This is a project that I’ve had on the back burner for quite some time now. I bought this kit form a coworker for 20 bucks about 5 or 6 years ago and it has languished on the shelf for most of that time. The Revell Cutty Sark kit has been around for decades. I don’t know how many but I’m in my 50’s and it’s been available since the 70’s at least. That’s over 30 years! It’s anyone’s guess how many kits have been purchased and are sitting around waiting to be built, but judging by how many are available on eBay, it’s quite a few. Anyway, I build a lot of models and have finally got around to this one so it’s time to start telling the story.
This kit is 1/100 scale, I think. Neither the box or instructions says what the scale is. I could probably figure it out from the dimensions but who cares, I’m going to build it anyway and I’m not one of those modelers who beefs about a model being off by one or two scale inches. There is also a lot of pieces to this kit. I’m not going to count them and if you have a kit of your own you know too that there’s a lot of stuff in that box.
This kit is 1/100 scale, I think. Neither the box or instructions says what the scale is. I could probably figure it out from the dimensions but who cares, I’m going to build it anyway and I’m not one of those modelers who beefs about a model being off by one or two scale inches. There is also a lot of pieces to this kit. I’m not going to count them and if you have a kit of your own you know too that there’s a lot of stuff in that box.
4 comments:
John, I am 62 and remember when this kit was brand new. I have just started on the 1/96th Cutty Sark, and your insight and help is really helping me. Thank you for this article.
Bill Gardoski
John, Thank you for this article. I am 62 and remember when this Cutty Sark kit was brand new, It is 1/96th scale and I have just started it. Your insight and comments are very helpful.
Bill gardoski
Thanks for the nice comment! Sorry I took so long to get back to you. Right now I'm taking a break from building the Sea Witch to build an airplane model for a friend. I'll be getting back to ship modeling and blogging soon I hope.....John
I just wanted to tell you how pleased I was to find your site. I have built many plastic models long ago when I was much younger and recently decided to atempt building the Sea Witch. However I had forgotten all I knew about painting. I am most appreciative for your instructions and tips. Thanks a bunch. Stan Ferrell, Raleigh NC, USA.
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