GrandpaPhil

Very nicely done!

Congratulations!  Nicely done!

@Baker,

  Thank you very much!

Working on rigging the cannons:

I am about 40% complete with the tackle rigs.

All breech ropes are done!

Have you thought about mounting it to a nice base board after gluing it back together for strength and permanence?  It would also make it look like an intentional display piece.  I’ve done that before with extremely fragile models (I won’t tell you which ones, lol).

Congratulations!  Very nicely done!

Welcome!

Welcome!

Welcome!

It was a supply boat in the Gulf of Mexico tending the oil rigs.  I helped the Chief Engineer and worked the deck as needed.

I had an AB (Able-Bodied Seaman) license and was frequently utilized as an oiler.

I learned a lot that year.

I spent about a year working on a workboat 20 years ago.  

I spent most of my time working in the engine room.

I am skilled at making machines work.

I got dibs on the engine room!  
 

It’s been a few years, but I think I still remember how to work on a marine diesel!

Rick,

  The U-47 looks amazing!

Very well done on the restoration of Sovereign of the Seas!

She looks amazing!

I usually apply a dark tone wash (thinned down paint or a dedicated wash) and then apply a drybrushed highlight coat for a final detailing coat.

They are miniature painting techniques, and exact tutorials can be found on YouTube, which would help that explanation make a whole lot more sense.

I started building models when I was five, with my Dad.  We started on basic plastic and wood models.  I got my interest in ships as a teenager.  I have kept the same hobby ever since.

@Glen McGuire,

  Thank you very much!

Guns are up and awaiting rigging:

A side on view:

The hull and decks are ready to take the remaining guns and then fittings:

The Revenge is proceeding well!

I am very happy with how it is turning out.

I never actually expected to get this far in this build.

I almost have the hull done and soon it will be time to make masts and rig the model.

Welcome!

Welcome!

I would imagine any of them would be good to get.  I am on my third copy of the 1989 edition.  I use them so much that they end up falling apart on me.

Welcome!

Good morning all and Happy New Year!

I’m working on finishing out the Revenge to clear my work area!

I have everything I need to get started with de Zeven Provincien, which is currently occupying my side table in my workshop!

As soon as Revenge is completed, de Zeven Provincien will commence in earnest!

I am very much looking forward to building de Zeven Provincien!

Foudroyant and Royal George would both be incredible models!

@Loracs,

  Thank you very much!

The running rigging and sails are intimidating.  I let my Dutch Cat Ship sit for an entire year in the same state, for that reason, before going back to it and finishing out.  At least with the Revenge, the scale is large enough that belaying won’t be too bad, although 16th Century running rigging is redundant to say the least.  I look forward to seeing yours progress!

The quarter gallery arches are complete and installed:

Working deck artillery now:

All guns are carved from wood.

The sakers and the falconets are sitting in card carriages.

The breach loaders have the wood block type mountings.

Welcome!