I guess I'm the idiot in the room because I've started on the Billingboat version of Victory. It cost about $300 on sale, which is far less than the Caldercraft. There are only images in the instructions, not words of any language, but the parts list is very complete and useful (and multilingual). What have I gotten myself into?
You may have put more time and money into it, but you're produced a wonderful model that you can be very proud of. I'll be the completion rate of subscription models is relatively low, so again, you've stuck with it and have an impressive model.Because it was a subscription, I went for the D'Agaostini. Big mistake! Spending so much on after market parts, galleries, bow, fittings, etc., could've waited and bought the Caldercraft. Oh well, too late now, make the best of what I've got.
I've got the Victory kit 'lying in wait', do I 'Give Up Hope Before Entering'? What's your 'The rapist's' phone # should he/she be needed?I once built a Panart kit (armed pinnace). My therapist says I can only talk about it under deep hypnosis.
Brace yourself for poor plans, instructions which are virtually useless and some shoddy materials and you should be okay. I found that laying down in a darkened room after a build session and thinking happy thoughts does help.I've got the Victory kit 'lying in wait', do I 'Give Up Hope Before Entering'? What's your 'The rapist's' phone # should he/she be needed?
I've just listed my Panart 1:78 Victory kit on the 'bay' for £395 ono. ?? I've decided to sell 2 kits & go for a Caldercraft Vic!My research in these forums leads me to understand that a "top of range" HMS Victory kit is one from Caldercraft. The kit from Panart however is half the price and more within my price range (although still relatively expensive). What are the differences between these two kits that would justify the extra cost? Are there any additions or modifications to the Panart kit that I might consider to "upgrade" it to a better quality build without forking out double the price for the Caldercraft kit?
(Not my first kit, but I can see no other forum to post this question in. Happy that a moderator moves it if more appropriate)
Maybe they assume, that the modeler is member here in SOS -.. I think they assume a certain level of experience in the modeler. ...