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Joined: 12/08/2016 Posts: 7 Points: 21 Location: perth
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Just introducing myself.I am a novice kit builder (1st build). Bit of a hands on person when it comes to wood generally, so a bit of filing, cutting, adjusting parts in a kit not a problem. Currently finished the main part of the ship "Le Renard" (AL), now into the masts/rigging/sails. Started the kit years ago, put it away, brought it out again with a renewed passion for completing it.Have done extensive research into my next kit. I can say, it's a nightmare. Looking at kit providers and then searching forums etc, you become very confused, to say the least. Anywho, I had finally settled on the "Apostol Filipe" by Occre, love the look and history of the galleons. Great shaped ships, a few canon, a bit of bling, good stuff. Looked at ordering from their site and of course , they are on holidays, closed for the month (good on them). Looked a bit further and found Cornwallmodelboats site in the UK that have a great range/choice (believe me, I looked extensively around many other sites). Good thing for Aussies is that they take the 20% VAT (tax) off the price, as we are overseas orders. Bonus! Their shipping is not cheap, about $80. Procrastinated a little more, then "Jase" from this forum site, presented the "HMS Revenge", when I did a search on "Occre quality". Well, after that endorsement, who could resist. Have now ordered it, great looking galleon with a great history, a fair bit cheaper than the "Apostol Felipe", guessing the scale difference (1:60 versus 1:85) could be the cruncher but it's only my 2nd kit, so very excited.You just have to take the plunge, even though a kit will consume months, if not more of your time, so you do want to get it right. No kit is perfect, that is something I have found through research.Another kit I came across was the "Cocca Anseatica" by Euromodel. This company,apparently is the bees knees. After more research, I believe I would like to complete at least one more mainstream kit before looking at them. OMG, I've written a book. Cheers guys, look forward to it all. flyingdutchman attached the following image(s):
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 Rank: Super-Elite        Groups: Registered
Joined: 31/05/2010 Posts: 5,679 Points: 17,011 Location: Wiltshire
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Welcome. Nice build you have yourself on the go there. I started the occre Revenge a while ago but its on hold at the moment due to other commitments. Not sure if you saw the start of my build diary but if your interested you can see the stage i reached with my build to date here http://forum.model-space.co.uk/default.aspx?g=posts&t=14254 Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Welcome to the forum and may I say you have a fine looking build going on there. Looking forward to seeing the next update Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
Next Build ?
When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Rank: Administration  Groups: Registered, Forum Support Team, Administrators, Global Forum Support Team, Moderator, Official Builds Joined: 09/11/2012 Posts: 8,301 Points: 23,991 Location: East midlands
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Welcome to the forum. Your build looks very neat and tidy, well done so far. Just one thing, if you resize your pictures to a width of 660 pixels they will appear on the forum as pics and not downloads. Keep up the good work and enjoy. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Welcome to the forum and have fun with your build Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Warm welcome to the forum, hope you enjoy your time with us.... Great looking build, very neat and tidy work....
Regards
Alan
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Rank: Super-Elite  Groups: Registered
Joined: 27/01/2014 Posts: 5,060 Points: 14,980
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Welcome to the forum
Your revenge is looking very nice
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Hi and welcome I have this kit and it is fab Looking forward to your build Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Rank: Super-Elite  Groups: Registered
Joined: 16/08/2010 Posts: 2,771 Points: 8,344 Location: Brighton
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Welcome to the forum. Look forward to seeing your build progress. Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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