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| View Poll Results: Vote for your favorite Kit Manufactuer | |||
| Anfora |
  
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0 | 0% |
| Amati |
  
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7 | 3.08% |
| Artesania Latina |
  
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35 | 15.42% |
| Constructo |
  
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9 | 3.96% |
| Corel |
  
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22 | 9.69% |
| Dumas |
  
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4 | 1.76% |
| Euro Model |
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2 | 0.88% |
| Mamoli |
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10 | 4.41% |
| Mantua |
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11 | 4.85% |
| Midwest |
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7 | 3.08% |
| Model Shipways |
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73 | 32.16% |
| Soclaine |
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0 | 0% |
| BlueJacket |
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16 | 7.05% |
| Sergal |
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4 | 1.76% |
| Calder Craft |
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27 | 11.89% |
| Voters: 227. You may not vote on this poll | |||
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12-08-2007, 11:19 AM
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Re: Who's your favorite kit manufactuer
A quick check of the results of the poll indicates that US manufacturers are still favored over those "on the other side of the lake". Many years ago (30+), savvy model ship authorities pointed out the disadvantages (poor translation of instructions; off-scale components; nonsense rigging; missing parts; inaccurate 'add-ons' and High Price - to name a few) of buying from foreign sources. The only positive comment that I recall was an insinuation that UK products were probably good, especially as they related to Plans.
Overseas manufacturers have undoubtedly learned (slowly) of their shortcomings and probably have improved the overall quality of their offerings, but I for one say "Buy American!" |
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01-05-2008, 09:52 AM
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Re: Who's your favorite kit manufactuer
I've built 2 ships so far and both were by Artesania Latina so I can't really give an opinion on which is best but I am surprised at the number of votes for Art. Lat. I don't think their kits are very accurate, their instructions are poor, although the color picture booklet is a nice touch, and their support is non-existent.
But, like I said, I'm new at this. Pete
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"And I took the road less traveled by." 
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06-15-2008, 12:58 PM
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Re: Who's your favorite kit manufactuer
I generally like Model Shipways kits but check out the 'rigging plans' for the Prince de Neufchatel.
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