Vane Posted August 9, 2019 #1 Posted August 9, 2019 I just noted that both Victory models and Caldercraft have kits in the same scale 1:64. So which one is best and what's the difference? Quote Current builds: HMS Victory (Corel 1:98), HMS Snake (Caldercraft 1:64), HMBV Granado (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Diana (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Speedy (Vanguard Models 1:64)
mtaylor Posted August 10, 2019 #2 Posted August 10, 2019 Define "best". Different modelers will take that to mean different things. 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)
Matt H Posted August 10, 2019 #3 Posted August 10, 2019 I asked that same question a couple of years ago, here is a link to my question and the responses I got. Unfortunately I got busy with other things I and haven't started the Granado yet, in fact I just finished my first ship, the 18th Century Longboat and have ordered the Syren for my next build. It is due to be here Tuesday, I chose this one from Model Shipways because of the extremely detailed and lengthy instructions. I did choose the Caldercraft Granado and the instructions seem pretty good, but I didn't feel like I was quite up to the task to take on that ship yet. Although I don't know that there is much of a difference between the Syren and Granado in terms of difficulty, size, and overall similar shape and construction, I just felt the instructions with the Syren would better suit me at my level of experience. I also was able to get it on a pretty good sale last week, so there's that. Anyhow, here is the link and if you have any questions about the kits contents I'll try to answer them to the best of my ability and if needed can take some pics of the materials. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Matt Completed Builds: Viking Drakkar - Amati - Scale 1:50 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48
jwvolz Posted August 13, 2019 #4 Posted August 13, 2019 Aren't you already building the Caldercraft kit? Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel"
ASAT Posted August 13, 2019 #5 Posted August 13, 2019 I have the plans, instructions and fittings to do a scratchbuild from Amati, and I have seen the plans and instruction book from Caldercraft- imho the fittings,castings and weaponry from Caldercraft are superior as well as the design of the fo’c’sle, bulwarks and mortar housings. Everything else is pretty much the same - can’t speak to the wood quality as I use my own..... hope that helps Quote Lou, In Pleasant View Harvey by ASAT- AL Scale 1:50 - Kitbash Fair American by ASAT - LSS Craftsman Plus https://modelshipworld.com/topic/23121-revenge-1577-by-asat-amati-164/
Matt H Posted August 13, 2019 #6 Posted August 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, ASAT said: I have the plans, instructions and fittings to do a scratchbuild from Amati, and I have seen the plans and instruction book from Caldercraft- imho the fittings,castings and weaponry from Caldercraft are superior as well as the design of the fo’c’sle, bulwarks and mortar housings. Everything else is pretty much the same - can’t speak to the wood quality as I use my own..... hope that helps Good info, makes me glad I purchased the Caldercraft. mtaylor 1 Quote Matt Completed Builds: Viking Drakkar - Amati - Scale 1:50 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48
Vane Posted August 14, 2019 Author #7 Posted August 14, 2019 On 8/13/2019 at 3:47 AM, jwvolz said: Aren't you already building the Caldercraft kit? Yes but i just got curious when i saw the other kit. mtaylor 1 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory (Corel 1:98), HMS Snake (Caldercraft 1:64), HMBV Granado (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Diana (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Speedy (Vanguard Models 1:64)
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