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  1. JpR62
    Always so precise. Very nice job, Bob. The model seems really well thought out.
  2. JpR62
    Thank you for your kind comment on the construction of the AVS. This sloop is indeed a nice little model, ideal for beginners. I do not regret having chosen it because there are many build logs. The plans published by Model Shipways are very complete (7 sheets) They also include all the bulkheads on the sheet 1. You can also get them from Modelexpo at the following address: https://modelexpo-online.com/Model-Shipways-ARMED-VIRGINIA-SLOOP-PLANS-7-SHEETS_p_941.html The price seems reasonable to me. I have more doubts about the manual because it is a bit dated. We are very far from the quality of the manuals supplied with the Syren kits for example. But the easiest way to form an opinion is to consult it on the Modelexpo site: https://modelexpo-online.com/assets/images/documents/MS2160-Armed_Virginia_Sloop-Instructions.pdf On the other hand, Clayton A. Feldman's book 'Modeling an Armed Virginia Sloop of 1768' is very interesting because it has for subject the construction of the basic model having served as model for the kit. By searching the web, you should be able to find an excerpt from the book in order to form an opinion before purchasing it. I also really like the Emma C Berry which can also be found at Model Shipways at the scale 1:32 and it is of the True Plank-on frame type. Very interesting subject. Whatever your next model is, I have no doubt that I would have a lot of fun following it.
  3. JpR62
    Congratulations. I had great pleasure in following this superb build. Thank you again for sharing your know-how and I look forward to your next project. Already an idea?
  4. JpR62
    What a beauty ! Really gorgeous !
  5. JpR62
    Superb work ! Perfection as usual 😄 What I love is that this rudder is so perfect it could be a kit on its own!
  6. JpR62
    Just fabulous ! What a wonderful ship model.
  7. JpR62
    What a great job! An absolutely perfect search for detail! Well done
  8. JpR62
    Wonderful ship model and the photos are superb. I really appreciated being able to visualize your techniques and tricks in your videos. Thank you ! I look forward to following your next build.
  9. JpR62
    Superb ! Wonderful work on this anchor !
  10. JpR62
    Thank you to all the 'Likes'. I remembered that I still had one detail to add to the rudder. I had set up the eyebolts to receive the rudder 'safety' chain. This detail is inspired from the small vessel 'Le Rochefort', an excellent monograph written by Gérard Delacroix for Ancre editions. This yacht has the same tonnage as the Virginia Sloop and is from the same period. I still have to put all the belayed lines on the deck and to finalize the base. But the finish line is in sight.
  11. JpR62
    Very beautiful windows. Precise and clean work. It will be a very beautiful stern.
  12. JpR62
    Superb work as always !
  13. JpR62
    Superb ! You made the right choice using pear wood. This deck is beautiful.
  14. JpR62
    Superb work. What details and what precision !
  15. JpR62
    The end is coming. I installed the 2 anchors and their buoy. For the buoys, I followed the method described by Chuck in the Cheerful cutter instruction manual. For the lines, I made a small jig on the model of the one described by Tom Lauria in his excellent video on belayed lines. Here is the link on this video Jig belayed lines by Tom Lauria I can only advise you to watch the various videos produced by Tom Lauria in his Youtube channel. They are really very informative. Once all the elements are finished, all you have to do is assemble everything. I will now finalize the placement of the rudder chains.
  16. JpR62
    Superb work on these guns. This will make a very fine battery of cannons.
  17. JpR62
    Nice job on this planking. The first belt on the starboard seems really very beautiful.
  18. JpR62
    Very nice planking. A good step completed 😃
  19. JpR62
    A new very instructive video for a beautiful model. Thank you for sharing your work.
  20. JpR62
    Thank you Captain_hook, Brian and Bob for your kind comments and thank you to all the 'Likes'. Indeed, I begin to have the end of my work in my sights. 😄 I really enjoyed the rigging phase which was a complete discovery for me. There are still a lot of details that could be improved, but for a first try, I am still quite satisfied with the result.
  21. JpR62
    Having had a week off and given the current situation due to Covid, I quietly stayed at home and was therefore able to move forward on my build. The rigging phase is over! Spreader yard ready to installed It's time to work on the anchors and their buoy. But the holidays are over ...
  22. JpR62
    Very interested in following this log. I have the monograph 'Le Coureur' published by Ancre and it is really a very beautiful ship. And the kit produced by CAF seems to be of very good quality. I am also looking forward to the Granado. A bomb vessel remains a most interesting subject.
  23. JpR62
    Thank you Olha for your videos ! I am always discovering new techniques. It is really very interesting. Superb work on these sails. I can't wait to see the rest.
  24. JpR62
    Very nice achievement on this mouse. It's much more integrated that way. This schooner is really beautiful !
  25. JpR62
    Thank you Gazzarian for your kind words. My next build will also be a cutter, but at 1/48 scale. But the color scheme will be completely different. Thank you also to all the 'Likes'. The topsail yard is ready for mounting on the mast.

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