Hi Heinrich,Hello Jan. That is a good question.
Bear in mind though that the kit was conceived as an "Admiralty" style of build with the Port Side and deck portion fully planked and the Starboard side of the hull and deck open. This gives it the continuity of style which is typical of an Admiralty-type build. I have also had requests for the kit in 1:48 scale as well as a version in boxwood. The problem is that all these changes will come at an additional cost. For the time being, my chief concern is to launch the kit successfully in the West and to make the whole process as easy and seamless as possible. Once that is done, variances and changes can be investigated and a feasibility study done.
I would be very interested in ordering this kit.@Pathfinder65 My friend you will never muddy any waters as far as I am concerned. It is exactly this kind of input that we need from our members. I have already communicated the changes that need to be made to the stern lettering to YuanQing and they are most receptive to those changes. So to make a suggestion like that is absolutely great if it means that we widen the scope of the kit. It is just a case that I first need to complete the crawling stage before I can enter sprints!
I can tell you that we are in constant communication and one of the topics under discussion is - of course - long term plans. And what is great is that YuanQing appreciates any input that we can give them in that regard!
Dear Butterfingers. Thank you very much for your support. You have been added!
Hello flyboy441 It is great to hear from our Canadian members on this one. You have been added!
Dear Gregory. Thank you so much for your very kind and supportive words, You have been added!
Hello Brian. I will communicate this to YQ - but as of now you will understand that I cannot make any promises or commitments.Boxwood version for me Heinrich, when available please.
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Have you noticed if the kit build is in the racing or fishing presentation which would affect both deck items as well as rigging. Just wondering. again???? RichHello Jan. That is a good question.
Bear in mind though that the kit was conceived as an "Admiralty" style of build with the Port Side and deck portion fully planked and the Starboard side of the hull and deck open. This gives it the continuity of style which is typical of an Admiralty-type build. I have also had requests for the kit in 1:48 scale as well as a version in boxwood. The problem is that all these changes will come at an additional cost. For the time being, my chief concern is to launch the kit successfully in the West and to make the whole process as easy and seamless as possible. Once that is done, variances and changes can be investigated and a feasibility study done.
I too would like a planking kit in the Pear and other species typical of the kit (I am not sure what is being referred to as "boxwood" is in contrast to the basic kit other than I assume the requests are so that the builder may lay their own planking (deck and hull) as they desire and not "forced" to use the laser cut pieces particularly with the deck. Thanks for the clarification while we await the change of tides. RIch (PT-2)
Not having work with it I had to ask. I'll go for the Boxwood also if it becomes available. Thanks, Rich
Thanks, I was just reading/listening to prior requests and I am happy to stay with what is available in the kit as we may receive it. Rich
@PT-2 Rich - to be very honest - I have no idea what the differences are between the fishing and racing rigging. The best that I can do you is to show you a very large drawing of the kit fully rigged. Whether this rigging is representative of her in fishing or racing guise though, I would not know.
@PT-2 Thank you very much for your understanding, Rich! I can assure you that the Wild Pearwood in this kit is exquisite!
I will look at my plan sheets, which are marked with symbols for both racing and fishing, and see if I can tell the difference using this small photo. I'll get back on that in a day or so as I have other engagements today. Rich
