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Hubac's Historian

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  1. Hubac's Historian
    So impressive!
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    I would think common rubbing alcohol would work just fine.
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    I also really like it, but I would go over it with a matte spray, once it is completely dry.
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    I realize that a number of you following this build may not be aware that Michel Saunier passed away, earlier this month. Michel had been working diligently to complete his masterwork, however, a fatal heart attack robbed him of that opportunity. His loss, among the worldwide community of ship-modelers, is deeply felt by people such as myself and many others whom Michel helped along our way with his deep knowledge and advice. Following funeral services for Michel, on February 7th, Marc Yeu was invited back to the family home and afforded the opportunity to photograph the model one last time. While it remains a possibility that one of Michel’s children will be inspired, some day, to complete the model, Michel’s Soleil Royal will virtually disappear from public view. Marc Yeu has granted me permission to post his high-res photographs, and it seemed to me that Michel’s own build-log was the most sensible place to do so. Marc captured numerous angles so that this photo essay is an invaluable and enduring resource to all who are interested in this ship, and contemporaries of her time. As Marc commented to me, just recently - regarded in its entirety, it truly is a staggering piece of work! Enjoy these pictures, mes amis: photos courtesy of Marc Yeu, AKA Nek0
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    Lovey work, Mark, and a very nice repair!
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    Thank you, Ian! Yes, I do have RC Anderson, and also James Lees. Those two, together with the SP monograph should enable me to map out the particularities of French practice.
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    Trust me, Kevin - there are bodies buried all over this model; I’ve just gotten better at disguising their appearance, or better - turning mistakes into features. Just look back to when I nearly cut clear-through my mainmast at deck level because I fell asleep at the wheel, so to speak. First, I filled the kerf with a piece of styrene sheet, but then I needed to mortise a dutchman to bring strength back to the mast: I sometimes am tempted to have a side project, but I know myself too well - I won’t finish anything. What I like to do is jump around within the model, and make mini- models out of certain aspects of the build just to keep my interest high. The stove is a good example of that - it didn’t need to be nearly as detailed as it ended up being. In the near future, the f’ocsle capstan will be fun bit of scratch.
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    I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised that you are still hooping, Bill, with you being a native Kentuckian; the bluegrass tradition runs strong through your veins! I had to stop competitively playing the greatest game ever invented, at 42, when I had my hip replaced. I still love to shoot the ball, though. In fact, shooting a basketball is a lot like shooting a Kentucky rifle; you have to be absolutely locked-in, in the moment, to be any good at it. Thank you for asking about Dad. Yes, he has settled-in really well at the new place. He has made friends, and it’s a very comfortable and up-lifting place. The food is really, pretty good and varied. And, so far, keeping his dog has not been the issue I feared it would; I was imagining her sneaking out of the apartment and running crazy through the halls, bolting past unsteady seniors, etc. We got him there, just in-time. On a basic conversational level, he still seems fine, but he is increasingly incapable of holding onto any new information, and he quickly becomes confused. He seems much more contented than he has for a long while, now, so that’s all that really matters. As always, thank you for your thoughts and for looking in.
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    Personally, I consider it a good thing to be confused with Kevin, so no worries there! Thank you, Bill! Lately, I feel as though I will never finish painting this last bulwark, but the devil’s in the details, so I will laboriously slog-on. I am similarly inspired by your rigging efforts on the Vic, as to do it right is a true exercise in patience and perseverance. I am sorry I don’t have much to contribute, there, as I am a novice to rigging, myself.
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    That walnut ink is magic, as far as I’m concerned. Your deck sample has a subtly weathered appearance that I find very pleasing.
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    Awesome pic! I could tell you what I think it really is, but it’s more fun to imagine that it’s my boss’s stomach.
  12. Hubac's Historian
    M’WHAAHAHAHAHA (my evil secret lair laugh).
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    WOW - so these are excellent! Your carved work, shows the range you have for both high and low relief. I will be following along with great interest.
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    Beautiful work Siggi!
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    Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
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    I agree with all above - this really came out very well. I really like the wake effect at that scale. Very well done!
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    Excellent - thank you!
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    Chuck, do you use any kind of sealer before your color coats - thinned shellac, or something like that?
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    This is truly wonderful execution and attention to detail!! I am loving what you have done here. The gratings and sheer-run of your planking are particularly good. This will be a fun build to follow!
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    Pure model-making magic. I defy anyone to do it better in full-size!
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    Beautiful finish planking! I am always amazed by the quick progress and lovely workmanship.
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    Hi George - I hope all is well, and I would also love to see an update on this project. One of my favorite things about this model is the way that you represented the nailing, above the waterline; at scale, this just looks fantastic! BTW, in the interim, since last speaking about this subject - I have come to the conclusion that a forecastle capstan is, indeed, likely. I am basing my observation on the allowance made, for such, on the Louis Quinze model at the Musee: The capstan pawls are clearly evident, as is the hole in the deck for the drum. Admittedly, the inclusion of gratings without coamings is curious.
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    EJ, this is all off to a smashing start! I have really enjoyed watching your skill progression, from one build to the next, as you are never daunted by the opportunity to try something new, and you always finish with a model that is way better than the sum of it's parts. I'll be following with great interest!
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    As long as it isn't eye-poking, then we are headed in the right direction, me hopes.
  25. Hubac's Historian
    Leetle by leetle, Soleil Royal rises from the ashes. This will be my best paint work, yet:

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