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testazyk got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Looking good and you're in the fun part now! I was wondering what made you decide to put the railings around the top? Haven't seen that before.
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testazyk got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Looking good and you're in the fun part now! I was wondering what made you decide to put the railings around the top? Haven't seen that before.
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testazyk got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in San Felipe by testazyk - FINISHED - Panart - Scale 1:75 1690
The running rigging went together very easily--the only challenges being the usual of getting into tight spaces. The rigging is very clean and the instructions are excellent.
Probably the most difficult part of the rigging is securing lines to several belaying pin racks along the bulwarks in the waist and the quarter deck. The lines go through a little eyelet at the bottom of the racks. I used a sewing needle threading tool which made life easier but it's still very finicky work.
Here are some shots of the rigging work from stern to bow.
And once the flags are attached it's all finished!
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testazyk got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Hope you feel better soon!
Looks like you are using the kit materials for the boats. I've always found boats one of the most challenging things to do and I'm dreading the experience with the quality of this kit. Good luck!
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testazyk got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Hope you feel better soon!
Looks like you are using the kit materials for the boats. I've always found boats one of the most challenging things to do and I'm dreading the experience with the quality of this kit. Good luck!
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testazyk got a reaction from EJ_L in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Hope you feel better soon!
Looks like you are using the kit materials for the boats. I've always found boats one of the most challenging things to do and I'm dreading the experience with the quality of this kit. Good luck!
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testazyk got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Thanks for reminding me of that amazing build. I could say that the room belongs to a junior officer who just has to deal with people using his room!
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testazyk got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Thanks very much guys--great discussion. The challenge I've got (and I think EJ too) is that we've installed the windows and doors in the bulkhead so ladders and threads aren't the best option--you need to be a chess player and think 12 steps ahead with this kit instead of the usual six or so. I know it will be totally incorrect, but I'm thinking of a hatch in the poop royal behind the port door with a ladder going down to the poop. I have no idea what would have been housed in that room (officer's dining? probably no one's sleeping quarters) but it would be a logical solution from a building perspective if not from a ship layout perspective.
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testazyk got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Thanks for reminding me of that amazing build. I could say that the room belongs to a junior officer who just has to deal with people using his room!
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testazyk got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Thanks very much guys--great discussion. The challenge I've got (and I think EJ too) is that we've installed the windows and doors in the bulkhead so ladders and threads aren't the best option--you need to be a chess player and think 12 steps ahead with this kit instead of the usual six or so. I know it will be totally incorrect, but I'm thinking of a hatch in the poop royal behind the port door with a ladder going down to the poop. I have no idea what would have been housed in that room (officer's dining? probably no one's sleeping quarters) but it would be a logical solution from a building perspective if not from a ship layout perspective.
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testazyk got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Hi EJ--I think some decorations under the channels would look good--maybe some little fleur de lis?
Also, I have my question of the week. Do you know how crew would have accessed the poop deck so they could work with flags, lanterns, etc.? I would have expected there to be ladders up from the deck below, but the plans don't indicate any and I've never seen any ladders in any of the photos of other builds I've seen. With the doors and windows all across the bulkhead below the poop deck I can understand why the kit doesn't include a ladder, and there certainly wouldn't have been a hatch into the cabins below. Looks like you are not including a ladder but I'd be interested in your thoughts. Thanks!
Tom
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testazyk got a reaction from EJ_L in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Thanks for reminding me of that amazing build. I could say that the room belongs to a junior officer who just has to deal with people using his room!
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testazyk got a reaction from EJ_L in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Thanks very much guys--great discussion. The challenge I've got (and I think EJ too) is that we've installed the windows and doors in the bulkhead so ladders and threads aren't the best option--you need to be a chess player and think 12 steps ahead with this kit instead of the usual six or so. I know it will be totally incorrect, but I'm thinking of a hatch in the poop royal behind the port door with a ladder going down to the poop. I have no idea what would have been housed in that room (officer's dining? probably no one's sleeping quarters) but it would be a logical solution from a building perspective if not from a ship layout perspective.
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testazyk got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Hi EJ--I think some decorations under the channels would look good--maybe some little fleur de lis?
Also, I have my question of the week. Do you know how crew would have accessed the poop deck so they could work with flags, lanterns, etc.? I would have expected there to be ladders up from the deck below, but the plans don't indicate any and I've never seen any ladders in any of the photos of other builds I've seen. With the doors and windows all across the bulkhead below the poop deck I can understand why the kit doesn't include a ladder, and there certainly wouldn't have been a hatch into the cabins below. Looks like you are not including a ladder but I'd be interested in your thoughts. Thanks!
Tom
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testazyk got a reaction from EJ_L in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Hi EJ--I think some decorations under the channels would look good--maybe some little fleur de lis?
Also, I have my question of the week. Do you know how crew would have accessed the poop deck so they could work with flags, lanterns, etc.? I would have expected there to be ladders up from the deck below, but the plans don't indicate any and I've never seen any ladders in any of the photos of other builds I've seen. With the doors and windows all across the bulkhead below the poop deck I can understand why the kit doesn't include a ladder, and there certainly wouldn't have been a hatch into the cabins below. Looks like you are not including a ladder but I'd be interested in your thoughts. Thanks!
Tom
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testazyk got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Hi EJ--That makes a lot of sense. I know that they had movable screens in the stern cabins to open up the gun decks. But it seems like a lot of unnecessary bother to have one under the focsle--and why did they put trap doors in it? Anyway, it's an interesting feature. Thanks!
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testazyk got a reaction from EJ_L in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Hi EJ--That makes a lot of sense. I know that they had movable screens in the stern cabins to open up the gun decks. But it seems like a lot of unnecessary bother to have one under the focsle--and why did they put trap doors in it? Anyway, it's an interesting feature. Thanks!
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testazyk got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Hi EJ--That makes a lot of sense. I know that they had movable screens in the stern cabins to open up the gun decks. But it seems like a lot of unnecessary bother to have one under the focsle--and why did they put trap doors in it? Anyway, it's an interesting feature. Thanks!
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testazyk got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Hi EJ--I agree with you about the rewards of ship modelling and learning about ship history and design. Which raises an interesting (at least to me) question about the Soleil Royal. I've been wondering why they had that wall with the small doors on the upper deck under the focsle deck. It effectively limits movement on the upper deck. All other ships I've seen have the entire upper deck (and all gun decks) unobstructed (except for pillars, capstans, etc.) and I always thought that was so the crew could move to any guns during battle. I haven't looked very hard but haven't been able to find any explanation and wondered if anyone might know.
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testazyk got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Hi EJ--I agree with you about the rewards of ship modelling and learning about ship history and design. Which raises an interesting (at least to me) question about the Soleil Royal. I've been wondering why they had that wall with the small doors on the upper deck under the focsle deck. It effectively limits movement on the upper deck. All other ships I've seen have the entire upper deck (and all gun decks) unobstructed (except for pillars, capstans, etc.) and I always thought that was so the crew could move to any guns during battle. I haven't looked very hard but haven't been able to find any explanation and wondered if anyone might know.
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testazyk got a reaction from EJ_L in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Hi EJ--I agree with you about the rewards of ship modelling and learning about ship history and design. Which raises an interesting (at least to me) question about the Soleil Royal. I've been wondering why they had that wall with the small doors on the upper deck under the focsle deck. It effectively limits movement on the upper deck. All other ships I've seen have the entire upper deck (and all gun decks) unobstructed (except for pillars, capstans, etc.) and I always thought that was so the crew could move to any guns during battle. I haven't looked very hard but haven't been able to find any explanation and wondered if anyone might know.
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testazyk got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Thanks! Just what I was looking for and some good ideas too!
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testazyk got a reaction from zappto in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Thanks! Just what I was looking for and some good ideas too!
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testazyk got a reaction from EJ_L in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Thanks! Just what I was looking for and some good ideas too!
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testazyk got a reaction from EJ_L in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Really looking good and you're way ahead of me. What technique did you use when you carved the bitts? Did you use a template to keep them uniform?
Tom
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