Opinion on Constitution model

[Jedd]

Jedd,
Off hand do you remember how many plates it took?

About 2,000. I bought 2,600 not knowing how many I would need. I used some on the cutaway later and still have about 500 left.

 

[Bhill]

Looking at two different kits for the USS Constitution. Billings model at 1:100 and Modelshipways model at 1:76 scale.
Aside from the obvious differences in scale (And price) I'm looking for opinions on quality of materials, instructions etc. between the two.
Thanks, Ron

I would pass on the Billings...you will wind up spending more $$$ to get it accurate. I built it and wound up spending what I paid for the model on parts.

 

[rtibbs]

I would pass on the Billings...you will wind up spending more $$$ to get it accurate. I built it and wound up spending what I paid for the model on parts.

Thanks Bhill,
I did pass on Billings. Ref: post #11

 

[rtibbs]

About 2,000. I bought 2,600 not knowing how many I would need. I used some on the cutaway later and still have about 500 left.

Thanks Jedd,
I’ll probably order about 2500. With these old sometimes shaky hands I’ll probably ruin many

 

[Kurt Konrath]

And with these fine large hulls, you will get the practice to get it done correct.

Whats the old saying "Practice makes perfect" but hasn't helped me much.

 

[Kmgwood]

I used the tape. Lots of cutting and rolling the “nails” with the prong wheel.
I like the weathered look so treated the copper with mix of salt water, vinegar and ammonia.
Looks like she has been in the water a bit.

 

[Luiz B. F. Grassi]

Looking at two different kits for the USS Constitution. Billings model at 1:100 and Modelshipways model at 1:76 scale.
Aside from the obvious differences in scale (And price) I'm looking for opinions on quality of materials, instructions etc. between the two.
Thanks, Ron

Ron, I agree with Bruce, larger sizes are better and the Modelshipways / 1:76 scale is a very good quality kit.