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

I felt the bits were horribly out of scale (post #19 in my Nelson log linked below) and scratch built my own, something to consider. You’re doing very nice work. 

Hi, a small update on this thursday…
Frank.

Just a thought. It’s easier to drill and add the various ring and eye bolts before assembly or at least drill the holes for them. 

Well I am officially moved in to my new place.  Everything is going well but not as quickly as I would like.  Having said this,  the shop is pretty much all set
up.  I have a few things left to do but plan on opening the store for orders on Tuesday morning.  
 
Thanks to all of my customers for your patience.  I can honestly say that I will never move again.  Moving sucks.  But once the dust settles it will have been worth it.

CD?  Those are still around? 😂🤣🤣 Stream it on Spotify. 
 
Seriously though, your rigging looks great. The details are excellent, nice work!

It’s your model and your choice. Not sure how anyone can claim to know the shade of paint on a ship that hasn’t existed for hundreds of years. I also like it, very striking. Beautiful work, exquisite detail. 

Thanks guys. The aim is to build a “framed” model without all the massive jigs and tons of expensive wood while utilizing the simplicity of bulkheads for everything above the wales.
Keep in mind that with Portland we are building a model of a painting of a model so the frames are all single pieces and simple to install.

The contemporary examples below are exactly what I’m looking to achieve with this kit.
 

Dear fellow modellers,
today I would like to continue the topic of the transom and its elements here.

 
Here you can see a comparison of the drawing and the finished wax model. The dimensions are fairly accurate, although the design of the medallion in the centre of the transom is slightly different. The formation of the edges and the exact depiction of the medaillon content are more precise in the drawing than in the model.
 


A closer look reveals the following:
In the centre of the medallion are the mirrored initials of the Danish King Christian VI. A double chain runs around this monogram, representing the bearer chains of the Order of the Eledanten (outside) and the Order of the Dannebro (inside).
The arrangement of the chains can be clearly seen on this epitaph:
 

Incidentally, the Danish kings still wear these very chains today when making public appearances.
 

 
And here is an example of the mirrored initalia of King Christian VI of Denmark and Norway (1699-1746).
 

 
Incidentally, several Christians chose this exact arrangement, from Christian IV to IX.
 
I have drawn this arrangement and brought it into the correct proportions for the model:
 

 
The next step is to carve the medallion from boxwood:
 



 
The coat of arms medallion will now first be integrated into the rear prospect and the adjacent baroque ornamental panelling added on.
 

 


Due to the scale, I will print out the chains on transparent paper and glue them on, the surrounding frame ovals and the initials will be added later. The model now looks like this:
 

 
However, I won't finally fit the component until the quartergalleries have been completed, te keep the accessibility for these works.
Best regards,
Matthias
 

Very interesting approach to a frame model!  Nice!

Impressive. 

The two sides at once is a good idea, after coppering one side of Vanguard I stopped modelling for three years in avoidance of doing the other side. Haven’t coppered anything since. 
 
I like the square tuck.  Probably like you I’ve been fascinated by them ever since Cheerful. 

Very interesting approach to a frame model!  Nice!

The two sides at once is a good idea, after coppering one side of Vanguard I stopped modelling for three years in avoidance of doing the other side. Haven’t coppered anything since. 
 
I like the square tuck.  Probably like you I’ve been fascinated by them ever since Cheerful. 

I felt the bits were horribly out of scale (post #19 in my Nelson log linked below) and scratch built my own, something to consider. You’re doing very nice work. 

Amazing work! I see you have a new friend to keep you company on the deck.

A few have asked about size for Surprise.
Well, below is a comparison in size with Indy at the top, then Surprise, followed by Sphinx and bottom is Grecian (all 64th, of course)

Not sure if it applies; I learned planking Cheerful and Winchelsea that I edge bent the bow edge of the plank down in order for the to lay up on center at the stem. It seemed counterintuitive but it worked. Maybe what you’re already doing…

Impressive. 

Not sure if it applies; I learned planking Cheerful and Winchelsea that I edge bent the bow edge of the plank down in order for the to lay up on center at the stem. It seemed counterintuitive but it worked. Maybe what you’re already doing…

Impressive. 

Good evening, as a small break from the repetitive gun carriages I decided to make the lower part of the capstan 
Following the very precise instructions, I feel I have produced a passable capstan, with only one mistake!
The top of the barrel has five holes, which I completely ignored and didn't line them up with the holes for the bars.
Some gentle persuasion with a razor blade and the mistake was rectified.

Thank you for all your likes, and till the next time, 
Cheers

Your technique and methods are always a joy to follow, well done!

Your technique and methods are always a joy to follow, well done!

Your technique and methods are always a joy to follow, well done!