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  • 29 October 2011 at 05:34 #32265
    CJ
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      Hi there. Any one out there built a model of Caldercrafts costal tanker Branneran. is it any good,looks like a nice model but what is the kit quality.some feed back would be good..Ta Steve

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      29 October 2011 at 05:34 #6056
      CJ
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        29 October 2011 at 10:22 #32267
        neil hp
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          yes, I built one many years ago……a lovely sailing model with plenty of detailing to get the ol’ teath into……..would recommend it to anyone for a build.
          a tiny bit fussy about the wheelhouse construction from memory but in all a lovely model to build and sail……….and unusual too.
           
          neil.

          Edited By neil howard-pritchard on 29/10/2011 10:23:07

          29 October 2011 at 11:00 #32268
          CJ
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            Thank you Neil. it does look rather nice. My last three models have been Modelslipway models and I am worried that after there wonderful build and fittings quality,anything else may be a let down.. Good to hear..CJ

            29 October 2011 at 14:07 #32269
            neil hp
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              I cannot say about the quality of kit compared with Model slipway, as I haven’t seen a caldercraft kit in years, and have NEVER actually had a Model slipway in my possession to compare.
              If you look for comparrisons between kit you will come unstuck.the best way is to treat each kit on it’s own merits and to build that kit to the best you can, overcome any problems with it, and just enjoy the build.warts and all.
              neil.
              30 October 2011 at 14:10 #32274
              Mike Race
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                I have built 3 Caldercraft Kits and another ready to build the one thing I can say is that the quality varies between kits. Amaranth is quite simply superb in terms of quality – just cannot be faulted, The CNC cut wood is highly accurate and the wood quality is superb. But the PCF Swift (now discontinued) was at the total opposite end of the spectrum. I kept the hull and the fittings which were very good but all of the wood was just fit for the bin, And thats were it went!! Cheap wood, warped, many parts werent die cut they were lightly shown the die and a light impression was left if you were lucky. None of the parts fitted together either. Total joke. I have a ryhope to build and the quality of that looks very good though despite my experience with the Swift.
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