etubino Posted November 7, 2017 #1 Posted November 7, 2017 Hi Folks For ages I’ve been trying to justify not touching several Kits that I have, Till Last weekend where I decided to warm up hands with an old Scientific Kit. My father had it built back in the 60's in Pittsburgh, and I remember lots of craftsman shift in this kit, lots of dedication. This kit would be nothing compared to the masterpieces I´ve been following on this site, but I will try to honor this kit. The Kit Parts Nirvana, catopower, hamilton and 2 others 5 Quote
Fright Posted November 7, 2017 #2 Posted November 7, 2017 Best to you on this kit by Scientific. With a little research and time, these kits can turn out really well. I've been working on Scientific's model of the Bluenose and I'm really proud of how she looks. I'm working on her sails and rigging and hope to complete her soon. Look forward to seeing your progress. Cheers! zappto, Nirvana and Jmfoss03 3 Quote Robert O
mojofilter Posted November 7, 2017 #3 Posted November 7, 2017 Great to see another America starting up. I'll pull up a chair and watch. She's a beautiful ship and hope you have fun with her. - Tim Nirvana, Fright and zappto 3 Quote Current Builds: Cutty Sark Finished Builds: Yacht America
historyguysteve Posted November 8, 2017 #4 Posted November 8, 2017 These Scientific models are really underrated. With a little time and effort, and with even modest modelling skill these kits can be turned into real masterworks. I have this exact kit, so I'm looking forward to seeing the build. Have Fun is my motto- the best ship model is the completed one! catopower, Nirvana, Fright and 1 other 4 Quote
etubino Posted November 8, 2017 Author #5 Posted November 8, 2017 Thanks a lot guys! I thought I was on the cheap end of the Kits, and I´m surprised for your coments. I feel now a bit o pressure! Jmfoss03, zappto and Nirvana 3 Quote
etubino Posted November 10, 2017 Author #6 Posted November 10, 2017 Good Morning! Today I´ve started with some research. I´ve got the Modelshipways America Plans! There is a lot more to work, specially on the deck housing or furniture. I've also saved the instrution manual of the Model Shipways Amrica that was abailable on their website. Fright, Nirvana and zappto 3 Quote
etubino Posted November 10, 2017 Author #7 Posted November 10, 2017 The Sails cloth looks great for me, even the lines that simulate the sewing. It is only in one side though. I'll have to do the reverse side. Nirvana and JerseyCity Frankie 2 Quote
Fright Posted November 10, 2017 #8 Posted November 10, 2017 Etubino - good find on the MS plans! In building my Scientific Bluenose, I bounced constantly from plans included with the kit and the Bluenose PDF file - especially for my decking fixtures. Between your two sets of plans, this should give you a wonderful build. Best to you. Nirvana 1 Quote Robert O
ScottRC Posted November 10, 2017 #9 Posted November 10, 2017 Etubino, I will be following your build log as well, I am trying to start a Scientific Sea Witch. Scott Nirvana and Fright 2 Quote Current Builds: Revell 1:96 Thermopylae Restoration Revell 1:96 Constitution COMPLETED Aeropiccola HMS Endeavor IN ORDINARY Planned Builds: Scientific Sea Witch Marine Models USF Essex
etubino Posted November 11, 2017 Author #10 Posted November 11, 2017 The Bowsprit is squared on the deck end and the kit provides a rod, so now I´m working on a Chinese food stick to get the correct shape. Nirvana 1 Quote
etubino Posted November 11, 2017 Author #11 Posted November 11, 2017 Filing and testing the color of the stain. Nirvana and zappto 2 Quote
etubino Posted November 11, 2017 Author #12 Posted November 11, 2017 Cheking the masts zappto and Nirvana 2 Quote
etubino Posted November 12, 2017 Author #14 Posted November 12, 2017 Working on the Keel It is quite hard to controll the UNIMAT ScottRC and Nirvana 2 Quote
etubino Posted November 12, 2017 Author #15 Posted November 12, 2017 Robert, did you start your Bluenose? Is it posted? I'm looking for any Scientific build log. Ive faound a beatifull Robert E Lee. and a Cuttu Sark, I'm going to look for a Bluenone. Thanks a lot for your good wishes! Scott, from the Land of Sunflowers and Tornados. I wnated very bat the Scientific Sea Witch, it's the biggest kit and I think it is a beatifull Clipper. Tim, Ive checked many times your America, it looks really great! Eduardo Nirvana and ScottRC 2 Quote
etubino Posted November 18, 2017 Author #16 Posted November 18, 2017 Today, shaping the Hull Fright, zappto, ScottRC and 1 other 4 Quote
etubino Posted November 19, 2017 Author #17 Posted November 19, 2017 mojofilter, Nirvana, Fright and 1 other 4 Quote
etubino Posted November 22, 2017 Author #18 Posted November 22, 2017 Still shaping the hull and adding the Keel- ScottRC, JerseyCity Frankie and zappto 3 Quote
etubino Posted November 22, 2017 Author #19 Posted November 22, 2017 The Revell Kit looks pretty accurate, I´m comparing this Kit Stern as well to shape the Stern. ScottRC and Fright 2 Quote
etubino Posted November 26, 2017 Author #20 Posted November 26, 2017 I will have to improove the kit solution for the cockpit gratings and some other Deck's details. ScottRC and ccoyle 2 Quote
etubino Posted November 26, 2017 Author #21 Posted November 26, 2017 Reviewing kits supplied parts to begin with Masts and Sails ScottRC and zappto 2 Quote
etubino Posted November 26, 2017 Author #22 Posted November 26, 2017 Preparing Sails zappto, Fright and ScottRC 3 Quote
Tigersteve Posted November 26, 2017 #23 Posted November 26, 2017 Nice! Steve Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways
etubino Posted November 26, 2017 Author #24 Posted November 26, 2017 Tigersteve, ScottRC, Fright and 1 other 4 Quote
rghensley Posted November 27, 2017 #25 Posted November 27, 2017 Nice start to what is truly old school ship kit. Back in the day, this mfg along with a few more, was the available wood ship kit for the average ship builder in America. You have the right approach and skill set to turn out a master piece. Looking forward to more. I have the 1/8 Bluejacket and the small version as well as 2 old Marine Model kits. So, yes, I love the story and lines of this classy lady. Rick etubino 1 Quote
etubino Posted November 27, 2017 Author #26 Posted November 27, 2017 Thanks a lot Steve! Rcik, I hope I get a good result. Thankyou for your kind words. Eduardo Quote
etubino Posted December 1, 2017 Author #27 Posted December 1, 2017 (edited) Edited December 1, 2017 by etubino Quote
etubino Posted December 3, 2017 Author #29 Posted December 3, 2017 JerseyCity Frankie, modlerbob, mojofilter and 1 other 4 Quote
etubino Posted December 23, 2017 Author #30 Posted December 23, 2017 Just today with some time to continue with the sails JerseyCity Frankie 1 Quote
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