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12-17-2008, 07:17 AM
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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 |
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12-17-2008, 10:34 AM
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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
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Completed: AL King Of The Mississippi and AL San Francisco II
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12-17-2008, 10:37 AM
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Re: Albatros by Ocre
Hello David --
I was thinking of ordering one of thier kits - maybe I should hold off on that one . Cheers
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when I put out to sea"
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12-17-2008, 08:17 PM
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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
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Completed: AL King Of The Mississippi and AL San Francisco II
Current Project: Royal Caroline Next project waiting: L'Orenoque by Mamoli Man who says it can't be done should not interrupt man doing it
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