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jay
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jay got a reaction from Piet in Cutty Sark by NenadM
Mark,
everyone I believe finds the corkscrew very hard to do,
however Nenad never ceases to amaze most of us here with his excellent work .
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jay got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Cutty Sark by NenadM
Mark,
everyone I believe finds the corkscrew very hard to do,
however Nenad never ceases to amaze most of us here with his excellent work .
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jay got a reaction from CDW in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Hubac’s,
that’s some excellent research, as always thank you 👍🏻
Jay
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jay got a reaction from Elijah in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Hubac’s,
that’s some excellent research, as always thank you 👍🏻
Jay
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jay got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Hubac’s,
that’s some excellent research, as always thank you 👍🏻
Jay
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jay got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Hubac’s,
that’s some excellent research, as always thank you 👍🏻
Jay
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jay got a reaction from Hubac's Historian in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Hubac’s,
that’s some excellent research, as always thank you 👍🏻
Jay
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jay got a reaction from EJ_L in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Hubac’s,
that’s some excellent research, as always thank you 👍🏻
Jay
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jay reacted to Hubac's Historian in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Hey EJ - great work on your figure of the “Americas”!
Looking as closely as I can at Berain’s drawing of the stern, it appears that this figure, on the port side, is not holding anything. Her left hand is perched, at her side, upon the arched pass-through that she sits upon. Her right arm is raised, crossing her body with the hand resting on the quarter piece that supports the side lantern.
It is the figure of “Europe,” astride her horse (perched upon the left side of the taffrail) that appears to be holding a pointed spear, or scepter. This would make sense, thematically, as Europe was the dominant continental power, with “Asia” (on the right side of the taffrail, astride her camel), the next leading world power. The neo-classical robes of Europe and Asia are emblematic of their self-conception as developed cultures, while the Americas and Africa are mostly bare-skinned and wearing only primitive vestments.
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jay reacted to Sjors in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Your carving is top notch EJ!.
And I can not help you with what she is holding.
Maybe it has something to do with what she is doing?
Guarding or just sailing or on a peace mission?
Sjors
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jay reacted to yancovitch in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
you seem to be able to capture a fluidity in your sculptures, a feeling of movement, which is nice....
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jay reacted to Elijah in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Nice carving EJ! Is there going to be another on the other side? Maybe one was holding a fish and the other wheat? I really have no idea!
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jay reacted to EJ_L in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
And mounted on the ship.
My next question to the SR experts out there is what is she holding? I’ve seen 3 variants one being a fish, one a wheat sheaf and one a scepter so I’m thinking there was maybe some changes or just general disagreement on what she was holding. Does anyone know for certain or does it really matter much? I’m thinking either the fish or wheat would be appropriate as long as it was a food showing wealth but maybe I’m wrong in that thinking. Once I ha e a clearer idea I will add it to her hand.
Next up will be the starboard figure!
Thanks as always to the comments, likes and visits. The suggestions and knowledge shared is always appreciated as is just the general encouragement. This truly is a great community.
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jay reacted to EJ_L in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
A few more carving updates.
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jay reacted to BLACK VIKING in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Definitely have to agree with popeye your carvings look a lot better than the cast ones
Martyn
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jay reacted to popeye the sailor in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
really super progress EJ.......carving look better than the originals
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jay reacted to EJ_L in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
And the start of the next figure which will sit above the port quarter galley.
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jay reacted to yancovitch in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
great...and the excitement builds!!!
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jay reacted to testazyk in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
That comparison really shows you made the right decision! And I like the way you've been able to make modifications to make your build even more unique. Well done.
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jay reacted to testazyk in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
That comparison really shows you made the right decision! And I like the way you've been able to make modifications to make your build even more unique. Well done.
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jay reacted to EJ_L in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
After a hard working week and weekend, the Europe and Asia figures and the horses are in place. This tops out the taffrail minus the lanterns. Now I’m down to the figures over the quarter galleys and bottom balcony supports.
As a comprisson I have included a photo of the cast decorations that I have replaced. While I have no illusions to my own carving work, I am still extremely satisfied that I went this route instead of using the cast ones.
As always, thank you all for the comments, likes and looking in. More to follow!
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jay reacted to Elijah in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Wow, the stern and all of those carvings are looking great EJ!
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jay reacted to EJ_L in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Sjors, thank you very much!
This is going to be one of those really long builds as I am over a year and half into it with a lot more to go. Would not surprise me if this is a 3 year build especially if I start up another build which I am likely to do as I still want to build a cross section to go with La Couronne.
I never thought I would hear myself say it but, I think when I reach the rigging phase the build will speed up. Then again, I've never tried to carve all the decorations before either!
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jay got a reaction from mtaylor in Cutty Sark by NenadM
Mark,
everyone I believe finds the corkscrew very hard to do,
however Nenad never ceases to amaze most of us here with his excellent work .
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jay got a reaction from keelhauled in Cutty Sark by NenadM
Mark,
everyone I believe finds the corkscrew very hard to do,
however Nenad never ceases to amaze most of us here with his excellent work .
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