kpnuts Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 Hi all another update on this one. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 That looks great! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Seriously impressive. I've always had my doubts about plastic renditions of wooden objects, but you have worked some real magic on this so far! Is there any strengthening in the masts to avoid breakages or distortion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeye the Sailor Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 the question raised about the area around the galley cabin has me stumped too. I've built almost all of the ships Revell put out in the 1:96 series.......it's an interesting story. Some companies have used the same molds to create other kits......the 1:96 series is no different. there were several in the series......some say that the whale ship Morgan is in there to, but I have never seen it. the U.S.S. Constitution--------> the U.S.S. United States the Cutty Sark------------------->the Thermopylae the C.S.S. Alabama------------>the U.S.S. Kearsarge {they have one on Old Models.com for $355} the Spanish Galleon----------->no knock off made each kit has a knock off.........there are perhaps small subtle differences.......like, in the United States kit, your likely to find a few extra pieces thrown in one of the off color bags. I have never built the Thermopylae......apparently the difference in this kit, is the galley cabin....although I can't see what Revell was thinking for doing it. I've read articles where folks complained, because they found Cutty decals in their Thermopylae kit. seeing KP's build {on another site}, made me want one.......so I asked for it for Christmas. I got a couple of kits I wanted from the Old Model.com {my wife got 'em for me}, but no Thermopylae. she told me they were out, so she got me a Sergal Thermopylae {wood kit} very nice kit, by the way I never built the Kearsarge either......as I can see now.....I will never get to build one.........these kits back in the day, only went for $89. to strengthen the masts, some folks put brass rod in side.......you can substitute wood. some have even used metal eye bolts as opposed to the plastic ones.........I've never done that, and I've had no problems {but then again, I don't string my vessels like a bow} Hi KP! mind if I watch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 Well I'm so cross with myself, went to do some rigging on this and dropped it, snapped off the rear mast broke the shrouds on the fore mast snapped some of the rigging on the bowsprit, a few of the hatches have come off, broken some of the stanchions round the top of the rear cabin. luckily nothing that cant be fixed but its put me back quite a bit, Grrrr and no one to blame but my butter fingers. I could almost swear, flippin heck, blimey and fiddle sticks (sorry for the profanities there) Nice to see you Popeye welcome to Britmodller I'm sure you will love it here, you guys on here are in for a treat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Ach... Really sorry to hear it mate, it was coming on brilliantly... And it will do again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Crikey, was I tempting fate??😨 Really sorry to hear that. Hopefully the masts can be made good and not become a weak point. You going to drill out the centre and insert a pin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Already done that, I have noticed the rudder wheel is missing so that must have came off, will have to do a search and rescue mission for that (missus has already hoovered this morning so first port of call will be the hoover) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Think you need to change your rabbits foot Ken that is not working mate hope you get this one sorted soon. Beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 1 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Just read through this build log, looks very good indeed, and I think will look stunning when complete - shame about the little set back from dropping (we've all done it before), frustrating to have to put time in just to get back to where you were, but once caught back up it'll be 'full steam ahead' again (well, 'set sail' I suppose, but you know what I mean). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Just realised how big these kits are on Saturday. Saw an old Revell Cutty Sark on a market stall in Plymouth. Tempted but moving house soon and 'stuff' to sort out. Will have a bigger man cave though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Already done that, I have noticed the rudder wheel is missing so that must have came off, will have to do a search and rescue mission for that (missus has already hoovered this morning so first port of call will be the hoover) And another reason not to buy Heller: Their models obey the laws of gravity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 No, no mate this is not heller its revell can't tar them with the same brush. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 No, no mate this is not heller its revell can't tar them with the same brush. Oops, sorry. my mistake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Beautiful build, the copper and wood effect is awesome. Revell used a lot of molds under different names. My last finished sailing ship was Revells S.M.S Seeadler, while building it ( 20 years ago but it still exist in good fashion ) i learned that the kit is just their Gorch Fock kit in 1:2?? with different sails and two guns. Maybe a suggestion for the Bundeswehr ? Inspiring build, i have re started building sailing ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin ritchie Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Beautiful build of what seems to be one of Revell's best , i'll be keeping an eye on this build seeing at the original was built in aberdeen . There's a beautiful model of the original in the aberdeen Maritime Museum , it must be close to 1/48th and it has been an inspiration for me for years .. http://www.aagm.co.uk/thecollections/objects/object/Thermopylae-Clipper-Ship?l I've got the Constitution in the stash , but I think its one for my retirement ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeye the Sailor Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 the Constitution is a fine looking vessel.......built one for my mother when I was a youth. with the studding sails added, they really widen her out. I have the United States..my second go around with this kit, and I did something a bit different with those pesky decks. Revell could have done them as a one piece, but instead they have them in three sections {makes it hard to line them up}. I made wood decks for the gun, spar, and poop deck. really got to get back to her......been a year already. hey KP.......how's it going? have you made your repairs? sounds like the damage wasn't to severe....did you find the ship's wheel yet? at least you didn't do what I did. I took the first build of the united states out on the porch to clean it. I left it to do something else.......and a wind came up and sent it down to the asphalt below. needless to say the the ship was trash. I looked for many years to find another one...luckily my dream came true I still have the Cutty Sark, second go around on that ship as well.......I gotta fix some lines. they got torn out during a move. all I had left to do was the studding sails and the braces. hoping you've made good progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riever49 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 That's a fantastic model. I've never had the nerve to try plastic sailing ship kits. Incidentally, the liquid of choice for weathering copper is urine. Roofers swear by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeye the Sailor Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 EWWWW>>>>>>never heasrd of that ! LOL!!! perhaps it was because it was too much of a pain to get down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 Hi all yep repairs complete (well apart from the wheel which I've found now but since the locating pin broke off, it's being a whatsit to glue back on)(why is it super glue sticks instantly when you don't want it to and just plain won't when you do) I've stuck that wheel on at least half a dozen times (last time I held it there for ten mins till I thought it was stuck, next time I looked it had sagged and was tilted at quite a jaunty angle) think I will have to try and fashion some sort of jig to hold it till it's set. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeye the Sailor Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 good for you....glad you were able to pull the rabbit out of the hat! you suffer from a cocky wheel........huh?!?! well......I'm sure you'll get 'er lined up proper before we get another peek. glad you were able to bring her back to right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 Hi all well repairs made. This believe it or not was the worst bit ( I glued that wheel on at least half a dozen times) and made a bit more progress 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Repairs are looking good you would hardly know it had bounced so high Beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Nice work! You have corrected that dark patch on the deck really well. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Agree with all. Nice come back KP, she looks none the worse for wear. foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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