First impressions - Caldercraft 1/80 Mary Rose 1545

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Modelkit Stuff

2 жыл бұрын

We take a look the Caldercraft wooden model kit, just how good is it.

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@stevenwheaton874 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, as always I enjoy your first impression videos. I not quite sure if I really want to attempt a wooden ship build. I don't think I would have the patience to attempt it. Thanks Jason as always, I appreciate you sharing these videos with us. Who knows, maybe one day I may get inspired to take on one of these wooden ship models. See you, in your next video Jason.

@ModelkitStuff 2 жыл бұрын

wood ship models are all about the building, if you like that element you will love them

@johnmarley6695 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. We’re not any better than any other plastic modeller. Skills are totally transferable. They take longer, sure…but you can jump in and jump out any time you like: it’s YOUR adventure!

@tomdealbuquerque8330 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great and in depth review. I haven't tried a wooden model kit before, but you've inspired me!

@ModelkitStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Check out my HMS Fly build if your new to wooden ships

@johnmarley6695 2 жыл бұрын

I’m building Caldercraft’s HM Brig Supply at the moment. I’m up to the deck fittings. I’m surprised almost daily that the parts are all pre-cut. I mean, on the Royal Yacht Caroline, I had to make rails for belaying pins with two support beams from scratch stock. Here, they’re pre-drilled, pre-cut and the support beams are pre-slotted! Beautiful. I very much enjoyed you letting me explore your kit. Now... The big question. Are Caldercraft out of business? Their web-page hasn’t been updated for literally years, and the HMS Surprise has been in final development for close to fifteen years now. I’m an Aubrey / Maturin fan-boy, and I’ve been waiting patiently...Vanguard models seem to be the Wingnut Wings of wooden ships now.

@toboldlygosmodelworks1973 2 жыл бұрын

Caldercraft are still in business, look on the website Jason mentioned - there's a link to their newish on-line store (my first reply got deleted by KZfaq as it had a link in) at the top of the updates page).

@johnmarley6695 2 жыл бұрын

@@toboldlygosmodelworks1973 Yeah, but the Australian supplier (where I purchased mine) no longer has any Caldercraft content on his website, the British supplier’s site simply lets you add any ship to your basket, whilst the Victory and Diana kits have been out of stock on every other site worldwide for literally years. Caldercraft designed and released a new kit every few months fifteen years ago, but not a single one since that time. Sadly, none of this gives me the ability to purchase another with confidence. Reputable companies update their web content periodically. JoTiKa’s hasn’t changed since before the term Brexit was invented.

@toboldlygosmodelworks1973 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnmarley6695 Just trying to helpful - no need to bite my head off!!

@johnmarley6695 2 жыл бұрын

@@toboldlygosmodelworks1973if you’ve taken offence, it was never my intention. I’ll simply email JoToKa directly today to get a definitive answer.

@mrquiff123 2 жыл бұрын

We are busier than ever , i been with company for nearly 10 years.

@davidrasch3082 2 жыл бұрын

Mary Rose is my winter build plan. Living in Minnesota, winter can be VERRRY long! I am subscribed to Ships of Scale for more info.

@JeffDonahueScaleModeling 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jason, great review. I'm sure this will be a beautiful model when finished. Three months to build? It would probably take me 3 years! Thanks for sharing, see you next time.

@ModelkitStuff 2 жыл бұрын

3 months I think is a little optimistic

@johnnyhollis9977 Жыл бұрын

Hi, just came across your video review on the Mary Rose. I have had this excellent kit in my stash for sometime and my kit box is also a bit dog eared! My only question with it is the currently unknown historical accuracy of the design of the forecastle. I believe that the Mary Rose Trust do have some of the forecastle still in the Solent under sand bags waiting for some future excavation! Perhaps when these parts are recovered we may know if any modifications will be needed!! 😉⚓

@ModelkitStuff 11 ай бұрын

It wont be raised any time soon cost is at least £1m to raise it, until then this remains the most accurate kit available

@johnnyhollis9977 11 ай бұрын

@@ModelkitStuff Yes I totally agree! I have plenty of other projects to be getting on with in the mean time! Regards JH⚓

@mrquiff123 2 жыл бұрын

I work for Jotika , a lot of work goes into the kits and it’s nice to get some compliments. . Did you build it .?

@ModelkitStuff 2 жыл бұрын

not yet its my next wood build. I have built Pickle and snake, still hoping we will see surprise one day. for me they are the best wooden kits you can buy.

@mrquiff123 2 жыл бұрын

@@ModelkitStuff , great stuff. Really glad you like them. Some upgrades are on the kits , some white metal parts are now brass turned and some 3D on R/C kits

@ralphford4302 2 жыл бұрын

Jason, having never built a wooden ship, what type of kit would you recommend for a first time build?

@ModelkitStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I missed this. Some company’s do starter kits which are quire basic, Caldercraft schooners is a good option also small Artasina Latina kits both have great instructions altho the latter are less accurate