New kit UNICORN MODELS: HMS WOLF 1758: 1:48 SLOOP OF WAR

[Heinrich]

good luck with your new project my friend Heinrich, I will keep following with great curiosity

This is not my new project, my friend. I have just posted my new project in my build log. Thank you for the kind words.

 

[Bob Ellis]

Hi Bob. Please scroll up to my earlier posting. starting with:

Hi Uwe. I have managed to unearth some information about the ship. One has to be careful not to confuse this model with the 1742 HMS Wolfe - even though they both belong to the Snow-Class of sloops.

The 1759 does not refer to the launch date - that was in 1754; but to her configuration in 1759 during the bombardment of Le Havre.

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Thank you, for some reason my old windows 7 is keeping that page hidden! All the ships in the dialogue seem to be strikingly similar, presumably from the same architect? I haven't checked that with NMM.
But there is that planking pattern!!!

 

[zoly99sask]

This ship is a Criuizer class ship ,many exists in the NMM with many different name ,same like the Russian Izmael (designed by English )

 

[Uwek]

This ship is a Criuizer class ship ,many exists in the NMM with many different name ,same like the Russian Izmael (designed by English )

Correct -

British sloop 'Wolf' (1754)

British sloop 'Wolf' (1754). Dates of service, name changes, previous and next incarnations, dimensions, armament, commanders, officers and crewmen, actions, battles, sources

threedecks.org

There are several drawings existing from the class

Cruizer (1752) [alternative spelling: Cruiser]​

Scale: 1:48. Plan showing a partially completed inboard profile illustration the mast dispositions for Cruizer (1752), an 8-gun, snow-rigged Sloop. A mizzen mast was added at Sheerness Dockyard per Navy Board Warrant dated 29 November 1753, which meant that the Cruizer was now a ship-rigged sloop.

https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/object?vessels%5B0%5D=Cruizer%20%281752%29

 

[Heinrich]

Excellent information, Uwe. You almost made me reconsider what to build next! Seriously though, thank you for this. For those who may consider building her this will be valuable information which all adds up to her history. A 27-year naval career before being sold, is not to be scoffed at!

 

[Bob Ellis]

Correct -
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British sloop 'Wolf' (1754)

British sloop 'Wolf' (1754). Dates of service, name changes, previous and next incarnations, dimensions, armament, commanders, officers and crewmen, actions, battles, sources

threedecks.org

There are several drawings existing from the class

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Cruizer (1752) [alternative spelling: Cruiser]​

Scale: 1:48. Plan showing a partially completed inboard profile illustration the mast dispositions for Cruizer (1752), an 8-gun, snow-rigged Sloop. A mizzen mast was added at Sheerness Dockyard per Navy Board Warrant dated 29 November 1753, which meant that the Cruizer was now a ship-rigged sloop.

https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/object?vessels%5B0%5D=Cruizer%20%281752%29

Yours for 262 quid!

 

[Heinrich]

Yours for 262 quid!

That is about half the price of the model! Now, that's inflation for you!

 

[Bob Ellis]

That is about half the price of the model! Now, that's inflation for you!

 

[AnobiumPunctatum]

So many nice new kits. I am really happy, that I have started a really long term project. So I don’t have to make a decision.

 

[Heinrich]

I agree, Christian. We are spoilt for choice.

 

[Tobias]

Hello Heinrich @Heinrich
I came across your report while searching for and researching the HMS Wolf. Almost 3 years ago I bought the books on the HMS Speedwell from Sea Watch Books. It is also part of the Cruizer class, there are differences in the masts and rigging. The so-called snow rigging. When my Le Rochefort and La Palme projects are finished I will start with the HMS Wolf (at least that's the plan).



Why won't it be the Speedwell? Well, there are two reasons: Wolf is my surname and I am interested in the snow rigging. It will be a challenge because the masts are in a different position to those on the Speedwell.

 

[Heinrich]

Hello Heinrich @Heinrich
I came across your report while searching for and researching the HMS Wolf. Almost 3 years ago I bought the books on the HMS Speedwell from Sea Watch Books. It is also part of the Cruizer class, there are differences in the masts and rigging. The so-called snow rigging. When my Le Rochefort and La Palme projects are finished I will start with the HMS Wolf (at least that's the plan).

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Why won't it be the Speedwell? Well, there are two reasons: Wolf is my surname and I am interested in the snow rigging. It will be a challenge because the masts are in a different position to those on the Speedwell.

I simply have to love a post like this, Tobias! HMS Wolf is the perfect ship to go with your surname. I am sure that measured against what you have already accomplished, the repositioning of the masts, will be a walk in the park for you!

 

[Tobias]

I simply have to love a post like this, Tobias! HMS Wolf is the perfect ship to go with your surname. I am sure that measured against what you have already accomplished, the repositioning of the masts, will be a walk in the park for you!

Thank you Heinrich for your trust in me. Greg Herbert told me about the HMS Wolf/Speedwell that I should buy Ron McCarthy's book. It describes the snow rigging. While looking for more plans, I came across the Shipyard plans and bought them for 42 British pounds on eBay. I am very confident that I will manage it.

 

[Heinrich]

Thank you Heinrich for your trust in me. Greg Herbert told me about the HMS Wolf/Speedwell that I should buy Ron McCarthy's book. It describes the snow rigging. While looking for more plans, I came across the Shipyard plans and bought them for 42 British pounds on eBay. I am very confident that I will manage it.

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It is so good to have such excellent and comprehensive available prior to the build. I must say, the snow rigging is most interesting - I wonder if Barentsz knew anything about that! With such clear objectives, this build will be another masterpiece, Tobias!

 

[Peter Voogt]

Hello Heinrich @Heinrich
I came across your report while searching for and researching the HMS Wolf. Almost 3 years ago I bought the books on the HMS Speedwell from Sea Watch Books. It is also part of the Cruizer class, there are differences in the masts and rigging. The so-called snow rigging. When my Le Rochefort and La Palme projects are finished I will start with the HMS Wolf (at least that's the plan).

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Why won't it be the Speedwell? Well, there are two reasons: Wolf is my surname and I am interested in the snow rigging. It will be a challenge because the masts are in a different position to those on the Speedwell.

Thank you Heinrich for your trust in me. Greg Herbert told me about the HMS Wolf/Speedwell that I should buy Ron McCarthy's book. It describes the snow rigging. While looking for more plans, I came across the Shipyard plans and bought them for 42 British pounds on eBay. I am very confident that I will manage it.

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(Speed)Well, that would be very interesting: Mr. T. Wolf building the HMS Wolf. But don’t hurry with the two others …….
Regards, Peter

 

[Golgobot]

Do not buy from Unicorn models. I needed replacement parts and I haven’t heard back from the seller. They’ve gone dark. I even offered to pay for the pieces, shipping, and time the seller would spend to replace the parts, but no response. This model is $1000 and I’m completely blocked. I implore people NOT to purchase this kit. If you mess up you will never get a replacement. Stick with UK models that have customer service and can replace parts.

 

[chejun198152]

Do not buy from Unicorn models. I needed replacement parts and I haven’t heard back from the seller. They’ve gone dark. I even offered to pay for the pieces, shipping, and time the seller would spend to replace the parts, but no response. This model is $1000 and I’m completely blocked. I implore people NOT to purchase this kit. If you mess up you will never get a replacement. Stick with UK models that have customer service and can replace parts.

May I ask if the parts of HMS Wolf are damaged?

 

[tball4217]

Its interesting to see a kit with an actual binnacle included

 

[tball4217]

And I am curious as to what ship is actually being built..

the kit says HMS Wolf, sloop. But the linked records all show the sloops named HMS Wolf as being built with 8-10 guns. This kit is definitely NOT a sloop as its mounting 10 ports a side.