SottoVoce Posted October 17, 2019 Share #1 Posted October 17, 2019 A couple of weeks ago, whilst on holiday in Lerici, Italy, I happened to come across a box in a junk shop containing the Mamoli 1:55 model kit Roter Lowe. The shop wanted €5 (about US$6) for the kit, but could (needless to say!), offer no guarantee that all parts were included! However, for €5 it seemed worth a punt and the plastic box of parts and other component bags were unopened (although a couple of spars were broken -but looked as if they could be repaired)! This is my first model build and I must admit that it is proving challenging, not helped by the very poor English translation of the Mamoli Italian instructions. I have some prior experience of building & restoring classic boats (including the full restoration of an 18'6" (5.6m) 1914 open steam launch and the construction of a 24" (7.3m) replica of a saloon steam launch -see photos). In many ways constructing a model is proving more demanding than building a full size boat -the margin of error is much smaller. I've started the construction of my Roter Lowe and have been greatly helped by the Build Log posted by Stevinne and the various comments/postings by other members. However, the last posting was in March 2018 -so I'm not sure if the project has stalled/sunk? I'm now at the point where Stevinne's last posting ended -I'm just making bow fillers to help bend/secure the initial layer of planking. My question is should I tag-on to the end of the Stevinne posting, or should I start a new build log? Any advise much appreciated! mtaylor, ccoyle, GrandpaPhil and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reklein Posted October 17, 2019 Share #2 Posted October 17, 2019 Beautiful Steam launches. Keep up with your build. Itll be very satisfying to haave completed it and possibly a heirloom. mtaylor 1 Quote Bill, in Idaho Completed Mamoli Halifax and Billings Viking ship in 2015 Next Model Shipways Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted October 17, 2019 Share #3 Posted October 17, 2019 Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. Please start your own build log for your model - that makes life much easier. I certainly agree that those are beautiful steam launches. John mtaylor and druxey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted October 17, 2019 Share #4 Posted October 17, 2019 Welcome aboard! Yes, definitely start a new log. Tagging onto someone else's log is a no-no. druxey, mtaylor and VTHokiEE 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted October 17, 2019 Share #5 Posted October 17, 2019 Beautiful restorations, sotto voce! mtaylor 1 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaager Posted October 17, 2019 Share #6 Posted October 17, 2019 You could start your new log with: "for the steps preceding this point, see this log" and place a link to it. mtaylor and VTHokiEE 2 Quote NRG member 50 years Current: NMS HMS Ajax 1767 - 74-gun 3rd rate - 1:192 POF exploration - works but too intense -no margin for error HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - POF Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - POF Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - POF framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - POF timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - POF timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 packet hull USN ship - POF timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - POF framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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