Monogram Cutty Sark

[Ace]

I started this plastic ship at least 25 years ago, long before I could use the internet for reference! The instructions copyright is 1977 and the scale is nowhere to be seen. My notes reckon the scale at 1:155 (from measuring the keel?) and some of the rigging colors in my notes are from visiting the Balclutha and the Theyer in San Francisco.


I incorrectly drilled portholes and added doors to the blank-walled cabins but I'm keeping them. The photos show I started with weird paper doors but later replaced them with metal "N" scale doors. 


I just got started with one (one!!) bit of rigging before I stalled cuz I broke the martingale and need to make a new one. 


Undecided regarding using the sails but I'll see how they look first.

 

[Gwyn]

Very smart looking model, I like some of these old sailing boats but would be put off because of all the rigging. Well done Neil, I like it.

 

[papa 695]

Think I'll watch you finish this one Neil

 

[Ace]

We appear to have a Cutty Sark race. My masts and yard arms are one piece hahaha......

 

[steve5]

always wanted to do this kit , your build is looking excellent , can't wait to see this one finished

 

[monica]

very nice work so far this is looking good, :D

 

[noble]

damn me ace but this is good.


scott

 

[Deleted member 3568]

Great looking job so far, I love the lines of these old clipper ships

 

[Ace]

I raided my kid's old water colors for some browns and slathered them on and wiped them off the sails...


Needs some dull coat methinks 

 

[flyjoe180]

Your Cutty Sark is looking good Neil. Those sails are awesome, a quick matt coat and they'll look very convincing indeed.

 

[monica]

do real like the sail,s very nice job on them, :D

 

[steve5]

very nice ace . agree with flyjoe180 a layer of matt , should do

 

[Deleted member 3568]

Great job on those sails 

 

[steve5]

it's great to see two of these on the go ,