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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.  

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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)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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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

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Chris Coyle
Greer, South Carolina

When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk.
- Tuco

Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix

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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

Kurt Van Dahm

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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.

 

Derek C

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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

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Billings makes great kits and good instructions on the newer kits I hear . Model ship ways,and Blue Jacket also excellent choices. 

 

Oh and :sign:

All the best 

Derek

Derek C

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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

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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 :cheers:

Derek C

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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

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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.

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Welcome to MSW! Best of luck to you on your build!

 

"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

 

 

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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

       

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