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I'm diving into another kit that I'll work on along with my current Bluenose build. I have a build log in process for that. It's getting colder here in the upper midwest in the US so I'll have more time to retreat to my basement shop lair. We'll see how it goes with two kits.

 

The kit arrived today and was intercepted by my wife. When I told her what it was she asked: "Why do you need two kits?" I said: "I don't need two kits, I want two kits". My son piped in and said: "From now on you may be known as Two Kits Terry.' Ok good. Subject changed.

 

I've always loved the J class yachts. Such beautiful lines. When I was shopping I was hoping to find something in the 25 to 30 inch range but nothing exists in kit form with plank on bulkhead construction. I looked around for plans thinking of scratch build but didn't find much. Ok. I'll do a smallish kit. I was first leaning toward the new Occre Endeavour J class kit in 1:75 scale which makes it almost two inches longer than the Amati 1:80. But after some close looks at the Occre I found the Amati to have much nicer deck hardware and trim. My opinion of course. I'm sure the Occre is a nice kit. After some conversations wth SaltyScot Mark and looking over his fine build of the Amati, the deal was sealed. 

 

Also, about 30 plus years ago I built this half hull (photo below) from a solid hull kit that my dad started back in the 60's but never finished. I cut it in half and stripped off the paint. He had done a nice job scribing the deck so no need to touch that. I added the strip planking and mounted it to the maple "frame" board I made. Then finished it all with an oil rub. It has aged beautifully

So that has been my inspiration to build a full model. A tribute to my dad for allowing me to cannibalise the kit he never got to finish. 

 

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Thanks for checking in and reading my back story. I'll be posting some build updates soon

 

Thanks

Two Kits Terry

 

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Well, I just HAVE to follow this one now, don't I :) 

Mark

 

On the table:   Lynx, Baltimore Clipper Schooner - MANTUA - 1:62

 

Awaiting shipyard clearance: HMS Endurance - OcCre - 1:70

 

Wishlist: 1939 Chris Craft Runabout - Garrett Wade - 1:8

 

FinishedEndeavour 1934 - J Class Racing Yacht - 1:80

 

 

Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen

Posted
36 minutes ago, SaltyScot said:

Well, I just HAVE to follow this one now, don't I :) 

 

That would be wise 😃

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3 hours ago, ccoyle said:

Only two kits? Those are rookie numbers! 😉

I only have five in progress (it is amazing how often I’ll glue pieces on one to leave to dry, paint parts of on another, have pieces bended until dry on another). It does take some organization and a bit of space - and I’m working on smallish models. Sometimes I’ll have a few hours in the evening to spend on some models and then I’ll have lots of work work to catch up on other evenings - like tonight. 

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