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I’m new to the forum and I found it because I was looking for any review of Chinese plank on frame kits.
I’ve built two plank on frame ships from the Lumberyard, Rattlesnake and Halifax. And while those were good kits with high quality wood, they did not include fittings, mast materials, etc. On Rattlesnake I had to create all the futtocks myself...something I’m never going to do again. So I was intrigued to find full kits on eBay.
I ordered the Hannah model (I’ve found it very safe to order from eBay because they always protect the seller in any dispute).
Unfortunately, I was told by the seller (who appears to be reputable and has a 100% positive rating) that this model is now being upgraded by the supplier who I assume is ZHL. They’re not sure when it will be available again.
So, now I have to decide whether to get a refund and wait for Hannah or order another smaller model in the $400dollar range. La Belle is the only other one I would consider at this point. I’m not ready to pay over $1,000 for the higher priced ones right now.
Has anyone bought either of these kits?
I’d appreciate any suggestions or comments.
Thanks
I’ve built two plank on frame ships from the Lumberyard, Rattlesnake and Halifax. And while those were good kits with high quality wood, they did not include fittings, mast materials, etc. On Rattlesnake I had to create all the futtocks myself...something I’m never going to do again. So I was intrigued to find full kits on eBay.
I ordered the Hannah model (I’ve found it very safe to order from eBay because they always protect the seller in any dispute).
Unfortunately, I was told by the seller (who appears to be reputable and has a 100% positive rating) that this model is now being upgraded by the supplier who I assume is ZHL. They’re not sure when it will be available again.
So, now I have to decide whether to get a refund and wait for Hannah or order another smaller model in the $400dollar range. La Belle is the only other one I would consider at this point. I’m not ready to pay over $1,000 for the higher priced ones right now.
Has anyone bought either of these kits?
I’d appreciate any suggestions or comments.
Thanks
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