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Great Republic and Hello

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Hello all! I was recently gifted a model of the Great Republic that was built by my Grandfather using the plans found in Popular Science. Unfortunately, It was not well taken care of and actually was knocked off the shelf. The result: broken masts, rigging, etc. All the parts and pieces were not included so I am looking for a supplier. I found Modelers central; they seem to be a good source. So I am wondering if there are others. Also I have not been able to find any accurate renderings the ship, so I would really appreciate any leads in that area as well. Lastly, are there any other Great Republics out there?
Thanks in advance, Bob
 
Hello Bob,welcome aboard.
Take a look at this build log

Great Republic 1853, 1/128 Extreme Clipper Barque by Rwiederrich [COMPLETED BUILD]

I'm entering this log long after I have laid the keel....and am entering the sail install. I do apologize. I will refer back to other build aspects as I progress. This last week I set the mizzen mast. This build has taken me down another math of construction I have never traveled. I rigged...
shipsofscale.com
 
Thank you one and all for the welcome and the information. Special thanks to Zoly for the link to Rwiederrich's log on his build. Incredible detail. I'll post some shots of where I am beginning... it ain't pretty! And this is after spending a bunch of hours unraveling the masts, spars and swabbing the deck.
 
Thatbobguy said:
Hello all! I was recently gifted a model of the Great Republic that was built by my Grandfather using the plans found in Popular Science. Unfortunately, It was not well taken care of and actually was knocked off the shelf. The result: broken masts, rigging, etc. All the parts and pieces were not included so I am looking for a supplier. I found Modelers central; they seem to be a good source. So I am wondering if there are others. Also I have not been able to find any accurate renderings the ship, so I would really appreciate any leads in that area as well. Lastly, are there any other Great Republics out there?
Thanks in advance, Bob
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Hallo,
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