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BLACK VIKING reacted to EJ_L in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Another small "bite" has been taken out of this elephant. (Thanks Popeye for that analogy. Rather fitting in this build) rest of the stem and knees are covered and I've started the next band of planks. These will cover the space around the lower gun deck ports down to the first of the larger wales. Piece by piece she is growing more by the day!
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BLACK VIKING reacted to CDW in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Popeye's analogy is an saying I used to hear my old boss, a US Army Major General, say all the time when we had big, complicated tasks to take on - "just eat this elephant one bite at a time."
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from NMBROOK in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
A little more done on the planking, very slowly making my way down the side of the hull . Two more rows then starting planking from the bottom up still haven't had to put in any droppers yet.
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Hubac's Historian in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
A little more done on the planking, very slowly making my way down the side of the hull . Two more rows then starting planking from the bottom up still haven't had to put in any droppers yet.
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from NMBROOK in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Thank you very much for looking in and the comments EJ and Michael
A bit more done on the SR . I have lined the gunports on the middle deck the instructions say just to paint them which I did but didn't like the finish so decided to go down the lining route and I think it looks a lot better.
I will post more pictures when I get further down the hull as watching planking is like watching paint dry lol
Cheers for following, Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from NMBROOK in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Thanks for the comments EJ and the likes.
It,s nice to start the second planking on the SR . I have finished planking the stern and bow forecastle and have started planking the hull sides.
I have not followed the instructions and have placed the planks following the line of the gunports as hopefully I will not end up with to many droppers and steelers but we shall see.
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Zarkon in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
A little more done on the planking, very slowly making my way down the side of the hull . Two more rows then starting planking from the bottom up still haven't had to put in any droppers yet.
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Anthony Burnside in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Thanks for the comments EJ and the likes.
It,s nice to start the second planking on the SR . I have finished planking the stern and bow forecastle and have started planking the hull sides.
I have not followed the instructions and have placed the planks following the line of the gunports as hopefully I will not end up with to many droppers and steelers but we shall see.
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from NMBROOK in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Thanks for the likes everyone
A little bit more done on the SR . She has been given a good sand and a little bit of filler and am really pleased how the first planking has turned out
I have now started the second planking on the stern and have covered the transom and stern chasers. As you can see I have trimmed one side just waiting for the other to dry
Thanks for following rgd Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from NMBROOK in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Thank you for all the likes
A very small update on the SR . I have finished planking the upper hull and have now started on the lower planking.
The garboard plank has been fitted and left to dry over night. The second one was butted up and glued to the first one, it's a bit of a slow process as that nasty four letter word gets in the way ie work so the time for building is limited at the moment. Can't wait for next week as I am on the early shift and get all the afternoon to build. As you can see there are gaps between the planks that end in a sharp point at the stern , not to worried about them as this is the first planking and will be filled with steelers. The second planking will be layed differently and hopefully no steelers or very few
Thanks for following rgd Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from NMBROOK in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Thanks for the likes and comments
Hi Antony the kit is very well made and the carvings are brilliant and well cast .
As promised a few pictures of what I have been up to. The first planking is going on and to break it up I have built the ships boats. The largest launch I have included some carvings on the stern , not quite sure if they had them but I like them .
More to come so thanks for looking
Rgd Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Altduck in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
A little more done on the planking, very slowly making my way down the side of the hull . Two more rows then starting planking from the bottom up still haven't had to put in any droppers yet.
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from NMBROOK in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Thanks EJ and Greyhawk for the reply,s and likes
I am just starting to mark the hull with five mil lines to find out how many planks I need. And you know me Greyhawk I never follow the instructions lol plus the planking in the instructions are very simplified with lots of pointed droppers which I don't like
Another update soon. Martyn
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BLACK VIKING reacted to popeye the sailor in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
yup! she's a big elephant little bites at a time........but then again, there's a lot to be said about the halfway point. anything past that, and you'll be gaining ground look'in good
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BLACK VIKING reacted to EJ_L in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Small Update, stem and knees have been covered on one side. Now to rotate her around and repeat. Few more hours marked down, few more boards cut up and a lot more sanding dust over everything and S.R. has a little more color. Starting to really respect the size of this ship when I can sit here for hours and feel like I've laid a mile of planks only to see that I have gone a few inches across her hull. Fortunately I enjoy it and will be back tomorrow to go some more!
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Sjors in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Thanks for the likes and comments
Hi Antony the kit is very well made and the carvings are brilliant and well cast .
As promised a few pictures of what I have been up to. The first planking is going on and to break it up I have built the ships boats. The largest launch I have included some carvings on the stern , not quite sure if they had them but I like them .
More to come so thanks for looking
Rgd Martyn
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BLACK VIKING reacted to greyhawk in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Looking good as always Martyn.
I concur with EJ. The instructions and what you really get are going to be out of sync in the lower half anyway. From what I can gather our Soleils are actally quite a bit more pregnant than the prototype in the instructions. I ran into similar trouble with the lower stern balcony which is actually too narrow for the width the Soleil ends up being.
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BLACK VIKING reacted to EJ_L in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Moving along quite nicely. Planking is looking good. Smooth and even. AS you go lower be sure to take your time and measure and lay out your pattern before laying the planks. The bow and stern will start to narrow and you will have to taper the planks to accommodate both the narrowing space and the curves of the hull to avoid using drop planks and/or stealers. It's always best if you can draw it out with pencil first so adjustments can be made before you lay down wood. Saves a lot of money and frustration.
Keep up the good work!
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from AntonyUK in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
A little more done on the planking, very slowly making my way down the side of the hull . Two more rows then starting planking from the bottom up still haven't had to put in any droppers yet.
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from marktiedens in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
A little more done on the planking, very slowly making my way down the side of the hull . Two more rows then starting planking from the bottom up still haven't had to put in any droppers yet.
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from jay in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Your planking looks superb and I love the different colours of the two woods brilliant job .
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from jay in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Thanks for the response EJ I must admit I love the colour of the wood so I won't be painting mine with white stuff and as for the gold on the carvings that is a brilliant idea with the yellow ochre and gold. Trouble is we will never know what colour she was as she is under a car park in Cherbourg so probably not a lot left
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from jay in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
I was thinking the same EJ . I was not to convinced on what blue to use? And also was her hull painted with white stuff or just left natural wood
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING reacted to EJ_L in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Thanks Marc and welcome! Be sure to let us know when your build starts as I know I would like to follow along and I'm sure others will want to also.
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BLACK VIKING reacted to marcjp in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Hi EJ,
You are doing an amazing work on your Soleil Royal, it is very inspiring
I am following your built with great interest as I will start the Soleil Royal very soon (the kit is under my bed ).
If you are looking for the real blue colour used on Louis XIV ships, there is a rare document showing the Soleil Royal bow
I hope this document will help you for your built.
All the best,
Marc
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