Atze99 Posted July 14, 2020 Share #1 Posted July 14, 2020 Hey guys! I am Atze and i am new to this hobby. I already got some experience with wood and modeling. I am looking for a nice ship and already have a list, but i cant decide. Do you guys have recommendations? My price range is 100-200 but if it is better to pay more then its okay. If you can help me with which brand or model is good, and maybe a small list. It would really help! Here is a list of small ships i like, and what i have on mind. Constructo: Enterprise Mamoli: Hms Swift Model shipways Syren PS. Also im looking for a somewhat same ship like the HMS Sophie from Jack Aubrey. ccoyle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbuild Posted July 14, 2020 Share #2 Posted July 14, 2020 Strongly suggest you take a look at Vanguard Models. https://vanguardmodels.co.uk/ Good instructions materials and great quick service. Suggest one of the two - Lady Eleanor or Isabella for first time. There are build logs on this site for these two. If you want something more in the line of the ones you mentioned look at HM Cutter Alert by Vanguard Models. Ryland Craze, Jonny 007, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussR Posted July 14, 2020 Share #3 Posted July 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Atze99 said: Do you guys have recommendations? If you ask a dozen people you will get a dozen different opinions. Build what interest you. If you live in the US you can't go wrong with one of the lower priced Model Expo Models. Because if you screw up a part or lose something it is easy to get replacements. Ask me how I know (I've done it). RussR Ryland Craze, mtaylor, Jonny 007 and 1 other 4 Quote "Peace is not something you wish for; It's something you make, Something you do, Something you are, And something you give away" by Robert Fulghum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny 007 Posted July 14, 2020 Share #4 Posted July 14, 2020 I highly recommend having a wee read of this post form the Introductions section of this forum: BenD, mtaylor and Atze99 3 Quote CURRENT BUILD HMS Bounty’s Jolly Boat - AL - FINISHED HM Schooner Ballahoo - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenD Posted July 14, 2020 Share #5 Posted July 14, 2020 If you are looking for the HMS Sophie from the Patrick O'Brien Master and Commander book it is made up. Patrick based the story somewhat on the conquest of Thomas Cochrane in the Mediterranean commanding the HMS Speedy. That ship would be the closest thing but it doesn't have the tiny quarter deck like in the book. So I guess I would recommend the Speedy from Vanguard Models. Good materials, excellent instructions, but a bit pricey. mtaylor and Jonny 007 2 Quote Ropes of Scale.com - Rope and cable for the scale modeler. Finished builds: HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft - 1:64 - 9th century longship - Falkonet - 1:72 Current builds: HMS Snake - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Tender Avos by BenD - Master Korabel - 1:72 - 19th Century Four-Oared Yawl by BenD - Falkonet - 1:24 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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