Launch of the ship "Twelve Apostles" in 1:48, Master Korabel [COMPLETED BUILD]

[Walterone]

I'm starting a new project, it's a brand new kit by Master Korabel, released in December.
These boats were part of the equipment for all the 1st rate ships of the Russian Navy in 19th century, not only the “Twelve Apostles”. Launches like this were used for patrols during the defence of Sevastopol in the Crimean war (1854-55) after the sinking of the Black Sea fleet.
The kit allows you to build the launch in different versions – with or without rigging, with oars or under sails, armed for a landing operation or for an expedition, and so on.
My kit is an extended one, all in pearwood and with ready-made sails.







For framework assembling this kit provides a 3D plastic jig, instead of a wooden holding frame. As you can see, the model correctly copies the real boat's construction.



The carronade is metal-cast.





The sails (only the reef points are missing).





25 pages of various schemes and specifications.





To be continued (after the start).

 

[Heinrich]

This looks extremely impressive Vladimir! I will most certainly be tagging along.

 

[Uwek]

It is looking like a very interesting and well prepared kit
I am looking forward to see and follow your building log. Wish you a lot of fun

 

[Tobias]

The kits from Master Korabel look very high quality, the sewn sails alone speak for themselves.

 

[MarcMarseille]

Hi Walterone
Very interesting model
With a shape to make a nice shell
Marco

 

[Walterone]

Well, let's start from the keel. It consists of six pieces. A nice surprise: the side details are already laser-beveled.



The assembling is quite simple. The pins serve for precise positioning of the details relative to one another.



The finished keel is inserted in the jig.

 

[MarcMarseille]

With this template and good material
construction should be precise
Marco

 

[GrantTyler]

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I'm starting a new project, it's a brand new kit by Master Korabel, released in December.
These boats were part of the equipment for all the 1st rate ships of the Russian Navy in 19th century, not only the “Twelve Apostles”. Launches like this were used for patrols during the defence of Sevastopol in the Crimean war (1854-55) after the sinking of the Black Sea fleet.
The kit allows you to build the launch in different versions – with or without rigging, with oars or under sails, armed for a landing operation or for an expedition, and so on.
My kit is an extended one, all in pearwood and with ready-made sails.

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For framework assembling this kit provides a 3D plastic jig, instead of a wooden holding frame. As you can see, the model correctly copies the real boat's construction.

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The carronade is metal-cast.

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The sails (only the reef points are missing).

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25 pages of various schemes and specifications.

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To be continued (after the start).

Good morning Vladimir. That looks like an amazing kit. So much detail and documentation included. I will pull up a chair here. Cheers Grant

 

[Walterone]

Before glueing frames in their places, I decided to give them the necessary shape. With the plastic jig it's surprisingly easy - you insert a water-wet piece in the jig, lock it there with drawing pins (they are part of the kit) and let it dry.

 

[Heinrich]

Very impressive and well thought out!

 

[pingu57]

This looks like a beautifull kit, so i'll drop in every now and then, if you don't mind Vladimir

 

[Walterone]

This looks like a beautifull kit, so i'll drop in every now and then, if you don't mind Vladimir

You are welcome just like any other person who is interested in.

 

[Walterone]

Going on with the frames. The process is quite fast and easy, only the bow frames need some special attention.



I forgot to install the transom on the keel before glueing the frames, but fortunately it's not a critical mistake.

 

[shota70]

Going on with the frames. The process is quite fast and easy, only the bow frames need some special attention.

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I forgot to install the transom on the keel before glueing the frames, but fortunately it's not a critical mistake.

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I liked the new approach to the construction of the ship which is expressed mainly in the jig/plastic mold which supports and enables optimal accuracy.
I will continue to follow with great curiosity

 

[GrantTyler]

Going on with the frames. The process is quite fast and easy, only the bow frames need some special attention.

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I forgot to install the transom on the keel before glueing the frames, but fortunately it's not a critical mistake.

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Good morning Vladimir. That plastic jig is so clever- it makes a difficult process easier. I wonder why all POF manufacturers don’t use it? It’s like every frame should be just perfect. Nice. Cheers Grant

 

[Walterone]

I wonder why all POF manufacturers don’t use it?

1) Here in Russia it's a patented technology and 2) it requires another technological process and more expenses for the manufacturer.

 

[Algirdas]

1) Here in Russia it's a patented technology and 2) it requires another technological process and more expenses for the manufacturer.

Do you know more high quality Russian ship kits manufacturer? I am building a few Master Korabel Brigantina Phoenix ships and I am very happy with the quality.

 

[Walterone]

Do you know more high quality Russian ship kits manufacturer?

Sure, the Falkonet - it's Master Korabel's main competitor. You can see here some of my builds of their kits: https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/...m-boat-by-falkonet-1-48-completed-build.7120/, https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/threads/leudo-by-falkonet-with-an-open-hatch.7092/, https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/...net-in-1-48-completed-build.9120/#post-220021

 

[Maarten]

Hi Vladimir,

Love the details on these Master Korabel kits.
It would now be time that Master Korabel comes with a 1:48 scale kit of the 12 Apostels, that would be great.

 

[Walterone]

It would now be time that Master Korabel comes with a 1:48 scale kit of the 12 Apostels, that would be great.

I don't think it's possible, it would be too large and too expensive model And as I know, they are now preparing a frigate in 1:72.