Better not to buy itI forgot to mention that ALIEXPRESS has the HMS Victory kit for $48.00 AU, I do not know if it another cheap Chinese kit or not, if anyone has purchased this kit from them let everyone know if it is any good.
Agree, there would be no instructions and poor quality materials. Better for you spend a few more dollars and go with a reputable company.
Yes Bryian, I will finish the Halcon schooner first then decide what to build next, if this cheap Chinese thing turns out alright. Thank you for the advice.Agree, there would be no instructions and poor quality materials. Better for you spend a few more dollars and go with a reputable company.
Thank you, Martin.Below is a list of foreign companies that build knock-off models from legitimate companies. Most are Chinese, but also some from Russia and other countries. The list was generated and published by Nautical Research Assoc. I published it in the September 2019 issue of the Rocky Mountain Shipwright's newsletter. View attachment 313386
At 1:200 scale its going to have a lot of very small, delicate parts and need skill to build a vessel this small (albeit 500mm long blocks, deadeyes, cleats etc are going to be tiny and rigging for those with very good eyesight. I notice the 1:96 scale one on Aliexpress is AUD$875 which is a great price for those who can't afford the more traditional kit providers versions.I forgot to mention that ALIEXPRESS has the HMS Victory kit for $48.00 AU, I do not know if it another cheap Chinese kit or not, if anyone has purchased this kit from them let everyone know if it is any good.
I believe one of our members built a model from the same or similar kit. All parts are plywood laser cut...Personally, I wouldn't recommend buying this kit. You will not be able to build a decent model from it. But hey... if you really want...who can say NO?I forgot to mention that ALIEXPRESS has the HMS Victory kit for $48.00 AU, I do not know if it another cheap Chinese kit or not, if anyone has purchased this kit from them let everyone know if it is any good.