Gorch Fock by Adrieke - OcCre - 1:95

[Adrieke]

Box arrived today

 

as you can see the boxes (2 on top of eachother) are quit damaged as was mentioned by the seller.

 

at first glance none of the pieces inside are damaged . mostly due to the fact that there is plenty of space in the boxes and everything actualy fits in one box

 

as usual i started with markign and counting the parts

 

OcCre does not make this easy as there are 2 seperate numberings going from 1 to over 200 with some parts coverd in both numberings

 

after a first count of premade wood and metal parts i have 1 part missing and 2 others lacking the needed quantity

i wil let the store wher i bought it know and that i will email them a detailed describtion of the missing parts this weekend

 

the instructions consists of a booklet with colour pictures covering the hul and deck furniture assembly (first numbering)

the book wiht the text going with these pictures is in spanish so i wil need to see if an english translation is available (if not with online translators and a bit of understanding of the language i have i should get a decent translation myself)

 

finaly there are 23 A3 plans stapled together covering masts and rigging (the second numbering)

 

both instructions seem to be an improvement from the AL instructions i have seen so far but the double numbering is a bit stupid

Edited April 4, 2013 by Adrieke

[Sjors]

Hi Adrieke,

 

That's a nice kit you've got there!

I have looked it myself to make it so i will follow you with this one also.

When you are missing parts ,maybe you can send OcCre an e-mail and they will send it.

I was missing a few parts from my other builds from OcCre and they send it right away!

 

Edited April 4, 2013 by Sjors

[Jim Lad]

OK, I've borrowed some popcorn from Sjors, and I'm settled back ready to watch the build!

 

John

[JeffT]

looking forward to seeing this build too!

[Sjors]

That's one dollar Jim……...

 

You can put it in the kitty….more is also allowed     

 

[Adrieke]

_{welcome Sjors,John and Jeff}

 

_{Sjors i had contacted the seller before to make sure they will get any missing parts . They where fine with that but said it could take a while as they have to rely on importer and OcCre but i wont be starting her yet anyway}

 

_{and i hope i wont be pushing your patience for when i actualy start the build as i have to finish of the King first and be well on my way with the endeavour before i cna make room for her on my workbench}

[Sjors]

Adrieke,

 

I'll be patiently waiting…only I have to make more popcorn to satisfied Jim…..

 

[Adrieke]

il get some blankets too

[john46]

Would you please be so kind to reserve a royal suite for me to attend your built. Trust champagne breakfast is included.

 

Regards

John

[Adrieke]

your suit is ready Sir John

[mtaylor]

I'll be joining this party also.   Looks to be an interesting build.

[Adrieke]

welcome mark

 

all the contents laid out

[wim500]

Hi Adrieke, I've just made a reservation for a chair in the front.

Why do you want to finish the King first, you can work on both ships, no problem .

Good luck !!

[Adrieke]

well i finished counting and i am actualy disapointed that so many parts are missing

 

here the list

 

1) part 37 remaches (rivets) 100 needed only 96 included

 

2) part 104 pilarotes baranda toldilla (Railing pillars poopdeck) 60 needed only 34 included

 

3) part 173 molinete (kapstan ?) is missing

 

4) part 178 on hull plans and 95 on rigging plans Tensor (tension ) 82 needed only 69 included

 

5) brass wire 1mm diameter 1800mm needed only aproximately 1500 mm included

 

6) part E cuadernal (double blocks) 30 needed only 23 included

 

7) part F anila (ring) 3 mm diameter 130 needed only 124 included 

 

8) part 21 on rigging plans luces (light) 3 needed none included

 

9) part 50 on rigging plans luces (light) 3 needed none included

 

 

[augie]

Better to find out now rather than a year down the line.  Hope they provide what you need ASAP.

[john46]

You once more proved how important stocktaking is before starting your built. Hope you will have your missing parts soon.

 

Regards,

John

[wim500]

That are a lot of missing parts  , hou you will get them soon.

[WackoWolf]

Like Augie said, better to check to make sure you have everything now and if anything is missing contact the company to get what you need before you start.There seems to be a lot of stuff missing, hope it doesn't take that long to get what is missing, you might be better off contacting "OcCre" right off the bat and this way maybe you can get the missing pieces faster then going through the place you bought the kit from ( take out the middle man ). Wish you the best of luck, most company's take care of the customers when this happens.

[Adrieke]

wel so far half of the kits i have bought had parts missing but this is definately the worst

 

i wil first try through the seller . give them the opportunity to show how good their customer service is

 

as i will not start this build for awhile i can wait for the parts no rush at all

[Sjors]

Hi Adrieke,

 

If you need the email address from OcCre, let me know.

Was the box open or closed when you received the package?

I'm mean then the box from OcCre.

 

Edited April 5, 2013 by Sjors

[Adrieke]

hi Sjors

 

thank you but i have OcCre website and email address if needed

 

the box was sealed in plastic and the 3 plastic boxes wiht parts inside where all taped shut too.

 

i guess i was lucky to get a box that was assembled by someone that couldnt count too wel

[JeffT]

I have the Occre Endeavour which I haven't opened yet. I guess I should open it and inventory the parts.

[Adrieke]

yes Jeff i think it wise to check any kit from any manufacturer . i know its a time consuming and sometimes dificult task. especialy if you not only check the premade parts but make sure that the supply of wood /thread/wire is enough.

[DCIronfist]

Ok one more tidbit of excellent advice to try to remember...hopefully soon

[Adrieke]

ok so far good response from the seller after i send the list

 

no english translation . so i have started on translating myself . i ll need to borrow a few monks of Sjors to help me with that

Edited April 8, 2013 by Adrieke

[Old Sea Dog]

Adrieke I hope you get your parts soon, looking forward to this build and will follow.

[Adrieke]

thanks Dave welcome but you l have a bit of a wait before the build will start

 

so far translated up to foto 4 (of around 200)

 

i l be speakign spanish soon (ai caramba)

 

i will save this in a document in case anyone ever builds this model again

[Sjors]

Hi Adrieke,

 

I' ve send a few monkey's your way…...

With my San Ildefonso i also have not an English translation.

I ask OcCre about it and they said….no!

So I'm "reading" the pictures and it works just fine.

If needed I can use Google translation.

Not the hole line but a few words.

Otherwise it is Chinese to me 

 

[Adrieke]

HI Sjors

 

yes the step by step pictures are pretty good but my mind tells me i need to be thorough and read the text too just in case i miss something important

i have plenty of time and will do a few photos at a time during my lunchbreak at work

[themadchemist]

Wow, thats a lot of missing parts, Amigo.  I'd throw in more spanish but strangely I only know the word that are food related. I think inventory of parts is my worse hated part of building but your experience shows just how much it is necessary.

 

Reminds me of the time I was working at the packing house and did inventory with a guy that was dyslexic. Maybe he's working at OcCre now and counted your parts.