I was wondering if anyone here would be interested in making the
Model Shipways "Sultana" a Group Build.
- The reason is several. It gives a change for a while to wooden project.
- The kit is very easy- as it is a Solid Hull (the hull is already preformed)
- Most all parts are already laser cut.
- Not much rigging - not much masting to do.
- Paint scheme is very basic
- Good choice for those that want to try to be introduced to wooden models.
Here is a finished project of the Sultana
It can be purchased from several stores ( I don't think that I am supposed to favor a store here on the forum)
I am not in particular favor of any store, but I do know that Nature Coast sells the Sultana and also www.modelexpo-online.com
Perhaps
I or someone can help me with this Group Build and maybe get a list of
names together and mass order these thru a store and maybe they can
give us a Group Discount (but then maybe not)
Maybe the best approach is for everyone to get the model on their own and set a start date.
I
personally do not know other than I have seen what others are doing on
the Group Builds. It seems that most just order the kit on their own
and not worry about getting a mass order together. This can be quite
time consuming. If it turns out to be alot of people wanting to do
this, then I can see mass order for justification. But only a handful,
I think everyone can be on their own to order the Sultana on their own.
If
anyone is interested - even if it is only 3 or 4 or more, then we can
get organized, order the kits and set a start date. Then I guess we
have to establish a link on the FSM forum of this such Sultana Group
Build.
So, officially, what does everyone here think. I think
that the Sultana will be a quick build and will not take long. Is there
enough interest here to do this?
Another thing that I want to
say is that I DO plan to order this Sultana on my own within hopefullly
in a few weeks and if people want to join me then I would be excited to
have people join me in a Group Build. If it turns out that we do
generate enough interest, ofcourse I will wait until eveyone is set up
before I or anyone starts to build. I would not want for me to start
ahead of anyone - this defeats the purpose of group building.
Thanks for everyone reading this and hopefully something might come of this.
If you are, please mention your interest here and also you can Private Message me as well !
Donnie