WM:007 HMS Rattlesnake 1776 - Shipyard
Name: HMS Rattlesnake 1776Cat. No. WM:007Scale: 1:72Lenght: 577 mmWidth: 228 mmHeight: 468 mmQuantity in package: 1 pieceType of packaging: Box (500x350x50 mm)
model-shipyard.com
looks like a giant tinker toy.. wonder why this hasnt gotten some of the purists on that other forum in a tizzy.
Would this be an intermediate kit?
Says this in the text for the kit:
- arrangement of planks on decks and boards engrave by laser
Looks to me like they might just be engraved and not cut.
- arrangement of planks on decks and boards engrave by laser
Looks to me like they might just be engraved and not cut.
Shipyard HMS Rattlesnake 1776 Scale 1:72
Got an email from ModelExpo. Rattlesnake. Nice looking model. Haven't seen the name Shipyard Wooden Models before. Anyone familiar with them? https://modelexpo-online.com/shipyard-hms-rattlesnake-1776-scale-172.html
shipsofscale.com
so new it doesnt even seem to exist in searches outside of bing..
may be smaller then other models of the alert class, but its a unique construction setup.
This is available at the Model Expo site also. On the Model Expo site, you can review the instructions. After looking at the instructions, it looks like the hull planking is a combination of laser cut and laser engraved .
Just an FYI, this is not the same ship is the Model Shipways Rattlesnake from Model Expo.
Model Expo has them in stock.
Just an FYI, this is not the same ship is the Model Shipways Rattlesnake from Model Expo.
Model Expo has them in stock.
The model looks pretty nice to me, especially for beginners.
How long did you wait?
Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
I have this kit in my collection, see my Unboxing Post here
Shipyards HMS Rattlesnake 1:72 Unboxing
OK, there has been much discussion about this kit, a relatively new manufacture on the forum, so here is what I got when I ordered my kit from Model Expo. It was on backorder due to initial demand, but was shipped after a few weeks when stock came in to Florida. I got a well packed box from...
shipsofscale.com
The planking is laser cut to fit, and only drawback I see up front is the deck is also laser etched with plank lines, but not plank ends, just all long single planks which is not realistic.
Looking at the below plank expansion drawing, it appears that there are spiled planks out of the box!! Way to go!!! It will be so nice to only have to file the bevel of the edge where needed and broad bend without having to do any edge bending or tapering. I suspect the day is coming when all kit makers will get the hint and use what has become readily available technology to offer spiled planks.
Allan
Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
This should be a fun kit to build when I get to it. Lots of internal structure as part of kit, not just bulkheads and deck floor for openings from top deck like most kits have.
Group builds are when a bunch of members work building the same model, often the same or similar kits. They often get a section of the forum set up for them so they can compare notes and share ideas.
I believe SHIPYARD MODEL SHIPS is a Polish manufacturer. That said, if Model-Expo carries it, it must be OK. I have looked it over and seems quite good. Hovever I purchased Model Shipways' kit , i.e. Model-Expo's kit for price reasons. It.s quite confusing due similarity in manufacturers names. But they are different in pricing and scale.
