I traded for this Scientific Cutty Sark (kit #163-1895) Do you guys have any tips or areas to look out for?The decks are not diecut so I will have to take care when cutting them out, 
Ah, I fondly remember Scientific ship kits. I started building model ships when I was about 12, which would be about 1950 or so. First two ship models were Scientific, a revenue cutter and then the Constitution. Finished the cutter out-of-box, but bought commercial fittings (blocks, deadeyes, etc) for the Constitution. Die cutting was just getting going in those days, so whether it was an airplane, ship, or whatever, cutting the parts out with a razor blade, or #11 X-acto was pretty standard. The ships did make up fairly nice finished models, especially if you bought aftermarket rigging fittings.
Model Shipways kits were definitely better, but they cost far more than the Scientific kits, so I did not buy a MS kit till I was an adult.
Some progress
Scientific kits were a great way for kids to start building wood ships. I have a few that I am saving for my grandchildren. They are fairly easy builds, look somewhat decent when completed, and they are of a large enough size that they can be easily super detailed with effort. I enjoyed them.
Bill
I had to cut the stern rail out of plastic
I’ve got one of those in a footlocker at my Parent’s home. Bought it in 1974…
Those are great old kits. I built their USS Kearsarge about 20 years ago - my first attempt at a wooden model of any type.
Cool1Do you still have it?Post a pic of it!
Masked off and painted the waterline.
AH,I remember those.I ,like DON ,had my first exposure to sailing ships with that brand. They weren,t bad.Now of course they seem basic to many.
Basic ,yes but with patience build into very nice looking ship models. you seem to be doing alright. TANKER-builder
Yeah Tanker it is a warm up to a plank on bulkhead kit that utilizes actual planking on the hull.a very intriguing challenge indeed!
Great progress so far, keep up the good work.
Coming along nicely.
Not bad! I like the old Scientific kits as being relaxing builds.
Bill
Philo,
She’s looking good!
Steve