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  1. Blue Ensign
    Fine work on the masts and tops Mike, and I just love those latest series of shots of her, your attention detail is very evident. the close-up shots of the seized and served strops are impressive, I really must raise my game in that area. Regards, B.E.
  2. Blue Ensign
    Great to see an update Ian, Unicorn is looking fine and it's good to see some more examples of your innovative approach to ship modelling. Cheers, B. E.
  3. Blue Ensign
    Very well done Peter, a Swan to be proud of. I also look forward to seeing your completion photo''s and the start of your upcoming Pickle build. Regards, B.E.
  4. Blue Ensign
    Just enjoyed a read thro' your log Jon, what a fine job you have made of your build, and what a valuable work of reference for those building Rattlesnake - great stuff. B.E.
  5. Blue Ensign
    Exacting work Nils, very well done B.E.
  6. Blue Ensign
    I love to see your framing Mark, and I so admire your determination to get things right. Regards, B.E.
  7. Blue Ensign
    Looks good Mike, a sound base for the all important second layer. I added a strengthening strip behind the jigsaw join to give some stability, didn't want to risk it springing at some later stage, and it doesn't show below the qd. B.E.
  8. Blue Ensign
    That's an impressive bit of carving there Martin; I didn't insert treenails in the wales either, but I think you will find that your Top and Butt will show thro' sufficiently to indicate your extra effort. Well done B.E.
  9. Blue Ensign
    Just enjoyed a catch-up Ray, love those shots of your three models together, Diana surely is a step up in size but what a great job you're making of her. Soon be able to open your own Maritime Museum -let me know - I'll visit B.E.
  10. Blue Ensign
    Good stuff John, glad to see you making progress. B.E
  11. Blue Ensign
    Love those Quarterdeck shots Peter, excellent configuration of the Ensign, a nice natural drape. Your Pegasus has a sense of vibrancy about it, love the look of her Cheers B.E.
  12. Blue Ensign
    Love that last series of photos Augie, your deck beam work looks so clean, what an impressive build she is. B.E.
  13. Blue Ensign
    Just enjoyed a catch-up Bob, I love your work and build, and what a superb Figure to set off your beautiful Essex. Janos is such a talented guy, and how wonderful to have an example of his work on your build. Great stuff. B.E.
  14. Blue Ensign
    Great photos Nils, she looks so impressive, and not yet fully rigged. Your Pegasus is a model to look at over and over again and still find something new not spotted before, she has so much detail of interest. Great stuff B.E.
  15. Blue Ensign
    There's always something to learn from a read of your log Tony, I'm constantly impressed by your approach to a build, and what a fine job you're making of Sherbourne. B.E.
  16. Blue Ensign
    Hi there Felelo, I see you've come across my Seventy-four build. You will find the technique I used for the water base in the build log - here's the link. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/152-le-superbe-by-blue-ensign-heller-plastic-built-as-le-praetorian-after-boudriot/page-4 Hope it helps B.E.
  17. Blue Ensign
    I do hope you find somewhere to display your beautiful model Nils, it's a perennial problem we all face. Best wishes to you and happy modelling in 2015. B.E.
  18. Blue Ensign
    Always a relief to get that part of the build sorted Mike. Did you trial a gun in the ports to check that the muzzle sits central to the hole? it's a good guide to check that things aren't running out. I would agree with Alistair that cutting the window space for the Quarter Badges does add a sense of depth, and it's a fairly small modification. Happy modelling in 2015. B.E.
  19. Blue Ensign
    She's looking impressive Peter, a great job. That's a very valid point you make about the need to tighten lines, it's always a good policy not to permanently fasten off lines until the very last moment. Best wishes for 2015 B.E.
  20. Blue Ensign
    Beautiful work on those fittings Augie, a joy to behold. Best wishes and successful modelling for 2015 B.E.
  21. Blue Ensign
    Great result on the boat Nils, she sits just right on your wonderful Pegasus. Happy Christmas to you, and successful modelling in 2015. B.E.
  22. Blue Ensign
    Best Christmas wishes to you, Mrs W, and Bounce, Martin, I look forward to following your modelling exploits in 2015. Thank you Bounce, you canine assistants provide us modellers with so much support and companionship throughout the year. Happy Christmas from me and William.
  23. Blue Ensign
    Your Top and Butt planking looks excellent Mike, I'm even more regretful now that I didn't incorporate it on my build Have a great Christmas and New Year, and I look forward to following your progress in 2015. B.E.
  24. Blue Ensign
    Whilst perceived deficiencies in the AotS series may make them less useful to the purist and perhaps scratch builder, as a mere basher of kits I have found them to provide a lot of useful information. The Bellona for instance gives sometimes hard to track down details such as the anchor and cable sizes, the sizes of the ships boats, Rigging sizes, the length of the guns, and sizes of the tackles. A lot of the drawings in the series give a useful guide to fittings for those wishing to enhance their kits, and I like the career history details of the vessels given in each book. I currently have 13 of the series collected over many years and my latest recent acquisition is that of the Frigate Essex which I got from the USA at very reasonable cost. As you may have gathered, I rather like them. B.E.
  25. Blue Ensign
    Hi Peter your anchors look just fine to me, and I love those last shots with the boats stowed. Regarding the anchors I intend to stow the Stream anchor along the Portside channel behind the 'Best Bower' The kedge anchor I will lash to the third Bower (Sheet Anchor) along the Starboard Channel behind the 'Small' Bower. This business of Bowers is confusing because in reality they are all the same size, (21cwt) on Pegasus at least. Regards, B.E and Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.

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