tonyplante Posted July 18, 2020 #1 Posted July 18, 2020 Looking for my next project and would appreciate suggestions. I completed Model Shipways Bluenose II last year and have been working on MSW Pride of Baltimore and I'm into rigging and expect completion in q few weeks. (With Covid/stay at home I'm putting in 3-5 hours a day). I think I'm ready for something more challenging for my next ship. I love the lines of the schooners and don't really care for fancy "ornamental" looking ships. The 1:64 was perfect for my fingers and eyesight so I want to stay with large scale. Both of my builds are plank on bulkhead and I like that but may be ready for plank on frame if its a really nice ship. I'm not an engineer and need good plans and instructions. Please make any suggestions you can and thank you for your time. Matrim 1 Quote
Jeff5115 Posted July 18, 2020 #2 Posted July 18, 2020 You may want to include a price range mtaylor 1 Quote Current Build 18th Century Armed Longboat-Model Shipways Completed Build Lady Eleanor-Vanguard Models King of the Mississippi-Artesania Latina Future Build Vanguard Models- Alert Jeff Farber
tonyplante Posted July 18, 2020 Author #3 Posted July 18, 2020 Thanks Jeff...let's say up to $400. mtaylor 1 Quote
Bobbuild Posted July 18, 2020 #4 Posted July 18, 2020 Take a look at Vanguard Models Good instructions, quality of wood and service https://vanguardmodels.co.uk mtaylor 1 Quote
Roger Pellett Posted July 18, 2020 #5 Posted July 18, 2020 At one time, Bluejacket, I think, produced a true plank on frame kit for the Schooner Yacht America, and one of the 1850 era US Revenue Cutters. I don’t know if either of these are still available. Roger mtaylor 1 Quote
Kevin Posted July 18, 2020 #6 Posted July 18, 2020 take a look here, these are some of the members builds https://modelshipworld.com/topic/1589-at-a-glance-a-snapshot-of-msw-members-current-projects/ mtaylor 1 Quote Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 Belle Poule 1834 by Kevin - OcCre - 1/90 - French frigate - started June 2024 - - On hold MHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished Hercules by Kevin - OcCre - 1/50 - Tugboat - Finished - May 2024 Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat
James H Posted July 18, 2020 #7 Posted July 18, 2020 Why don't you try the new HMS Flirt from Vanguard Models? Currently on pre-order, but released very soon. https://vanguardmodels.co.uk/product/order-164-hms-flirt/ Check the build link in my signature. Kevin, Canute, Matrim and 1 other 4 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: Zip, nada! On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48
MrBlueJacket Posted July 18, 2020 #8 Posted July 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Roger Pellett said: At one time, Bluejacket, I think, produced a true plank on frame kit for the Schooner Yacht America, and one of the 1850 era US Revenue Cutters. I don’t know if either of these are still available. Roger Yes, both kits are readily available. True plank-on frames. Nic Roger Pellett, Kevin, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote
ccoyle Posted July 20, 2020 #9 Posted July 20, 2020 You could try the Bluejacket Jefferson Davis, a topsail schooner. It's a POF kit, but doesn't follow actual POF practice. Nevertheless, it can be built into a striking model. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
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