Revell and Airfix Mayflower

[Deleted member 3568]

Hi all going through my stash I've discovered I have these two kits of the same subject so I thought I would build them both at the same time so we can all see the differences between them.

First thing you can see is the colours are different on both of them.

I have no idea which is right (if either) but I don't really care I will paint them both as per instructions.

The dark brown is the revell kit

The whiter coloured sails are the revell ones.

At first glance the revell kit is the better detailed of them.

 

[Airborne01]

I am certain I used to have a definitive reference book for this ship; unfortunately I no longer have it so I can't give you - the details and ISBN. Check out the Conway Maritime Press 'Anatomy of the Ship' series on-line; I promise you it will be rewarding once you find it! PS: I love the concept of comparing the two different issues - good luck mate!
Steve

 

[Jim R]

The comparison between the two kits will be interesting. I can already see a fair few differences on the hull sides.

 

[Deleted member 3568]

You can follow the rest of this build on britmoddeler or model space.