Sultana

[Littlebob]

Hi all I thought you might like to see what I do in my spare time.

Below are a few picks of the Schooner Sultana in 1/96 scale a bit bigger than most of you may be use to on this forum if this is not a proper scale model for the forum I am shore one of the mods can remove it no problem, I was not shore where to post it. Please enjoy, all questions and comments welcome.

[Union Jack]

That is exquisite. A beautiful work of art and skill.

[Torrence]

Very nice!
I especially like the decoration around her windows.

[Bligh]

Superb work Robert. It is always great to see a craftsman's work.
As for the correct place to display this fine Schooner you are spot on.
Rob.

[Littlebob]

Thanks guys for the nice comments. The badges around her windows are white metal parts, most of the metal parts in the kit I replaced with wood as they appeared out of scale to me, but the badges looked pretty good so I kept them.

[Nightmoss]

Beautiful workmanship!!

[Littlebob]

Thanks Jim it was a fun build.

[Naharaht]

That is a beautiful model, Robert. You should be justifiably proud.

[Nightmoss]

Thanks Jim it was a fun build.

Ironically enough I had just seen a posting of someone selling a "Sultana" on Craigslist. It's no longer listed, but the original article is here:

http://www.wtsp.com/story/news/weird...list/19785875/

From what else I can gather someone did purchase it and they're trying to restore it to the original build, but time and expense is a factor.

https://www.facebook.com/Brigantine-...5935595543129/

[Littlebob]

Thanks David, pretty cool video Jim, just to be curious I checked the price of the Sultana kit on Model Shipways it's now $129.00 I think I paid $69.00 about 5 years ago, I have seen this kit go on sale for less than $70.00 I don't think I would pay more than that for an entry level kit.

[Nightmoss]

Thanks David, pretty cool video Jim, just to be curious I checked the price of the Sultana kit on Model Shipways it's now $129.00 I think I paid $69.00 about 5 years ago, I have seen this kit go on sale for less than $70.00 I don't think I would pay more than that for an entry level kit.

I still have the Langton 1/300 Wasp sitting in pieces in the basement. There's another project waiting to be finished.

[Littlebob]

Jim I have more kits waiting to be done than I have fingers, I need to get busy, maybe being on this forum will give me the motivation I need to get moving.

As a matter of fact I will make a list of some of my beginner to mid level kits and see what you guys would like, if I get a positive response I can do a full build. Time to check what Robert's hobby shop has in the stock closet, list coming soon.

[Littlebob]

Ok guys here is my sort list of large scale static kits I can do a full build thread if you are interested. Think of this as a poll of what you want to see me build, I have no real preference they are all really nice kits.

These are vintage kits from different suppliers and I would guess around 20 years old, they are from 100% to 90% complete and are pretty good quality, all kits are solid hull design. Short list below in size order.

1. US Brig Perry, 1843, 10 guns, size 20 1/2 inches

2. English Cutter Diligence early 1800's, 12 guns, size 23 1/2 inches

3. US Brig Fair American, 1778, 16 guns, size 26 1/2 inches

[Nightmoss]

Ok guys here is my sort list of large scale static kits I can do a full build thread if you are interested. Think of this as a poll of what you want to see me build, I have no real preference they are all really nice kits.

These are vintage kits from different suppliers and I would guess around 20 years old, they are from 100% to 90% complete and are pretty good quality, all kits are solid hull design. Short list below in size order.

1. US Brig Perry, 1843, 10 guns, size 20 1/2 inches

2. English Cutter Diligence early 1800's, 12 guns, size 23 1/2 inches

3. US Brig Fair American, 1778, 16 guns, size 26 1/2 inches

I'd vote to see the US Brig Fair American.

[Littlebob]

Thanks for your vote Jim, Jim picks the big American Brig. I need at least a few more votes guys. My guess is some of the guys across the pond will pick the Diligence, only time will tell.