Steven1 Posted September 29, 2020 Share #1 Posted September 29, 2020 Hello! My stepfather was an excellent model ship builder; on his passing I recovered several of his models. I have two which upon close inspection I'm convinced he didn't build. In later life he suffered from Parkinson's, and I'm guessing my mother found these at an antiques store, estate sale, etc. Here's one (the other is smaller and in better shape). I'm downsizing and won't get to restoring it. I'd like to offer it FREE to anyone who might enjoy fussing with it. There's a lot of nice work in this model and I hate to just discard it. I live near Albany New York, and it would be pick up only, or a reasonable drive to meet you. Any other suggestions appreciated! You can PM or I can be reached at slnightingale@hotmail.com Thanks, Steve mtaylor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted September 29, 2020 Share #2 Posted September 29, 2020 That is almost certainly an example of Artesania Latina's Harvey kit. Plans should be very easy to find. mtaylor 1 Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven1 Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted September 29, 2020 Thank you! Honestly, it's in rough shape, and the planking isn't well done. One reason I strongly suspect my stepfather didn't build it. He was quite a perfectionist and craftsman. Steve mtaylor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted September 29, 2020 Share #4 Posted September 29, 2020 The model doesn't look to be in bad shape. A few hours and it would be good as new. I have seen models built by self proclaimed perfectionist and I was not impressed. I'm not a perfectionist, but to me perfectionism is subjective. I have found when it comes to model building, perfectionism can and in most instances create more harm than good. mtaylor and RichardG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven1 Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted October 1, 2020 I totally agree. While the model may not have been built to the highest standards, a huge amount of work (and time) went into it. I wish I knew who built it. Steve mtaylor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted October 1, 2020 Share #6 Posted October 1, 2020 What keeps jumping out at me are the cannon carriages look like they were built backwards. Hope someone is able to restore it though! mtaylor 1 Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted October 1, 2020 Share #7 Posted October 1, 2020 Perhaps one of the Rochester area club model-makers might help you out. Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven1 Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted October 6, 2020 A local guy is very excited to get it. Mission accomplished. Really, a good outcome. Steve druxey, EricWilliamMarshall, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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