Kate Cory Whaling Brig

by Model Shipways

Scale

Scale unknown

Construction

Solid Hull

Skill level

1 / 6

Status

Available

Dimensions (mm)

23.63 × 4 × 19

Prototype ship: Kate Cory

The first Model Shipways kit of the Kate Cory was developed in 1972 by the original company in Bogota, New Jersey. The plans and instructions were prepared by noted marine artist and historian Erik A.R. Ronnberg, Jr. The design is based on plans and other documentation published by the Old Dartmouth Historic Society in 1970. These particular documents were also prepared by Erik Ronnberg and developed from historical records. These excellent documents are available as a plan set and booklet from the New Bedford Whaling Museum (See Bibliography). In 1995, Model Shipways had been sold and became a division of Model Expo, Inc. in Mt. Pocono, PA. The kit was reissued at that time with some additional parts such as laser-cut whaleboat lifts. However, the plans and instructions were the same as those used for the original kit. Our new 2007 kit is another reissue by Model Shipways (now located in Hollywood, Florida). The original plans have been retained, but the kit has been updated with a completely new instruction manual which follows the most recent format developed for Model Shipways kits. In addition, a more complete set of supplies for building the model is provided, especially more rigging line sizes and wood strips and sheets. The fittings are cast from lead-free Britannia metal and there are more laser-cut wood parts for ease of construction. Templates are provided to aid in hull carving and unlike older Model Shipways solid hull kits which featured solid block deck structures, this kit features structures built up from stripwood and sheets. Easier to detail, more fun, and more like the real thing. In addition to the brig rig, the plans show the early schooner rig. However, the instructions and parts provided in the kit are for the brig rig only