Le Requin-Zebec-1750 POF 1:48 (ZHL)

[Dean62]

Yup, good catch Dean. I glued the extra piece onto rib 63, I should have glued to 64. Its fixable, thanks.

You bet!

 

[dockattner]

Seems like a fairly significant ‘omission’ by the kit manufacturer. I appreciate that you are trying to get it right.

 

[Daniel20]

Seems like a fairly significant ‘omission’ by the kit manufacturer. I appreciate that you are trying to get it right.

This kit has thrown more obstacles at me than any other kit and then I go and add to my troubles by not paying attention. I seem to have a knack for running onto sandbars and waiting for high tides to lift me off.

 

[rtwpsom2]

Is this the Shicheng Xebec or the Luhaikingkong version?

 

[CLB]

Way to hang in there Daniel - keep going !

You may remember I gave up on this build because I found the inconsistencies between the kit and the monograph too frustrating. (not too mention the warped keel !)

 

[Namabiiru]

I seem to have a knack for running onto sandbars and waiting for high tides to lift me off.

You and me both, Brother. Love your work, to which I can only aspire.

 

[Daniel20]

Is this the Shicheng Xebec or the Luhaikingkong version?

Hello Rob, I do not know what province or area in China this kit came from. I do know it was produced by Yuanqing Models, same manufacture as The Blue Nose.
Where did you get the names Shicheng or Luhaikingkong?

 

[Daniel20]

Way to hang in there Daniel - keep going !

You may remember I gave up on this build because I found the inconsistencies between the kit and the monograph too frustrating. (not too mention the warped keel !)

I do remember your cautions. I appreiate your encouragement, thank you!

 

[Daniel20]

You and me both, Brother. Love your work, to which I can only aspire.

Thank you for your kind words Namabiiru.

 

[rtwpsom2]

Hello Rob, I do not know what province or area in China this kit came from. I do know it was produced by Yuanqing Models, same manufacture as The Blue Nose.
Where did you get the names Shicheng or Luhaikingkong?

Ah, okay, you have the Yuanqing one. There are three other companies who make a 1/48th POF Requin; Shicheng, Luhaiqingkong, and CAF Model.

 

[nongri]

Hello Rob, I do not know what province or area in China this kit came from. I do know it was produced by Yuanqing Models, same manufacture as The Blue Nose.
Where did you get the names Shicheng or Luhaikingkong?

I suppose you live in the USA, and you received the package from China
what about taxes ? did you pay when you bought it or did you pay american customs with DHL, UPS ...
I ask because I live in Thailand and taxes are much cheaper when I pay when buying that if I pay Thai taxes and courrier
thank you

 

[Peter Gutterman]

Daniel, you, Peter V. and Paul "Doc" Attner really put the "wright" in model shipwright!
Applied skills I'm in awe of

Pete

 

[Daniel20]

Is this the Shicheng Xebec or the Luhaikingkong version?

Hey Rob, I was looking up my old invoice on this ship and discovered this.
LE REQUIN 1750 (Brand:Luhaiqingkong)...
Qty: 1

This is interesting because in my log #68 @Jackie Wolf says Luhaikingkong and Yuanqing Models are one in the same.

 

[Daniel20]

I suppose you live in the USA, and you received the package from China
what about taxes ? did you pay when you bought it or did you pay american customs with DHL, UPS ...
I ask because I live in Thailand and taxes are much cheaper when I pay when buying that if I pay Thai taxes and courrier
thank you

Hello nongri, looking at my old invoice for this ship, there is one line item for shipping, handling, discounts, & taxes. In my case $139.50 US Dollars. This was back on March 5, 2025, so I don't think the tariff wars were fully underway then, (I'm not sure).

 

[Daniel20]

Daniel, you, Peter V. and Paul "Doc" Attner really put the "wright" in model shipwright!
Applied skills I'm in awe of

Pete

Hi Peter, I'm afraid you have placed me in with the advanced gifted and talented group by mistake. I'm still trying to find all my marbles. Ha! I sure thank you for your generous complimint though.

 

[rtwpsom2]

Hey Rob, I was looking up my old invoice on this ship and discovered this.
LE REQUIN 1750 (Brand:Luhaiqingkong)...
Qty: 1

This is interesting because in my log #68 @Jackie Wolf says Luhaikingkong and Yuanqing Models are one in the same.

Let's hope not. Model Crown World on ebay says they are not the same and the Yuanqing kit is inferior to the LHKK one. I'm happy you got the better one.

 

[Peter Gutterman]

Hi Peter, I'm afraid you have placed me in with the advanced gifted and talented group by mistake. I'm still trying to find all my marbles. Ha! I sure thank you for your generous complimint though.

No mistake.

 

[Jackie Wolf]

Hey Rob, I was looking up my old invoice on this ship and discovered this.
LE REQUIN 1750 (Brand:Luhaiqingkong)...
Qty: 1

This is interesting because in my log #68 @Jackie Wolf says Luhaikingkong and Yuanqing Models are one

Let's hope not. Model Crown World on ebay says they are not the same and the Yuanqing kit is inferior to the LHKK one. I'm happy you got the better one.

Hi folks,

Here is the story:

YQ, based in Shandong Province, China, began their business around 2008 by producing replica old Billings kits. That is the reason why the brand is banned at Model ship world. the MSW. The YQ team established a new brand around 2015, Luhaiqingkong, targeting the premium market. They began developing original designed kits. However, they were later boycotted by MSW because they were accused of referencing (not replica) ANCRE’s Zebec blueprints in their kit design without obtaining approval, same reason for banning Shicheng.

As far as I know, many manufacturers do try to respect copyright, but the holders of knowledge often demand unreasonably high prices. I do not intend to deny the effort and contribution of those parties, yet greed will ultimately hinder the spread of knowledge and the growth of this niche hobby. In other words, it prevents players from accessing well-made kits at reasonable prices.

Jackie

 

[GrantTyler]

Good morning Daniel

I see you are experiencing the exact challenges I had with my gun ports. I also glued extra “supports” between my frames to strengthen these- didn’t help much as I broke plenty frames as I went. I sometimes think it is more fun to have these challenges and at other times my swear jar just fills up. I used a Japanese saw to cut my ports and it was a mission to get these consistent. I don’t get these POF manufacturers who don’t include the gun ports in the frame construction- would be so much easier and way more accurate. Anyway enough waffle - lovely progress so far Daniel.
Cheers Grant

 

[Daniel20]

Hi folks,

Here is the story:

YQ, based in Shandong Province, China, began their business around 2008 by producing replica old Billings kits. That is the reason why the brand is banned at Model ship world. the MSW. The YQ team established a new brand around 2015, Luhaiqingkong, targeting the premium market. They began developing original designed kits. However, they were later boycotted by MSW because they were accused of referencing (not replica) ANCRE’s Zebec blueprints in their kit design without obtaining approval, same reason for banning Shicheng.

As far as I know, many manufacturers do try to respect copyright, but the holders of knowledge often demand unreasonably high prices. I do not intend to deny the effort and contribution of those parties, yet greed will ultimately hinder the spread of knowledge and the growth of this niche hobby. In other words, it prevents players from accessing well-made kits at reasonable prices.

Jackie

I appreciate the information Jackie, it explains a lot. I did wonder what the connection between ZHL (the supplier I purchased this kit from), the manufacturer (which I thought was YQ), and ANCRE's plates were. ANCRE post an "All Rights Reserved for Complete or in Part Reproduction for All Countries".