Mike Esposito Posted January 18, 2019 Share #1 Posted January 18, 2019 (edited) 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 thibaultron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted January 18, 2019 Share #2 Posted January 18, 2019 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? thibaultron and mtaylor 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Esposito Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted January 19, 2019 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. thibaultron and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted January 19, 2019 Share #4 Posted January 19, 2019 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 thibaultron, ccoyle, grsjax and 1 other 4 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsdpic Posted January 19, 2019 Share #5 Posted January 19, 2019 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. thibaultron and mtaylor 2 Quote - Gary Current Build: Artesania Latina Sopwith Camel Completed Builds: Blue Jacket America 1/48th Annapolis Wherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsjax Posted January 19, 2019 Share #6 Posted January 19, 2019 If you are interested in a Skipjack model look at the Model Shipways "Willie Bennett". Best Skipjack model available and a great first build. mtaylor, russ, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Quote My advice and comments are always worth what you paid for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thibaultron Posted January 19, 2019 Share #7 Posted January 19, 2019 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. grsjax, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Esposito Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share #8 Posted January 19, 2019 (edited) 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 Canute, thibaultron and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted January 19, 2019 Share #9 Posted January 19, 2019 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. thibaultron, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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