GAWEGM Wooden Ship Model Building Kits for Adults - 1/96 Scale Harvey 1847 Model Ships Assembled with Metal Accessory, for Collection, Teaching Exhibition, Ship Model Hobby, Assemble Expert

This is my first ship, so I’m not sure if it’s for beginners or advanced. The instructions are somewhat vague in places. You really have to pay attention to every detail. The quality is very nice and I can’t wait to see if I can actually build this.

This was my first wood ship model. A great start for an interesting hobby. It is a good value when you consider the price of other ship models and the quality of parts included. The pre-cut planking and decking are a huge plus for a beginner. However, it is not a weekend project. The instructions are minimal. But if you research wood model shipbuilding websites and videos and take your time you can have a nice finished ship. It is more about learning techniques than following step by step instructions.

I wish I had read the reviews prior to getting this model. The instructions are written poorly. Pictures are inaccurate pieces are missing and the pieces that support the lines for the sails are impossible to use you can’t drill because it’s too small of a hole required for these little pieces. They don’t push in, which makes this useless. Wish I never got it.

Muy bien

The instructions for completing the hull and deck structures were pretty clear given my level of experience. On the other hand, the masts and rigging are completely lacking. All of the dowels are the same length and there isn't one indication in the instructions as to what their individual lengths should be. You are left to guess lengths and diameter. Even for an experience model builder, this project is a challenge that is borderline impossible to complete.

Having not built a wood model ship in over 20 years, I was impressed with the quality and detail on the wooden parts. Directions are sufficient but may be tough for a beginner to understand. It will be months before complete. Sure it will be fine.

It’s so neat easy to ensemble and fabulous instructions l really loved it this is the best model l ever made the nicest

The quality of the contents are good - it’s the instructions that are close to useless. Although it gets you through the initial hull, there is no clear way of knowing what parts go where. Later I. The build they finally use the part numbers - but in other area they just skip steps. Would have been a fun build had they done a better job on explaining how!