tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.comments2022-06-14T11:37:32.554-04:00Shipwright's JournalModel Expohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00326139591392910755noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-209440742618184372014-02-11T19:54:48.449-05:002014-02-11T19:54:48.449-05:00Is there still plans to re-release the Cutter Roge...Is there still plans to re-release the Cutter Roger B Taney?Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08534931853573707749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-42439038273728006372013-10-03T11:06:23.582-04:002013-10-03T11:06:23.582-04:00Nice job, Bruce
Bob Crane, designer of the kitNice job, Bruce<br />Bob Crane, designer of the kitAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-36560669651639644072013-09-24T07:25:45.534-04:002013-09-24T07:25:45.534-04:00Whatever their quality, these are not modeling sub...Whatever their quality, these are not modeling subjects with very wide appeal, IMO. I would prefer some attempt to replicate Navy Board models. The Pinnace, Longboat, and Confederacy(although American) come closest to that and they look very good. Any way to help modelers come close to achieving this pinnacle of the modeler's art while producing artistically attractive models would be most appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-77046532543017194002013-09-21T12:09:14.726-04:002013-09-21T12:09:14.726-04:00The subjects are interesting but these kits are no...The subjects are interesting but these kits are not up to Model Shipways / Model Expos quality - very crude Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-42159322642488487792013-08-22T11:33:51.194-04:002013-08-22T11:33:51.194-04:00Jim,
Apologies for not responding sooner. I don&#...Jim,<br /><br />Apologies for not responding sooner. I don't check this blog site routinely. And... I've been in the shop working on my next build!<br /><br />I have a suggestion regarding your question: shoot me an email and I'd be happy to detail my efforts for you (see below). The list of everything I upgraded would be too long to include here, but my short answer is that I did build the "skeleton" out of the box. <br /><br />Most of the deck furniture and many of the visible "top deck" items I scratched. Virtually all of the planking- hull, bulwarks, wales, decks, chains, trim was upgraded to boxwood ( about + $120). I did purchase Chuck Passaro's cannon set and resin cast figurehead (about + $115). I also used the majority of the kit's PE brass, but I used my technique of turning metal (castings and PE brass) into "wood"- a painting build-up technique that is quite effective.<br /><br />This kit is "advanced" and requires quite a bit of skill to assemble and finish properly- in spite of the very good instructions and plan set from Chuck/ME. If you've already built a few kits, you'd likely find this kit an excellent step up - fun too.<br /><br />My specialty is taking very well-designed kits (which, at best, include mediocre wood) and taking them up a notch or two. I also don't like to spend more than 10-12 months on a build- and I have a fixation on one build at a time and always to complete it. This is probably why I'll not likely ever scratch-build a complete, complex period sailing ship. I'm also a weird-o in that I LOVE doing 17-18th C masting and rigging )in spite of the Admiralty style Confed!<br /><br />Here's my email: ron@newharmonyrecords.com. <br /><br />I'd be happy to spend a little time on a specific list of items to change if you've committed to building the model. ME is an excellent company and they excel at support. I'm pleased to help promote their sales of good kits.<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />Ron<br /><br />On MSW (www.modelshipworld.com): "hollowneck"Ron Neilsonhttp://www.newharmonyrecords.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-36667138337656310662013-08-14T17:38:21.612-04:002013-08-14T17:38:21.612-04:00What fantastic work! I am but a novice but perhaps...What fantastic work! I am but a novice but perhaps some day, I can produce an heirloom like this for my family. SHARPSHOOTERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07084350381639485512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-72336081224822232502013-08-09T13:15:26.273-04:002013-08-09T13:15:26.273-04:00Ron,
Did you build this outstanding model st...Ron,<br /><br /> Did you build this outstanding model straight from the kit? If not what did you change in your build? Thanks, jim in MaineAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10304201400929885537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-6072646185599822112013-05-19T10:12:30.158-04:002013-05-19T10:12:30.158-04:00Nice job on the paddle wheels and specifically the...Nice job on the paddle wheels and specifically the hand ropes on top. I built this kit in 99' and donated it to a USCG unit. This was a very good looking kit!T-dubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10066065669183390686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-48303917460930989502013-05-18T13:53:06.703-04:002013-05-18T13:53:06.703-04:00Hi
I just bought one of the yellow boxed Essex ki...Hi<br /><br />I just bought one of the yellow boxed Essex kits from someone on eBay and it would be great to see pics of your kit to compare what parts I have in mine. The plans show the US flag from 1779 period but are not with the kit, for one thing that is perhaps missing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-13726211482879700182013-05-02T12:00:09.586-04:002013-05-02T12:00:09.586-04:00excellent build!!!!!!!!!!!excellent build!!!!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-46275404945251953962013-04-29T22:10:18.407-04:002013-04-29T22:10:18.407-04:00Nice work. Thanks for posting your photos.
J. Nels...Nice work. Thanks for posting your photos.<br />J. Nelson, Dallastown, PAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-66951663010174722382013-04-09T18:46:56.489-04:002013-04-09T18:46:56.489-04:00
+1, received my new carronades, much ...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />+1, received my new carronades, much improved, thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-11230294104617001332013-04-09T13:09:44.145-04:002013-04-09T13:09:44.145-04:00Done. Thanks!Done. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-18929931039748266962013-04-09T13:06:18.682-04:002013-04-09T13:06:18.682-04:00Call us at 800-222-3876 and tell the customer serv...Call us at 800-222-3876 and tell the customer service team that you need them - it's that simple!EricSnow954https://www.blogger.com/profile/15059070844046950997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-18436887998523583372013-04-09T12:54:58.454-04:002013-04-09T12:54:58.454-04:00How does one order the updated carronades?How does one order the updated carronades?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-70352014357598200142013-04-04T17:00:38.253-04:002013-04-04T17:00:38.253-04:00I still have a "yellow box" essex still ...I still have a "yellow box" essex still unopened - maybe I ought to get started!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-30219994788290225462013-03-29T07:50:20.859-04:002013-03-29T07:50:20.859-04:00Exellent work Eric.
BørgeExellent work Eric.<br /><br />BørgeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-81042415778599670182013-02-12T12:35:23.478-05:002013-02-12T12:35:23.478-05:00Frank, take a hard look at the Syren kit. I retire...Frank, take a hard look at the Syren kit. I retired last year and hadn't done any ship building for 25 years. After much research I purchased the ME Syren and I am very pleased with all phases of the kit and the backup information available.<br />Enjoy-<br />Regards, Harley (South Florida)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-83829895666061465992013-01-30T20:53:38.102-05:002013-01-30T20:53:38.102-05:00I would like to see the Harriet Land get POB treat...I would like to see the Harriet Land get POB treatment. I would love to see her as a larger model as well. My intro to wooden ships was the Sultana, so I would leave that one as solid. I think the idea of a solid Phantom and POB Phantom is pretty cool, and hope you give it some credence.<br />PS- PLEASE bring back the Roger Taney!T-dubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10066065669183390686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-473895081515965092013-01-30T20:48:07.007-05:002013-01-30T20:48:07.007-05:00A great paint job among many great attributes of t...A great paint job among many great attributes of this model. The green is striking.T-dubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10066065669183390686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-30696760749464664992013-01-26T19:01:46.955-05:002013-01-26T19:01:46.955-05:00Re-run the KATY (of Norfolk); the Newsboy; the Pri...Re-run the KATY (of Norfolk); the Newsboy; the Prince de Neufchatel; 1851 schooner yacht "America".<br />How about an old "yellow box blast from the past" such as the merchant brig "Volante"; "Young America"? or, another William Webb design, "Sword Fish" (formerly, a Marine Model Co. kit)?<br />Looking for a new research? How about the "Ann McKim"?<br />My personal Model Expo favorite is the Kate Cory although I'm not sure if I'd like the change to p-o-b. This kit is beautiful and the present cost is reasonable, especially when it is on sale. <br />By the way, how is the "Roger B. Chaney" production?<br />Good luck!<br />J. Nelson, Penn's Woods.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-65305191267511760092013-01-23T18:30:31.013-05:002013-01-23T18:30:31.013-05:00I will not build solid hull kits. I would also li...I will not build solid hull kits. I would also like to see more complex kits from Model Shipways, like Wasa or Sovereign Of The Seas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-76524639588830276932013-01-22T20:02:23.326-05:002013-01-22T20:02:23.326-05:00I am working on the Brig Syren also.
I am a POB bu...I am working on the Brig Syren also.<br />I am a POB builder so I would be interested in those.<br />Excellent instructions by Chuck Passaro<br />Very good kit.<br />Jerry G (Glickstein)Jerry Glicksteinhttp://www.shipmodelersdesktop.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-65168969192845064862013-01-22T19:59:27.081-05:002013-01-22T19:59:27.081-05:00I am also working on the Brig Syren
Excellent inst...I am also working on the Brig Syren<br />Excellent instructions by Chuck Passaro<br />Very good kit.<br />Since I am a POB builder, I would be interest in that.<br />Regards,<br />Jerry G (Glickstein)Jerry Glicksteinhttp://www.shipmodelersdesktop.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356141937203435303.post-73770970510194982502013-01-22T18:43:23.039-05:002013-01-22T18:43:23.039-05:00I am working on the Brig Syren also.
Nice kit.
Fin...I am working on the Brig Syren also.<br />Nice kit.<br />Fine instructions.<br />Jerry G (Glickstein)<br />Ship modeler in New YorkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com