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a new thread by me, 

 

Please show what you may have received today, whether it be kits, tools books etc

 

i picked the idea up and thought there was one on MSW - but unable to find it

 

but i ordered this on Sunday - after reading some good reviews on it

 

Hegner multicut1 scroll saw

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Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on
 

All the best

Kevin :omg:


SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS.
KEEP IT REAL!

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HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 

 

 

HMHS Britannic by Kevin 

SD 14  - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 -  Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72   U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48  Amerigo Vespucci     1/84 - Panart-   HMS Enterprise  -CAF -  1/48     

Finished     

St-Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020

HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished   Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 

Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat

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  • 1 year later...

L'AMARANTE - Corvette de 12 canons 1747

LE COMMERCE DE MARSEILLE - Vaisseau de 118 canons 1788

 

 

 

Both came in a couple of days ago.   Amarante is identical to ANCRE volumes as far as quality.  The shape of the hull and degree of tumble home make it an interesting vessel. 

 

Commerce de Marseille comes in a much bigger case/box and is heavy - both in weight and quality.   According to the history, this was design used for all French vessels of this class from its adoption until wood and sail became obsolete.   It seems the French navy did not try to improve on perfection.

If I get to her, I will likely scale her back to 1:60.  The hull would still come in at about 3 1/2 feet long  - even though to model would be half the size as drawn.

 

Mark,  if you compromise a bit on scale you could realize your dream.  It would be worth it.  The thing is, it would be nice if we could build the model as quickly as they built the original ship.

NRG member 45 years

 

Current:  

HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - Navall Timber framing

HMS Beagle 1831 refiit  10-gun brig with a small mizzen - Navall (ish) Timber framing

The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842
Flying Fish 1838  pilot schooner -  framed - ready for stern timbers
Porpose II  1836  brigantine/brig - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers
Vincennes  1825  Sloop-of-War  -  timbers assembled, need shaping
Peacock  1828  Sloop-of -War  -  timbers ready for assembly
Sea Gull  1838  pilot schooner -  timbers ready for assembly
Relief  1835  ship - timbers ready for assembly

Other

Portsmouth  1843  Sloop-of-War  -  timbers ready for assembly
Le Commerce de Marseilles  1788   118 cannons - framed

La Renommee 1744 Frigate - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers

 

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Jaager, 

 

I'm still thinking about it.  I'd do it 1:64 which is the scale I locked myself into.  Good compromise on detail vs. size, in my opinion.  But even then, it might be bigger than what I can handle in the workshop.   

 

The French ships are indeed beautiful...  

Mark
"The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me

Current Build:                                                                                             
Past Builds:
 La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans                             Triton Cross-Section   

                                                                                                                       USS Constellaton (kit bashed to 1854 Sloop of War  _(Gallery) Build Log

                                                                                Wasa (Gallery)

                                                                                                                        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)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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Jaager, 

 

I'm still thinking about it.  I'd do it 1:64 which is the scale I locked myself into.  Good compromise on detail vs. size, in my opinion.  But even then, it might be bigger than what I can handle in the workshop.   

 

The French ships are indeed beautiful...  

 

Maybe Gaetan has some space left ...

Carl

"Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson
Search and you might find a log ...

 

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Got this in the mail today

 

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 Current build: Syren : Kit- Model Shipways

 

Side project: HMS Bounty - Revel -(plastic)

On hold: Pre-owned, unfinished Mayflower (wood)

 

Past builds: Scottish Maid - AL- 1:50, USS North Carolina Battleship -1/350  (plastic),   Andromede - Dikar (wood),   Yatch Atlantic - 14" (wood),   Pirate Ship - 1:72 (plastic),   Custom built wood Brig from scratch - ?(3/4" =1'),   4 small scratch builds (wood),   Vietnamese fishing boat (wood)   & a Ship in a bottle

 

 

 

 

 

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Two new books, from the wife, wouldn't fit in the mail box next to the HWY, so the carrier hand delivered the books and mail to us. She is a good carrier, willing to go the extra mile. :)  :dancetl6:

 

1; Ropes and Knots, SAS and Elite Forces Guide  Charles Stronge.

 

2; Metalworking, Old-Fasioned Tools, Materials and Processes for the Handyman. Paul N. Hasluck: originally published by D. McKay, 1907.

 

Both good books, they will fit right in with my library centered around how to and how it was done.

jud :pirate41:

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Picked this kit up yesterday for the equivalent of $130.

 

Pretty happy with my purchase, as these type of kits are scarce this side of the world.

 

In the same breath, I have to admit, I think I might have a problem, i'm hoarding kits faster than I can build them....

 

 

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Samuel Pepys notes in his diary on 19 July 1667: "the Dutch fleets being in so many places, that Sir W. Batten at table cried, By God,says he, I think the Devil shits Dutchmen."

 

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Nice find, Jolley Roger.  Sadly there is no cure for your ailment with regard to hoarding kits.  But there is a support group here:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/474-therapy-for-shipaholics   :D

Mark
"The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me

Current Build:                                                                                             
Past Builds:
 La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans                             Triton Cross-Section   

                                                                                                                       USS Constellaton (kit bashed to 1854 Sloop of War  _(Gallery) Build Log

                                                                                Wasa (Gallery)

                                                                                                                        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)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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That is a good buy, I just bought the same kit a few months back and paid considerable more. I was really surprised at the huge size of box and then when opened how empty it seems. I will let you start yours first and I will follow.

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Nice find, Jolley Roger.  Sadly there is no cure for your ailment with regard to hoarding kits.  But there is a support group here:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/474-therapy-for-shipaholics   :D

Mark,

Thank you for that one...... :P

 

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Nice find, Jolley Roger.  Sadly there is no cure for your ailment with regard to hoarding kits.  But there is a support group here:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/474-therapy-for-shipaholics   :D

 

Ha ha, thanks Mark!

I see there is 17 pages to go through, seems we have some serious addicts in our midst! 

 

That is a good buy, I just bought the same kit a few months back and paid considerable more. I was really surprised at the huge size of box and then when opened how empty it seems. I will let you start yours first and I will follow.

 

Don, yes that box is huge, but I was at least happy to see that BB used less plastic parts than some of their other kits i've seen.

It's gonna take me a couple of years to work through all my other kits though, so the honour is all yours.  :) 

Samuel Pepys notes in his diary on 19 July 1667: "the Dutch fleets being in so many places, that Sir W. Batten at table cried, By God,says he, I think the Devil shits Dutchmen."

 

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I received my eagerly awaited Billing Calypso kit today....in the middle of a monsoon-type rain storm.

Perusing the contents of the kit, I began looking at the plans. It was interesting to learn that it will be necessary to acquire a "fart regulator" to complete the construction of the kit.

What's going to happen when I go to my local Ace Hardware to inquire which aisle to look for a fart regulator? Or maybe I should go to Walgreens (drug store) to find it. In any case, will be sure to bring my camera so I can get a shot of the clerk's face upon inquiry.  :D

 

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The fart regulator is ....hmm, a fart regulator and I wish I could be in the store when you ask for it. Like a fly on the wall. :D

At least the diagram explains, first is Danish, second is German, and then we have English.

I would suggest to use the modern electronic speed regulators than the old type with servo.

Unless the regulator is included in the kit?

Looking forward to the build log of Calypso.

 

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Respectfully

 

Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics 
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Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan

Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS

Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey

Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry

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I need to begin an earnest search for Calypso reference material/photos. An initial search doesn't show much except for some low resolution photos on the net. At one time, there may have been a book with more information but it's probably out of print and I don't know the title.

Will not worry too much about that "regulator", as I probably will not build it as an RC model, but rather static display.  :)

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There is a lot of info about Calypso,

Here is the link to the official website.

 

Please, visit our Facebook page!

 

Respectfully

 

Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics 
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Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan

Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS

Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey

Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry

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There is a lot of info about Calypso,

Here is the link to the official website.

Thanks for the link.

I actually found and ordered a very good reference book today on Amazon. It's titled: Jacques Cousteau's Calypso. Along with dozens of high quality photos of the Calypso, it also includes a fold-out set of blue prints detailing much of the exterior and interior of the ship. Will study the book carefully before starting my model.

 
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Technically, I received this Saturday, not today, but I'm lazy about image editing and posting I guess.  This was for my Armed Virginia Sloop - build log in my signature.  It was a pretty huge surprise.

 

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Brian,

 

My warmest congratulations to the Award!

I am so glad when I see members of MSW getting awards in modeling!

My hat off to you!

 

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Respectfully

 

Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics 
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Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan

Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS

Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey

Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry

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Congratulations, Brian.  

Mark
"The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me

Current Build:                                                                                             
Past Builds:
 La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans                             Triton Cross-Section   

                                                                                                                       USS Constellaton (kit bashed to 1854 Sloop of War  _(Gallery) Build Log

                                                                                Wasa (Gallery)

                                                                                                                        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)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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