1/64 hm bomb vessel - which kit?

[Stuart Little]

Ahoy me 'earties! Any advice, please, on the better of the 2 kits available in 1/64 - Caldercraft or Victory models [Amati]? At the moment I'm leaning towards Amati as I found their Chris Columbus kits excellent, whereas Calder's Victory has a few disappointments in parts & materials. I do have Caldercraft's instructions & Amati's drawings to ponder over before committing myself!

Thanks, in advance, Stuart

 

[Pepite 1/60]

You could scratch build her. The Amati drawings usually show keel, decks, bulkheads and most parts 1/1. That's about all you need for starters.

 

[Stuart Little]

You could scratch build her. The Amati drawings usually show keel, decks, bulkheads and most parts 1/1. That's about all you need for starters.

I've already looked into that way, but by the time I've bought the parts I cannot make, & materials I haven't got in stock, it's almost the cost of a kit - plus the extra time required as now I've 'survived' to 80, who knows what's left! Besides, I still have Jotika's Vic to complete, which has been put aside for now. It all helps to pass the time.

 

[Stuart Little]

I've already looked into that way, but by the time I've bought the parts I cannot make, & materials I haven't got in stock, it's almost the cost of a kit - plus the extra time required as now I've 'survived' to 80, who knows what's left! Besides, I still have Jotika's Vic to complete, which has been put aside for now. It all helps to pass the time.

I gave this more investigation & on Wednesday decided to go for Amati's kit, then placed my order with CMB [Cornwall]. The kit arrived Friday. I am well pleased with the wood quality, it all looks excellent. The castings, at first glance appear well-defined, & the rope & thread, apart from black thread (I prefer dark brown) are usable, especially anchor rope which is well-made.

 

[Francois de Saint Nazaire]

I built the Granado from Caldercraft, and it was a real pleasure. I also used the AOTS by Peter Goodwin.

Granado log