Erebus and Terror Posted February 2, 2018 #1 Posted February 2, 2018 Hi everyone, in my online travels I came across a new model company that provides kits for fully framed structural models. They are a new Japanese company. Their prices seem quite reasonable, and the quality looks very good. https://translate.google.ca/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=https://ship-model.net/%3Fwovn%3Den&prev=search Cheers, E&T thibaultron, mtaylor, Sargon and 2 others 5 Quote Building Terror Blog
Jim Rogers Posted February 2, 2018 #2 Posted February 2, 2018 Looks enticing but.... I’ll wait. Erebus and Terror, Canute, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Quote Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut.
ccoyle Posted February 2, 2018 #3 Posted February 2, 2018 I think there may be a teensy problem with the Google-translated page, since I'm pretty sure the French never had a ship named "La Clone." Erebus and Terror, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
druxey Posted February 2, 2018 #4 Posted February 2, 2018 Not as historically correct as first glance gives the impression of! However, a bold attempt. Canute, mtaylor, Erebus and Terror and 1 other 4 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
Erebus and Terror Posted February 3, 2018 Author #5 Posted February 3, 2018 Yes, agreed Druxey. It looks like he made a lot of accommodations to make a 3D structure from many flat 2D laser-cut parts. Also, I’d like to see some attempt to sand off those char marks. Still, one of the most interesting new kits lines I’ve seen in some time. I wonder how he’s been doing with them. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Building Terror Blog
Chooflaki Posted February 3, 2018 #6 Posted February 3, 2018 8 hours ago, ccoyle said: I think there may be a teensy problem with the Google-translated page, since I'm pretty sure the French never had a ship named "La Clone." La Couronne? thibaultron, Erebus and Terror, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote
amateur Posted February 3, 2018 #7 Posted February 3, 2018 Pretty sure about that: see what google translate gives as the (pronunciation of) the word 'clone' translated to Japanese sounds pretty much as couronne,. the framing of these kits more resembles the englishdock-yard style (simplified, non structural frames) than the fully frames models that try togive the real structure. I still don't know whether or not I like these all pre-milled kits..... Jan Canute, mtaylor and Erebus and Terror 3 Quote
Sargon Posted April 8, 2018 #8 Posted April 8, 2018 On 2/2/2018 at 6:52 AM, Erebus and Terror said: Hi everyone, in my online travels I came across a new model company that provides kits for fully framed structural models. They are a new Japanese company. Their prices seem quite reasonable, and the quality looks very good. https://translate.google.ca/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=https://ship-model.net/%3Fwovn%3Den&prev=search Cheers, E&T VERY interesting indeed! These models look really good. Has anyone any experience with this company? Sargon Quote
James H Posted May 28, 2018 #9 Posted May 28, 2018 I can tell you that I will shortly be receiving all three of their current releases for review here at MSW. I will also undertake an immediate build of one of these....possibly La Couronne, to begin with. Mike Y, Canute and coxswain 3 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: Zip, nada! On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48
catopower Posted May 28, 2018 #10 Posted May 28, 2018 Very cool to see a new company do something so ambitious. Like Woody Joe kits, they look like their aimed not specifically at ship modelers per se, but at those who like ship models and always thought it would be nice to build one. Also, the comment about La Clone being a mistranslation is correct. I looked at the Japanese spelling ラクローン, which sounds like Ra Ku-Rō-N (La Ku-Lō-N). Closest Google Translate can get is La Clone. Endeavor listed as 240 hour construction time. That's pretty darned quick. Ryland Craze and Canute 2 Quote Clare Hess He's a -> "HE" Current Builds HMS Wolf, 1754 - Shipyard Laser Cut Kit Kitamaebune - Japanese Coastal Trade Ship, 18th/19th Centuries - Woody Joe Kit Atakebune - Japanese Sengoku Period Warship - Woody Joe Kit
mtaylor Posted May 28, 2018 #11 Posted May 28, 2018 Judging from the pics, I'm thinking that's the prototype. It does look, on the assembled pictures, that the char was cleaned off at some point. The Hanna looks to be a Hahn style from the way the frames are set. As for the others... Le Couronne might be ANCRE. The rest, I'm not so sure. They may not be copies but heavily "influenced"? Still, it's a good way to get into plank on frame. Canute and lmagna 2 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)
Ulises Victoria Posted May 28, 2018 #12 Posted May 28, 2018 Well this certainly looks like a dream come true for me. Will be following with much interest. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT. Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina. Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90; Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models. So much to build, so little time!
lmagna Posted May 29, 2018 #13 Posted May 29, 2018 2 hours ago, catopower said: Also, the comment about La Clone being a mistranslation is correct. On the description page it refers to the ship as the 'Crown' mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey
catopower Posted May 29, 2018 #14 Posted May 29, 2018 Ah, of course. La Couronne is French for "The Crown". Better than "The Clone" – we've seen enough of that in the ship model manufacturing world... Canute, lmagna, druxey and 2 others 5 Quote Clare Hess He's a -> "HE" Current Builds HMS Wolf, 1754 - Shipyard Laser Cut Kit Kitamaebune - Japanese Coastal Trade Ship, 18th/19th Centuries - Woody Joe Kit Atakebune - Japanese Sengoku Period Warship - Woody Joe Kit
James H Posted May 29, 2018 #15 Posted May 29, 2018 It's La Couronne, most definitely. Apart from the obvious shape, this is how he described it to me in email. lmagna, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: Zip, nada! On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48
Mike Y Posted May 30, 2018 #16 Posted May 30, 2018 I wonder why kit producers stick to lazer cutting, while well performing cnc cutters (especially semi-2d ones) are really affordable nowadays? Can't imagine sanding/scraping all that laser char... Canute 1 Quote 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
James H Posted May 31, 2018 #17 Posted May 31, 2018 22 hours ago, Mike Y said: I wonder why kit producers stick to lazer cutting, while well performing cnc cutters (especially semi-2d ones) are really affordable nowadays? Can't imagine sanding/scraping all that laser char... It'll be interesting to see! Some of that scorch will go when you sand and fair things in, but yes, the rest will need to be manually removed. it doesn't bother me too much, so it's not a deal breaker. Canute 1 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: Zip, nada! On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48
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