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  • 24 November 2011 at 16:50 #2084
    KenW
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      24 November 2011 at 16:50 #32536
      KenW
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        I am an experienced woodworker and feel able to turn my hands to most things in wood. I am interested in making a static model such as HMS Bounty (Billing Models) but have not made one of these before. In the blurb the Bounty is described as suitable for the experienced builder. My problem is I can’t tell if my other woodworking experience is enough to compensate for the lack of model building experience. I would welcome any advice on this; should I start by whittling a raft?.
         
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        24 November 2011 at 17:39 #32537
        Colin Bishop
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          Ken,
           
          The biggest mistake people make when entering this area of modelling is to bite off more than they can chew and then become discouraged.. However there are some very attractive subjects which give a good introduction without too much effort after which you are much better placed to assess your capacity to take on a more ambitious project.
           
          You might like to look at the Caldercraft HMS Sherborne which makes up into a very nice model indeed and can be enhanced with extra detail. One of these recently won a Silver Medal at the Model Engineer Exhibition. (Photos below)
           
           
          Hope this helps,
           
          Colin
           
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          Edited By Colin Bishop, Website Editor on 24/11/2011 17:46:49

          24 November 2011 at 21:24 #32539
          neil hp
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            you have chosen the poorer end of the scale where this type of vessell is concerned, Ken.
            Billing are notoriously poor for their instructions, and the higher the experience scale within billing kits, the sparcer the instructions become, as they feel that your”experience” will see you through a build.
            also, the timber used in Billing kits was always of the poorer stock and not very good quality.
            As colin says, you would be better going for a Caldercraft model such as the one shown by colin in the picture..good quality plans, good instructions and fine quality timbers and fittings.
            neil.
            25 November 2011 at 08:57 #32543
            KenW
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              Colin and Neil, thankyou both for very good and helpful information. The Caldercraft site is fascinating and my first reaction is to want to do the lot.
               
              More homework to be done before making my decision.
               
              Thankyou
               
              Ken
              25 November 2011 at 09:14 #32544
              Colin Bishop
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                If you give John Wright at Caldercraft a ring and explain your situation I’m sure you will find him very helpful in suggesting a selection of kits which would be most suitable for you to tackle as a first project
                 
                Remember, it isn’t just the woodwork involved, there’s a lot of rigging too!
                 
                Colin
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