HMS ENTERPRISE 1774 by RichardJJS 1:48 scale. New Kit from M.D

[richardjjs]

FWIW, some of us find your questions and concerns enlightening rather than exhausting. While MD appears to be one of the top, if not THE top quality kit maker, there may sometimes be things that need to be clarified.

Apologies for bringing it up again but the sizes of the mast steps are all in the contract and the locations on the contemporary drawing ZAZ3383. https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-83174

MIZEN STEP ….. The Mizen Step to be sided 14 ½ ins, of sufficient Depth on the Keelson, The Arms 5ft 6ins long each, & bolted with 6 bolts of 1 ⅛ diar.
MAIN STEP ….. The main Step to be sided 1 ft 11 ins and 15 ins deep on the Keelson and of a length to slide easy by the Stantions of the Well.
FORE STEP ….. The Fore Step to be sided 1 ft 9 ins, in Length 10 ft 6 ins, bolted 6 bolts of 1 ⅛ dia'r

Allan

I am sorry if i am exhausting but i am having real problems. I build a Panart Victory 45 years ago when only the main frame was jig sawed
and the plans where well basic but 100 times better than the Billings Norsk LOve
Using only LOngridge and photos I took of the entire ship it was valued bu the National Maritime Museum im Greenridge at 10,000 THEN and sold at Christies for just under 5k but I now, like Keef am struggling with disability and Old Timers Desease
ALL your help is really appreciated


My questions are genuine and hopefully MAY!! help others in the build
Even Victor agreed with my suggestion of Marking the top of the plans with the top of that AMAZING jig
I really dont need a breakdown of the real thing - must admit i had removed the middle section of the Mizzen step (It had come away from the frame) now found (I aways find the part AFTER ive asked )
What I would like is CLEAR positioning of the critical parts like the steps as they must be in exactly the right place if we ever see te Masts and Rigging and this should be on the plan
If we build up to the Mast Supports higher up the bulld the step could be a few mm out and stop it shipping exactly
I TOTALLY agree about the Quality of the Kit which is why i have not given up

 

[AllanKP69]

What I would like is CLEAR positioning of the critical parts like the steps as they must be in exactly the right place if we ever see te Masts and Rigging and this should be on the plan

Regarding asking questions, ASK ALL YOU WANT. Many of us learn from the questions and answers of other members and do not find it to be at all exhausting.

Don't the kit plans show exactly where they go? If not, why not use the contemporary inboard profile drawing from RMG?
ZAZ3383 https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-83174

Allan

 

[Corsair]

Regarding asking questions, ASK ALL YOU WANT. Many of us learn from the questions and answers of other members and do not find it to be at all exhausting.

Don't the kit plans show exactly where they go? If not, why not use the contemporary inboard profile drawing from RMG?
ZAZ3383 https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-83174

Allan

I have to agree with Richard a little bit here. They have nice side view drawings, but none from above (except for the deck support timber plans) or front and rear views. There have been a few instances where additional views would have helped me.