Georgiabush Posted May 12, 2020 Share #1 Posted May 12, 2020 Ok so I have a quick question. I have built the model shipways 18th century longboat that came out beutifully. So I was just staring my next which is the rattlesnake by model shipways. Now that I'm in to it I feel like I might be in a bit over my head because i find the instructions very lacking especially in the rigging end. So now iam thinking about putting this build on hold and getting the syren by model shipways. I think the instructions are much better and will help me hone my skills before I fully jump into the rattlesnake. Any thoughts or opinions are much appreciated. Thanks Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted May 12, 2020 Share #2 Posted May 12, 2020 I don't think the Syren is any less complicated, but the kit is better designed and the instructions are much better. I think if you build a Syren you are happy with, the Rattlesnake will be less challenging and you will be better prepared to improve upon the kit and overcome any shortcomings. ccoyle, Ryland Craze, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Luck is just another word for good preparation. —MICHAEL ROSE 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...
Georgiabush Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted May 12, 2020 Thanks for you're input Gregory i was thinking the syren is 2 masted vs rattlesnake 3 mast might make a little less complicated and instructions seem much better. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted May 12, 2020 Share #4 Posted May 12, 2020 The fewer the masts, the less complication. I do suggest, opening a build log as it's a great way to get help. MEDDO, BobG and allanyed 3 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...
allanyed Posted May 13, 2020 Share #5 Posted May 13, 2020 I second Mark's suggestion. There thousands of mentors, teachers, helpers here for you. Allan mtaylor, BobG and MEDDO 3 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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