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  1. Bill Morrison
    A model is as good as we build it. You are doing justice to this kit. Bill
  2. Bill Morrison
    The Lindberg kit was largely transcribed from the old kit by Marx. Marx also released it as Swordfish, Scientific once released a Sea Witch solid hull kit that could be built into a decent model. Bill
  3. Bill Morrison
    I once won two kits on eBay of Thermopylae, both the Scientific kit. It wasn't a bad model. It looks like Thermopylae. I am aware of only two kits of her that are acceptable, Scientific's version and Mantua/Sergal's. Bill
  4. Bill Morrison
    I strongly recommend that you look at plans of both ships since they differed considerably in hull profile and deck plans. Good luck! Bill
  5. Bill Morrison
    Hello! What kit did you get? Bill
  6. Bill Morrison
    Marc, I overlooked him. Thank you! Bill
  7. Bill Morrison
    Happy 70th! Your Victory is excellent! By the way, there are currently three builds of SR going on right now;' Hubac's Historian, Nek0, and Yankovitch are each building different versions. All are Heller. Bill
  8. Bill Morrison
    It's hard to quantify "many". As far as I know there is no empirical research into this issue. For example, I could say that "many" people do their research before buying. Whose "many" is more accurate? I don't know. I can say unequivocally that I research my kit before purchasing them. I assume "most" do, but we all know what they say about making assumptions . . . Bill
  9. Bill Morrison
    Marc, Those drawings look very much like those contained in Les Vasseaux du Roi Soleil by Lemineur. That book is a wealth of information! Bill
  10. Bill Morrison
    John, Take a look at the Artesania Latina Le Soleil Royal. She is almost bereft of decoration. Next to their model, Heller looks like they designed the original SR! Bill
  11. Bill Morrison
    Marc, I find myself wondering about the full hull/stable gun platform idea. The French did use a lot of Dutch influences in their ships, and we know that the Dutch designed ships with a shallower draft. Dutch ships tended to also have a shallow run aft. I'm curious about this aspect of French design. Do you have any thoughts or insights about this? Bill
  12. Bill Morrison
    I'm confused. In what way is one avoiding research by purchasing a kit? I research every kit I buy. That seems to be an extreme assumption. Bill
  13. Bill Morrison
    It is far easier to fix the Prinz Eugen's bow than it was to correct the Pandora's bow. Just shape the bow when building it to a razor-edge cutwater. After all, we are modelers not simply parts affixers. Bill
  14. Bill Morrison
    All model kits have flaws. But, as modelers, we make decisions to either accept those flaws or improve them. Decks are easy. The cutwater can also be improved with a little creativity. For example, I once built the Constructo HMS Pandora. The entire bow section was grossly misshapen. It was much too sharp. Working with plans, I rebuilt the entire forward third of the ship, then corrected the model as much as possible with what we know of her class. It can be done. Bill
  15. Bill Morrison
    Yankovitch, I am most impressed with your exquisite and innovative work on the SR! I do recommend looking at Mondfeld' s book Historic Ship Models at mast and spar dimensions, as well as adding any missing deck furniture. The book may or may not give you further ideas. Bill Morrison
  16. Bill Morrison
    I love this version of the Victory! You are doing well! Bill
  17. Bill Morrison
    I sold my Mamoli 1/90 HMS Victory kit for the same reason. I believed that I could do better. You are doing a nice job so far. Bill
  18. Bill Morrison
    From what I see, I cannot see a realistic interpretation of the Golden Hind's appearance. It looks like a very basic and disproportioned depiction that is more decorative than a realistic model. Also, the Golden Hind currently on the Thames is a replica not the real ship. All we can do is make intelligent guesses about her actual appearance. Bill
  19. Bill Morrison
    Vic, Do you plan to fill in the hole in the knee of the head? Bill
  20. Bill Morrison
    Thank you. I have the HMS Cleopatra kit so I am following your build log carefully. Bill
  21. Bill Morrison
    I admit to being a little confused. Are you building the 1/96 version or the 1/72? Thanks! Bill
  22. Bill Morrison
    I make templates for each frame using the plans. Then, I fit them to each section as I sand until I have the right shape and finish. It's that simple. Bill
  23. Bill Morrison
    Besides the expensive prices, I found Micro Mark's on back order and Proxxon's PS 13 to have quite a few bad reviews. To be fair, I have used the Proxxon pen sander for years and I love it. I also use Craftsman's 3D sander for help shaping hulls. Bill
  24. Bill Morrison
    I have one question. Why the Skull and Cross Bones flag? Bill
  25. Bill Morrison
    I'm looking forward to this! I love what you did with the flags and carpet! Bill

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