J11 Posted March 21, 2019 Share #1 Posted March 21, 2019 I am looking into a build for the USS Constitution and have seen all the kits available. Three of them are my final choice for the kit and would like to know from fellow modelers which one's they feel are the best for historical accuracy. The Bluejackets kit seems very impressive along with the price for quality, I also like the Model Shipway's kit which is a good price. I also like the Model Space kit. Which kit have you built and do you like? As fellow modelers know, quality and cost go hand in hand so I would like the best for the build when i decide to get her. Thanks for all the help! Quote Current build project: CSS Alabama 1/96 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/20148-css-alabama-by-jonathan11-revell-196-scale-kit-bash-90-historical-accuracy/ Finished build projects 2018: H.L Hunley 1/24 CSS Arkansas 1/96 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronald305 Posted August 16, 2020 Share #2 Posted August 16, 2020 model space would be way to go Ronald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 17, 2020 Share #3 Posted August 17, 2020 Those two are considered the most accurate though each represents a different time frame. I'd say pick based on time period and/or price and how the model is built. They use different methods. As for Model Space, I have no idea. Is it a re-branded kit or one that DeAgostini designed? Canute 1 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted August 17, 2020 Share #4 Posted August 17, 2020 You can see the Model Space instructions here: Instructions It looks like an original kit based on the present configuration.. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake (Scratch From MS Plans On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 17, 2020 Share #5 Posted August 17, 2020 9 minutes ago, Gregory said: You can see the Model Space instructions here: Instructions It looks like an original kit based on the present configuration.. That makes things interesting. Looks like there's a third time period for this ship. Canute 1 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted August 17, 2020 Share #6 Posted August 17, 2020 I thought we had three for a while now.. BlueJacket = 1812, Mamoli = 1927 and ModelShipways = ~contemporary ? Am I wrong about that? P.S. The Constructo kit appears to be 1927 also.. Canute 1 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake (Scratch From MS Plans On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtvd19 Posted August 17, 2020 Share #7 Posted August 17, 2020 Blue Jacket's kit is endorsed by the USS Constitution Museum as "The official kit of the USS Constitution Museum". Sounds like it's accuracy is backed by the experts. Canute, mtaylor and Roger Pellett 3 Quote Kurt Van Dahm Director NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD www.thenrg.org SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS CLUBS Nautical Research & Model Ship Society of Chicago Midwest Model Shipwrights North Shore Deadeyes The Society of Model Shipwrights Butch O'Hare - IPMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted August 19, 2020 Share #8 Posted August 19, 2020 I would also like to know which Constitution kits have the best instructions also? mtaylor 1 Quote Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted August 19, 2020 Share #9 Posted August 19, 2020 Model Space would probably take the prize for that.. BobG and mtaylor 2 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake (Scratch From MS Plans On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussR Posted August 19, 2020 Share #10 Posted August 19, 2020 14 minutes ago, Gregory said: Model Space would probably take the prize for that.. I was just on Model Space's web site USA and it appears that they are out of stock on most of there ship models. And after reading one of our members (RickyGene) experiences receiving his subs I think I would want the whole kit before I started a build. BobG and mtaylor 2 Quote "Peace is not something you wish for; It's something you make, Something you do, Something you are, And something you give away" by Robert Fulghum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted August 19, 2020 Share #11 Posted August 19, 2020 Does model space make their own, unique version of the Constitution or do they just repackage a kit from another company, with permission, and then upgrade the instructions also? mtaylor 1 Quote Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted August 19, 2020 Share #12 Posted August 19, 2020 Looking at their instructions I linked to above, it doesn't look like a kit I am familiar with.. It may be a re-packaged Constructo kit. It's definitely their own plans. It looks like the 1927 configration.. The actual plans for the 1927 restoration are available. Michel L. and BobG 2 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake (Scratch From MS Plans On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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