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This is a kit from Artesania Latina of the Jolie Brise French Gaff rigged Pilot Cutter originally built in 1913. One hundred years later It is used today as a training vessel for youth.
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If you are interested in seeing the bluenose ship in action there is a 2 part movie on Netflix called the "Sea Wolf". I came across this show right after I finished my blue nose model and it really shows the scale of the working ship in comparison with the crew. Nice build by the way.
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I have added the nails to the hull strakes mostly for a effect like tree nails would be. Also before working on the bow of the ship I have decided to work on the stern and gallery area now while its still easy to maneuver the hull around as needed. Some of the castings have lost their gold plating mostly due to age, this is a older kit. I will use different enamel paints on the figures like copper, gold and silver, even some red enamel. There are some paintings of the 4 day battle from 1666 which show a lot of red paint on the gallery area and carvings on the original ships of the era which look very much like the friesland. the rudder is not fastened on yet until I'm done with the rest of the stern and tafrail.
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When I am completely done with the hull I will I will glue the cannons to the carriages by placing a quick drying glue on the canon prongs, then carefully sliding them into the ports and onto the carriage. I cannot work on the hull as I need to with the canon barrels glued in so I leave that step for last, The upper decks are all in with the canon carriages glued in also, except for on the open area on the main deck, those will have rigging and blocks since they will be visible. I have to admit that this build has been quite challenging since I do not have a reference to go by. Also I have had problems with insufficient materials. There has not been enough wood for the strakes and hull planking so I have been using similar wood I have had stored away for a while, I hope you do not have this problem. It may be that I did not purchase my kit from a reputable source and have received a shorted kit.
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