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I wanted a 1:48 version but unfortunately the postage to the US is near equal to the boat. Guess I’ll have to wait for me to have a larger order to optimize the postage. Still, very nice offering. I’ve never like making ships boats the old way.

Nice garboard. Always the hardest plank to get right in my opinion.

Glad you’re healthy, that is good news. Your framing, as with all your models, looks great. What a process!

Well done, it will look even better sanded, no worries about gaps.

So you’re saying you will have a new boss?

Wish I had the choice back when I made mine, my answer would have been yes.

Sorry you think that. My comment is to the unreasonable expectation for ‘accuracy’ being demanded of Chris for small plastic figures. Being it reminded of the little army men I played with as a kid I’m not why toy isn’t a fair description. More significantly nor can I imagine examining such figures to determine if it had the right shoes, especially once placed on a model. Chris is valuable to our community for his ship designs, not for the outsourced work of a plastic figure that clearly creates such critique. It’s true I have no use for plastic figures (other than my mini-me for fun and scale comparison) so I’ll keep further comments to myself. Frankly I’m surprised Chris is giving it another try, best of luck to him on his next iteration.

I first thought these comments were in jest, such detailed critiques of a small plastic toy. I completely understand and support your decision to scrap it. It’s not your core business, why bother. btw: the guy in that painting seems to have really big hands 🤣

Well, that would make it more challenging.

Thanks JJ. I’m thinking with my current progress you’ll quickly catch up. The head works are a whole new game.

They aren’t real people or sculptures, just toys to put on a model. Besides I think I read somewhere that naval officers of this time period had big hands and small heads 😊

After a family trip to Costa Rica with my adult sons, our wives and grand children it’s back to building. I left off with a reluctance to add swivel guns to the bollards. I’ve stayed pretty true to Chuck’s design, so ultimately I added them. They are kinda necessary for balance, the two on the forecastle were lonely. On to the final chapter, the head works around the bow. More to follow, lots going on in a very small space.

Looks great, just a few more to go😊

Looking great!

Thank you both for the comments, much appreciated!

Great photography 😊

Thank you, much appreciated. Thank you! Thank you! I appreciate all your comments!

Thanks Rusty. One of my summer goals is to learn more about Photoshop’s new AI features. Maybe I’ll create an image of Winnie on the high seas😊

Chapter 11, the model save the headworks is complete. I thought I'd share some photos: So many cool design features stand out. As simple as the bill board may appear it was a sharp addition. As I've mentioned, I dyed the deadeyes ebony. The dye, as opposed to black paint, allows the grain to show (though hard to see in photos) I'm pleased with how they complement the colors of the overall model. The open deck allows a nice glimpse of the stove - such a fun thing to make I'm glad it's not completely hidden. The decision is still pending on whether I place the swivel guns on the bollards. I'm not sure how I feel about the look, accurate or otherwise and I'm not completely confident drilling the holes for them to fit. I'll revisit it as I start work on the headworks. The midship cannons were the last thing glued in. I was holding off while my friend and I fitted the base he's making to have a place to hold. Once the gang boards were mounted they became more the thing to avoid than cannon barrels. I'm happy with my decision not to rig the guns this time around. Although I appreciate those that did, in this case I like how it provides for a nice clean look. Or maybe I just didn't want to rig 32 guns. The transition to the quarterdeck, from the lower deck letter to the breast rail provides for a lot of detail and many, many hours of work over the past 2 ½ years. It's all worth it when it all comes together. Those posts took a lot of time. So glad I took that time. I made the elm tree pumps two years ago but didn't add them until the ladders, rails, gang boards, and everything around them was complete. That was a good call, I would have broke them multiple times otherwise. The stern is when all the fun is. Between port lids, more cannon, swivel guns and predominant deck furniture there is lots to see and lots of mini-projects to get there. One very minor thing I'm happy with: I was able to wrap and match up paper friezes for six of the swivel guns. With the angle and only two sides showing that wasn't an option for the two on the quarter gallery roof. I'm no paint specialist but I kept playing with Winsor and Newton Cerulean Blue, Titanium White, and Grumacher Mars Black until I got a nice match with the paper frieze. I know it's a small thing, I considered going the Sherman Williams store for a computer based match but not sure what I'd do with the minimum order of a quart. I've shown versions of this photo several times, I never tire of it. For me it's a piece of art all by itself and yet another signature tribute to Chuck's design and penchant for detail. So here she sits ready for the final chapter. I'm taking some time off for other summer activities, I'll see how long I can go before jumping in to start chapter 12. Thanks for stopping by, your likes and comments are always appreciated.

Is it a Surprise?😁

Nice to see you back at work. I remember those doors…

You'll need space on those pin rails for all the rigging you'll later belay. Could just be the angle but they seem a bit narrow. It all looks so tight and crisp - exceptional build. You clearly got the eyelet making drill down, those look great.

Yes they are, not sure how model specific they are. They need to be lightly sanded and weathering powder applied but they are great.

Only the swivel guns to go to finish Chapter 11. A quick update on what was the long process of adding the chain plates to fix the deadeyes to the channels. Basically a lot of holes to drill in a straight, level, and angled lines. Another exercise in patience, planning. placing, and adjusting each of the three mast sections of channels and deadeyes I am a big fan of the acrylic strops and chainplates - so much easier and such a much better look than fighting through their metal equivalents. I’m not going back. I also had a new opportunity to make many eyelets along the hull following the plans. At this point the twist around the drill bit in the vice and the cut, snip, fit is mindless, easy work. Maybe someday I’ll count how many I’ve made for Winchelsea - or maybe not. The model is transformed with these additions - looking completely like a ship at this point (don’t look at the stem, that’s Chapter 12). It’s really quite something. I'm going to take some better photos after I finish Chpt 11. I still haven't glued in the remaining guns, but that's coming up soon. Thanks for stopping by - some swivel guns are up next.

A lot like drilling holes for multiple strips and eyelets on the hull you spent almost a year planking. Not much opportunity for recovery.