dvm27 Posted November 3, 2017 Share #1 Posted November 3, 2017 Admiralty Models Closing and Sale David Antscherl and I formed Admiralty Models over fifteen years ago to provide plans, support and products for those wishing to try their hand at scratch building. Along the way we have lofted several plans, published many books, hosted over a dozen workshops and offered timbering packages to that group of ship model makers whose dream it has been to build a fully framed model. We have truly enjoyed this experience and are very grateful for the level of support shown to us by the ship model community. All good things, however, must come to end and thus David and I have decided to close Admiralty Models. Ironically, our hobby business has been seriously reducing our personal hobby time. To facilitate closing we will be reducing prices on our plans by 25%. This will deplete our inventory (hopefully). We will still keep our website www.admiraltymodels.com open as there is ship model making reference material and photographs there. But we won’t be selling any products. So, if you have been thinking of building a Swan or Echo fully framed or cross-sectional model, you may wish to purchase your plans while they are still available. Prices are as follows: Swan plans (Mylar and USB drive) - $131.25 (regular $175) Echo plans (Mylar and USB drive) - $93.75 (regular $125) Masting and sparring plan (Mylar) for above - $37.50 (regular $50) Postage: US $5, Canada $10, Overseas $22.50. No extra charge to combine items for shipping. Ordering: PayPal payment to dvm27@comcast.net or check to Greg Herbert, 3739 Spring Lake Lane, Owings Mills, MD 21117 Admiralty Models will still conduct workshops if there is sufficient interest. If you have not attended one before please send me an e-mail and I’ll update our Master List. David and I wish to thank Model Ship World and all of those who have supported Admiralty Models over the years. In addition we wish to thank Byrnes Model Machines, The HobbyMill and Syren Ship Models for their collaboration and support over the years. Our little niche business has succeeded beyond our wildest expectations! Greg Herbert and David Antscherl www.admiraltymodels.com KingDavid, Erebus and Terror, Ryland Craze and 13 others 16 GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted November 3, 2017 Share #2 Posted November 3, 2017 Thank you for your commitment and dedication to our hobby. Along with your books, publications, workshops, and presentations, you have been an inspiration to many current and former modelers and will continue to be for generations to come. Now with all your free time it seems you have to come up with something else to do. Hope you will share any future projects with us. Now, I just have to get that PayPal spun up again😃 mtaylor, coxswain, thibaultron and 5 others 8 Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Griffith Posted November 3, 2017 Share #3 Posted November 3, 2017 A big shout out to both you and David for your contributions, support and just good friends~!!! Now, I just have to get my Swan class model 'Vulture' restarted. I will now that my close friend Peter is starting his. Thank and keep us posted on your endeavors. Duff in Middletown, CT hollowneck, MEDDO, dvm27 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifforddward Posted November 3, 2017 Share #4 Posted November 3, 2017 I wish to provide a big “Thank You!” to both you and David for making these plans, your books, and the workshops available to the market…it was your collective offerings that provided the “hook” for me as I discovered the scratch model shipbuilding community 6 months ago…I’m looking forward to my growth in the hobby, first with your Echo Cross Section kit, and ultimately a full ship build down the road. Ryland Craze, druxey, dvm27 and 3 others 6 Cliff Ward Cary, North Carolina USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davec Posted November 3, 2017 Share #5 Posted November 3, 2017 Greg and David- Order already placed. I am very grateful for all the two for your important contributions to the hobby. While I am disappointed that you are closing admiralty models, I am very happy that you plan to continue your tremendous workshops. I have learned a huge amount from them, highly recommend them, and plan to attend future ones. I thought the one earlier this week was awesome. I do plan a full Echo build - just need to get the cross section done first. At three years for an ~6" cross section, how long should the whole build take? Thanks! Dave dvm27, Canute, mtaylor and 5 others 8 Current builds: Wingnut Wings AMC DH9 Model Shipways 1/48 Longboat Model Shipways 1/24 Grand Banks Dory Soon to start: Fully framed Echo Completed builds: East Coast Oyster Sharpie Echo Cross Section 1/48 Scratchbuilt Hannah from Hahn plans 1/64 Kitbashed Rattlesnake from Bob Hunt practicum 1/64 Brig Supply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted November 4, 2017 Share #6 Posted November 4, 2017 David and Greg, Admiralty Models will be sorely missed, I could not have progressed in my model building without the Plans, Workshops, Books, and the many friendships that have developed from my knowing You both. Thank You, for many enjoyable years of fine model building. Bob Wescott MEDDO, mtaylor, dvm27 and 2 others 5 Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted November 4, 2017 Share #7 Posted November 4, 2017 Whoa! This is sad news....I bought (and have yet to start on) the Echo cross section, and am right now about to head over hoping that Swan plans are still available for a future build.....a great service to the community and it will certainly leave a gap that no amount of wood filler can correct..... hamilton dvm27, Canute, mtaylor and 3 others 6 current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch) under the bench: Admiralty Echo cross-section; MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlevine Posted November 6, 2017 Share #8 Posted November 6, 2017 Several years ago I attended a workshop after the Buffalo NRG meeting about how to build the cutter for a Swan class ship. At the time, I was building Hannah, using Hahn's techniques. In those 2 1/2 days I learned more than I had learned in the previous several years. You gave me the confidence to take a blind leap and build a fully framed model. I can never thank you gentlemen enough. druxey, hamilton, dvm27 and 5 others 8 Toni Chairman Nautical Research Guild Member Nautical Research and Model Society Member Midwest Model Shipwrights Current Builds: NRG Rigging Project Completed Builds: Longboat - 1:48 scale HMS Atalanta-1775 - 1:48 scale Half Hull Planking Project Capstan Project Swallow 1779 - 1:48 scale Echo Cross Section Gallery: Hannah - 1:36 scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrim Posted November 7, 2017 Share #9 Posted November 7, 2017 You've been a boon to the hobby so thanks for all your efforts.. Ryland Craze, druxey, Canute and 2 others 5 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisLBren Posted November 7, 2017 Share #10 Posted November 7, 2017 Sorry to hear guys - thanks so much for your support over the years. Im glad you will have more time to be in the shop though ! Canute, mtaylor, Ryland Craze and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtosail Posted November 8, 2017 Share #11 Posted November 8, 2017 Just sent you a paypal payment for swan plans and masting plans. I tried to send a PM but it didn't go through. Thank you for your great support towards this hobby and good luck in your future plans. mtaylor, druxey and Canute 3 - Tom - Current Build: Vanguard Speedy Completed: Vanguard Duchess of Kingston, Stove Project, Ships Wheel Project, NRG Capstan Project, Billings Half Moon, Dumas Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back, Panart Santa Lucia , Model Shipways Constitution , MS Bounty Launch , HMS Beagle Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted November 8, 2017 Share #12 Posted November 8, 2017 Just as a follow up question - might it be possible to get a wood list for a Swan framing package - just for future reference? I've ordered the plans, but I'm not sure if they come with a wood list or not and this would be very useful to have when I come to this project some time in the far future..... hamilton usedtosail, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch) under the bench: Admiralty Echo cross-section; MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) I’ll post the wood list for the Swan framing and a Echo cross-section to our website over the weekend. Thanks to all who ordered plans during our close out sale. I’m a bit overwhelmed by the response but will fill all your orders shortly. Edited November 11, 2017 by dvm27 Addition Canute, mtaylor, oneslim and 3 others 6 GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted November 11, 2017 Share #14 Posted November 11, 2017 That's great - thank you Greg! hamilton druxey, mtaylor and Canute 3 current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch) under the bench: Admiralty Echo cross-section; MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted November 12, 2017 As we are no longer providing Echo cross-section and fitting out packages or the Swan framing wood package we have decided to make these available for anyone wishing to pursue one of these projects. The information is provided free of charge and available on our website www.admiraltymodels.com. I would be happy to provide a copy of the Echo cross-section plans, including shear and frames, Power Point build presentation and numerous photos of my model in progress. These are very large files and I will provide them on a USB thumb drive for $25, plus postage. Thanks to all for the great response and helping me close out inventory. Now, back to Speedwell for me! Canute, Richard Griffith, mtaylor and 3 others 6 GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted November 12, 2017 Share #16 Posted November 12, 2017 Thanks again Greg! hamilton druxey and Canute 2 current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch) under the bench: Admiralty Echo cross-section; MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Y Posted November 13, 2017 Share #17 Posted November 13, 2017 It is a relief to know that you are not leaving the hobby! Hope that means that Speedwell model and a book is coming sooner? And I am lucky to have some hard currency - PE set for the Swan class Guess it will only grow in value over time! Canute, druxey and mtaylor 3 Current build: Beavers Prize - POF 1:48 (Hahn style) Side builds: Schooner Polotsk by Master Korabel 18th Century Longboat by MS Finished: 21ft English Pinnace by MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtosail Posted November 13, 2017 Share #18 Posted November 13, 2017 No rush getting the Swan plans to me. It will be a long time before I can think about starting. Thanks also for the materials list. What length should the 3" sheets be - 24", 36", something else? Thanks. mtaylor 1 - Tom - Current Build: Vanguard Speedy Completed: Vanguard Duchess of Kingston, Stove Project, Ships Wheel Project, NRG Capstan Project, Billings Half Moon, Dumas Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back, Panart Santa Lucia , Model Shipways Constitution , MS Bounty Launch , HMS Beagle Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AON Posted November 13, 2017 Share #19 Posted November 13, 2017 Tried to send you a PM to check if I am on your workshop notice distribution list but the system tells me you cannot receive any more messages. Canute and mtaylor 2 Alan O'Neill "only dead fish go with the flow" Ongoing Build (31 Dec 2013) - HMS BELLEROPHON (1786), POF scratch build, scale 1:64, 74 gun 3rd rate Man of War, Arrogant Class Member of the Model Shipwrights of Niagara, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada (2016), and the Nautical Research Guild (since 2014) Associate member of the Nautical Research and Model Ship Society (2021) Offshore member of The Society of Model Shipwrights (2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share #20 Posted November 13, 2017 Hi Alan. The Master Admiralty Models workshop list mysteriously disappeared from my computer a couple of months ago. But we will post any new workshop information here and on our website. AON, Canute and mtaylor 3 GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share #21 Posted November 16, 2017 I just found three of our 18' cutter plugs which we stopped selling years ago. They are resin cast and faint planking scores are indicated on one side. The most difficult part of building a plank on frame ships boat is making an accurate plug. This solves the problem for you. This 18' ships boat is clinker planked and full instructions are posted on our website http://www.admiraltymodels.com. Cost of the plugs are $50 plus $7 postage, US only please. If interested please send me an e-mail at dvm27@comcast.net. Only one per customer! Canute, Mike Y and mtaylor 3 GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifforddward Posted November 16, 2017 Share #22 Posted November 16, 2017 I'll take one set Greg....Direct email sent... Canute and mtaylor 2 Cliff Ward Cary, North Carolina USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted November 16, 2017 Share #23 Posted November 16, 2017 Greg....FYI...you need to delete some of your Private messages. Your mailbox is full. You wont be able to get any new messages until you delete some of your old ones. Chuck Canute and mtaylor 2 Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share #24 Posted November 16, 2017 Thanks, Chuck. All clear! Canute and mtaylor 2 GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peewee Posted November 29, 2017 Share #25 Posted November 29, 2017 I have the Echo cross section package, and wondering if any plans were produced for the fitting out. I have downloaded the fitting out instructions in the meantime. Cheers Ian Ian Still Sane? who knows, who cares Current Build Panart deck section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share #26 Posted November 29, 2017 Not sure what you're asking, Ian. The fitting out instructions are fully illustrated with scale patterns for the items required. Canute and mtaylor 2 GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peewee Posted November 30, 2017 Share #27 Posted November 30, 2017 oops, ignore me, just looked ant them again. mtaylor and Canute 2 Ian Still Sane? who knows, who cares Current Build Panart deck section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshirt Posted December 14, 2017 Share #28 Posted December 14, 2017 Is it still possible to purchase the Echo class X Section plans? Canute and mtaylor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share #29 Posted December 14, 2017 Sent you a PM. Greg mtaylor and Canute 2 GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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