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9 hours ago, Dubz said:

No words. One of my favourite builds.

 

Dirk 

This for sure,......the work is a miniature marvel !!

Spectacular work!!!

A beautiful Victory and introduction as well!

Superb artistry skill set displayed here......and being a land lubber,... I find those seas fearsome and can feel the onset of sea sickness just by looking at them.

If I had just 10% of your skills I would be a very proud individual.

I`m sure it will end up being a magnificent piece when all is said and done.......enjoy every minute of the process.

Fantastic feat of craftsmanship.....another standout effort!!!!

The end result of this project will be "priceless"............superbly done!!!!

 Another thing,.....I suggest separating the pieces from one another  on the card with an exacto.

They need to be soaked in warm water. They will become soft and workable but ensure that you remove the card backing before you apply to surface. Work with care since they will be fragile but they will conform to curves without breaking.

Nicely done!!!

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your talents. Everything is simply superb !!!

Perfect for stropping blocks.

15 minutes ago, Mumin said:

Hachette in Italy just anounced partwork "La Belle 1684":

 

http://www.costruiscilabelle.it/ 
 

if I understand correctly, "tecnica dell'arsenale" means "admiralty model"

... that looks fairly impressive! Is there an English version for the site offering more information?

JP

55 minutes ago, archjofo said:

The etching parts for the weather vanes have not yet arrived.
Meanwhile, I continued with the fittings for the topmast caps.

 

.......wow..........mind blown........micro magnificence

I am in  awe of the details achieved with these naval kits......and look forward to checking in for the updated progress. The last few  plastic logs I've witnessed with all the photo etch details may have started in irresistible itch that I cannot resist.... damn!!!!

... such a splendid feat and display of precision!!!!

JP

... what  Gunther said..........

JP

.......the epitome of true craftsmanship ......a marvel to behold .......

jp

An exceptional build!!! .... very well done............

JP

...glad I have a couple waiting on the shelf for me.... it's a constant battle with the cost of living in general that has me wide eyed!!!

JP

I'm out in the hallway peeking thru the door often and enjoying this build... and I am intrigued by the photo etch parts and the skills needed to work with such tiny pieces!!!  ....what puzzles me is how does one access all the nooks and crannies when it comes time  to paint the vessel ?

JP

Mike, I admire your tenacity with the questions surrounding the history of this vessel......I just stumbled across this log and your efforts are to be applauded. Looks like I've been out of the loop for a while but it's nice to see someone jump into the fray with another Euromodel kit. I agree with your commentary over the quality as well as the shortcomings offered by the Le Renommee kit and look forward to future collaboration as your build progresses.

JP

LOL...That looks like a unit that would add some legitimacy to any ones work bench.... darn,....decisions, decisions.....???

JP

Thanks Mike and Simon for the very kind comments.  The likes are also very much appreciated. It is onto the bowsprit now as the rudder will be left 'till later (I knocked it off after carefully installing it a short time ago.) Just to be different I'm considering building and rigging only up to the first mast tops. I have other builds calling out to me......

JP