Frankowskifamily Posted June 14, 2020 Share #1 Posted June 14, 2020 Hello! We were gifted this model from a neighbour. It’s a Steingraeber “La Concorde”. My older sons have built model planes before, so I am just looking for tips on making this ship. GrandpaPhil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted June 14, 2020 Share #2 Posted June 14, 2020 Welcome aboard! To be painfully honest, your neighbor didn't do you any favors. That is an old kit that uses antiquated design and manufacturing methods. It's also a difficult subject (frigate). Such a model would be a challenge to even a modeler with some experience, but it is likely to be absolute frustration for a beginner. My advice: set it aside, and if you think that this hobby might be something you could really get interested in, then invest in one of the many newer, better designed kits that are targeted at beginning modelers. A number of such models are available from several companies, including BlueJacket Shipcrafters, Model Shipways, Vanguard Models, and Midwest Products (out of production but still widely available). But the price of your kit is hard to beat, and if you do decide to have a go, then start a build log so that folks can monitor your progress and offer advice. Cheers! Duanelaker, mtaylor and Jonny 007 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...
mtaylor Posted June 15, 2020 Share #3 Posted June 15, 2020 Welcome to MSW. To add to what Chris said, there's a cautionary tale pinned to the top of this section that might help you out. 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...
Jim Lad Posted June 15, 2020 Share #4 Posted June 15, 2020 Hello, and welcome to MSW. I agree entirely with the advice Chris gave you. John mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted June 15, 2020 Share #5 Posted June 15, 2020 Welcome! To piggyback off the others, from personal experience, a small schooner or a cutter makes a great first build to learn on. They are also relatively inexpensive. Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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