BobG

Very nice work on that topsail! It looks much better.

Do the instructions and plans clearly show how the topsail is rigged? I would be very interested in seeing the rigging lines for the topsail and where they are secured.

That's some really nice work, Hake!

Unfortunately not, Glenn. Cycling, gardening and many hours of playing guitar has all but shut down my shipyard lately. I've been building vicariously by following the logs of others though! 

1 minute ago, mtaylor said:

At this rate, we're all going to need a bigger house.

...plus some sort of life extension as well...

23 minutes ago, Moonbug said:

Warming up here in Colorado means getting out to golf

I know what you mean although I don't golf. Cycling, gardening and ever more time playing guitar has all but shut down my shipyard lately. I've been building vicariously though by following the logs of others!

Your model is looking great, btw, she's coming along nicely.

3 hours ago, chris watton said:

Eventually the 'Flagship' is to be a First Rate, Royal George of 1756

Wow! The Royal George would be an incredible model! 

4 hours ago, chris watton said:

I have said before, I am always tempted to do Caledonia, a 120 gun First Rate, just to see the expression on my wife's face as the hull is built!

🤣 

All joking aside though, is the Caledonia actually a possibility sometime in the future? It seems like the Indy will be the crowning achievement of the Vanguard line of models once it is released. Do you have plans for expanding and/or diversifying your lineup further in the years to come? 

Perfection!!

Holy smokes...that model is incredibly impressive! Outstanding work, Chris! 👏

I just read through your log again, David. Sorry to hear that you came down with Covid. It seems like there's practically no escaping it at some point for most everyone no matter how cautious we are. It's nice to see you back in your shipyard working on this magnificent model.

Fantastic work, juju!

Gorgeous model! Nice work, Toni!

6 hours ago, Paul Le Wol said:

I started today setting up a build board for the next build.

I can't wait to follow your build log for the Nordlandsbaaden. I have admired that boat for quite a few years. 

Stunningly beautiful, Paul! Simply outstanding work in every way and your build log is excellent also. What's next?

5 hours ago, markjay said:

I just posted a summary of the build. Enjoy!

Thanks for posting those photos of your build, Mark. It's a beautiful model. Here's a link to the photos:

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/31894-khufu-solar-boat-woody-joe-summary-of-2020-build/#comment-904163

That's a beautiful model! I just might have to add this one to my ever growing list of models I'd like to build. Thanks for posting these photos, Mark.

11 hours ago, markjay said:

I am not in the habit of posting builds but if you like I will post some of this build process.

I would be interested in seeing your build log and I'm sure many others would also. Thanks for the offer.

The Maritime Museum of Barcelona is outstanding also: https://www.mmb.cat

2 hours ago, catopower said:

I've never built this kit before

This is a fascinating and beautiful model that has always been intriguing to me. 

19 hours ago, gak1965 said:

Not that this will surprise anyone, but the protuberance on the left is a privy. All water comes from cisterns fed from the roof which I can tell you is not free of gull excreta. it's possible that it used to be less of an issue, but they lived rough back in the day.

Yuck! I'm sure the privy got plenty of use after drinking that water!!

13 hours ago, hof00 said:

battling the COVID thing.

I'm sorry to hear this, Harry. I hope you're on the road to recovery. 

Absolutely beautiful, Kevin!

Fantastic work, John!

Thanks, Kurt. Much appreciated!

Incredibly beautiful work, Hershil!