Beauty Shot of the Cutter
![Cutter Cutter](workbench/pics/18c/2008/837654a.jpg)
Beauty Shot of the Corsair
![Corsair Corsair](workbench/pics/18c/2008/837654b.jpg)
I'm not a real big fan of close-up photography, nor am I good at it.
Another Angle
![Corsair Corsair](workbench/pics/18c/2008/837654c.jpg)
The Fate of the Corsair...
![Corsair (left) and pursuer Corsair (left) and pursuer](workbench/pics/18c/2008/837654d.jpg)
...overhauled by a large ship-sloop!
Comparison of Rigs Similar to the Cutter
![Rig comparison Rig comparison](workbench/pics/18c/2008/837654e.jpg)
From left to right: Topsail schooner, schooner, cutter, sloop
Another View
![Rig Comparison Rig Comparison](workbench/pics/18c/2008/837654f.jpg)
Cutters in comparative scales: 1/300, 1/600, 1/1200
![Cutters in comparative scales Cutters in comparative scales](workbench/pics/18c/2008/837654g.jpg)
And... if you've ever wondered how tight these little ships were: Here's about half the crew manned to starboard on a cutter.
![Cutter's crew Cutter's crew](workbench/pics/18c/2008/837654h.jpg)
Comparison of Attributes
GHQ Cutter | Davco 20-gun Corsair | |
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Ship Represented | 14-gun Napoleonic cutter | 20-gun ship-rigged corvette |
Meaurement Conversion | Approximately 68" on gundeck | Approximately 100" on gundeck |
Pros | Nice crisp kit, good deck detail, accurate sheer, nice masts and sails | OK representation of a small/moderate-sized corvette |
Cons |
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Overall Comments | A good build - straight from bag to tabletop | Needed a lot of work |