Ponto Posted March 20, 2014 Share #1 Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) I received shipment of the Le Renommee kit directly from the Italian manufacturer EuroModel in quick fashion......actually took only a couple days to reach my hometown. A glitch with the local couriers delayed things a few more days (partly because of a weekend) but I can now present the contents to anyone interested. I hope to start construction and a log as soon as my WVH (by Corel) is done....(I've made solemn vows with her). While costly, the EuroModel kit is superb with respect to the quality of components and the plans are detailed and comprehensive. A major effort is underway by the manufacturer to lessen the burden with the language barrier and provide direct translations of ship related terminology. Also, "interpretive files" and references for the various ships available thru Euromodel are available at the website. I hope to mimic the achievements of one particular build represented in the customer galleries, also found at the website...just like any kit or scratchbuild, the effort and time invested is generally revealed later when viewed by those who express some interest.th Images with comments to follow..... A safe and secure package No lack of plans here! Edited March 22, 2014 by Ponto WackoWolf, mtaylor, JeffT and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted March 20, 2014 Share #2 Posted March 20, 2014 Can't wait to see your log start. I remember an old Renommee log on the old MSW, it was an impressive model. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warship Posted March 20, 2014 Share #3 Posted March 20, 2014 Hi, thanks for sharing, I bought one as well, waiting to receive it soon. I was considering between Renommee and Mordaunt, since I already have Corel Neptune. Neptune is just look similar to Mordaunt from pictures. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted March 20, 2014 Share #4 Posted March 20, 2014 Congratulations on your purchase Ponto Have fun getting rid of all those polystyrene curnels,I know I did with Mordaunt Kind Regards Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratepete007 Posted March 28, 2014 Share #5 Posted March 28, 2014 Nigel, my notes on the Euromodel website for the LaRenommee need some updating and adding to so I will be looking forward to your comments during the build - and any helpful criticism on what I have done so far. It is a beautiful and different ship, so enjoy. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wq3296 Posted March 28, 2014 Share #6 Posted March 28, 2014 Greetings Ponto, I built their Ajax. Really nice kit. The only issues were that not nearly enough rigging line had been provided, or blocks to rig the guns properly. The plans were very detailed, which included some items that were located below decks, shot racks, etc. I assume you are an experienced builder, so the the plans should be all you need. The instructions were minimal for my kit, but adequate. Euromodel kits are for experienced builders, so buyers should not expect a step by step instruction manual with pictures or many preformed parts. I expect you will have to scratch build many components, but the plans show these items in detail. wq3296 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwboland Posted March 28, 2014 Share #7 Posted March 28, 2014 That looks like a wonderful box of sticks and parts. Look forward to seeing the build. Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted April 2, 2014 Share #8 Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) It's a really beautiful ship, can't wait to see what you do with it. I have the Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde and I have been very impressed with the quality of Euromodel kits. Edited April 2, 2014 by Landlubber Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponto Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted April 2, 2014 Thanks everyone for looking in,... and I plan to provide a more detailed review when I crack everything open and start the build log. With so many detailed and wonderful longs in progress I just hope I'm able to maintain the standard that seems to be constantly increasing here at MSW.......Cheers. JP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix C Posted April 9, 2014 Share #10 Posted April 9, 2014 One of Keith Julier's books details building La Renommee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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