astrolobe

Hello I have recived a model of the Astrolabe 1812 from a fellow builder that had to stop building Several years ago. He knew I was into ship's so he asked if I wanted his Shipyard. He has a lots of goodies. This is what his ship looks like now. So I am going to clean it all up take stock...

Bon Soir, Shipmates. I have recently begun to build a new model from an old kit (circa 1990 kit). I've already got dozens of hours into this model, and I tried to talk about the experience so far with my friends and family, but when their eyes glazed over, I realized I was in the wrong location...

I'll try and keep a dribble of progress pictures coming. I started this model in 1990 and stopped in 1991. I understand the kit has changed slightly since. Sadly, I don't think the instructions have. However inspired by this new-fangled interweb thingy that we didn't have back in the day, i have...