Renardl One

Hi Frankie, a beautiful model.

I don't know what it is about cutters, but I'm starting to really love the look of these small ships. And, I really love the way the sails hang on their spars. You've done a really great job on the sails too.

I'll definitely be back to this gallery in the future for inspiration.

Clare

Thanks Clare. I am always trying to advocate for ( rabble rouse?) sails on ship models. I hate bare poles. On a cutter or a schooner the sails are so much a part of the visual impression of the actual ship underway that I can't imagine NOT including them. From across the room, a ship model with sails can grab your eye while the same model, bare polled, is nearly invisible above deck level.

I agree well done.  I too agree with including sails on ships most especially on cutters.  The visual lines from the main mast and all the jibs are so impressive it's a shame to leave them out.  Your ship looks incredible.  Great work.  

If you like cutters, take a look at the rig (in-process just now) of Jim Lads little cutter Stag.  I think she'll carry more sail than HMS Victory!!

Nice work Frankie.

Great work Frankie.  I couldn't agree more on the sails, especially for a ship like a cutter.  I added furled sails on my first build, which to me really added to the model (bare poles take the essence out of these magnificent ships - they are called "sailing ships" for a reason).