I have purchased this kit for $56 dollars, and have decided to build this before the QM2. I wanted to build a simpler rigged sailing ship before I attempt the Constitution next Spring, and couldn’t pass this price up. So…I’ve read all the back posts on this and the Kearsage and realize that this kit is not accurate in many ways, however I liked the fact that it has sails with the kit, and I think the Kearsage does not if I’m correct.
If any one is building the CSS Alabama let me know, as I’m starting this kit next week sometime.
I think these ships are quite interesting with the combination of boilers and sails, and look forward to building this.