Hi,
I am sorry it took so long to re-register - but I have been very busy - plus my internet has been intermittent.
Whilst developing and building the Victory prototype, I have made many changes 'on the fly' - sometimes for realism/previous part not quite right to adding more detail - especially the stern windows.
I have just completed the boat designs, anchors (100mm long!) and made four new cannon barrel masters - here are some pics:
Copper plates laid in two distinct bands:
Rudder is very easy to copper.....:
Main Channel:
Checking the cannon masters:
As for release dates for kits, I am sorry, I cannot help. I have as much idea as you, as I only design and develop the kits, and have nothing to do with release strategy....
Chris