Scientific America Yacht kit

[Mike Esposito]

Hi. Does any body know anything about this kit or Company? I am looking to build a 1st  wooden ship kit and this was offered on Ebay: ;https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F264110432284

 

Any help or suggestions for a first wooden ship kit would be  appreciated. 

 

Thanks all.

Edited January 18, 2019 by Mike Esposito

[ccoyle]

Scientific is a long-since defunct company that produced solid hull kits. They were good enough back in the day, but are hopelessly dated compared to more recent kits in terms of materials and design. Personally, I would avoid them.

 

What kinds of ships appeal to you on a visceral level?

[Mike Esposito]

I was looking at the Chesepeake Skipjack kit from Dumas as well. I want something easy to build for my 1st wooden ship kit. No planking...yet.

[russ]

Check out Midwest kits on Ebay. They have several kits listed. These are good starter kits with good plans and decent materials. Many modelers have got their start with a Midwest kit. 

 

Russ

[gsdpic]

There is one brief build log here for that kit, if you have not seen it.  It might help you decide if it is something of interest to you.

 

 

[grsjax]

If you are interested in a Skipjack model look at the Model Shipways "Willie Bennett".  Best Skipjack model available and a great first build.

[thibaultron]

The Midwest Skipjack is also a good option. The Bennett is a model of a traditional Skipjack, and quite detailed. The Midwest one is of an "Oyster Pirate" (what the type was actually called). They were smaller faster boat used to illeagaly harvest oysters at night. Both kits are based on the real boats, The "Willie Bennett", and "Messenger". I have kits of both.

 

Midwest also made two other Chesapeake Bay boats the Flatie and the Crabbing Skiff. I'm not sure if the Sharpie model is an CB specific design, or just one from the East Coast area in general.

[Mike Esposito]

Thanks guys! Not sure yet...dont want to spend too much...under $100 usd. 

 

Is the Dumas skipjack OK?

Edited January 19, 2019 by Mike Esposito

[ccoyle]

Hey, Mike. I can't speak to the quality of the Dumas kit, but I have built two from Midwest, including the flattie that Ron mentioned, which is an awesome kit and about as foolproof as any beginner's kit can be. It can certainly be had for under $50 on eBay.