My vote is to stretch your budget for the Caldercraft kit…
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That's a good point, Uwek. Indeed Panart's and sergal's versions aren't excellent in any respect ... IMHO.Maybe you think about it once more....
You will work on this model for 1, 2 or even more years. Maybe 1.000 hours
The Caldercraft version is more expensive, yes, but is with big distance the the best Victory model - with much better quality etc.
So you would maybe pay 0,50 Euro / working hour more -> and you would get more fun and less frustration for the hole 1.000 hours
Hallo @RoczkiGreetings to those present here. Please help me choose a kit manufacturer.
I am planning to build an HMS Vicory but I don't know which manufacturer.
I choose between:
HMS Victory 1:78 - Mantua (Sergal)
HMS Victory 1:75 - Billing Boats
HMS Victory 1:78 - Panart
I definitely prefer the detail and quality of workmanship. Alternatively, recommend another manufacturer. Thank you.
Děkuji za přání k narozeninám. Rozhodl jsem se pro Caldercraft, ale nebude to hned. Děkuji za pomoc s výběrem.Dobrý den, @Roczki
přejeme vše NEJLEPŠÍ a NEJLEPŠÍ K NAROZENINÁM
Narozeninový dort
Už jste se konečně rozhodli, jakou sadu si koupíte?
You are welcomeDěkuji za přání k narozeninám. Rozhodl jsem se pro Caldercraft, ale nebude to hned. Děkuji za pomoc s výběrem.
Thank you for your birthday wishes. I've decided on Caldercraft, but it won't be right away. Thank you for your help with the selection.
Hallo @HermiesNone of the above.
If you want a good kit bashing - Chinese. V good.
Caldicraft review look good.
Anyone out there in the forum can help via kits?
Hallo @TippyBoyHey PhillipCollis, I am building this same one from AliExpress the 1:150 model right now and have been doing so over the last two months. Almost completed the hull planking.
I would not recommend beginners to cut their teeth on this cheaper but complex plywood lazer model. There are no real plans or directions for this model just a few drawn pictures with numberings. A lot of in the dark areas that you will have to search on YouTube to fill in the gaps. You can also review GorHog’s build on here of the same model.
Incidentally PC, I am also in NZ Auckland.
Hallo @RoczkiGreetings to those present here. Please help me choose a kit manufacturer.
I am planning to build an HMS Vicory but I don't know which manufacturer.
I choose between:
HMS Victory 1:78 - Mantua (Sergal)
HMS Victory 1:75 - Billing Boats
HMS Victory 1:78 - Panart
I definitely prefer the detail and quality of workmanship. Alternatively, recommend another manufacturer. Thank you.
That's a wise hint!Maybe you think about it once more....
You will work on this model for 1, 2 or even more years. Maybe 1.000 hours
The Caldercraft version is more expensive, yes, but is with big distance the the best Victory model - with much better quality etc.
So you would maybe pay 0,50 Euro / working hour more -> and you would get more fun and less frustration for the hole 1.000 hours
IMHO for the price it has far too many mistakes. Some of these are quite obvious such as the twisted wire decoration on the main rail at the head, incorrect cannon pattern, and gratings that are totally out of scale. There are more, but these jump out as someone's fantasy at OcCre rather than being at least a little bit more realistic. I am in communication with them now regarding these and they are quite receptive to getting this information. I have no idea what they will do with it, but they seem to be genuinely interested. An example showing the main head rail is below. The left is the OcCre design, the contemporary model is Victory 1765 and the last is Victory today which is based on her time at Trafalgar.have you contemplated Occre's?