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  1. Bill Morrison
    Excellent job! Did you sew the sails yourself or are they commercially available after-market products? Bill
  2. Bill Morrison
    Wow! I have been modeling for sixty years but you have taught me several new techniques! Thank you! Bill
  3. Bill Morrison
    Beautiful work so far! I do have one question concerning the forecastle bulwarks, though. Your model has them as solid structures but I have always seen them as opened, with the railing supported by pillars. Should the dark wood between the painted pillars be cut out? For example, look at the row above the green and white triangular markings. I wonder if the seven lighter and narrower vertical and slightly slanted areas are actually pillars or posts that support the red and white striped railing? Bill
  4. Bill Morrison
    Stunning work! The Amati kit seems exceptional! Bill
  5. Bill Morrison
    Thanks, Nic. I'll start it right away. Bill
  6. Bill Morrison
    The first planking looks great! I have heard that this kit is not very accurate but it does seem to match the drawings I've seen. Bill
  7. Bill Morrison
    Nic, I have an old Bluejacket kit of the Half Moon. Does that count? Bill
  8. Bill Morrison
    I have both of these sets. They are mixed media. The gun carriages are resin. The barrels and eyebolts are metal and look great! The remaining blocks are wood. I am using mine in a nearly complete accurization of the Revell CSS Alabama. By the way, has anyone seen reviews of the Mamoli model? Bill
  9. Bill Morrison
    Marc, I love what you did with the figurehead! Bill
  10. Bill Morrison
    I'm currently working on the defunct Constructo HMS Pandora (24) and have had a hell of a time trying to correct the bow. I would love to see a better kit of this historic ship! Bill
  11. Bill Morrison
    I don't know . . . I have been reinforcing masts for over a decade and my masts still look great. Bill
  12. Bill Morrison
    Robert, Thanks! I appreciate your quick response. Bill
  13. Bill Morrison
    Beautiful paint job! What shade of brown did you use on the hull? Bill
  14. Bill Morrison
    Marc, I am simply blown away every time I see your progress! Bill
  15. Bill Morrison
    Scientific manufactured a wood solid hull kit, as did the defunct Marine Model Company of New York. Marx produced a plastic kit with a steel deck. Lindberg modified the Marx kit to include a plastic deck. What are the dimensions of your model? If it is the old Scientific or Marine Models kit, I can supply parts to you if you would like. I have several of each kit. Bill
  16. Bill Morrison
    Peter, I remember way back when MS produced this kit. They advertised that the Bellerophon and Elephant options were not available in this kit. 'Tis a pity that MS did not include these options, and that they have ceased producing this kit. Bill
  17. Bill Morrison
    I had hoped that Constructo would have manufactured the Conny with the Hercules figurehead given that no other manufacturer does so. I like the transom on the Constructo kit, which is unique. Again, you did a great job! Bill
  18. Bill Morrison
    Been there, done that! Good luck with Syren! Bill
  19. Bill Morrison
    Has there been any progress on your Connie? It would be great to see! Bill
  20. Bill Morrison
    Olha, Beautiful work! How long have you lived in New London? I am just North of there, in Oakdale. Bill
  21. Bill Morrison
    Jamie, Beautiful! I have two of these in my stash. You have made me look forward to building one. I do have three suggestions, however. The first is to use copper tape cut to the proper length and width for the lower hull, unless the lower hull was painted. The second is that, when you are rigging the shrouds, they should go through the lubber holes in the tops, not around the tops. And, finally, try planking your own deck; it will look much better than the printed one used by Scientific. I hope that my suggestions are not too cruel. You did a beautiful job! Bill
  22. Bill Morrison
    Beautiful job! What period does the model represent? Bill
  23. Bill Morrison
    I'm looking forward to this build! Bill
  24. Bill Morrison
    Marc, I am impressed by your carvings, but I am more so with your main deck. You handled the gratings extremely well! Bill
  25. Bill Morrison
    I hope that I do half as well once I begin mine! I have several projects I need to finish first. Bill

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