mathewp Posted August 25, 2013 Author #31 Posted August 25, 2013 G'day Sam, thanks for dropping in. The kit's OK, but there are a few issues to work through due to poor quality of some of the parts. I've noticed a difference in paint scheme compared to other kits as well, which is no big deal, because you can follow the plans like I have (almost) or change it to whatever you want to do. Theres no flag locker on these plans, so if I put one on I'll have to put one together on the fly. This one isn't one of the more expensive kits, so I guess I shouldn't expect it to be as good as some of the others I've seen here. I picked this as a second build, and I'd say to anyone who wants to do this Ship to buy a higher quality kit if you can. I've seen part of your refit, and it looks good, I'd reccomend you get the best quality parts you can. You'll end up with a very nice result I think Sam, she looks pretty solid.
mathewp Posted September 26, 2013 Author #32 Posted September 26, 2013 Moving right along I'm now up to the main Mast for running rigging. The decorations and stern detail are done. All the Bowsprit rigging is done. No nasty surprises, only there's not a lot of room to run the rigging down through the Mastcap because of all the Shrouds. You may wish to cut the hole a little bigger on the foreward side. My next post should see her finished, then maybe one more after I've cleaned her up and put the final touches on. Hope you're all having fun with yours. Matt. Ferit and GrandpaPhil 2
Ferit Posted September 26, 2013 #33 Posted September 26, 2013 Looks really great Matt... You stay in silent during some period... Then photos and about the 25% of the build had been finished... Will the whole ship be completed in 4 pages?!... Best Regards… Ferit KUTLU Under construction: Frigate Berlin (Brandenburg Navy) Hope: Frigate Wappen Von Hamburg (Brandenburg Navy)
mathewp Posted October 20, 2013 Author #34 Posted October 20, 2013 She's done. I couldn't wait to get started on my next build so I got stuck into it and got her finished. Sorry I haven't posted for a while. It's those kids that use all the internet allowance up watching U Tube. Anyway nothing of any importance buildwise only that the instructions for the rigging are pretty good so it went smoothly.The only thing missing is a Binnacle. This kit doesn't supply one so I'm going to leave it off the model. There isn't room once you follow the instructions for deck placements,. Given this kit was a cheaper one, I think it turned out ok. Thanks to everyone who dropped in for a look, I'll maybe see you on the next build. GrandpaPhil and Ferit 2
Ferit Posted October 20, 2013 #35 Posted October 20, 2013 And finally... Congratulations... Best Regards… Ferit KUTLU Under construction: Frigate Berlin (Brandenburg Navy) Hope: Frigate Wappen Von Hamburg (Brandenburg Navy)
Jeff-E Posted October 20, 2013 #36 Posted October 20, 2013 (edited) Congatulations Mathew on an excllent build , I blinked and I nearly missed it you were so quick, you should be very proud of her. I look forward to your next build of The San Marcos, I am interested in building a Spanish Galleon myself one day I will have to keep a close watch so I don't miss it !! Edited October 20, 2013 by Jeff-E Cheers Jeff Current Builds; HMS Supply Completed Builds; AL Swift 1805; Colonial Sloop Norfolk; HMS Victory Bow Section; HM Schooner Pickle
klimi Posted October 25, 2013 #37 Posted October 25, 2013 Oh what a speed of your build. Congatulations. I´m currious on your next model. Cheers Pavel current build: Bounty http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/261-hms-bounty-by-pavel-klimes-160-scale-armed-merchant-ship/
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