Description
- Historically accurate, highly detailed wood & metal model
- True plank-on-frame construction; Laser cut basswood parts for easy construction
- Includes all the necessary tools and paint you need to build a museum quality replica
- Detailed plans and illustrated instruction manual
- Some modeling experience helpful
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Pearl Kay Bailey –
Got this for my husband. He says a great kit but going to be time consuming
lfaraudo –
I love this model. Because the size is not easy, if you are a beginner try it, but take your time, small details needs patience and perseverance
KDC –
The kit overall seems quality. One of the six clamps included broke right off the bat, all the other tools seem like decent quality. My overall biggest critique is that this kit might not be best for a beginner, it is pretty small and detailed. The instructions while pretty thorough use terms that a beginner can not be expected to know–“bearding line”, “scarph joint” etc (Google came in handy). If this was truly designed for beginners, maybe a glossary of common terms or labeling these areas on the plan would be helpful. I am setting it aside until I get a little more experience with cheaper kits, maybe try a plank on hull kit before plank on frame and if I do plank on frame maybe something a little larger.
Bill Roeller –
Not for the beginner at all
IYamWhatIYam –
The package had all of the parts and tools included and the instructions are good. Some research on model build logs will add to the tips that will make this model a success.
Heriberto Garcia Jr. –
This is a very small boat, about the size of a dollar bill or just slightly longer. The instructions are horrible however. They assume a person has knowledge of wood model building therefore skipping additional pictures for comparison. Still, a good boat to start with and lots of fun building it after looking it up on model ship builder site for help.
Can’t say it’s really worth the price however.
paul kaiser –
i have previously only worked with plastic. wood is another medium entirely — with its own unique tips and tricks. i am nowhere near finished with this project. but i can say it is an all-in-one kit with everything included (at least so far!). i am very pleased with the instruction booklet — even though many terms are unfamiliar.
i wanted to try another form of model building — i am glad i did.
JLBolen –
This is a kit for the beginning boat builder, its not anything like a plastic model. I’ve bought wooden kits from most all manufacturers and this is the first to have every piece listed. Most will be short a piece of wood or so. Impressed with Model Shipways and plan to try another someday.