Spiderpig Posted March 19, 2014 Share #1 Posted March 19, 2014 I am wanting to try out a variety of model ship brands. So far I've tried AL, Occre and Constructo. Occre was by far my favourite. What can people recommend to try out? Or what to avoid? Cheers Adam Quote Current build : http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6891-us-brig-syren-by-spiderpig-model-shipways-scale-164-1803/#entry202979 Mare Nostrum Past builds : Artesania Latina Virginia 1819, Occre Corsair Bridgantine, Constructo HMS Prince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsares Posted March 19, 2014 Share #2 Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) I'm building the USS Syren from Model Shipways ( so far the kit has been excellent. I wish some basswood pieces were replaced with a bit stronger wood and some of the Britannia castings aren't as clean as I'd like, but I'm a bit of a stickler for detail. Price was reasonable, everything was there upon delivery and in good order, and the manual is outstanding. The seller ModelExpo also give a guarantee that if something is missing or breaks during build, they'll replace it free of charge with no postage costs. I've read in build logs that they even honor this commitment when people make mistakes themselves. Edited March 19, 2014 by Marsares Quote Current Build: US Brig Syren, Model Shipways, 1:64 Future Build: Friesland, Mamoli 1:75 / Alfred, The LumberYard, 1/8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonborger Posted March 19, 2014 Share #3 Posted March 19, 2014 It really depends on what you want. Imo browse through all the manufacturers and make a list of the one you like the most from each. Then ask again about them for opinions and details. Quote Kits owned: Mamoli Royal Louis, Mamoli Friesland, Mamoli HMS Victory 1:90, Occre Santisima Trinidad, Constructo HMS Prince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted March 19, 2014 Thanks for the help. I will come up with a list of potential kits I'm interested in. I have been eyeing off the Syren. It looks like a beautiful kit. Wasn't it designed by Chuck? A guy who partly runs this site? Adam Quote Current build : http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6891-us-brig-syren-by-spiderpig-model-shipways-scale-164-1803/#entry202979 Mare Nostrum Past builds : Artesania Latina Virginia 1819, Occre Corsair Bridgantine, Constructo HMS Prince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsares Posted March 19, 2014 Share #5 Posted March 19, 2014 Thanks for the help. I will come up with a list of potential kits I'm interested in. I have been eyeing off the Syren. It looks like a beautiful kit. Wasn't it designed by Chuck? A guy who partly runs this site? Adam Yes, he is and he's keeping a keen eye on every single Syren build log and is always happy to provide advice and guidance. The manual is also very very good. As a first time ship builder it has steered me through the process so far without any issues. There are also a plethora of Syren build logs out there, so there's always somebody at hand to help you. Chuck designed a few other models as well, such as the Confederacy. Quote Current Build: US Brig Syren, Model Shipways, 1:64 Future Build: Friesland, Mamoli 1:75 / Alfred, The LumberYard, 1/8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted March 20, 2014 Yeah I looked up his other models. They seem to be some great projects. My list would be as follows. Caldercraft - Cruiser Model Shipways - Syren or Confederacy Corel - Mirage, Neptune, Victory or Galeone Vaneta Euromodels - Cocca Anseatica And Al's or Occres King of the Mississippi. Quote Current build : http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6891-us-brig-syren-by-spiderpig-model-shipways-scale-164-1803/#entry202979 Mare Nostrum Past builds : Artesania Latina Virginia 1819, Occre Corsair Bridgantine, Constructo HMS Prince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted March 20, 2014 Share #7 Posted March 20, 2014 Spiderpig how much experirnce do you have modeling? The kits you put down are all nice but you should try something a little easier first. I have found many nice kits over the years cheap because the owner bit off more than he could chew. David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted March 23, 2014 Hi David I am currently working on my 3rd and 4th ship. the HMS Prince and made Nostrum. I'm finding the Mare a little too easy now, and the Prince is nice and challenging. I was steering towards the USF Confederacy by MSW. It looks like a lovely ship, challenging, and without the headache of masts and rigging. I'd like to have a break from that part of the build if possible. Cheers Adam Quote Current build : http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6891-us-brig-syren-by-spiderpig-model-shipways-scale-164-1803/#entry202979 Mare Nostrum Past builds : Artesania Latina Virginia 1819, Occre Corsair Bridgantine, Constructo HMS Prince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted March 24, 2014 Share #9 Posted March 24, 2014 In that case go for any of them. David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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