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I have made some progress since the last up date

 

It looks like a lot of progress to me, and the progress is looking good.

 

Bob

Every build is a learning experience.

 

Current build:  SS_ Mariefred

 

Completed builds:  US Coast Guard Pequot   Friendship-sloop,  Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard,   Spray,   Grand-Banks-dory

                                                a gaff rigged yawl,  HOGA (YT-146),  Int'l Dragon Class II,   Two Edwardian Launches 

 

In the Gallery:   Catboat,   International-Dragon-Class,   Spray

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  • 4 weeks later...

I am just about finished and this will be the last post.. I have a couple of pieces to add and need to attach the rudder, and I will call it done.

In the pictures below you can see that I have it placed a top of my “MSW Confederacy”. I have run out of space to place the models in the house so this will be the last. I was planning to scratch build “The city of Memphis” ,  but I don’t think I will. I just have to find a home for my remaining supplies and tools.

 

I have a couple comments on the kit for those interested.

The lack of instructions is not a big deal, because the eight sheets of plans cover all the details. You just have to keep looking ahead to see what is coming.

I do not like the positioning tabs. They are accurately placed, but do not allow the builder  much freedom to modify here and there. I have added benchs to the forward deck. and place others were they were not called for. 

 

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I found the quality of the wood is great. Much of it was “Ayous”, and lazer cut sheets first rate. The plastic parts were ok.

There are several details missing. Such as the anchors, there is not a boarding hatch, no ladder to get to the roof were the lifeboats are. 

Flying Fish --  MSW

Essex ---  MSW

Constitution  --  MSW

Confederacy -- MSW

Philadelphia -- MSW 

Chaperon -- MSW

San Felipe -- Panart

Portland -- Bluejacket

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She's lovely and well done by a master.  I know what you mean about running out of room.  I give mine away so I can continue to build. 

 

Bob

Every build is a learning experience.

 

Current build:  SS_ Mariefred

 

Completed builds:  US Coast Guard Pequot   Friendship-sloop,  Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard,   Spray,   Grand-Banks-dory

                                                a gaff rigged yawl,  HOGA (YT-146),  Int'l Dragon Class II,   Two Edwardian Launches 

 

In the Gallery:   Catboat,   International-Dragon-Class,   Spray

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CHBorgm,

Timeless she is and a true beauty. When seeing her on the water is a pleasure, the steam engine and the whistle (same engine since launch in 1903).

Makes a minimal wake.

If you ever go to Sweden and Stockholm you have to take a tour with her.

 

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Respectfully

 

Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics 
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Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS

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