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After reading Uwek’s very comprehensive review of 03/24/2023 regarding the Miniature Arts Port Jackson Schooner 1:36 I just HAD to have this kit and placed my order shortly thereafter.
My kit arrived on 04/03/2023.
While taking inventory of the kit contents I found one sheet of the laser cut parts was not completely cut and I requested a replacement sheet as this was part of the initial construction phase, I put things aside while waiting for the replacement sheet.
I did send a picture of the sheet in question in order to identify the proper sheet.
The replacement sheet arrived shortly after my request and I give them a 10 for their customer service.
One of the things that attracted me to this kit was the both POB & POF construction integrated into the design of the kit.
Shortly after receiving the replacement sheet, I stepped away from ship building and took up cycling. It does come into question why a person of my age (81) would begin cycling in the middle of Florida’s summer with temperatures in the mid to high nineties with the high humidity seen here in Florida. By cycling I mean pedal power as I have long since sold my motorcycles. Again, sanity comes into question.
So, you ask where do I stand to date?
This is a picture of the sheet which was missing some of the components
One of the (6) plan sheets
(53) page instruction manual-English version
Typical instruction page
The assembled platform/cradle. I had to split the top of the cradle for construction of the bow and stern POB sections
Probably due to not following the instruction sequence correctly although I'm not sure I could remove the hull from the cradle when construction is finished without splitting the top piece.
Stern bulkhead assembly
Bow section bulkhead assembly.
Top view of bow section
Stern section top view.
POB sections in cradle.
That's pretty much where I stand in the construction at the moment. The next step is to assemble the frames for the mid POF section. There are (24) frames to be assembled from which are to be laminated into (8) quad and (16) dual frame members. I don't even want to count all the individual pieces required for he frames.
I know for you "Old salts" this is but a minor frame building project however, just keeping all the individual frame pieces separated, aligned and glued will be a major undertaking for me.
It may be six months before I am ready to post again.
My kit arrived on 04/03/2023.
While taking inventory of the kit contents I found one sheet of the laser cut parts was not completely cut and I requested a replacement sheet as this was part of the initial construction phase, I put things aside while waiting for the replacement sheet.
I did send a picture of the sheet in question in order to identify the proper sheet.
The replacement sheet arrived shortly after my request and I give them a 10 for their customer service.
One of the things that attracted me to this kit was the both POB & POF construction integrated into the design of the kit.
Shortly after receiving the replacement sheet, I stepped away from ship building and took up cycling. It does come into question why a person of my age (81) would begin cycling in the middle of Florida’s summer with temperatures in the mid to high nineties with the high humidity seen here in Florida. By cycling I mean pedal power as I have long since sold my motorcycles. Again, sanity comes into question.
So, you ask where do I stand to date?
This is a picture of the sheet which was missing some of the components
One of the (6) plan sheets
(53) page instruction manual-English version
Typical instruction page
The assembled platform/cradle. I had to split the top of the cradle for construction of the bow and stern POB sections
Probably due to not following the instruction sequence correctly although I'm not sure I could remove the hull from the cradle when construction is finished without splitting the top piece.
Stern bulkhead assembly
Bow section bulkhead assembly.
Top view of bow section
Stern section top view.
POB sections in cradle.
That's pretty much where I stand in the construction at the moment. The next step is to assemble the frames for the mid POF section. There are (24) frames to be assembled from which are to be laminated into (8) quad and (16) dual frame members. I don't even want to count all the individual pieces required for he frames.
I know for you "Old salts" this is but a minor frame building project however, just keeping all the individual frame pieces separated, aligned and glued will be a major undertaking for me.
It may be six months before I am ready to post again.
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