Hello master shipwright. Your model looks amazing. I can see a big difference already from stock, unless I am mistaken. The side windows to the aft compartment look like real windows on your model, whereas the stock windows simply look like a glued on plate. You have fabricated a molding that gives it a "real" appearance. As an introduction, I long ago I built the Mamoli Constitution, the Corel Wasa, and the HMS Swift (not the current Mamoli kit. It was purchased in 1989 and I don't recall the manufacturer). I came out of retirement, and plan to build my fleet (I have 15 planned so far....what can I say, I obsess....don't we all?). I just purchased the Pegasus kit and learned that the cannons, long boat and rigging blocks should be replaced for authentic scale considerations. I am not, perhaps, as picky as some and may not replace the blocks (unless they really look bad), but the cannon choice seems to be an egregious error. The most I can figure is 1/64 cannon for a Swan class ship should be either .3 or .32, both of which I can get. But is there a recommended item? And what about the cannon carriages? Do they come prefabricated? If so, they will have to be replaced as well. If I must build them, I can probably work with the parts that come with the model and reduce their size a bit. The long boat I hear is a metal shell. I would like to make a planked boat but am not up to the challenge of a scratch build. I haven't been able to find a scale replacement. I would prefer making the longboat from a kit if possible-to scale, of course.
So, the simple question is what cannons should I get to replace the stock ones? That I can easily do. The long boat might be possible if I can find a scale kit. The item that bothers me the most, the non-functional look of the aft compartment windows, is probably beyond me. But we shall see.
Thanks for listening and I apologize if this is not the correct place to pose such questions. They are specific to this kit, however, so I figured it would be the best place.
Rodd
