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  1. hollowneck
    Ray, You're doing an excellent job. I have peeked-in to your build log from time-to-time. I completed my Diana last year and it was a superb kit - very challenging, but also very rewarding. You may have seen my completed Diana in the gallery. If not, just search on Diana in the site's engine and you will see 10 photos I posted. Although one can follow the masting/rigging plans from Caldercraft, I'd recommend studying Vol 4 of The David Antscherl book from Seawatch Books (Swan class build). This helped me immensely to create more accurate masts, spars and - of course, extensive rigging as well as belaying plans. You may want to look into this BEFORE you complete the weather deck furniture and rail details. A fully-rigged Diana is a most impressive model. Steady-on, keep it shipshape and in Bristol fashion! She'll reward you. Ron
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    Nice job on those carronades, Len! Ron
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    Jaro, Beautiful work. One question: are the blocks from JerzyBin in Austria?? They appear to be either pear or boxwood. Thanks for your well shot photos. I'm anxious to see what you choose for your next build! Ron
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    Lloyd Warner's blocks are very nice but as Jay has mentioned one needs to strop and drill them out. I have also used Jerzy's (Austria), and they are excellent and more finished (but made of pear). Both are roughly the same cost (about 30 cents ea.). Jerzy's is fast but you have postage from Europe Which is not a big deal -obviously. Order well in-advance with Warner, it can take a few weeks. Ron
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    Welcome Back Christian. Good to see your work again. Ray has posted a new Diana Build Log and I'm certain he (for one) will appreciate the time you've taken to re-post many of your build pics. Your superb work continues; I do like the open quarterdeck too but I chose to frame mine in with the same wood as the exterior bulwarks which also makes for a nice contrast with the cannons. I also like to have figures on my completed models. I also chose to mount lanterns on the rear of each top (but not the taffrail). I'll be waiting anxiously to see how you do your masting and rigging. Ron
  6. hollowneck
    Ray, Good Luck with your Diana. I just completed mine this past December. This is the oldest but one of the best Caldercraft kits. Overlook the poor instructions, toss 'em. The plans are quite good however, the materials are excellent. I loved upgrading this kit. I have some photos in the completed ship gallery here you may want to look at - you know, inspiration! As you'll see, I decided to not copper her. I agree that the Victory Models copper plates are considerably better (I used them on the VM/Amati Mercury brig kit, same scale). YOu may want to think about this approach. Diana's lower hull lines are beautiful and the walnut planking does finish-up quite nicely. Cheers! Ron
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    Steve, As others have said, you can't go wrong with either of these Victory Models/Amati builds. Other than substituting boxwood for the bulwarks, I built the Mercury out of the box; the plans are excellent, the instructions pretty good. The quality of all components (particularly the etched brass and laser-cut wood) is superb. I enjoyed building this model very much and it was my 4th kit. I've attached some pictures of the finished ship to help you with your decision. A nice (MDF) baseboard is included Press on!! Ron

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