Tom told me short time ago, that he is working on the content of Part III, so in short time he can send these kits to customers.Looking at the CAF-Model homepage, it looks as if part 3 is now available (however, only one in stock).
Tom told me short time ago, that he is working on the content of Part III, so in short time he can send these kits to customers.Looking at the CAF-Model homepage, it looks as if part 3 is now available (however, only one in stock).
Excellent review, as always!and finaly some impressions of the Paperworks
Included is a CAF-typical manual showing the main working steps with the help of sketches and also a parts list
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and attached is also the final drawing showing the model in real scale in 1:48 showing the model in final appearance
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A highly interesting ship interpreted by a first class kit - all together (having now all three parts of the kit in posession -> highly recommended
Just searched for the correct post in my building log of the Le Coureur - this post and the followingExcellent review, as always!
Nice little tip about swapping over the two sides of the planking - thankyou!
Ted
Great review Uwe,and finaly some impressions of the Paperworks
Included is a CAF-typical manual showing the main working steps with the help of sketches and also a parts list
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and attached is also the final drawing showing the model in real scale in 1:48 showing the model in final appearance
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A highly interesting ship interpreted by a first class kit - all together (having now all three parts of the kit in posession -> highly recommended
Thank you very much for this great review. I have all three sessions but have not unpacked the boxes as l'm waiting to complete my present build and don't want to risk loss or damage. Looking through your photos and descriptions of the multitude of parts that await me, I now can't wait to start on this venture. It looks superb. l just hope l will do it justice. l have already decided not to make t a split model but will add it to my trio of HMS Blandford, HMS Alert and now HMS GranadoIn the meantime I received from Tom my Part III of the CAF HMS Granado kit.
Many Thanks to Tom from @CAFmodel
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During last weekend I was able to check the content and make some photos,
so you can get also a good impression about the quality of the diverse parts and the complete content
First important to mention is the fact, that CAF is packing their kits very safe and fully waterteight wrapped, so a safe and dry transport from China to the customer is assured. The kit by itself is packed in a strong cartonage box, in the same size like Parts I and II.
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The box was relatively heavy, so after opening we can see why - the box is filled completely with parts
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Here you can see the complete content. The wooden parts are once more wrapped with a plastic, a second protection against moisture
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The next overview of all woodern parts (except the wooden strips) - we can see laser cut plywood for templates and the stand, wooden laser cut sheets and also cnc cut elements
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I was not aware, that there is still so much wood necessary, after knowing already Parts I and II in detail - I was surprised when I saw the first time these sheets
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The sheets are numbered according the thickness of the sheets, so the sheets starting with 1 are 1mm thick, starting with 2 are 2mm and so on
1mm thick sheets 1A - 1H
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1I - 1P - looks like the outer planking
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1Q - 1Y
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and 1Z
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I never had a kit before, where the complete roman alphabet was used for numbering - WOW
The sheets with 2mm thickness
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a close up photos - very accurate and exact laser cutting - and very good quality of the wood with fine grain
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3mm thickness
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4mm thick laser and cnc sheets - f.e. the carlings are cut from two sides
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5, 6 or even 9mm thick wooden sheets - and some short rods
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also included are the 1mm thick laser cut prepared deck planking - for the complete deck (left and right side mirrored) - One tip directly mix left and right side planks you you will not reciognize the grain any more - I did it on my Coureur and very good results
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and finaly two plywood sheets for templates and a model stand
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to be continued in the following post .....