Ed Mostowicz Posted January 21, 2020 Share #1 Posted January 21, 2020 I read through the build logs and other posts here on the forum prior to starting this build. Very helpful info and photos - - thanx for sharing, guys. But I never read any mention of the quality of the castings of the 3-piece gun barrels. The ones in my kit are disappointing. I can clean up the flash and mold seam lines, but the fit between the barrels, muzzles and cascabels is poor at best. But worst of all is the barrel cross sections are oval, not circular. Given the scale of this kit, 1/2" to the foot or 1:24, it's really noticeable. I guess this poor quality control of the casting process; I can't imagine the original patterns aren't circular. I sent a note to MS, but I'm probably stuck with them. I'll have to get a lathe and turn them in wood or throw a tarp over them to keep the rain off. Just a grumble-gram from Ed. in New York. Duanelaker and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASAT Posted January 21, 2020 Share #2 Posted January 21, 2020 Nah, they’ll take care of ya, might take a bit but they will get you sorted.... 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 21, 2020 Share #3 Posted January 21, 2020 That's terrible but with castings, one never knows. If you know how long and the diameter, you might be able to find the right size on the after market . Might be brass or 3D printed. For 3D printed, check Shapeways. 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...
Ed Mostowicz Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted January 21, 2020 ASAT - here's hoping. Good tip, Mark. I didn't think of 3D printing. Regards, Ed. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted January 23, 2020 Share #5 Posted January 23, 2020 I assume you emailed them? I usually got a response within 3 days and would receive the part that was missing within 7-10 days in the mail. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mostowicz Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted January 26, 2020 I did e-mail them and I got a confirmation the next day that they received it. I'll wait a week or so before following up. And you're right, they do react to issues like this. Canute, Duanelaker and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted January 26, 2020 Share #7 Posted January 26, 2020 I screwed up the windows on my tugboat Taurus and I told them I’d pay for the windows and door (probably about 10 pieces total)...it took a while but they sent them free of charge! Great customer service for sure 😊 Ryland Craze, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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