US Rattlesnake 1/50 scale by Unicorn Models China

[zoly99sask]

need help to get picture from desktop to the post

Here are these tutorials how to use the forum

https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/forums/sos-help-topics-and-videos.127/

 

[gisel]

model was done 30 years ago and has survived at least 6 moves including 2 moves overseas

 

[gisel]

sorry about the picture , I am still working on the Victory, purchased in China some time ago .Excuse the rudder,

 

[Jimsky]

Hi Gisel. Load picture\s into the post is relatively easy. Just click the button 'Attach files' it will open a dialog where you can point to your pictures on your PC\Laptop.
Take a look a tutorial here:

https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/pages/SOShelpAdvanced/

 

[Kb466]

Does anybody have this kit ??? I cannot find any built report on our web . I like to know the quality of the kit in general terms thanks

I bought this Rattlesnake Kit last fall and was very impressed and pleased with it.
As to these claims that Chinese manufacturers copy, steal or pirate the work of other manufacturers, maybe so.
But, aside from the subject matter, I don’t see that this Rattlesnake kit is a copy of any previous 1/50 or 1/48 blank-on-bulkhead model of the Rattlesnake. As to using plans that are in the public domain to design a kit, I don’t see that as an issue.
So what am I missing here?
Bill M.

 

[zoly99sask]

I bought this Rattlesnake Kit last fall and was very impressed and pleased with it.
As to these claims that Chinese manufacturers copy, steal or pirate the work of other manufacturers, maybe so.
But, aside from the subject matter, I don’t see that this Rattlesnake kit is a copy of any previous 1/50 or 1/48 blank-on-bulkhead model of the Rattlesnake. As to using plans that are in the public domain to design a kit, I don’t see that as an issue.
So what am I missing here?
Bill M.

Hi Bill ,no issue here,let those debate about it who have issues

 

[Dave Stevens (Lumberyard)]

I bought this Rattlesnake Kit last fall and was very impressed and pleased with it.
As to these claims that Chinese manufacturers copy, steal or pirate the work of other manufacturers, maybe so.
But, aside from the subject matter, I don’t see that this Rattlesnake kit is a copy of any previous 1/50 or 1/48 blank-on-bulkhead model of the Rattlesnake. As to using plans that are in the public domain to design a kit, I don’t see that as an issue.
So what am I missing here?
Bill M.

I went back and viewed the links to the bulkhead kit offered by ZHL and I see no issue with it.
so Bill you not missing anything
so the issues must be fake

 

[Porpita Studios]

Just checked out the kit from China that was linked above - have to say the kit looks good and I do love the keel / bow detail rather than just a piece of solid ply going around! Exactly what I am drawing up at present for the Lancia Armata. Just hoping I can find some ref material as to how it would be on a 10m boat !?!

 

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

I bought the Mamoli Rattlesnake after looking at the Chinese one, which looks suspiciously like a carbon copy of the Mamoli or Model Shipways kit. My personal choice, even though a larger model would have been preferable. Not judging anyone else's choice. At this point in my ship modeling journey, many original parts are tossed into the spare parts bin, being replaced with better 3rd party parts or scratch built ones anyway. Kits are still an excellent timesaver in getting the hull framework started over scratch built. You gotta go with what style of building you enjoy most.