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  1. 72Nova
    Thank you for the compliment!. The answer to Hubac's and Kirill's question is 24 Karat Genuine Gold Leaf advertised as 99.9% pure gold, 10 sheets for approx $30 USD, not terribly expensive. Michael D.
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    Hi Christian, Thank you very much for the wealth of information you supplied especially the Galley build log. I'm with Kirill on my limited knowledge about Galley's to provide any viable information, only what I have seen regarding paintings, models etc and they all differ when comparing the decorations, colors and even the rigging....in the end it comes down to one's artistic license they choose to apply in these areas while trying be as accurate as possible. As you probably have figured out I'm basing my scheme/build off the model in the Pairs maritime museum, to me it just looks right and the lack of paint on the benches and thwarts seem to be more realistic. Thanks again for the all the info you have been providing. Michael D.
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    I will consider the recommendations gentlemen, thank you. It is gilded/gold leafed and that book looks like a good read/info Kirill thank youi. I spent some time building a new crows nest out of brass and styrene and looks much better then my first attempt. Michael D.
  4. 72Nova
    Kirill I appreciate your constructive criticism on the crows nest, Heller did not supply one in the kit I made this one using brass wire as a prototype,( never really liked it) just to get a visual. This picture shows my mock up of binding the shrouds with snaking a line in between, now if I can pull this off when it comes time to do it for real I'll be shocked!!. A revised crows nest is in the works and thank you again Kirill for your input and pictures and anymore you can provide would surely help as all I have to go by are the Hellers instructions. Michael D.
  5. 72Nova
    Thanks for the complements gentlemen. Kirill I do have those pictures of that model and the elevations of the La Royale are very helpful also, thank you!. I installed the bande on the mast and wanted to check the space available between the molded extrusion on the mast and the mast head for the shrouds. Using .80mm line I mocked up the shrouds and they fit nicely, the remaining space will be filled when they are served. Michael D.
  6. 72Nova
    I had a few that were tight also, felt like something was going to break pulling them through. Since I couldn't find any sheed blocks to my liking I started fabricating my own out of styrene, the double blocks measure out approx 11mm and the single at 8mm. I did a mock up to check out the scale and looks good to my eye. Also made some modifications to the mast head along with making up the crows nest, still undecided if I like it! Michael D.
  7. 72Nova
    Sorry for the late response, for this wood effect I used Tamiya desert yellow acrylic as a base followed by raw umber acrylic. A small update regarding the main shroud chain plates etc, I flattened 0.72mm brass rod and bent to the correct profile, I used 21 link per inch chain for the chains, a total of 9 links and styrene rod for the toggles. Michael D.
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    Absolutely beautiful work Frank, you've given me a few ideas to apply to mine. Michael D.
  9. 72Nova
    Not much of an update, but the outer gang board on the port side took a considerable amount of time to prep and install. Michael D.
  10. 72Nova
    She's really taking shape now Frank!, your craftsmanship is superb my friend. I didn't find it necessary to flip mine completely, just rolled on it's side resting on bubble wrap. Michael D.
  11. 72Nova
    I'm happy with the way the canopy turned out, just a few more decorations to add yet and time I start researching some fabric with a scale Fleur de lis pattern. Michael D.
  12. 72Nova
    Thank you gentlemen for the complements, Patrick your Golden Hind is looking fantastic!! and I like your use of acrylics🤙. Frank the blue is a 3 step process...Tamiya XF-8 blue as a base followed by Tamiya XF-1 black wash and sealed with testors dulcoat. I decided to ditch the plastic canopy outer supports in favor of 1.57mm brass rod, I also modified the the support post by relocating the support cradle aft and adding some scalloped carving to it, all of this is of course in the dry fitting stage. Michael D.
  13. 72Nova
    I started work on the railings, the detailing just never ends on this build, I'll probably be officially blind by the time I complete this. Michael D.
  14. 72Nova
    Thank you Steve, With the super structure completed I finished modifying the anchor davits, installing the ladders along with the remaining stern decorations. I used 24g brass wire for the ladder supports. Michael D.
  15. 72Nova
    Hi Frank, Your Vasa is phenomenal, leaves one almost speechless!!. Congratulations on your well earned awards Sir. Michael D.
  16. 72Nova
    I finally have the fore super structure completed and secured into place, I also modified the anchor davit with a pulley. Up next will be more work on the benches and railings. Michael D.
  17. 72Nova
    Nice work Frank👍 on a very tricky phase. I wish I had paid a little more attention in this area on mine as there is a slight rise at the center. Michael D.
  18. 72Nova
    Hi Frank, Thank you for the complement, the scale is 1/75 and the overall length is approx 34". The gold leaf is finished on the starboard panels and once I finish the port side I'll glue all these pieces together. Michael D.
  19. 72Nova
    Thank you GrandpaPhil, it's a pity it didn't survive. Work continues on the area I honestly do not know what to call it other then the starboard upper platform, as you can see I made some modifications to the panels. Michael D.
  20. 72Nova
    One last update for the weekend, applied the royal blue and gold leaf, some touch up still required, but looking okay to my eyes. Michael D.
  21. 72Nova
    Thank you Mark, I'd been sitting on it for 10 years before I started it. Made a few modifications, mainly relocating the eye bolts for the shrouds to the rail. Michael D.
  22. 72Nova
    I started this about 3 months ago after finishing my Victory of 1765, while not up to par with some of the wooden builds I've seen it looks okay Here's a current picture and the link to my album. Michael D https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipOpM2553-s03IIGshB6OXM5n6_PwUd4yhtXbhuc
  23. 72Nova
    Yes I do, I'll post a link to the album. Michael D.
  24. 72Nova
    Hi, Your craftsmanship and attention to detail is just phenomenal!!, It's a shame there are not more active builds on this beautiful Galley. I'm currently building Heller's version of this ship, so I'll be following your build with interest!. Best regards, Michael D.

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