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Joined: 22/04/2015 Posts: 134 Points: 378 Location: San Diego, CA
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I've been looking through the UK ship models and I'd love to see some of the smaller (and presumably easier) ones in the US. The big ships are beautiful, but rather daunting to a newbie like myself. A couple of them that I thought would be better introductory ones are (please correct me if I'm wrong): RMS Titanic Lifeboat HMS Endeavour Longboat Sultan Arab Dhow Like I said, I'd love to do a larger boat, but would rather get a few smaller ones under my belt. --Imp Current Build: Millennium FalconWish List: Lamborghini Countach LP 500S, Red Bull Racing RB7
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Hi Imp, the Titanic life boat is not an easy build especially for someone just starting out in the world of ship building so I would keep clear of that one for now. The Sultan is a beautiful build and there are a few diaries on here that would help you along the way. The Endeavour is also a very nice build to cut your teeth into and would also be a good choice. Above all, there are always members here willing to assist and guide you should you need it, all you have to do is ask and someone will respond. Good luck in your choice, hope to see your work as you progress.  Regards Alan
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Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,827 Points: -13,348
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All of the smaller kits should be available from model stores in the USA or eBay under the Artesania Latina brand name
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Joined: 17/12/2013 Posts: 3,982 Points: 11,974 Location: NY, USA
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My first ship kit was Artesania Latinas Swift Virginia pilot boat.Great kit and easy to build.I would go for a boat with a gradually tapering bow section like this boat.If you try one of the boats with a very rounded bow it is much harder to bend the planks to fit.I would also go with a double planked hull.There are tons of AL kits on ebay. Model expo also makes some really nice double planked starter kits in the model shipways line.
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Rank: Pro Groups: Registered
Joined: 22/04/2015 Posts: 134 Points: 378 Location: San Diego, CA
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Thanks everyone, I'll take a look at those. I think my wife would kill me if I got another project right now with the Millennium Falcon on the way, but this is good advice for the future. One thing I like about getting kits through DeAgostini is the detailed instruction booklets - a very nice value add. Without those I would like drive most of you nuts with 1000 questions per day. --Impatience Current Build: Millennium FalconWish List: Lamborghini Countach LP 500S, Red Bull Racing RB7
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Rank: Super-Elite Groups: Registered
Joined: 17/12/2013 Posts: 3,982 Points: 11,974 Location: NY, USA
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Impatience wrote:Thanks everyone, I'll take a look at those. I think my wife would kill me if I got another project right now with the Millennium Falcon on the way, but this is good advice for the future. One thing I like about getting kits through DeAgostini is the detailed instruction booklets - a very nice value add. Without those I would like drive most of you nuts with 1000 questions per day.
--Impatience Absolutely-you can buy the kits cheaper, but they don't come with instructions usually so it is worth the extra to get the detailed build instructions.
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