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Some time ago there was a discussion in the forum on what plastic ship model might be converted in to Patrick O'Brian's H.M.S. Surprise.
A search here did not seem to find that thread. Could anyone remember what ship kit that was?
I am a huge fan of the novels and the entire genera.
Thanks.
Steve 'stone' White
Danville, IN
As I recall someone used the old Lindberg "Jolly Roger" kit.
Mark
FSM Charter Subscriber
Not plastic, not cheap, not for the faint of heart, but you NEED to look at this:
http://www.jamesjchoi.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2:the-making-of-hms-surprise&catid=1:hms-surprise&Itemid=11
RedCorvette As I recall someone used the old Lindberg "Jolly Roger" kit. Mark
Here's a wooden one
http://www.model-dockyard.com/acatalog/info_MV58.html
Gene
I agree that it was the Lindberg "Jolly Roger" or La Flore. I remember that thread as well.
Bill
Try this one:
/forums/t/60901.aspx?PageIndex=1
Jose Gonzales
Thanks guys for the replies. I thought it was the J.R. kit but wasn't sure. Hobby Lobby has one for $19.95 on the shelf, so I guess I'll go that route.
That's the thread I was trying to find jgonzales, thanks much.
Holy smokes James! That is one IMPRESSIVE build. My hat off to you sir.
That was the thread I was thinking about. I love that conversion!
True. Worth a good re read.
1. The La Flore is a great looking ship that should be basis for all things late 18th century under sail.
2. Forester. Now in my own particular case I read Hornblower with the cutaway drawing in landstrom of the ship of the line across my knees.
3. O'brien
4. Prof. Tilley on subjects.
Captains Courageous did it for me.
If you have deep pockets, this one looks very nice and at 1/24 are able to sail r/c. Did I mention you need deep pockets?
http://www.modelsailingships.com/ships/hms.html
Want to thank every one too, the Aubrey-Maturin books are my favorites and this has inspired me... I've never done a ship, let alone anything with sails (despite my love of Aubrey, Hornblower, and Cochrane in general). Going to pick the kit up when I get the chance, been trying to think of a new project.
There are some that call me... Nash
On the subjects of authors, I find that, as I have finished the O'Brian books, Dewey Lambdin is a great read as well. Anyone else read him?
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