Albatros by Ocre
 

This kit has instructions only in Spanish, and the illustrations are sometimes not very helpful.

Also, there is no parts list (is that common practice?) which means that only till I got finished with planking did I realize that there are parts missing. Emails to the company about this have, so far, not been answered.

I lost the sheet of illustrations (overly zealous recycling, no doubt), which has made me have to rely entirely on the Spanish instructions and the full-size schematics, which are well-done, but do not include references to all the parts of the ship mentioned in the instructions.

Finally, when the instructions get to the arrangement of deck fittings, it merely says to look at the illustrations, which are no longer around.

I'm a bit demoralized by these events.

Does anyone have any experience with working with Ocre kits?

David Turkheimer

Re: Albatros by Ocre
 

This does not sound at all like Ocree. Where did you purchase the kit? If it was a reputable supplier here in the States, They would probably supply you with the English instructions.
Alan

Re: Albatros by Ocre
 

Hello David --


I was thinking of ordering one of thier kits - maybe I should hold off on that one .

Cheers

Re: Albatros by Ocre
 

Gary,
I have never built one, but many, many posts on this and other forums indicate that Ocree produces the best kits and best instructions in the industry with perhaps the exception of Caldercraft (Jotika) which is incredibly expensive.
Alan