Unboxing Le Coureur 1776 - Caf model Unboxing by Kurt

[Kurt Konrath]

OK, to start with I received my kit in great shape, with shipping tape covering clear plastic wrap. The plastic wrap sealed the kit box and made for easy removal of shipping tape. When removed a nicely packed box was left.



When I opened the kit box there were two large boxes and two smaller boxes inside the main box and rotary cutter gift.


Better view of kit contents boxes


Next we will look at the three gift items, first is simple rotary cutter for cutting sail cloth.


Next up is the ships boat, a kit labeled Salamander Cutter, cutter kit is mini kit with build jig and all!


and the cutter instructions shown

Cutter parts shown with jig at bottom


Last for this post is the box with barrels, crates, quilts and crew!





And what good is a ship without it's crew, some 3D crew members!

 

[Kurt Konrath]

Part two of kit unboxing, Box 1, Build Jig and Frames

So here is basic box as labeled, nothing fancy but nice sturdy box.


when opened you see two sets of instructions for the kit, one for box 1 and one for box 2


when removed you see a package of flat plans with some PE inside, a roll of plans and the wood package.

OK, taking out the plans shows the wood package shrink wrapped to keep is secure and undamaged.

Next is a look at the shrink wrapped roll of plans, nothing fancy, well packaged

next is a photo of the flat pack of planes with Photo Etched Brass sheet, more on the plans later.

Now to the stack of wood in box 1, first photo of some CNC parts in separate packaging and a small single piece, not sure what for yet.

Next are laser cut sheets for the frame members.

next up will be several phots of the assembly jig, which seem to be nicely done. My kit was missing two parts E1 & E2, the end of jig assembly, but the missing pieces are supposed to be in the mail already. One interesting option with jib assembly is parts D1 & D2 are side frames and show the ship laser cut in the side panels, but there are small boxes which can be knocked out to leave the jig open to see inside, or you can leave them in place and the jig is enclosed.



Part E I downloaded from the thread on this kit from someone who did receive a full set.

Last but not least is the brass PE sheet, with stove box and several other items.


Well that's all for today, next up will be some photos of the plans, and then box 2!

 

[Kurt Konrath]

OK list of plans and drawings:

So between rolled and flat packed plans there were 10 plan sets.

The first 6 plans are from rolled up set of plans and are all full scale from what I can see.

Plan 6-1 frames master for glue up of frame pieces


Plan 6-2 more frame masters and hull lines


Plan 6-3 side profile frames and planked showing options


Plan 6-4 profile interior and waterline


Plan 6-5 top view and deck layout


Plan 6-6 top view gun deck


Plan -7 Top and side view showing tiedown points


Plan -8 Side view frame line and yard layouts

Plan -8 Close up with WL numbers on stem


Plan -9 Bulkheads and deck furniture and stove info


Plan -10 Big full ship with sails rigged and sail masters drawings


Plan -10 Sail Master drawing closeup


Plan -10 Forward closeup


Plan -10 Aft closeup


Well that is all for plans for now, next up is box 2!

 

[Kurt Konrath]

Last but not least kit box 2 contents

the box same size as box 1, with a separate label to keep them identified


And now the cat comes out of the bag, or box in this case!


Sail cloth and roll of wire


Shrink wrapped lumber package, flat and round stock


Shrink wrapped package of box 2


Two boxes with small parts, thread and castings all tagged bagged and labeled.





Sheet pieces of laser cut wood pieces


backside of laser panels









that's all for now folks.

 

[Kurt Konrath]

Ok CAF sent my missing end plates and another piece I didn’t know I was missing!

Great work and thanks to Tom and his staff for great support!

 

[Saburo]

Very impressive kit, and the support is commendable for this day and age. I'm watching!

 

[Uwek]

Very impressive kit, and the support is commendable for this day and age. I'm watching!

You would even more enjoy, if you would order the kit and build it by yourself
- It is really one of the best on the market -> you will enjoy this experience

 

[neptune]

G'day Kurt, that looks like a great kit, and a fantastic presentation of the opening of the boxes, I bet you have many happy hours building her,
Best regards John,

 

[Uwek]

G'day Kurt, that looks like a great kit, and a fantastic presentation of the opening of the boxes, I bet you have many happy hours building her,
Best regards John,

Unfortunately Kurt did not start with this kit, but we have several other running building logs of this interesting kit

Le Coureur 1776 1:48 Group Build Logs