Which Cutty Sark kit is 'best'?

John Hendrix

John Hendrix

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I am thinking about Cutty Sark as my next project. Eyeing the Artisania Latina kit,
but there are others out there.. which one is the 'best'?
I am not terribly fixated on historical accuracy, but thinking more about nicest aesthetics (quality of wood and fittings),
and quality of the instructions (rigging!).

Also.. it doesn't have to be the Cutty Sark per se; another large-scale-ish clipper would be fine too;
open to suggestions!

Any input appreciated, thanks
 
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John Hendrix said:
but there are others out there.. which one is the 'best'?
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I would try to find photos of finsihed models of the different manufacturer in the net
and compare directly some details like bow, stern, mast head, deck details etc.
with a direct comparing you will find out which one you like more

John Hendrix said:
Also.. it doesn't have to be the Cutty Sark per se; another large-scale-ish clipper would be fine too;
open to suggestions!
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not really a clipper, but a highly interesting "modern" (launched 1873) sailing ship is in my opinion the kit of the

BARQUE 'STEFANO'
112,1cm, 44.13'', 1:63
by the manufacturer MarisStella

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www.marisstella.hr

BARQUE 'STEFANO' 112,1cm, 44.13'', 1:63 - Model Ship Kits, Ship Modelling, Accessories, Wood, Tools, Paints, Bases. MarisStella Ltd

BARQUE 'STEFANO' 112,1cm, 44.13'', 1:63 - The bark, barque or barc, is a type of ship with three or more masts with the foremasts equipped with square sails and the sternmast with spanker and peak sail. The word barque comes from the Latin barca which derives from Spanish or Italian...
www.marisstella.hr www.marisstella.hr

The model is realtively rare but I think made in a very good quality, also the scale is interesting - and a very attractive ship model
 
image.jpgimage.jpgimage.jpgI have the Billing’s version in my stash, for no other reason than had no Billing’s in the stash…I could take some photo’s of the contents if it will help….
 
we have a started building log of a Stefano up to finishing the hull, unfortunately Don was not able to finish her

Barque Stefano a MarisStella kit - by Don Robinson

This will be my log for the Barque Stefano another fine kit from MarisStella. The kit is full of laser cut pieces, beautiful wood, photo etch copper plates and so much more. There are some 33 sewn sails including the stun sails. He is a boat with a beautiful shape and wonderful lines...
shipsofscale.com

but you get a good feeling for the kit content and quality
 
Uwek said:
I would try to find photos of finsihed models of the different manufacturer in the net
and compare directly some details like bow, stern, mast head, deck details etc.
with a direct comparing you will find out which one you like more


not really a clipper, but a highly interesting "modern" (launched 1873) sailing ship is in my opinion the kit of the

BARQUE 'STEFANO'
112,1cm, 44.13'', 1:63
by the manufacturer MarisStella

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www.marisstella.hr

BARQUE 'STEFANO' 112,1cm, 44.13'', 1:63 - Model Ship Kits, Ship Modelling, Accessories, Wood, Tools, Paints, Bases. MarisStella Ltd

BARQUE 'STEFANO' 112,1cm, 44.13'', 1:63 - The bark, barque or barc, is a type of ship with three or more masts with the foremasts equipped with square sails and the sternmast with spanker and peak sail. The word barque comes from the Latin barca which derives from Spanish or Italian...
www.marisstella.hr www.marisstella.hr

The model is realtively rare but I think made in a very good quality, also the scale is interesting - and a very attractive ship model
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Thank you Uwek!
This was not on my radar..looks really good, and indeed a nice scale (for me bigger is better) ;-)
 
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