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                        SS Botany Bay

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                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        SS Botany Bay
                        Posted by Woody on Monday, October 6, 2003 11:18 PM
                        I find myself wanting to scratchbuild a Botany Bay. Before I start this projects, is there a current kit offered in 1/1000 scale? I have found some awesome pics of the original studio model, along with some good drawings and my interest is peaked!

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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                        Prince of Styrene II
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by Prince of Styrene II on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 11:23 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Woody

                        ...is there a current kit offered in 1/1000 scale?

                        Heck, I wouldn't mind knowing that! It'd be a tiny thing, though. About 4" or so, right? It'd be a great display next to the new PL kits! Big Smile [:D]

                        "Hold the weapons, Daddy. I'm going to go get my monkeys." The Dutchess of Styrene

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                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 12:23 PM
                        Yeah, that is what I was thinking. It will be a small model for sure but a little longer than 4". I have a nice studio still shot of the Botany in station with the Enterprise.Cool [8D]

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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                        Rob Gronovius
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                          December 2002
                        • From: Fort Knox
                        Posted by Rob Gronovius on Wednesday, October 8, 2003 4:39 PM
                        Wasn't the original studio model based off of one of the US nuclear submarine kits? Best bet would be to find a small modern sub kit to scratchbuild one.
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                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Wednesday, October 8, 2003 5:15 PM
                        No, it does have submarine styling cues but it's an original wooden model. It only has a couple plastic kit parts and they all appear to be plastic car engine parts. The sail is flat sided and only looks like a sub sail in profile. The original model still exists and is being preserved in unrestored condition.

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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                        Keyworth
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                          January 2003
                        • From: NE Georgia
                        Posted by Keyworth on Thursday, October 16, 2003 10:29 AM
                        Woody, got a pic or schematic you can send? I'd love to see it. - Ed
                        "There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"
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                        wizardofflight
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                          September 2003
                        Posted by wizardofflight on Thursday, October 16, 2003 12:16 PM
                        Here is the link to a good set of blueprints.

                        http://www.gilsostartrekschematics.co.uk/fanartwork/kwbotanybay/botbaydeck/orgbotplan/fullsizeplans.htm

                        Alan
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                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Thursday, October 16, 2003 7:02 PM
                        Alan, Thanks for the link. Very interesting site. They really fleshed out the Botany Bay.

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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