jbford Posted March 24, 2013 Share #1 Posted March 24, 2013 Has anyone researched both of these kits? Both are probably very good, but are there features of one that might make it "the one". I am not considering cost. Recently came across about $400 from selling more RC plane stuff. My skill level is beginner, and this one would go on the shelf until the Albatros and Bluenose II are done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenous Posted March 25, 2013 Share #2 Posted March 25, 2013 I made research on MSW on old site because Granado was one of my choices and I`ve found, that Caldercrafts version is more historically accurate, for example mortars are of deifferent calibers with Victory models beeing both the same, but Victory models material and instructions are of better quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawdust Posted March 25, 2013 Share #3 Posted March 25, 2013 Hello Fenous, I have the Caldercraft kit and my friend shortgrass has the Amati version so we were able to do a side by side comparision. We concluded both were excellent kits . There was nothing to choose between them regarding quality of material and drawings. The difference in the mortar sizes is due to the date . The Amati kit represents the ship when launched in 1742 and the Caldercraft kit after it was regunned in 1756 Kip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasl Posted March 31, 2013 Share #4 Posted March 31, 2013 I have done Research and for me the victory kit. what sold me were the instuction. from what I have read they seem more complete Quote Current Build-HMS Lady Nelson -1805-victory model-1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewNaylor Posted April 8, 2013 Share #5 Posted April 8, 2013 Hi I am at the finishing stage of the main Hull of the CC version Transom about to be added. I have built 2 previous CC before so I have a little experience with there kits which I think is superb There are plenty of VERY small parts which need blackening and installing so as everybody says PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT on cheaper kits Unfortunately since the "GREAT FIRE" we have lost many build logs which I had read at great detail to help me, 80% of the Logs on MSW where CC the web sight for CC has some very good build pictures, Good luck with your choice Andy Quote Current Build HM Granado CC Past builds HMS Chatham CC, HM Convulsion CC, Duke William German Kit, Fair American LSS, The Wright Flyer MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Pierre Posted April 9, 2013 Share #6 Posted April 9, 2013 Are the Victory Models version cannons with metal carriages? If so, they are OK as long as you don't want to rig the guns... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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