cookster Posted September 18, 2013 #1 Posted September 18, 2013 This kit is my 50th birthday present to myself. I don't really need another kit, as I'm deep into my Constitution build and I have the Syren sitting in drydock, all alone.... But, I really wanted this kit, Expo had a deal, and it was my birthday after all so here we are... I don't plan to do any major construction until after I finish planking my Conny which will take another month or 2 at least (as slow as I am...) I do plan on making a new stem in swiss pear and I'll probably work on that on and off over the next few weeks. I do have some unique plans for this build, hopefully they pan out. I opened the box and took some pics of a few things, didn't see the need to photograph everything as others have already done that. So, a few pics... Big Anchor... The figure's not that bad, but it does have issues. Most notably pits from air pockets during the pour and the back "wings" have a lot of flash and are shaped funny. I'll probably wind up getting Chuck's figurehead. Cannons aren't that bad, the cannons for my Conny are MUCH worse. Don't know yet if I'll keep them or go with Chucks... The wood items look pretty good... I knew she was big but the size of the deck was surprising! yvesvidal and WackoWolf 2 Wes Cook Current Build: USF Constitution (Model Shipways) USF Essex (Scratch build) MS Syren (build log lost, need to rebuild) Future Builds: MS Confederacy
augie Posted September 18, 2013 #2 Posted September 18, 2013 Welcome to the fleet, Wes. With the Connie on the ways and Syren on your list you have 3 really nice projects in mind. And from what I've seen of your Connie they are all going to be spectacular. I'm just rolling on Confed and don't plan to break any speed records. We've got Ben out in front and he's doing some fabulous work. And Andy once he finishes his Peggy. So it should be fun. (Not to mention some really fine kit and scratch builds already done). Are you thinking of rigging her or are you going with the Admiralty version? Keep us posted. Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956
BRiddoch Posted September 18, 2013 #3 Posted September 18, 2013 Wes, we all know that once a kit is opened it cannot be resisted. Bob R. San Diego Ship Modelers' GuildNautical Research Guild USS Constitution Ship Modelers GuildUSS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale. 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale
cookster Posted September 18, 2013 Author #4 Posted September 18, 2013 Augie, my plans are to rig her, I hope. I also hope someone else tries that before me though as I'd hate to be the guinea pig on that! I guess there are rigging plans available somewhere, but thankfully no need to worry about that for a LONG time... Wes Cook Current Build: USF Constitution (Model Shipways) USF Essex (Scratch build) MS Syren (build log lost, need to rebuild) Future Builds: MS Confederacy
augie Posted September 19, 2013 #5 Posted September 19, 2013 She'll be magnificent rigged. And HUGE ! Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956
realworkingsailor Posted September 19, 2013 #6 Posted September 19, 2013 I'm also thinking of rigging mine... However at the rate things are going with my Pegasus.... It will be perhaps another year before I just start building... Andy Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy
patrickmil Posted September 19, 2013 #7 Posted September 19, 2013 With your permission Captain, I'd like to hop aboard! I understand that you have a pretty intense build going on already, but I'll be watching when you start this one as the Confederacy is really picking up steam as the next kit I'd like to purchase. augie 1 Thanks, Patrick YouTube Channel for fun: Patrick's Scale Studio Finished: Model Shipways US Brig Niagara I Love Kit USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 Current: Trumpeter USS Yorktown CV-5
cookster Posted September 19, 2013 Author #8 Posted September 19, 2013 Welcome aboard Patrick! Hope you have some patience though as it will be slow going on Confed for now... Wes Cook Current Build: USF Constitution (Model Shipways) USF Essex (Scratch build) MS Syren (build log lost, need to rebuild) Future Builds: MS Confederacy
Trussben Posted September 19, 2013 #9 Posted September 19, 2013 Always nice to see another Confederacy, I look forward to when you get to start on her. ben Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. Completed builds: HMS Winchelsea. ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat. QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
Kevin Posted October 23, 2014 #10 Posted October 23, 2014 it been a year sine we saw any updates- how are you getting on? Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 Belle Poule 1834 by Kevin - OcCre - 1/90 - French frigate - started June 2024 - - On hold MHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished Hercules by Kevin - OcCre - 1/50 - Tugboat - Finished - May 2024 Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat
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