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Many thanks Mike,

much appreciated...

Nils

Thank you very much Denis,

Nils

Thanks very much Dave,

your crew identification rate is realy not bad.... nearly 100%

With ref to the maning of those oars I wish I knew myself how they did it, but sitting on the canons is an interesting option. When cutting the gunports I had the same feelings, but larger holes would have fouled the inner bulwark structures

Your humor and your comments are highly appreciated....

Nils

Beautiful build Kensaku,

I love the open framing, which leaves the view to the inside.....

Nils

Very nice model Fukui,

nils

Beautiful work RGL,

Nils

Very interesting little craft Javier,

nice sunny colors..   

Nils

very nice introducing explaination Javier,

your two boats are looking top....

Nils

Your Thumb is a good comparison for this small scale Patrick....

Nils

cute stand  ! ,

seems to be resembling white crowned waves on the blue water, nice detail....

Nils

A beautiful build Koppolakki,

and I like the weathering touches...

Nils

beautiful build Johnny !

Nils

Great looking boat D.J.Bobo

Nils

beautiful work John,

Nils

beautiful Swan Class model !

Nils

Great looking boat Iosto,

Nils

very atractive model Ken,

well done !

Nils

Nice looking section Peter,

Nils

a beautiful boat Grant,

Nils

Beautiful build,

Nils

well done Elijah,

lovely looking schooner

Nils

Bill,

Many thanks four your appreciative words, I saw this build once as a very well completed and colored card model, but in the small scale 1: 250. So from that time on my mind went pregnant with the question if it would be possible to scratch build the ship in a larger scale, e.g. 1:144....., and it was...

Nils

Christo,

yes, that is one of several Chebec types....

Nils

You`re welcome Christos,

when going for a scratch build, you probably will at least be holding a good construction plan, thats worth a lot.....

Next project :    I`ll be going for a scratch built North Afican / Mediteranian "Chebece" like also the 18th century pirates of the "Barbary Coast" sailed, and after a purchased and 25%  enlarged "Amati plan", but its still in the preparation phase...

Nils

Hi Christos,

thank you for your words my freind, much appreciated.....

to answer your questions :  

build time 26 months, and appr. 1950 hours...including the glass case

The dark background is done with a black fleetch blanket hanging down from a horizontal plank, and the lower part draped over admiral`s height adjustable ironing table, where the model stands on. From the ceiling I turned 3 existing hallogen spots directed on to the model for illumination . The tip with the black blanket credits to member "Lee" who recommended this tip some time ago

Nils