Anyone know the particulars of issues with the Model Shipways Essex?

[rlwhitt]

Hi All,

 

I was eying the Essex of Model Shipways and like the look of the subject and finished model.  However, noticing the paucity of build logs I searched a little deeper and keep seeing the mention of "issues" that may or may not have been resolved around 2015, but I have not found much in the way of specifics.  Does anyone have any idea the nature and severity of these issues?   I think I am reasonably capable of adapting to minor fit issues and the like but if it's something fundamental that will throw the whole thing off, I don't want to waste months of my time.

 

Edit:  I should have mentioned that I'm aware of the mismatch of some of the hull lines with some of the plans and perhaps exact historical accuracy.  I know that's important to many here, but at this stage it's not really my concern, as long as the thing can be built.  I'm more concerned about something so badly designed that it causes major fit issues weeks down the road with other parts.

 

Thanks!

Edited March 9, 2023 by rlwhitt