K2Pete

Oh my dear Gawd! I had to join to just leave a comment. I post on a Plastic Modelling Forum and we had a visitor who's a member of this forum 'garyshipwright' IIRC. He posted an image of his ship model and it was gorgeous … and BIG. I came back here after being told about it and have read every page, every post of this build. I … am … a-STOUND-ed! Taking into consideration its tiny size, what 8” 10”? … the detail, the WORKmanship, the Precise cuts … in WOOD! The skill demonstrated in this build is other worldly. The faithfulness of each … and … every … small detail … The grating … that tiny, PERFECT grating, the precisely cut top timbers ( hope I got that right! ) and myriad equally precise parts, every single part as a matter of fact, there’s no fudging, no guesstimating, no “close enough” ( like in MY builds ) I have the sense that I’m simply echoing what other members have stated, but druxey, you deserve all this high praise! Plus, the images of your progress, the lighting, the overall quality … My Goodness Gracious … is this an indication as to what I can expect to see on this forum. I shan’t be building, just viewing. The terminology is baffling, the techniques ( like antiquing Brass ), proper chisel usage, are enlightening and the research involved … all out-stand-ing! Thank You druxey for demonstrating your skill and sharing your pure talent with the likes of me, a mere mortal. ’Tis a supreme pleasure to watch this marvel come together! And maybe see it on video on TV? Okay, now get back to work everyone! ;- D Pete