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  1.    Freebird reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Victory Anatomy Version by JeffT - Artesania Latina - 1/84
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  10. Freebird
    Absolutely gorgeous! Best Regards …. Rick
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    Erik, you’re doing an outstanding job with your Cheerful. You should be very proud of your accomplishments. Best Regards …. Rick
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    Outstanding! Best Regards …. Rick
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  24. Freebird
    Extremely impressive! Best Regards …. Rick
  25. Freebird
    Dusan, thank you for the reply, much appreciated. Best Regards …. Rick
  26. Freebird
    Dusan, Your model is absolutely stunning! I’m in total awe of your fine craftsmanship. I do have a question though, I know for the wales you used black leather dye, for the rest of the model, did you use black paint or the dye? ‘’Best Regards …. Rick
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    One of the better suppliers of wood for us modelers. Best Regards ... Rick
  28. Freebird
    That's really shaping up nice, Rusty! Best Regards .... Rick
  29. Freebird
    Totally awesome Tom! Best Regards …. Rick
  30. Freebird
    Very, very nice! Merry Christmas! Best Regards …. Rick
  31. Freebird
    Or.... Syren Ship Model.... Best Regards .... Rick
  32. Freebird
    One of the prime elements for “Best Kit” for me are the instructions. If you’re an experienced old salt, that’s not as much of a requirement. For the novice ship modeler, good, clear and concise instructions are most important. As we all know, there are many elements that go into building a model ship and without good documentation, many modelers get frustrated and quit the hobby as they find it too difficult. A current example to me, of instructions that need to be written and not video clips is the new HMS Victory by Artesania Latina. This is a very expensive and complicated model, yet most of the instructions are via video clips that don’t show enough details on how to complete the model satisfactorily. An example is the hull copper sheathing. This is a very visible element that if done incorrectly, will ruin the model. All they show in chapter 22 is applying 2 rows of copper strips being applied starting at the waterline. That’s it. In other views of the model in later chapters, it’s very clear that there’s a distinct pattern of the copper plating on the hull. Same goes for planking the hull. I’ve watched all of the available video chapters that are available (31) so far with many more to come. I was seriously considering purchasing this model, but I’m very disappointed in the instructions to build this model. So back to my initial thought, instructions are a heavy hitter in the criteria for “Best Kit”. Best Regards …. Rick
  33. Freebird
    Very, very sorry for the loss of your ensign. Pets are family members and true friends. Just remember all the good times and it’ll warm your heart and make you smile. My heartfelt condolences, Rusty. Best Regards …. Rick
  34. Freebird
    Very nice Rusty, very nice! Best Regards .... Rick
  35. Freebird
    Looks pretty nice, but a model at this price range shouldn’t have “cast” fittings. Guess we’ll have to wait and see which parts and quality. Best Regards …. Rick

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