Build Log "CAF" HMS Enterprise

Paul132

Paul132

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Have started the New Project CAF Models HMS Enterprise. This will be my first Admiralty Build. Ordered directly from Tom at CAF, only to 16 days to arrive to the states. Tom included a Long Boat kit as a Gift as well. This will be my first Build Log as well, so any advice will be well taken. The Kit arrived in 6 separate boxes including 1 39 page instruction booklet. Directions are in Chinese, but with the help of Briyan, and a companion of Bernard Frolich's "The Art of Ship Modeling" ....we should be able to pull this off!IMG_0879.jpgIMG_0881.jpgIMG_0882.jpgIMG_0883.jpgIMG_0884.jpgIMG_0885.JPGIMG_0888.jpgIMG_0922.jpg
 
That is a very impressive model and one that is bound to keep you busy for a l-o-n-g time! Good luck!
 
Can you tell what is a price ? Also please give a hull length. I want to figure out I can handle such model in my condo workshop.
 
I understand this is the price the market is driving to. For myself I think, as a next step in the hobby I would attempt a hull from scratch from the drawings. I cannot manufacture the wood planks but have good idea where to get them from.
 
When you consider the total cost based over a few years of enjoyment building it, its a very reasonable price. You also have the option of buying the kit in stages.
 
Y.T. said:
HMS Enterprise 1774






  • HMS Enterprise 1774















HMS Enterprise 1774​


SLS06

Scale 1/48
Length 840 mm 33"
Width 210 mm 8.2"
Body height 215 mm 8.4"

4 Review(s) Sold:21



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USD $1,166.00







  • Specifications::​


    B All

    C All

    C1 Keel, rib, dock

    C2 Deck, girder, gun

    C3 Wood carving,other

    B1 Keel, rib, dock

    B2 Deck, girder, gun

    B3 Wood carving,other



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Can you tell what is a price ? Also please give a hull length. I want to figure out I can handle such model in my condo workshop.
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A very good start, either with the model (btw a great kit) and also with the first building log.
I will follow your work with big interest....
 
So, interesting day today...some new challenges. I decided to begin the ships long boat today, while waiting for Black Graphite to arrive so I can try Bryian new caulking method on the keel. The Long Boat kit is VERY detailed....and FRAGILE....It comes with its own building jig which went together well. The Frames are VERY fragile, and I will be repairing/replacing a few once the structure is internally more solid. No real surprises...the keel notches on the keel need to be widend a bit to seat the Frames well.IMG_0942.jpgIMG_0941.jpgIMG_0943.jpg
 
Bryian said:
Paul,

I just buy some of those thick carpenters pencils, then trim off the wood to expose the graphite. Then I rub it on 80 grit sandpaper and mix with P.V.A
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Why ruin pencels? Graphite comes as a powder (Seriously!!) in a can and is ready to mix. The amount in the can will definitely last for all your modeling needs, and it is the highest quality graphite.

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