Trying to locate a Revell Thermoplae Sailing Ship Model

JCon,

They have been our of production for about 20 years. The reason is because the ship was not as well known as the Cutty Sark and it was not selling as well. Revell of Germany just re-released it I think. But Ebay has them on there from time to time. below are a few links to check out. If you go to a bid high of $75.00 thats a fair price, so expect it to go for that much, but you might get it cheaper, The new ones sell for 80.00. But logic dictates that I would rather spend 80.00 on new then 75.00 on old.

I have the Ther. and will build it like the Barque. I have also wrote an instruction manual to help modelers build the CS but it will also help the themop. builders, as the same rules and techniques apply. email off bb and I will send it to you.

The first two models are the large 1/96th. scale version,. The next one is the 1/220th scale version. Thermo. was not a true sister of the CS but they were similar is design. The main differance is the following.

Figure head (Roman Centurian)
After hatch (instad of deck house)
Poop deck deck house ( CS had a sharper design)
The main hull color was a meduin green.
You can build the model as a SHIP or a BARQUE It come with both options in all the models kits.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3170730120&category=4248

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3171456364&category=4248

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3171595678&category=4248


Does anybody else want a copy of the cs Article?

I bought one on ebay last September. There were about 6 on at the same time so I got mine, with slight box damage, for $36.00. Buy when the quantities are high, then the prices are lower. I like the Therm because I think she was more colorful than the CS. I use metalic oils such as gold and turquiose mixed into the green that gives a deep, rich, irredescent look that really makes the ship stand out in a display.

Revell re-leased the Pedro Nunes for a short time in the 90's. The Nunes was the Thermopolae after she was turned into a training ship, so the kits are the same. However, I havn't seen the Nunes go below $100.00 on ebay since it is a rare kit compared to the Ther and CS.

Jake, how can I get a copy of your CS article?
Scott

They just re-released the Pedro nunes also in Germany. Email me direct at the address below and I shoot it back to you. Scoot send a picture of the thermo. to me also.

jbgroby@cox.net

Thanks guys for taking the time to send the info I requested! I will check out the sites and see what I can come up with, Joe