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Yes, yes, I know -- this will be yet a third concurrently running project. And actually, this project will not really begin for at least another week to ten days, because I just ordered the kit today, and it has to wing its way over here from Poland. So, first question is: Why this project? For several reasons:

  • I have long been wanting to try my hand at a card sailing vessel.
  • This looks like a great kit for that purpose. The rig is super simple.
  • It is hot off the presses.
  • I want to be among the very first to build one of these (the urge to be an 'early adopter') -- hence the slightly premature rush to start this log.

 

I will do a deep dive into the kit contents once it gets here, but for now here's a shot of the kit cover:

 

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And a contemporary drawing of the subject by Willem van de Velde.

 

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I ordered the discounted set for the model, which includes the kit, laser-cut parts, mast dowels, and printed sails. In total, this set me back a whopping US$30.62, including shipping, which is about half what it would cost to acquire a single Halinski kit along with its bells and whistles. I have remarked before on the value of ordering directly from Tomek at his website.

 

And now . . . we wait. In the meantime, I will try to get as much done on the Salmson as I can before the next project arrives.

 

That's it for now!

 

Chris Coyle
Greer, South Carolina

When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk.
- Tuco

Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Salmson 2, Speeljacht

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I'm looking forward to seeing you build this. I'm still plugging away on the Revenue Cutter but, like you, I ordered it today, too. It's too nice of a thing to pass up!

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Are you going to make your own carvings?

Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans)

1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
 

On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans)

 

On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury

 

Favorite finished builds:  1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia

 

Goal: Become better than I was yesterday

 

"The hardest part is deciding to try." - me

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You got another follower from a beginner in card modelling. Got to say you're build logs are very inspiring. As a dutch man I really like the subject. Coincidentally, I ordered the seahorse Duyfken at the beginning of this week. My wish is to eventually build the Seven Provinces of seahorse.

 

Good luck waiting for your order 😁

Current project: HVM Seefalke! Paper ship model.

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On 5/20/2024 at 8:17 AM, ccoyle said:

es, yes, I know -- this will be yet a third concurrently running project.

Only three?  You are slacking off.

 

Good luck with the paper model.  :cheers:   I am a bit leary after my experience with Wutender Hund.

 

Yeah, sometimes those kits from Europe to the US can take awhile.  I just finished a model from Ukraine (Shallop by Pavel Nikafin) and started one from Netherlands (Pinas Cross Section-Kolderstock).  Both took a long time in transit.  :default_wallbash:

Chuck Seiler
San Diego Ship Modelers Guild
Nautical Research Guild

 
Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, John Smith Shallop
Completed:  Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch 1/4 scale-Model Shipways plans)

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31 minutes ago, Jsk said:

Oooo, something nice from Poland arrived at my house today. Anyone else receive theirs?

 

Maybe. I have to wait until I get home to check the mail.

Chris Coyle
Greer, South Carolina

When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk.
- Tuco

Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Salmson 2, Speeljacht

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Well, two weeks after placing the order, everything arrived safe and sound. You can add Seahorse to the list of conscientious shippers -- all was securely packed.

 

First glimpse inside. I believe Tomek has described his mast sets as something like "just sticks," but they are reasonably priced, and I like the fact that I don't have to source dowels of the right diameter and cut them to length. They will need to be shaped, obviously.

 

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Pre-printed sails. These include suggestions for dying, reinforcing, and adding boltropes.

 

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The kit itself. Believe it or not, my knife slipped while slicing open the protective plastic sleeve. Fortunately, I only damaged the back cover. Whew!!!

 

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Some parts . . .

 

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. . . and diagrams.

 

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And, of course, laser-cut frames.

 

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Looking forward to starting soon

Chris Coyle
Greer, South Carolina

When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk.
- Tuco

Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Salmson 2, Speeljacht

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47 minutes ago, catopower said:

Chris, can you tell what blocks or belaying pins are required to complete the model?

 

 

 

I haven't checked for blocks, but I have plenty left over from my Wuetender Hund build. I suspect only a handful are needed. As for pins, I suspect the subject predates their widespread use.             

Chris Coyle
Greer, South Carolina

When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk.
- Tuco

Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Salmson 2, Speeljacht

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Chris, do you mind if I tag along as I have nearly finished my Victory SIB?

Peter vG

PvG Aussie (Peter) Started modelling Jan 2022.  Joined MSW March 2024. Quote: Rome wasn't built in a day!

Current Build:   Wolfpack PBY-3 Catalina (1:72)

Past Builds:       Artesania Latina (AL) Belem   (1:75),  AL Vasa (1:65)  , Scratch build Australia II SIB (1:225), AL Bluenose II (1:75)  AL Bounty (1:48),  AL Endeavour (1:65)

                      Trumpeter Bismarck (1:200),  Border Models Avro Lancaster Bomber (1:32),  AL Fokker Dr1 (1:16), Das Werk WWI German U-Boat SM U-9 (1:72)

                              Scratch build HMS Victory SIB (1:530), PLUS  approx 13 more ships in bottles

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