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  1. Bill Morrison
    I, for one, enjoy solid hull kits as well as POB. Bill
  2. Bill Morrison
    Bluejacket once had several very interesting solid hull ship model kits. I currently have their old Half Moon and their Continental Navy Ship Cabot. I would love to have their Flying Cloud. I wish that Bluejacket would manufacture them again. Bill
  3. Bill Morrison
    This is the BEST model of the Alfred that I have ever seen! OUTSTANDING work so far! Please keep posting. Bill
  4. Bill Morrison
    Although both kits have some problems, the most egregious one can be found in the hull moldings. There is really good detail as far as wood grain, but there are no planks. They almost look like the ships were carved out of logs. That said, I like both models and have planked over the hulls as much as possible. Problem solved . . . Bill
  5. Bill Morrison
    I only have one question. You are doing a truly exceptional job. I particularly like the white trim at the bow and stern. But where did you get the plastic wood? Bill
  6. Bill Morrison
    I began building PoF ships when I was stationed in Italy at the end of the 1970s. At the time, there existed a company called Aeropiccola that had a range of smaller ship models called "Super Mec. I have built two of them early in my modeling experience, HMS Victory and HMS Prince. They were of 1/144 to 1/180 scale. Although they were basic, they were of a perfect size for most homes. The builder was also free to add detailing as he or she wanted. I wish that we could have more ships in these small scales. Bill
  7. Bill Morrison
    I am struck with your decks! Did you paint the decks or use wood? They are beautiful! Bill
  8. Bill Morrison
    Well, it may be a difficult kit but you are making a masterpiece of it! You are making excellent progress,! Bill
  9. Bill Morrison
    I have this kit awaiting me in my stash. I am taking inspiration from your excellent job so far! Bill
  10. Bill Morrison
    Amen to that! Bill
  11. Bill Morrison
    I have the old Marine Models kit of the Sea Witch. You are inspiring me to build it! Bill
  12. Bill Morrison
    Avi, There is nothing in particular. There are so many videos that are helpful. They are great! Bill
  13. Bill Morrison
    Avi. Have you seen the videos on coppering a ship on YouTube? Bill
  14. Bill Morrison
    Unfortunately, the movie version of HMS Surprise originated as a replica of HMS Rose, of importance here in southern New England. I don't know how much she was modified for the movie, or how much she was made to resemble the real HMS Surprise. Just' sayin' . . . Bill Morrison
  15. Bill Morrison
    Beautiful job on the Prince!!! Well done! Keith, I can't wait to see your Royal William. Bill Morrison
  16. Bill Morrison
    Mine is the Constructo kit that came out just a few years ago, so it looks like the same kit you are building. I hope mine looks as good as yours! Bill Morrison.
  17. Bill Morrison
    The rigging of plas5ic versus wood ship kits is the same. only the material and complexity of the model is different, which might affect the methos used. Bill
  18. Bill Morrison
    Wow!
  19. Bill Morrison
    I remember back in the 1990s that a friend of mine converted the Heller 1/100 kit to her as-built configuration. I have to admit that that, to me, is when she was most attractive. You are doing a wonderful build. Well done! Bill Morrison
  20. Bill Morrison
    Welcome, Dr.! Well done on your models. Bill Morrison
  21. Bill Morrison
    I love my Paasch airbrush! Bill Morrison
  22. Bill Morrison
    To me, I wish that Heller had paid more attention to providing plank detail across the decks and on the inboard side of the bulwarks But, Bill has done a great job on them! I also love that you raised the waterline to the lowest wale. Lemineur's drawings illustrated this quite well. It goes a long way to giving the appearance of a more balanced design. Bill
  23. Bill Morrison
    Wow! I am most impressed! You have inspired me to start mine . . . Bill Morrison
  24. Bill Morrison
    Wow! You are doing beautifully! I strongly recommend that you get a book from Model Shipways called The Neophyte Ship Modelers Jackstay. It is an easy-to-follow general guide to solid hull ship modeling and is very inexpensive. Also, Model Shipways once produced several model kits of American clipper ship kits that are in a small scale. They can be found on sites like eBay. Keep up the great work!
  25. Bill Morrison
    Marc, Stunning work! I am also stunned that you have had Covid twice. Bad things can happen to good people. Bill

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