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Icarus24

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    Hello MSW: I would like to start a build log for the restoration of the ship France II. The model was damaged in shipping and I have done extensive work on it and would like to post the progress. The model was never a kit and and to call it a scratch built model before I got a hold of it , would be a reach. So, I need some clarification on where to post my rebuild efforts. thanks, Icarus24
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    Such a beautiful work of art, love the lines of the hull and the attention to detail on the bench seats. Great work.
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    This is an early thank you to the modelers on this web site. I will be pursuing the rigging plans that have been drawn up for this model since I am relying on the Preussen plans, a ship on the same era. And yes, I must concede that this model may in fact be a sailor’s model, but this model was given to me as a challenge. The France II may not have been from a established modeling company, but deserves to be restored to the beautiful lines that she was interpreted by a original modeler. Thanks for the hyper link to the French National Marine Museum. The photos that I have viewed show a gorgeous array ship models and beautiful displays; comparing it to a grainy photograph of France II from the early 20th century on Wikipedia. Thanks again to everyone, for I am relying heavy on artistic interpretation and had no place to turn to for information. regards, Icarus24 Builds: Billing Boats Bluenose Billing Boats Seeadler
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    Folks I am in the middle of the restoration of a French 5 masted d France II. This model was never in the best of conditions and I have devoted numerous hours of pain staking work on this project. I have completed the deck furniture and I am getting ready to start the standing rigging. Looking forward at the running rigging I am anticipating up coming headaches. This is do in part because I have no rigging plans for this model what so ever. Yes, it is a monumental task and the closest I have come to what would be rigging plans of a ship of this era is the German ship Preussen. Does anyone have any information relating to the rigging of the France II besides what Wikipedia constantly tells me; which is just the history of this ship.

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