Mark-NS Posted December 18, 2019 Share #1 Posted December 18, 2019 Hello, I am looking at the various sales on at the moment and found that ModelExpo has Model Shipways USS Essex on sale. I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with this kit and there thoughts on it. Here is a link to the ship on that site: https://modelexpo-online.com/Model-Shipways-USS-ESSEX-176-SCALE_p_1012.html Thanks, Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rogers Posted December 18, 2019 Share #2 Posted December 18, 2019 I finished it about three months ago. I got carronades from Model Monkey to replace the white metal junk that came with it. Here are some photos from my version. Y.T., KurtH, Ryland Craze and 5 others 8 Quote Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Pellett Posted December 18, 2019 Share #3 Posted December 18, 2019 Very Nice! Canute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 19, 2019 Share #4 Posted December 19, 2019 Mark, I went here to the Kit area and the pinned Index topic: There's 5 build logs with one showing as Finished. I hope this helps. Mark-NS and Canute 2 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...
Mark-NS Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted December 20, 2019 Thanks for the help in deciding. It is a great ship, with a great history. I think I will order it and eventually create a build log here for it. Ryland Craze, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted December 20, 2019 Share #6 Posted December 20, 2019 (edited) If you didn't get the email, Essex is on sale, and there is an extra 25%off with free shipping over $150 P.S. You might want to check this out.. MODEL SHIPWAYS 18TH CENTURY LONGBOAT WOODEN MODEL SHIP KIT & TOOLS A great price with an extra 25% off during this promotion. Would make a nice practice kit, along with a few extra tools. Edited December 20, 2019 by Gregory 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...
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