Caf Model - New Kit 1/48 Le Coureur 1776

[CAFmodel]

I haven't been online for a long time. I've been making coureur recently. The latest design, the latest slipway.I hope you like it
It is expected to be available in July and August,
Price: 342,

 

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[donfarr]

is this a POF/CHOICE POB,, AND IS THERE A FRAMING JIG INCLUDED. THANKS Don

 

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[ADC]

Wow! another great kit on the way.

 

[Bryian]

Put me on your list for purchasing this please Tom. Excellent work.

 

[Hedley]

Tom, I'm joining Brian077 If there's a list I would like to be on it. (there goes the budget again).

 

[Uwek]

Looking very good - especially because the Coureur has the clinker planking of the hull.
I am looking forward to see this solution on the model. Looks like a Great kit and I am also highly interested

 

[Jimsky]

It will be very good companion for Triden's Alert, for sure! Will it have choice of wood, and english instruction? I would consider this kit as well! Should we create another list of modelers consider Le Coureur 1776 to purchase?

 

[Uwek]

It will be very good companion for Triden's Alert, for sure! Will it have choice of wood, and english instruction? I would consider this kit as well! Should we create another list of modelers consider Le Coureur 1776 to purchase?

I think this would be a good idea

 

[Submarinerblue]

Looks great. But, I have the same question for this model and models/plans for Alert: where’s the binnacle? If no binnacle then where’s the compass? If no compass on deck then how do you steer a course?

 

[Submarinerblue]

Looks great. But, I have the same question for this model and models/plans for Alert: where’s the binnacle? If no binnacle then where’s the compass? If no compass on deck then how do you steer a course?

 

[stuglo]

Something really interesting and different. Well done

 

[CAFmodel]

Looks great. But, I have the same question for this model and models/plans for Alert: where’s the binnacle? If no binnacle then where’s the compass? If no compass on deck then how do you steer a course?

Yes, I am thinking about it. There is no clear information in the original drawing. In addition, I also refer to Ancre's monograph, and there is no compass cabinet

I have two ideas

1: At that time, the ship was too small to be equipped with a fixed compass cabinet. They used small mobile equipment

2: If he uses a compass, his size will be smaller


Maybe it's this

Hope to get your suggestions

 

[Jimsky]

Hello,

I believe small vessels use a tool called Sextant. Here is what wekepedia said:

Sextant - Wikipedia

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[Submarinerblue]

Hello,

I believe small vessels use a tool called Sextant. Here is what wekepedia said:

Sextant - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

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A sextant is used to determine latitude using either the position of specific stars or the sun in relation to the horizon. It is also used to determine latitude by determining true noon and comparing it to GMT as shown by a chronometer. It does not take the place of a compass. And, if course, it cannot be used at all in overcast conditions. You might Be able to roughly steer a true course by the stars (the Polynesians could) but not if there are clouds in your way.

 

[Jimsky]

Check this out Submarinerblue. Excellent read, and clear some shades.

History of navigation - Wikipedia

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