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  1. 72Nova
    Hi Mark, Thanks for chiming in, I am indeed going with the round tuck as seen in these preliminary mock up pictures, I think I'm pretty close but not sure if the angled planking continues up into the gun port area? my thinking they are horizontal in that area. Michael D.
  2. 72Nova
    I'm modifying the galleries as close to Payne's painting/print as possible, the Airfix piece does provide a good starting base though with very little but tedious mods thus far with the relocation of the corbels and fabricating an additional one being the biggest challenge. Michael D.
  3. 72Nova
    I thought for sure you'd be rigging your own shrouds, dead eyes, lanyards and ratlines on this build, you have the skill set. Michael D.
  4. 72Nova
    Hi Kirill, I could go either way on the tuck but when I reach the point of removing the molded-on rudder and scratch building a new one, I'll give the rounded tuck some more thought, regarding the scale the box says 1/600, in the instructions it list a constant scale of 1" to 50ft but I'm inclined to say it's more like 1:160 scale. Michael D.
  5. 72Nova
    The next project is this vintage 60's Airfix kit # 1908-400, this looks to be one of the first releases molded in black. This model is void of any planking so I'm proceeding with scribing in some above the waterline only, I'm not too concerned with the remainder of the hull as it will just receive some texture using 80 grit and be finished with the tallow coating, also another area in question is whether or not I want to create the round tuck, but I still have time to make that decision . Thanks for looking. Michael D.
  6. 72Nova
    Thank you everyone for the nice compliments. Michael D.
  7. 72Nova
    I finally completed the portside gallery and with that, this build is completed, I just want to extend my sincere gratitude to everyone's likes, comments and input that were very much appreciated. Michael D.
  8. 72Nova
    Looking good👍, I like it! Michael D.
  9. 72Nova
    It just amazes me what can be done with card, it just looks fantastic! A good reference to look too when I start mine. Michael D.
  10. 72Nova
    Well looking at the Mayflower 2 replica the insides of the bulwarks are painted the same shade of yellow as the outside, although much lighter and the bulkhead frames are painted the same tan/beige as the outside, how historically accurate that is, who knows but I think a subtle contrast would look good. Michael D.
  11. 72Nova
    Clearly stated on the box, series # 1908-400. Just the hull measures 16", finished about the same length as yours, around 19" Michael D.
  12. 72Nova
    I picked up a vintage Airfix Sovereign of the seas by Craft Master and the 1/600 stated scale is even more ludicrous, making it like 3 inches. Looking forward to seeing this take shape. Michael D.
  13. 72Nova
    Using a combination of styrene and Sculpey clay I finished making up the figurines for the gallery, still some touch up to do and I could add more detail, but it already looks busy enough and I'm happy with the result. Michael D.
  14. 72Nova
    With the main mast flag in position, I can officially say the rigging phase for this build is completed, the halliards are led to the railing on portside aft of the main shrouds. Up next the galleries. Michael D.
  15. 72Nova
    The more I look at the more I like too Marc, certainly a detail or lack of that really doesn't affect the overall appearance of the model and I will be doing the same with my next build. Michael D.
  16. 72Nova
    Less than a handful of tasks left on this build with the completion of the gun port lids, up next, I will be putting the finishing touches on the Qtr Galleries and finish up the starboard railing end, as always thanks for taking the time to stop by. Michael D.
  17. 72Nova
    Frank, It's been a real pleasure following your build and watching it come into fruition while picking up a few tips here and there, absolutely stunningly gorgeous!!! Michael D.
  18. 72Nova
    I've been silently following your build John, just brilliant on all phases, the use of the decals opens up a myriad of possibilities for adding much more indicate details and I love the look of the faux gold over gold leaf and paint, almost makes me want to build another one, but I'm happy with mine, just simply well-done Sir! Michael D.
  19. 72Nova
    The starboard side rigging is finished with the completion of the main sheet and brace, the sheet is pretty straight forward but there are few options regarding the brace and I chose to attach the leading block with an eye bolt to the topside of the bulwark. Michael D.
  20. 72Nova
    I finally completed the port side railing end using .030"x.030" styrene, I used plastic cement to soften the styrene enough to facilitate bending, also completed the port side fore course sheet, to achieve some slack in the line, adjust the line to the desired slack and put a spot of PVA on that side of the block, I usually use misc size wire or heavy thread as weights and make small adjustments to fine tune the slack you're after until the glue dries and repeat on the other side then you can finish up by pinching the line around block to get a tighter radius, in this case I was after just a small amount of slack . Michael D.
  21. 72Nova
    Thanks for all the wonderful and positive comments, I do value each and everyone's input on this journey! Michael D.
  22. 72Nova
    Starboard fore course and spritsail sheets are completed. I will soon start working on the gunport lids, finishing the ends of the railing at the bulkhead and attaching the Qtr gallery figures and building the case from the left over Mahogany I used for the Reale De France. Thanks for looking. Michael D.
  23. 72Nova
    Thank you for the likes and compliments guys, much appreciated. I know went against most recommendations about ditching the spars and masts, but I was confident I good make them work and show what this model can look like with careful rigging. Small little update regarding the main course bowlines, this was a little fiddly since I overlooked adding the blocks at the base of the fore mast early on, there should be 2 single blocks, but I went with a 1.5mm double block for simplicity in a very tight area, the lines are lead thru and tied to the bitts, I think it looks acceptable. Michael D.
  24. 72Nova
    With the braces completed on the fore yards along with the main topsail bowlines, the rigging is nearing the end with the lower course sheets, main course brace and bowlines still left to do and that will pretty much complete that phase, still on the fence if I want to hoist the remaining flags, if I do their rigging will be taken down to the bulwarks and probably tied off at the railings. Michael D.
  25. 72Nova
    A very unique looking model, love it!, especially the flooring👍 Michael D.

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