MS Essex Review

[kb466]

Eric,

Thank you for the update.  I have never received the Essex kit I preordered and prepaid for.  Any idea when Model Expo will resume shipping the updated kits?  Thanks!

Bill M.

[Jaxboat]

I believe they have discovered additional issues with the kit. Go to the build log in the forum under kit bashed Essex for more info

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Jaxboat

[kb466]

Thanks Jaxboat.  I wasn't aware of that build log.  But now that I have read it, I fully understand the delay in shipping kits.  I am pleased that Sam and Model Expo are taking steps to correct the problems.  I would much rather have a correct kit than one that is hurried to me and wrong.

Bill M.

[samueljr]

Bill,

 

I'll be posting later on the "bashed kit" thread but Expo's production manager called me today and said that my kit shipped out so I'll see it in a few days. I'll then be able to tear into it and see what's happened and get stuff figured out.

 

Keep the faith...............

 

Sam

[kb466]

Sam,

Thanks for the response.  I'm keeping the faith!  I had missed the "bashed kit" thread, so was unaware that you and ME were working on corrections to the kit.  I am glad to hear that you and ME are working on these fixes.  I can certainly wait a while longer since it means getting a correct kit.  I am still looking forward to it.  It looks like it will be great!  Also, still looking forward to the rigging and masting supplemental kit!

Bill M.

[kb466]

Well, as soon as I open my mouth, asking when Model Expo will resume shipping kits, I just had my Essex kit delivered to me!  I haven't had a chance to go over it in detail, but I am certainly happy to have it.  I suppose this kit does not have the corrections that Sam and Eric have discussed and I will be in touch with Model Expo to request the corrected parts when they become available.  Thanks to Sam and Model Expo!

Bill M.

[kb466]

Well, I've had a chance to look over my Essex kit, the instruction booklet and the plans. Being a longtime fan of this frigate, I was expecting great things of this kit. I was not disappointed-- in fact, the kit exceeds my expectations. First, the kit looks to be well researched and is well engineered. Yes, I know about the problems reported in the kit-bashed Essex thread, but I have complete confidence that Sam and Model Expo will make the necessary corrections. Another impression is that this kit will build into a large impressive model. I should have expected this, knowing the scale, but it impressed me nonetheless. I intend to build mine fully rigged with Sam's announced masting and rigging supplemental kit. When finished out fully rigged, the kit will be particularly impressive and imposing. Anyway, I am quite pleased with this kit. Good job, Sam!

Bill M.

[Jaxboat]

Bill et al

You likely do not have the updated instruction booklet. A PDF of the new edition is on the ME website under documents for TH Essex Kit. Eric Snowindicated a printed version will be available soon but you will have to request it from ME.

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Jaxboat