DelF

Breathtaking. Apart from the superb realism I was struck by the great attention to detail, such as the tompions and the way rope ends had been neatly finished off with stopper knots. More ideas I shall shamelessly copy!

Derek

Stunning - even the base is a work of art.

Stunning model - thanks for sharing!

Stunning!

Excellent first build. Well done, you've created a beautiful model - hopefully the first of many!

Derek

Another beautiful little jewel. Superb work, as always. Thanks for sharing.

Wow! A superb model of a beautiful vessel. Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful model, superbly photographed.

And me! Fantastic work!

Incredibly realistic - just beautiful!

Superb model - well done!

The whole model looks very smart, but I particularly like the sails and the paintwork.

Great model of an unusual subject (can't believe it's paper!)

Beautiful model, with a novel and very effective display.

Attractive model with a superb display case. Did you make the display yourself? If so I'd be interested to know how you made the inlaid anchor. Looks like very skilful marquetry?

Stunning model - love the display.

Beautiful model. To what extent have you gone beyond the original kit to add further detail?

Superb model!

Hard to believe this is your first 'real' ship model - great result!

Superb workmanship!

A fascinating model of an unusual and interesting subject. Thanks for sharing! 

That explains why it's so realistic!

Stunning. How did you reproduce the sea?

17 hours ago, ERS Rich said:

things that could have been done differently; for example the deadeye lanyards could have been black thread

I think you did just fine. Most people class lanyards as running rigging and leave them light coloured, as you did (and the people who maintain historic ships such as HMS Victory).

Fine model, well-displayed. I particularly like the dry dock - much more interesting than the usual pedestals.