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Blue Ensign

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  1. Just love it Tony, great 'how to' posts as we've come to expect from you. The display idea is spot on, personally I prefer a waterline view for models with sails, seems to set them off better. Regards, B.E.
  2. I seem to have missed this one Timmo, but glad I've found it! Nice work, and a great looking subject. B.E.
  3. Hi Don, as far as the internal fittings on French ships of the 18th century were concerned you could have any colour you liked as long as it was red ochre, including the gun carriages. B. E.
  4. I seem to have missed this one Bob, but as an admirer of your work I am happy to see your latest project making such good progress. An excellent subject. B.E .
  5. You don't often see tackles attached to the pendants as they were not usually left in place once the purpose had been served. If you did wish to rig a tackle then it would probably be hooked to an eyebolt at the foot of the mast. On my Pickle I fitted thimbles to the pendants rather than a block, but did not attach tackles. B.E.
  6. Great craftsmanship Greg and such a fine subject, I too look forward to the publication of your book. B.E.
  7. I agree with the consensus Don, once the hull is sanded and sealed I don't think you will need a paint pot. B.E.
  8. Nice work on the gallery Mark, and many happy return to you on your birthday B.E.
  9. Very nice work Jason, great finish, the large scale photo's show off perfectly the cleanness of your work. Regarding the copper plating, I agree with the method of fitting as you suggest, at least with the Amati plates no actual overlapping is required as would be the case on the real thing. B.E.
  10. Nice work Martin, and the planking in that last shot looks excellent. B.E.
  11. Great work on the deck planking Mike, that first pic shows it off a treat B.E.
  12. My weapon of choice is a strong elastic band and a ruler. I'm a dead shot, only the target gets hit , although not if it settles on the model B.E.
  13. That is a fine looking model Dan, very nice work indeed, well done. B.E.
  14. Looks good to me Martin, regarding the lights you could always add strips of clear thin acetate behind the windows which would catch the light and give the impression of glazing. B.E.
  15. That's an interesting model subject Don, and nice formation of the hull lines, look forward to seeing more progress. ps: Looks like you have some serious wood turning kit there Cheers, B.E.
  16. Nothing to be lost Martin, an easy way would be to make the sides out of clear plastic cladded with thin boxwood or similar strips which would give you ready made windows (lights) which are very small at the scale. If all else fails you can always go back to the grating. Enjoy your trip, looking forward to seeing progress on your return . B.E.
  17. Off the top of my head I think I can add one or two to your list. Incorrectly configured slots on the Marine Gangboard. Dolphin striker the incorrect shape. Anchor shoe incorrectly positioned. and don't get me started on the Heller rigging instructions M.
  18. Intricate work at that scale Daniel, nicely done Pleased to see you have got around to moving the Skylight aft. M.
  19. Glad to see an update Martin, a fine job on your Quarterdeck planking. Hope your busy schedule will soon allow you more time in the dockyard. B.E.
  20. Hi Mike, this is how mine looks from the outside. Externally it looks fairly consistent above the rail. B.E.
  21. Don't know if it helps Mike but this is an early stage of my fitting of the foredeck and planning out the planking. You can see that the forward end of the pattern does rise increasingly above the deck as it meets the stem. This will be necessary for when you come to fit the catheads and other fixtures. I wouldn't be too quick to sand down the patterns, there is plenty of time to so once the Foc'sle deck is in if you feel it needs tweaking. Cheers, B.E.
  22. Great lines you've achieved there Jason, excellent work on the wale, and those gun ports look very sharp. Cheers, B.E.
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