Artesenia Latina Virginia American Schooner

[Dougal Mack]

I'm new to wooden model ship building and introduced myself to the forum late last year.  I am currently building the Artesenia Latina HMS Endeavour's Longboat as my starter project (I promise to post a build log soon!).  I'm already looking at my next project and have in mind the Artesenia Latina Virginia American Schooner.  I searched on this forum and can't find any links or posts regarding it whatsoever!  Has anybody built one of these?  Any reviews or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

[bruce d]

Hello Dougal,

I got a few hits by seraching 'Artesenia Latina Virginia', maybe you were using a different search key?

Looks like you chose a good subject.

 

Bruce

[Dougal Mack]

Good man - thanks Bruce!

[Matt D]

There are two AL Virginia models that I’m aware of.  There’s an 1805 Virginia Pilot Schooner and the 1819 Virginia Schooner.  I recommend looking in the build log index for kits from 1801-1850.  You can also click on the link in my signature to see my 1819.  It’s a great kit and makes a handsome model.

[Dougal Mack]

Hi Matt

 

It's the 1819 model I was looking at and have now had a look at your build log - nice job and some really useful tips - thanks!

I'll save it in my favourites!

[Matt D]

Thanks, Dugal.  There are several really good builds of that kit.  Be sure to read several.  Mine is certainly not the best, but it will help you avoid some pitfalls.  As I recall, many of us had to modify the rudder, but someone figured out how to build the transom so the kit rudder would fit.  When I see your log, I’ll follow it.  Good luck, and have fun!