor, WackoWolf and Canute 3 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted May 14, 2016 Share #26 Posted May 14, 2016 Now that even better mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted May 15, 2016 Share #27 Posted May 15, 2016 (edited) Just order it from there web site and use PayPal smart pay. Had no problems, don't know why it's not working for you. Cost me $75.95 total. When I went to the site the price was $75.95, so they must have gone up on it by $10.00, but it was free shipping. Edited May 15, 2016 by WackoWolf trippwj, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvicta Posted May 17, 2016 Share #28 Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) I will have to use your build log for this because after going through the box I have no instruction sheet. Edited May 18, 2016 by rvicta mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted May 19, 2016 Share #29 Posted May 19, 2016 I got mine in the mail yesterday, haven't open it yet will do it later today when I get back from breakfast. I will let you know whats in the box with pictures. Ryland Craze, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pett Posted May 19, 2016 Share #30 Posted May 19, 2016 (edited) I bought mine and other stuff of these guys at Ebay in Germany. Should be in available in other countries either. Edited May 19, 2016 by Mr. Pett Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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