bigcreekdad Posted Saturday at 01:56 PM #1 Posted Saturday at 01:56 PM (edited) I have been more than pleased with my progress on this ship right up until masting, gaffs and spars. My problem is failing eyesight and small parts. The kit quality is great. Plans quite good. Manual could use more up close pics on both sides, and less "follow the plans" guidance. Posting this is primarily for older folks thinking of this build. I hate quitting after such great progress on hull and deck, but my progress level after is snail paced and frustrating. Too bad....very nice ship. Need to carefully pick a new build. Would one of Vanguards cutters be a possibility, or will I be faced with the same issue? Edited Saturday at 01:59 PM by bigcreekdad Ryland Craze, Nirvana, thibaultron and 1 other 3 1
ccoyle Posted Saturday at 02:24 PM #2 Posted Saturday at 02:24 PM 23 minutes ago, bigcreekdad said: Would one of Vanguards cutters be a possibility, or will I be faced with the same issue? Since all of Chris' designs are in 1/64 scale, you will run into the same issue -- and more often. You may need to look into doing kits in 1/32, 1/24, or even larger. You should take a look at Chesapeake Light Craft's model kits -- they are small craft, but done in large scales, e.g., 1/8 scale. Ryland Craze, Chuck Seiler, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Mitsubishi A6M5a, WAK SBLim-2A
JeffT Posted Saturday at 02:25 PM #3 Posted Saturday at 02:25 PM 29 minutes ago, bigcreekdad said: I have been more than pleased with my progress on this ship right up until masting, gaffs and spars. My problem is failing eyesight and small parts. The kit quality is great. Plans quite good. Manual could use more up close pics on both sides, and less "follow the plans" guidance. Posting this is primarily for older folks thinking of this build. I hate quitting after such great progress on hull and deck, but my progress level after is snail paced and frustrating. Too bad....very nice ship. Need to carefully pick a new build. Would one of Vanguards cutters be a possibility, or will I be faced with the same issue? Sorry to hear that. I do understand the vision struggle. Ryland Craze, thibaultron and Nirvana 3 Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard
Jim Lad Posted Saturday at 08:22 PM #4 Posted Saturday at 08:22 PM Sorry to hear that you have to give up your build. Do you know anyone who could finish it for you? John Nirvana, thibaultron and Ryland Craze 3
Thunder Posted Saturday at 08:45 PM #5 Posted Saturday at 08:45 PM How about the Caldercraft gun boat William, that is 1/32. I have in stock and looks to be a good kit. thibaultron, Nirvana and Ryland Craze 3 Current Build(s): H.M.S Diana 1794 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale Completed Builds: H.M.S. Cruiser 1797 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale H.M. Naval Cutter Speedy 1828 - Model Shipwright 1:48 Royal Caroline 1749 - Panart 1:47 H.M. Brig Supply 1759 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Pickle 1778 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.Y. Chatham 1741 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Resolution Cutter - Corel 1:50 H.M.S. Racehorse - Sergal 1:47 (Renamed H.M.S. Thunder 1740) first wooden kit build.
bigcreekdad Posted Saturday at 09:50 PM Author #6 Posted Saturday at 09:50 PM Thunder... I looked at that, but could not find any finished build logs. Ryland Craze, thibaultron and Nirvana 3
ubjs Posted Saturday at 10:12 PM #7 Posted Saturday at 10:12 PM Spray from Bluejacket. thibaultron and Nirvana 2
Thunder Posted Saturday at 10:25 PM #8 Posted Saturday at 10:25 PM 34 minutes ago, bigcreekdad said: Thunder... I looked at that, but could not find any finished build logs. Have you looked at this? JoTiKa Ltd. ~ HM Gunboat William Construction Page 1. thibaultron 1 Current Build(s): H.M.S Diana 1794 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale Completed Builds: H.M.S. Cruiser 1797 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale H.M. Naval Cutter Speedy 1828 - Model Shipwright 1:48 Royal Caroline 1749 - Panart 1:47 H.M. Brig Supply 1759 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Pickle 1778 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.Y. Chatham 1741 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Resolution Cutter - Corel 1:50 H.M.S. Racehorse - Sergal 1:47 (Renamed H.M.S. Thunder 1740) first wooden kit build.
bigcreekdad Posted Sunday at 02:05 PM Author #9 Posted Sunday at 02:05 PM Thanks Thunder and UBJS.....I will look into both.
bigcreekdad Posted Sunday at 03:14 PM Author #10 Posted Sunday at 03:14 PM I've looked at both Spray and Gunboat William. I'm very familiar with Jotika's kits as I've previously built 4 of their ships. However, I kinda like the Spray. My big concern with relates to comments from a fellow shipbuilder who thought the britanis castings were too many, and a pain to work with. Any thoughts on this?
bigcreekdad Posted 16 hours ago Author #11 Posted 16 hours ago While trying to decide which direction to go I decided to fumble along with Erycina. Yesterday, I dropped 5 small blocks. All but one "disappeared" , and likely eaten by my carpet. This old age eye crap is a real bummer. My other two indoor hobbies are tying trout flies for a Michigan fly shop, and selling collectible postage stamps (mostly Canadian) in an online store. Good eyesight for both of these makes a world of difference.
GrandpaPhil Posted 12 hours ago #12 Posted 12 hours ago (edited) I’ve been thinking of getting a set of lighted eye loupes, myself, for my smaller scale models. Those might be helpful for you. Edited 12 hours ago by GrandpaPhil Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
Thunder Posted 9 hours ago #13 Posted 9 hours ago 7 hours ago, bigcreekdad said: While trying to decide which direction to go I decided to fumble along with Erycina. Yesterday, I dropped 5 small blocks. All but one "disappeared" , and likely eaten by my carpet. This old age eye crap is a real bummer. My other two indoor hobbies are tying trout flies for a Michigan fly shop, and selling collectible postage stamps (mostly Canadian) in an online store. Good eyesight for both of these makes a world of difference. I would be the same, RE the blocks, amount of time spent on all fours looking for them. Why do they always find their way to the most unlikely of places. Current Build(s): H.M.S Diana 1794 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale Completed Builds: H.M.S. Cruiser 1797 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale H.M. Naval Cutter Speedy 1828 - Model Shipwright 1:48 Royal Caroline 1749 - Panart 1:47 H.M. Brig Supply 1759 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Pickle 1778 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.Y. Chatham 1741 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Resolution Cutter - Corel 1:50 H.M.S. Racehorse - Sergal 1:47 (Renamed H.M.S. Thunder 1740) first wooden kit build.
palmerit Posted 8 hours ago #14 Posted 8 hours ago After losing pieces in the rug, I put a new crisp white drop cloth under my work area. Makes it easier to find pieces and keeps the rugs safe (not just from glue and paint but also from when you stab yourself in the hand with a razor blade and bleed all over yourself). Current Builds: Sherbourne 1763 (Vanguard Models), Ranger 1864 (Vanguard Models), Grand Banks Dory (Midwest Products) In the Queue: Zulu 1900 (Vanguard Models), Endurance (Occre), Syren US Brig 1803 (Model Shipways), Duchess of Kingston (Vanguard Models) Completed Builds: Lowell Grand Banks Dory (Model Shipways), 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull Planking Kit (NRG), Norwegian Pram (Model Shipways), Endurance (Lego), Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack (Model Shipways)
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