rogerpf Posted April 8, 2013 Share #1 Posted April 8, 2013 36" model. Seems huge. Sells for under $300 down to $200. Is it a good kit? Would it be a good kit for a first time plank on bulkhead builder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shazmira Posted April 8, 2013 Share #2 Posted April 8, 2013 I will give you my limited opinion. From everything I have heard Model Shipways models are an excellent way to go for new modelers especially. The instructions are excellent, and the customer service is great. They also have many free practicums you can download from them to help with some models. As for this particular kit, I don't know the answer as I have been looking at her and thinking about her myself because the price is so good. I look forward to hearing what others have to say. Quote Robbyn If you risk nothing, you risk everything! Current builds Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0 AL San Francisco II Mordaunt (Euro Model) Completed Builds 18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro In the closet Battle Station Al Charles Morgan (1980s version) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted April 8, 2013 Share #3 Posted April 8, 2013 There are at least 5 or 6 build logs on here for Niagara. I'm sure the shipwrights will chime in soon. Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerpf Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted April 9, 2013 Thanks! I will buy the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_engr Posted April 9, 2013 Share #5 Posted April 9, 2013 The MS Niagara is my 1st ever wooden build- great kit and you'll definitely learn a LOT! If you can get it for $200 or less, jump on it. It's made for intermediate level builders, but there's a bunch you can pick up along the way to get you there if you take your time and read up on a few things here and there. Plus, you have lots of us here to help (I know I wouldn't have made anywhere near as good progress as I have without MSW and the folks offering their assistance). So go buy the kit, clear off your desk, and grab your tools. It'll be a fun yet challenging kit!!!! Check out the Niagara build logs to see what it's like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenr Posted April 9, 2013 Share #6 Posted April 9, 2013 Hi Roger Welcome to the Niagara Club There are builds at all stages , from beginning to almost finished. You will probably find the build logs and the other members of the "club" your best resource Regards Ken Quote Under construction US Brig Niagara Completed HMB Endeavour - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyCity Frankie Posted April 19, 2013 Share #7 Posted April 19, 2013 Not to mention the real Niagara is afloat and there are hundreds if not thousands of photographs of her on the internet for reference. She sails often and is in excellent condition. There are even youtube videos of her. Quote Quote Niagara USS Constitution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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