H.M.S Enterprise plank on frame CAF Models 1/48.

[Kurt Konrath]

Did the kit come with full masts and rigging info, or designed with short masts?

Your work looks great, and time well spent on 3 years of weekends.

 

[Bryian]

Thanks for your comments guys. Kkonrath, the kit is Admiralty style with stub masts.

 

[Zagul]

Brian, my congratulations. You did a fantastic job.

 

[Bryian]

Brian, my congratulations. You did a fantastic job.

Thanks Zibby.

 

[Brechin Castle]

Beautiful model Brian.
Is the ship called ‘Enterprise’ or ‘Enterprize’?
The spelling on the transom shows Enterprize which I assume is correct?

 

[Gennaro]

Beautiful model Brian. These CAF kits are in the the league of their own. Museum quality. And your Le Requin! .

 

[Rowboat]

Thanks for the comments guys.

Maarten, I did enquire about the H.M.S Bellona with ZHL and Max said not to buy it yet as theres only three stages available at the moment and the other three stages will be some time away. Also at 1/48 scale its too big for my limited space. But agree with with your comments, the Chinese are leaving everyone else behind in their development and manufacturing of high quality models.

Late to the party.

I did see the Bellona and really liked the look. I think CFA manufactures it. Is ZHL selling the CFA build or a copy wright of it?
Just planning ahead for my next build, still a few months out from purchasing.

Rowboat.

 

[zoly99sask]

Late to the party.

I did see the Bellona and really liked the look. I think CFA manufactures it. Is ZHL selling the CFA build or a copy wright of it?
Just planning ahead for my next build, still a few months out from purchasing.

Rowboat.

Zhl just a reseller for Caf kits

 

[Bryian]

I believe CAF models will sell the Bellona direct from their web page at a future date.
I have emailed Tom the owner of CAF models, and he is redesigning the kit.

 

[ReneK]

Magnifique...sublime..très belle réalisation..

 

[Uwek]

Hallo my friend, dear @Brian077 ,

we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Enjoy your special day with your family (and friends)


BTW: You are still young my friend - Happy "60"

 

[Jimsky]

Happy Birthday, Brian! Many more years to come. happy and healthy life!

 

[Kurt Konrath]

Another Happy Birthday wish to you!

 

[Hermies]

A sample of some of the kit contents.
Simply stunning fittings, beautiful milled timber of the highest quality I have seen.View attachment 27244View attachment 27245View attachment 27246

That`s a lot of stuff... and to file, glue and make

 

[Robert B]

Very Nice Build Brian....Well above my skill level at the moment but something to aspire to

 

[gisel]

I know you asked for it many times , but a fully rigged option would be even better

 

[Bryian]

Its an admiralty model with stub masts, but there's plenty of reference material available to help scratch build the masts and rigging.

 

[Heinrich]

Well Brian I think the Admiralty-style build looks great and is the way I will probably be progressing. I have said it before and will do so again - the Admiralty-style build focuses the attention on the hull construction, interior and deck fittings without the overbearing presence of rigging and sails.

 

[Dematosdg]

Well Brian I think the Admiralty-style build looks great and is the way I will probably be progressing. I have said it before and will do so again - the Admiralty-style build focuses the attention on the hull construction, interior and deck fittings without the overbearing presence of rigging and sails.

I agree with you 100%. I have to do a small rigging on the Marmara and spent 3 hours for a couple of ropes (if this is the way to call them) ..

Love the admiralty stile

Daniel

 

[Bryian]

In addition, a full model with masts and spars requires an enormous amount of space to display it properly.