WaltAnderson Posted January 6, 2014 #1 Posted January 6, 2014 Hello All. I am just getting geared up to start that first build. I see Model Expo is selling the Corel Ranger kit at quite a discount. Any opinions on this for a first build? Quote
cdogg Posted January 7, 2014 #2 Posted January 7, 2014 I think it depends on Your experience with model building. Corel doesn't have the greatest instructions. Plus their layout sheets aren't always accurate. But if you got a little experience you can notice this and fix yourself. Only my opinion of the maker, not the ship. If its a good price, go for it and start a build log here, there are tons of people who can answer any questions here on MSW. Quote Casey "I drank what?" - Socrates Current Builds: Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch 1775 AL Mare Nostrum 1/570 RMS Titanic - Revell Plastic Model Kit Finished Builds: Midwest The Dinghy Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Future Builds: Mamoli Golden Hind Mamoli Black Prince AL Swift
Ulises Victoria Posted January 7, 2014 #3 Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) Hello and welcome. The Ranger looks like a nice kit to start with. It says Intermediate level, but that always is a very subjective term. I have seen beginners kits that say: "Next step: plank the hull" I see you mention is your first build, but is not clear if you have had some experience with other types of scale modeling, (like plastic) or some woodworking experience or doing some other crafts. Any of these activities may provide you with some experience to start an "intermediate" level kit. On the Ranger: Rigging does not seem too complicated and it's double planked, which makes it "a little" easier. If it looks good to you and its within your budget, go for it. Start a build log here, and you will get all the help you may ask for to complement for poor instructions. Best wishes. Edited January 7, 2014 by Ulises Victoria Quote There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT. Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina. Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90; Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models. So much to build, so little time!
trippwj Posted January 7, 2014 #4 Posted January 7, 2014 Only a couple of comments on the Ranger. First, it is a fictitious ship (no such Revenue Cutter) but it is based on a real class of cutters from the early 19th century. The instructions are fair, not great. The biggest issue is that the plans sheet and the instructions are at different scales - the instructions are 1:50 while the plans are 1:64. Creates some challenge when attempting to transfer dimensions from the plans sheet to the pieces (some do not match). This discrepancy can really be a challenge until you get used to converting measurements between plans and model. Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus
WaltAnderson Posted January 7, 2014 Author #5 Posted January 7, 2014 Thanks for all the helpful comments! I am thinking that the siren song of "cheap" may not be the way to go (ie sparse plans, misleading measurements). I shall continue studying the books while saving more treasure to buy a kit with more accurate detail and instruction. Quote
cdogg Posted January 7, 2014 #6 Posted January 7, 2014 Walt- Either way the Ranger is cool ship, you can always grab it cheap now and save it for later. Quote Casey "I drank what?" - Socrates Current Builds: Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch 1775 AL Mare Nostrum 1/570 RMS Titanic - Revell Plastic Model Kit Finished Builds: Midwest The Dinghy Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Future Builds: Mamoli Golden Hind Mamoli Black Prince AL Swift
maggsl_01 Posted January 7, 2014 #7 Posted January 7, 2014 Hi Walt difficult decision what to start up... I was thinking almost half a year about this. My favorite was the Corel Endeavour - but all Freaks told me, that it needs a lot of expierence to get along with it. Next was Karl and Marie by Krick, a very nice vessel with german roots - but at least my decision was the Half Moon, also by Corel. I am VERY satisfied, although I know that this kit is not the Nonplusultra. But for a beginner - it is also my first bulid - it is well-done, the instructions are quite good, the materials are ok, the sheets of plans contain all you need. And: There is a gigantic Network called "WWW". You are NOT alone So, if you like the Ranger as type of vessel, it will be as good as every other kit. Wish you good luck for your decision and a lot of fun whne you build your first boat Regards - Max trippwj 1 Quote Next: Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde by Euro Model 1:47 Finished: Half Moon Corel; HMY Royal Caroline Panart; HMB Endeavour Occre 1:54; Fregatte Berlin, Corel, 1:40 A life without dogs is possible... but worth to live?
Desert_Sailor Posted January 10, 2014 #8 Posted January 10, 2014 I made the Ranger a few months back . It's a fun, simple kit and straight forward.. I'll post some photos over the w/e. trippwj 1 Quote
Desert_Sailor Posted January 14, 2014 #9 Posted January 14, 2014 Here's my Ranger.. Can't beat it for a fun kit... cdogg and justsayrow 2 Quote
WaltAnderson Posted January 16, 2014 Author #11 Posted January 16, 2014 Thanks for all the helpful suggestions everyone. I did some more research and decided to lower my ambitions a little...ended up getting the HMS Bounty Launch from Model Shipways. Price was right and will let me do a not too expensive plank on frame for first attempt...now just accumulating the needed tools...then a deep breath and start! mtaylor and trippwj 2 Quote
cdogg Posted January 17, 2014 #12 Posted January 17, 2014 Great news Walt. Look forward to seeing a build log. Also, good to see another Minnesota person on MSW. If you ever get up to Richfield, Hub Hobby has a ton of ship model tools there. Quote Casey "I drank what?" - Socrates Current Builds: Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch 1775 AL Mare Nostrum 1/570 RMS Titanic - Revell Plastic Model Kit Finished Builds: Midwest The Dinghy Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Future Builds: Mamoli Golden Hind Mamoli Black Prince AL Swift
WaltAnderson Posted January 17, 2014 Author #13 Posted January 17, 2014 Thanks for the welcome Casey. Also thanks for the info on Hub Hobby. I hadn't really thought about seeking out an equipped hobby store in the area but will try to get in there...better to see the stuff than just look at the pictures online for Model Expo's stuff! Moving slowly here... cdogg 1 Quote
maggsl_01 Posted January 27, 2014 #14 Posted January 27, 2014 Good luck with the Bounty, Walt ! I look Forward to read your log Cheerio Max Quote Next: Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde by Euro Model 1:47 Finished: Half Moon Corel; HMY Royal Caroline Panart; HMB Endeavour Occre 1:54; Fregatte Berlin, Corel, 1:40 A life without dogs is possible... but worth to live?
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