JSC 1:400 models

[Tim Crowe]

Gents

Personally I find ship models the most frustrating and difficult to build. My personal success rate is about 1 in 10.

I have found that any modification to the kit will lead to certain disaster. The best tip I have found is to build the hull up on a stable base, which is then removed at a later stage.

It does seem that ship kits, mainly the hulls have no room for any error. All the other model types, you can usually bodge some other part to help

Other peoples build threads are a good source of information. The german forums are awash with boat builds.

Tim

[modelperry]

Originally Posted by WhiteStarLine

I really should not have listened to you guys because the models build like crap.....

Don't ask for advice if you're going to dismiss us and tell us our advice was wrong. I've built a ton of JSC kits with minimal issue over the last ten years so I think I DO have some insight on the construction of their kits.

Exactly what part looks like crap? How many HAVE you built?

Obviously my skill level is different from yours and everybody else on this forum, so maybe that's where the real difference is. I will be the first to admit I am not the supreme builder of paper models but I've been doing it long enough to be considered more than competent.

Sorry I gave you advice, I will think twice before I do so again.

greg

[herky]

Originally Posted by Tim Crowe

Gents

Personally I find ship models the most frustrating and difficult to build. My personal success rate is about 1 in 10.

I have found that any modification to the kit will lead to certain disaster. The best tip I have found is to build the hull up on a stable base, which is then removed at a later stage.

It does seem that ship kits, mainly the hulls have no room for any error. All the other model types, you can usually bodge some other part to help

Other peoples build threads are a good source of information. The german forums are awash with boat builds.

Tim

have built most of the jsc ships both at 1;400 and some at larger scale.yoi picked up on most important part of instruction.spot glue the bas on to something -i use sheet of glass before you start any building.the hull designs can mean warping as you go if you dont do this which you dont notice as you go along.point is thats a builders problem NOT a designers.NOTHING WRONG WITH THE MODELS

[WhiteStarLine]

Originally Posted by modelperry

Don't ask for advice if you're going to dismiss us and tell us our advice was wrong. I've built a ton of JSC kits with minimal issue over the last ten years so I think I DO have some insight on the construction of their kits.

Exactly what part looks like crap? How many HAVE you built?

Obviously my skill level is different from yours and everybody else on this forum, so maybe that's where the real difference is. I will be the first to admit I am not the supreme builder of paper models but I've been doing it long enough to be considered more than competent.

Sorry I gave you advice, I will think twice before I do so again.

greg

Wow, drama much? I've already had to scrap the mauretania for the 2nd time i've built that kit . "Sorry I gave you advice, I will think twice before I do so again." Okie fine by me

[WhiteStarLine]

Just saying that these kits have given me so luch trouble because the parts are so flimsy that the stern of the ss United States is coming out horribly and yes I’m following the instructions even though they aren’t very detailed or specific. No other kit has given me so much of a problem (Printable ships and the 1:200 Titanic)

[Madbrit]

As a member of the forum for several years it has been instructive to see and read the various methods , hints and advice given freely by fellow members on their builds, no matter the subject, Each one has advanced or solidified an approach that has helped me improve my own modeling skills. It seems to be somewhat negative to dismiss freely given advice that, while it may run counter to one's experience, is, nevertheless, there for every other member to use and maybe offer improvements without negatively dismissing said advice.
Derek

[modelperry]

Originally Posted by WhiteStarLine

Wow, drama much? I've already had to scrap the mauretania for the 2nd time i've built that kit . "Sorry I gave you advice, I will think twice before I do so again." Okie fine by me

No drama. Just trying to educate and form a 20 year old kid's mind.

Oh and I haven't scrapped my Mauretania build yet, but I am still working on it.

Greg

[WhiteStarLine]

Originally Posted by modelperry

No drama. Just trying to educate and form a 20 year old kid's mind.

Oh and I haven't scrapped my Mauretania build yet, but I am still working on it.

Greg

Oh really? I ain't no kid buddy. Good luck with your way of thinking. bye

[WhiteStarLine]

Originally Posted by Madbrit

As a member of the forum for several years it has been instructive to see and read the various methods , hints and advice given freely by fellow members on their builds, no matter the subject, Each one has advanced or solidified an approach that has helped me improve my own modeling skills. It seems to be somewhat negative to dismiss freely given advice that, while it may run counter to one's experience, is, nevertheless, there for every other member to use and maybe offer improvements without negatively dismissing said advice.
Derek

I had to scrap two kits! They clearly need reinforcement, that's why I asked and now I'm down 2 ships out of 3......