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Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde by maggsl_01 - Euromodel - 1:48
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I too am working on a model of Sir Frederich Wilhelm. Started around 2000 and I am still on the hull and decks. The model is from a kit made in Italy By Carta Augusto, Laboratorio di Modellismo Navale, Cagliari. The documentation included in the kit consisted of four line drawings, with very little annotation, no dimensions other than the drawings were “drawn to scale”. The drawings might more appropriately be called sketches when it comes to accuracy, detail on the rigging, ornamentation, or actual construction. I have been building to photos other models of this ship found on line and the book: "Risse von Schiffe" contained drawings with more detail of the frigate, but again no dimensions. The 1:100 drawings included in the book are a reconstruction from a painting by the "well known dutch painter Lieve Verschuier and other contemporary drawings and paintings.” This book was borrowed from a library in Norway? by my city library at my request. I am reluctant to start a build log because I feel I have taken so many liberties with the design. Lack of better documentation and looking at the variety of designs exhibited by other models of this same ship lead me to believe that I am not the only one to encounter the problem. Very interested in seeing your solution to constructing things like hatch gratings, bow rails, stern counter, and especially the Quarter Gallery.
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