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 mtaylor, Yambo, WackoWolf and 3 others 6 Quote Built & De-Commissioned: HMS Endeavour (Corel), HMS Unicorn (Corel), Abandoned: HMS Bounty (AL) Completed : Wappen Von Hamburg (Corel), Le Renommee (Euromodel)... on hold Current WIP: Berlin by Corel On Shelf: HMS Bounty (Billings), 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 Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy 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 Currently working on Royal Caroline 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 Carl Completed builds: AL Bluenose II 1:75 Gallery Amati Hannah SIB 1:300 Gallery Current Build: Bluenose II - SIB - unknown scale 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 Mike Current Wooden builds: Amati/Victory Pegasus MS Charles W. Morgan Euromodel La Renommèe Plastic builds: SB2U-1 Vindicator 1/48 Five Star Yaeyama 1/700 Pit Road Asashio and Akashi 1/700 diorama Walrus 1/48 and Albatross 1/700 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/32 Eduard Sikorsky JRS-1 1/72 IJN Notoro 1/700 Akitsu Maru 1/700 Completed builds : Caldercraft Brig Badger Amati Hannah - Ship in Bottle Pit Road Hatsuzakura 1/700 Hasegawa Shimakaze 1:350 F4B-4 and P-6E 1/72 Accurate Miniatures F3F-1/F3F-2 1/48 Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat built as FM-1 1/48 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/48 Citroen 2CV 1/24 - Airfix and Tamiya Entex Morgan 3-wheeler 1/16 Terminated build: HMS Lyme (based on Corel Unicorn) On the shelf: Euromodel Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde; Caldercraft Victory; too many plastic ship, plane and car kits Future potential scratch builds: HMS Lyme (from NMM plans); Le Gros Ventre (from Ancre monographs), Dutch ship from Ab Hoving book, HMS Sussex from McCardle book, Philadelphia gunboat (Smithsonian plans) 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 Built & De-Commissioned: HMS Endeavour (Corel), HMS Unicorn (Corel), Abandoned: HMS Bounty (AL) Completed : Wappen Von Hamburg (Corel), Le Renommee (Euromodel)... on hold Current WIP: Berlin by Corel On Shelf: HMS Bounty (Billings), 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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