Plank on frame ship cross section kit.

[mikeaidanh]

A couple of weeks past I spotted a kit, or maybe plans, for a cross section of ship that was plank on frame. I should have saved the information for future perusal but failed to and now I can't find it. I think it was a USA kit rather than European but I am not sure.

Can anyone point me in the right direction please?

 

Helping fellow members with creeping senility will gain you points in the next life......or so i have heard.

 

Mike.

[mtaylor]

Was here on MSW?   I know there's the scratch group build of the Triton and the Echo.  As far as kits being plank on frame for a cross-section, maybe someone else can help.

[mtaylor]

It looks like maybe Corel makes a Victory Cross-Section that might fit your question.

 

Also, there's a Constitution and a Santisima Trinidad cross-section kits.  I'm not sure if those are fully-framed or partials.

[WackoWolf]

I think it might be the Echo build. Or the one that Rusty is doing. I am sure someone will come up with the answer he is looking for.

[mikeaidanh]

Thank you all,

 

I have looked at all your suggestions and I still feel I have seen something else….or maybe I was dreaming!

 

Food for thought a 'plenty.

 

Cheers,

 

Mike.

[mtaylor]

There's also been some bow sections as kits... such as Victory.

 

Otherwise, there's been several scratch builds that were cross-sections.  While they're all well done, one of the more fantastic is Karl's Bonhomme Richard.

[WackoWolf]

Yes "Karl" build is one of the best. I have all the pictures of that build up to date. I had started saving them since MSW1 so I have the ones from back then. But he does have a tread going that you can see from the beginning and he also has it going on another web site. Should check his tread out, it may be the one you seen before.

[tkay11]

Mike, you might be thinking of the Bluejacket Shipcrafters kit of the Jefferson Davis. You can see it at http://www.bluejacketinc.com/kits/jeffersondavis.htm. It costs $375, and features in Milton Roth's book 'Ship Modelling from Stem to Stern'. The blurb on the web site says:

 

"JEFFERSON DAVIS was one of the most famous of the swift patrol vessels, used both off our Atlantic and Pacific coasts. She is one of the Campbell class of 14 revenue cutters. This class has been described as being the "ultimate Baltimore clipper," square topsail schooners. This is a model for the experienced modeler. The rugged 1/4" basswood frames are closely spaced as in actual ship construction, allowing plenty of bearing surface for a smooth planking job. The frames are pre-beveled to ensure easy clamping and a fair lay to the planking. Most importantly, JEFFERSON DAVIS is a beautiful, impressive model."

 

However, as you are in Milton Keynes you might find the cost of shipping, import duty and VAT a bit too much on top.

 

Tony

[WackoWolf]

Tony,

 

   I though he was asking about a "Cross Section", that is a full kit not a cross section.

[AntonyUK]

Hi.

Could it be this one.

http://shop.deagostini.co.uk/hms-victory-subscription.html

There are a couple of build logs on the forum.

And there is a build log on there forum :- http://forum.model-space.co.uk/default.aspx?g=topics&f=93

Comes in weekly parts that they mail order you once a Mounth *4

Builds into a nice model. The only extras you need are some veneer to cover the plywood parts that are visible

 

Regards Antony.

Edited December 25, 2013 by AntonyUK

[tkay11]

You're right, Joe. I wasn't paying attention. Thanks for the correction.

 

Tony

[mikeaidanh]

Thanks for all the input. I am still thinking. Decision to follow later in 2014.

 

Mike.

[joeinva1937]

The BILLING BOATS, Cutty Sark is plank on frame. I just started mine October 2013. I think the model #is 459

 

Joe

[jspector]

Even though you said an American kit, please check out Mamoli's cross-section plank-on-frame of the Constitution, sold at Model Expo.  Outstanding kit for me to complete as my first ship (less rigging).  In fact, I just ordered Mamoli's Gretel.