trippwj Posted February 21, 2013 Share #1 Posted February 21, 2013 Good morning, crew. Need some recommendations, please. I am nearing completion (well, at the rate I am going, it may be a few more months) on my current build. I have a partial build of the Corel Revenue Cutter Ranger sitting on build slip (I have planked the deck, procrastinating on planking the hull). BUT, I just saw an offer on Model Expo that is almost too good to pass up - Model Shipways Emma C. Berry at $90 off the regular price... 1:32 scale ship model kit kit is a true plank-on-frame model, using beech and basswood for strips and beams. same number of true-to scale frames as the original. GREAT price right now...do I buy it and put it on the shelf as motivation to get the other two done????? Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkerryAmp Posted February 21, 2013 Share #2 Posted February 21, 2013 Hey there Wayne, that sort of thing is exactly what I tend to do. I try to keep 1 or 2 sitting on the shelf as "inspiration". And, in my humble opinion, the best time to put them on the shelf is when they are on a good sale. Model Expo does have those sales quite often though, so it isn't usually a one shot deal - but regardless, if it is a subject that interests you and you have the means - go for it! (Course, like me - just have to be careful ; buying kits can be addictive. I have 2 on the shelf and am eying the Syren which is on sale at the moment). -Adam. Quote -Adam Current Builds Santa Maria - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB MayFlower - Model Shipways (5/32"=1') POB Blue Shadow - Mamoli Revolutionary War Brigantine. (Fict) (1:64) POB (Recommissioned as the Kara June) On The Shelf Waiting so Patiently USRC Ranger - Corel (1:50) POB 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways (1:4) POF La Nina - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB U.S Brig Syren - Model Shipways (1:64) POB Completed Builds Phantom NY Pilot Boat - Model Shipways (1:96) Solid Hull Decommissioned Builds (Time and conditions were not good to these. They have been cancelled =( ) Willie L Bennett - Model Shipways (1:32) POF USRC Harriet Lane - Model Shipways (1:128) Solid Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhermann Posted February 21, 2013 Share #3 Posted February 21, 2013 Wayne - Emma Berry looks like an interesting subject, one that I have been eyeing off and on for the past couple of years. I think it was Maurys who had an great build log on the old MSW. You may want to PM him if he doesn't chime in here for his opinion of the kit. As Adam says, those Model Expo sales seem to run in cycles so if you miss it this time, it should come around again. Bob Quote Current build -- MS Bluenose Future build - MS Flying Fish "A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for." - William G. T. Shedd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BareHook Posted February 21, 2013 Share #4 Posted February 21, 2013 I've sort of planned out my future builds as training sessions to build up my skill level. I figure by the time I complete those kits, Jotika will release their Suprise kit and I'll have the skill level needed to complete the build. Ken Quote Current Build: Authentic Hannah Kit Bash Pending Continuation: Sea of Galilee Boat Completed Build: MS AVS On Shelf: AL Independence, Blue Jacket Alfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippwj Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted February 22, 2013 I gave in to temptation...Emma C. Berry is being prepped for shipment as we speak! capnharv2 and SkerryAmp 2 Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkerryAmp Posted February 23, 2013 Share #6 Posted February 23, 2013 Horray!!! Congrats Wayne Quote -Adam Current Builds Santa Maria - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB MayFlower - Model Shipways (5/32"=1') POB Blue Shadow - Mamoli Revolutionary War Brigantine. (Fict) (1:64) POB (Recommissioned as the Kara June) On The Shelf Waiting so Patiently USRC Ranger - Corel (1:50) POB 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways (1:4) POF La Nina - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB U.S Brig Syren - Model Shipways (1:64) POB Completed Builds Phantom NY Pilot Boat - Model Shipways (1:96) Solid Hull Decommissioned Builds (Time and conditions were not good to these. They have been cancelled =( ) Willie L Bennett - Model Shipways (1:32) POF USRC Harriet Lane - Model Shipways (1:128) Solid Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippwj Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted February 28, 2013 My Emma C. Berry arrived last night...and of course I had to drive to middle Tennessee today. Bummer! Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted February 28, 2013 Share #8 Posted February 28, 2013 In which case we shall await, with envy, your kit box shots! Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkerryAmp Posted February 28, 2013 Share #9 Posted February 28, 2013 Bring on the box shots!!! Quote -Adam Current Builds Santa Maria - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB MayFlower - Model Shipways (5/32"=1') POB Blue Shadow - Mamoli Revolutionary War Brigantine. (Fict) (1:64) POB (Recommissioned as the Kara June) On The Shelf Waiting so Patiently USRC Ranger - Corel (1:50) POB 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways (1:4) POF La Nina - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB U.S Brig Syren - Model Shipways (1:64) POB Completed Builds Phantom NY Pilot Boat - Model Shipways (1:96) Solid Hull Decommissioned Builds (Time and conditions were not good to these. They have been cancelled =( ) Willie L Bennett - Model Shipways (1:32) POF USRC Harriet Lane - Model Shipways (1:128) Solid Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippwj Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted February 28, 2013 I should be home Friday so by Friday night should have first pics up. Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elder Jim Posted March 1, 2013 Share #11 Posted March 1, 2013 Tripp, I have the Emma C Berry partially completed but delayed for several reasons;I will get back to it. It is a POF build, which I guess I did not realize, and the building of the frames and putting them on the false keel is tedious, rather delicate and needs to be very precise. I am not disappointed with the kit; the instructions and quality of the wood are very good, but it is more work than I expected. I think I paid about US $80.00. Quote Jim Real boat: Island Packet 32 cutter Ship/Boat models: Billings Boats "Bluenose II" changed to look more like original R/C Victoria Sailboat Mamoli "Yacht America" - abandoned Bluejacket "Grand Banks Dory" in process Model Shipways Fishing Smack "Emma C. Berry" in process Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippwj Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted March 1, 2013 Thanks, Jim. I am looking forward to building it and fortunately there are a couple of good logs here to refer to! Still debating (and have plenty of time to decide) over putting the 200 some odd holes in the bottom for the wet well.... Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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