Ship-it Posted November 25, 2017 #1 Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) Hi there all. Im new to this world of building modelships. I once tried to start the on the Cutty Sark (20 years ago) but never got it finished. To young and to many other things to try. No asking this time, but wanted to say hello, and thanking you for letting me read about, and look at builds and pick up some hints and tricks. Post edited. Edited November 26, 2017 by Ship-it Dont want a bad start. mtaylor, geoff, jablackwell and 1 other 4 Quote
mtaylor Posted November 25, 2017 #2 Posted November 25, 2017 geoff 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
ccoyle Posted November 25, 2017 #3 Posted November 25, 2017 Hello, Ship-it. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but our forum has very strict rules regarding Chinese-manufactured kits. Please read through the pinned topic on this issue by clicking here. Kind regards, Chris moderator geoff and mtaylor 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
spars Posted November 25, 2017 #4 Posted November 25, 2017 You can take comfort in the thought you are not alone. For years I have been trying to create a model as I see in pictures. No luck. Now I am retired/disabled and widowed so I have time to do this right. No hurry. Canute, geoff and mtaylor 3 Quote
kurtvd19 Posted November 25, 2017 #5 Posted November 25, 2017 Ship-it: Go to the last post on the last page of the link Chris provided about the banned kits issue - to see if your kit mfg. is listed. You can skip all of the prior posts - as the last post is the final word on the issue. Kurt geoff, Derek C, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Kurt Van Dahm Director NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD www.thenrg.org SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS CLUBS Nautical Research & Model Ship Society of Chicago Midwest Model Shipwrights North Shore Deadeyes The Society of Model Shipwrights Butch O'Hare - IPMS
Derek C Posted November 25, 2017 #6 Posted November 25, 2017 I would suggest you buy a kit from a manufacturer that is known for good instructions and prints the Chinese ripoff’s are neither good quality nor good instructions, and they steal the product from good legitimate company’s. Look at some of our sponsors they have great kits available with quality and ease of instructions and I have seen first hand they back there products. Do yourself a favor and trash that kit or send it back. Canute, geoff and mtaylor 3 Quote Derek C Quote A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder --Thomas Carlyle Current Build 18th Century Whaling Vessel "Lagoda" Finished Builds Triton Cross Section by Derek C 1/48 18th century longboat by Slideways - FINISHED - Model Shipways 18th century longboat by sideways from MS plans
Ship-it Posted November 25, 2017 Author #7 Posted November 25, 2017 ok. I got it. Im sorry. Need to ask then in danger of walking the plank again, is Billingboats ok? If not pls point me in the right directions. mtaylor, geoff and Canute 3 Quote
Derek C Posted November 25, 2017 #8 Posted November 25, 2017 Billings makes great kits and good instructions on the newer kits I hear . Model ship ways,and Blue Jacket also excellent choices. Oh and All the best Derek Canute, mtaylor and geoff 3 Quote Derek C Quote A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder --Thomas Carlyle Current Build 18th Century Whaling Vessel "Lagoda" Finished Builds Triton Cross Section by Derek C 1/48 18th century longboat by Slideways - FINISHED - Model Shipways 18th century longboat by sideways from MS plans
Derek C Posted November 25, 2017 #9 Posted November 25, 2017 Be Sure to look around and choose a boat the peaks your interest once you find one you can always get honest input from fellow members mtaylor, Canute and geoff 3 Quote Derek C Quote A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder --Thomas Carlyle Current Build 18th Century Whaling Vessel "Lagoda" Finished Builds Triton Cross Section by Derek C 1/48 18th century longboat by Slideways - FINISHED - Model Shipways 18th century longboat by sideways from MS plans
Jack12477 Posted November 25, 2017 #10 Posted November 25, 2017 Tower Hobbies in Chicago (USA) offers Dumas and Artesania Latina kits at very reasonable prices and both of these manufacturers are good and reputable. Also Ages of Sail (see link here on MSW) is another good source for kits. mtaylor, geoff, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour
ccoyle Posted November 26, 2017 #11 Posted November 26, 2017 Ship-it, I split off your last post and moved it to the kit build logs forum. Good luck with your build! mtaylor, geoff, Derek C and 1 other 4 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
Baker Posted November 26, 2017 #12 Posted November 26, 2017 And greetings from Belgium. Derek C, geoff, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Regards, Patrick Finished : Soleil Royal Heller 1/100 Wasa Billing Boats Bounty Revell 1/110 plastic (semi scratch) Pelican / Golden Hind 1/45 scratch Current build : Mary Rose 1/50 scratch große-jacht / Yacht D'Oro 1/50 Corel Gallery : Revell Bounty Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch Shore leave, non ship models build logs : ADGZ M35 funkwagen 1/72 Einhets Pkw. Kfz.2 and 4 1/72 Autoblinda AB40 1/72 122mm A-19 & 152mm ML-20 & 12.8cm Pak.44 {K8 1/2} 1/72 10.5cm Howitzer 16 on Mark. VI(e) Centurion Mk.1 conversion M29 Weasel 1/72 SAM6 1/72 T26 Finland T26 TN 1/72 Autoprotetto S37 1/72 Opel Blitz buses 1/72 Boxer and MAN trucks 1/72 Hetzer38(t) Starr 1/72 Cleaning the 1/72 military collection Si vis pacem, para bellum
EJ_L Posted November 27, 2017 #13 Posted November 27, 2017 Welcome to MSW! Best of luck to you on your build! geoff, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote "A Smooth Sea NEVER made a Skilled Sailor" - John George Hermanson -E.J. Current Builds - Royal Louis - Mamoli Royal Caroline - Panart Completed - Wood - Le Soleil Royal - Sergal - Build Log & Gallery La Couronne - Corel - Build Log & Gallery Rattlesnake - Model Shipways, HMS Bounty - Constructo Plastic - USS Constitution - Revel (twice), Cutty Sark. Unfinished - Plastic - HMS Victory - Heller, Sea Witch. Member : Nautical Research Guild
loupy45 Posted November 27, 2017 #14 Posted November 27, 2017 Welcome. Some kits manufacturers seems to have cut down in cost accept for the top of the range like Caldercraft or Amati. My experience is only based with two models both from Artesania Latina. The model made made in Spain was OK, however their Elite series model made in Hong Kong the quality was substandard. The drawings contradict the instructions and the quality control is shocking!! Some parts are over supplied while other parts are under supplied. AL response is good, although it takes 3/6 weeks to receive parts. Good hunting!! Regards. Renato mtaylor, Canute and geoff 3 Quote
geoff Posted November 27, 2017 #15 Posted November 27, 2017 Welcome to MSW "Ship it" All the best Geoff mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote
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