S.Coleman Posted June 27, 2013 #1 Posted June 27, 2013 I have ordered the colonial brig Perserverance c 1807 from Modelers shipyard. Has anyone done a build log on this ship or can anyone tell me about constructing this kit? Any errors to look out for etc...... Quote Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard
ccoyle Posted June 27, 2013 #2 Posted June 27, 2013 I wasn't even aware they had this kit out. You should do an in-the-box review when it arrives. Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
S.Coleman Posted June 28, 2013 Author #3 Posted June 28, 2013 Yes, go to modelersshipyard.com and in the kit section it is in there own selection of modelers shipyard kits. I will post a review on this and also start a build log on this ship since I have now got my camera finally. Quote Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard
Guest midnight Posted June 29, 2013 #4 Posted June 29, 2013 I'm currently building the Perserverance now , just about finished the second planking . No errors yet (apart from my own mistakes) When i ordered mine i got the Mahogany replaced with Tanganika . It will definitely turn into a great looking model . I haven't started a build log . Quote
Guest midnight Posted June 29, 2013 #5 Posted June 29, 2013 Yes it does Brian .You can just by the kit or the kit with then DVD's , it's a 3 DVD set from the planking to the final rigging . fnkershner 1 Quote
fnkershner Posted June 29, 2013 #6 Posted June 29, 2013 Wow! tell us about the dvds? are the good? Does he do a good job of leading you thru the build? Quote Current Builds - 18th Century Longboat, MS Syren Completed Builds - MS Bluenose, Panart BatteStation Cross section, Endevour J Boat Half Hull, Windego Half Hull, R/C T37 Breezing Along, R/C Victoria 32, SolCat 18 On the shelf - Panart San Felipe, Euromodel Ajax, C.Mamoli America, Its a sailor's Life for me!
S.Coleman Posted June 29, 2013 Author #7 Posted June 29, 2013 Yes I got the DVDs with the kit as well. Some samples of the DVDs are on You Tube. The set I have ordered all up runs up to just over 4 hours. There are all sorts of DVDs you can choose from. Quote Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard
Pygothian Posted September 30, 2013 #8 Posted September 30, 2013 I'll look forward to a build log, as I love the look of this ship Cheers Rowan Quote Current Build - US Brig Syren - Model Shipways - 1:64 - 1st wood build Armed Virginia Sloop with complimentary 8x paint MS paint set - Model Shipways - Ordered 31st October 2013 Victory Cross Section - Corel - Ordered 15th October
tangneyd Posted November 19, 2013 #9 Posted November 19, 2013 A few months ago now I acquired the Perseverance Deluxe Kit that included the copper sheathing, but I couldn't recommend that version - the copper plates provided have the half- circular dimples that are 1 mm across (which scale up to 48mm or nearly two inches), spaced evenly across the plate. When I pointed out to Colonial Shipyards that it was highly unlikely that any ship would have set sail with golf balls half embedded in the hull they became very defensive, stating that the copper plates varied enormously and asking who was I to criticise them ! When I get around to starting the model I'll have to try and make a jig to flatten the bulges and put in some proper nailing patterns, but for now I'm stuck with the things as Colonial Shipyards just don't want to know. A few minutes ago I had a look at their web site and the same plates with the same pattern are advertised, so nothing much has changed. Other than that, I was quite pleased with the kit, which I intend to use as the basis for a model of the Amity. I hope this is of some interest to others. Regards, Danny Quote
WackoWolf Posted November 19, 2013 #10 Posted November 19, 2013 Danny, If you can't fix the copper plates you could maybe look into getting them from somewhere else. Just a though. Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :)
tangneyd Posted November 19, 2013 #11 Posted November 19, 2013 Tanks for the thought, Joe, that's probably where I'll end up, but I'll give it a try first. A bit of Perseverance I'm not sure what sort of marks will be left on the plate after flattening out the hemispheres, so I'm not overly confident of success. Regards, Danny Quote
hornet Posted January 3, 2014 #12 Posted January 3, 2014 I completed the kit Perseverance some time ago (see attached photo) I was quite happy with the plans, both on paper and video - although I found some of Leon Griffiths methods a little `rough and ready.' I completed the standard kit so it did not have the copper plates. I did make a couple of adjustments to the kit however. The dowel supplied for the bowsprit was 12mm (the same as the lower masts). I felt that this was a bit too big and replaced it with 10mm. I also reduced the height of the main companionway by about 15mm. To my eye it looked like an outback dunny as it was in the plan. I also used only one lifeboat on the deck and planked it. It was very difficult to find any other references during the build. The only one I could find was a photo of an old model used as a trophy in a Sydney yacht club. The companionway on this model was a completely different shape to that in the kit. I have completed a number of kits from the Modeller's Shipyard ( Mermaid, Schooner of Port Jackson, Sirius Life Boat) and I a currently working on the Norfolk. Generally speaking they are of quite good quality. I have made some modifications to all these kits - usually replacing ply components with solid timber. However, I would have to agree with Danny - they don't like it if you express any criticism of their kits!! Cheers Hornet Quote Hornet Current Build: - HMS Adder - Vanguard Models. Completed Ship Builds: OcCre - Shackleton’s Endurance (in gallery) Caldercraft - HM Bark Endeavour (in gallery) Caldercraft - HMAV Bounty (in Gallery) Caldercraft - HM Brig Supply (In Gallery) Aeropiccola - Golden Hind - Constitution Clipper Seawitch (Scientific) Corel - Victory Modeller's Shipyard - A Schooner of Port Jackson - In Gallery - Brig `Perseverance' - In Gallery - Cutter `Mermaid'- In Gallery - Sirius Longboat (bashed) - In Gallery - Sloop Norfolk - In Gallery Completed Cannon: - French 18th Century Naval Cannon - Napoleonic 12 pound field piece - English 18th Century Carronade Non Ship Builds - Sopwith Camel - Artesania Latina - Fokker DR1 - Artesania Latina
hornet Posted January 3, 2014 #13 Posted January 3, 2014 More completed Perseverance Pics from Hornet ....... WackoWolf, wallyinstittsville, Elia and 1 other 4 Quote Hornet Current Build: - HMS Adder - Vanguard Models. Completed Ship Builds: OcCre - Shackleton’s Endurance (in gallery) Caldercraft - HM Bark Endeavour (in gallery) Caldercraft - HMAV Bounty (in Gallery) Caldercraft - HM Brig Supply (In Gallery) Aeropiccola - Golden Hind - Constitution Clipper Seawitch (Scientific) Corel - Victory Modeller's Shipyard - A Schooner of Port Jackson - In Gallery - Brig `Perseverance' - In Gallery - Cutter `Mermaid'- In Gallery - Sirius Longboat (bashed) - In Gallery - Sloop Norfolk - In Gallery Completed Cannon: - French 18th Century Naval Cannon - Napoleonic 12 pound field piece - English 18th Century Carronade Non Ship Builds - Sopwith Camel - Artesania Latina - Fokker DR1 - Artesania Latina
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