I have sometimes the feeling, that maybe builder, who bought a Kit, think that it is laying down a Puzzle, but we are far from that over my 50 years plus, I have NEVER seen a KIT without mistake, both in Materials -mainly wood - and the Instruction Manuals. I have until now not SEEN ONE single Instruction Manuals without Failer, Bad explanation. They all start with the False Keel- Except one from Manole and Norske Love- here they have taken care of the Stern, bow Parts and in MOST cases a Keel made of very bad materials. better to buy a piece of Oak. If not having a big risk of bending the Hull.
After inserting the Bulkheads- nearly all except Manoly does not have the main deck curve -for water runoff. Stern and Bow fullers depend on much of the Price of the Kit. Generally for about a 74 gunship in the low end about 300€ - middle range from 460 to 600 € and the high-class Manoli Amati up to over 1000 €-
( in my case generally the Middle Class, as NOT having any expensive Tools. Generally, I use the Laser Cut part and a few things more. 70% about is scratch build)
The Bow and StearnFillers are very important for laying down good planking.
NEXT BIG MISTAKE =_KITS. They add the Decks as fast as possible, which later will or can give problems. I suppose, it is a way of having the false keel and bulkheads straight and square, but there is today on the market a much better method. Have even seen ONE using LEGO bricks
There are just a few words from an Angry builder, that apparently nothing -a part from Laser Cut, Computer and other expensive tools. I have downloaded over more than 50 Complete Instruction
Now it is up to you if you wants more and better info.
After inserting the Bulkheads- nearly all except Manoly does not have the main deck curve -for water runoff. Stern and Bow fullers depend on much of the Price of the Kit. Generally for about a 74 gunship in the low end about 300€ - middle range from 460 to 600 € and the high-class Manoli Amati up to over 1000 €-
( in my case generally the Middle Class, as NOT having any expensive Tools. Generally, I use the Laser Cut part and a few things more. 70% about is scratch build)
The Bow and StearnFillers are very important for laying down good planking.
NEXT BIG MISTAKE =_KITS. They add the Decks as fast as possible, which later will or can give problems. I suppose, it is a way of having the false keel and bulkheads straight and square, but there is today on the market a much better method. Have even seen ONE using LEGO bricks
There are just a few words from an Angry builder, that apparently nothing -a part from Laser Cut, Computer and other expensive tools. I have downloaded over more than 50 Complete Instruction
Now it is up to you if you wants more and better info.