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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from NMBROOK in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70 January 16, 2018

Thank you all for the likes and for looking in
A little more work done on the deck furniture
I have made the ladders and cat heads and painted the windows to the cabins
Next job fitting the capping rails to the top of the bulwarks

Martyn
BLACK VIKING got a reaction from John Allen in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70 January 29, 2018

Thanks for the likes and for following .
I have now finished fitting the cannons and rigging the in-hauls , yippee
The crew have been recruited and have turned up. The captain and first officer with two of the sailors have been painted but a few more to go so will post pics when completed.
Next job fitting the rails to the upper side

See you later
Martyn
BLACK VIKING got a reaction from NMBROOK in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70 January 16, 2018

Thank you all for the likes
I have finished fitting the the cross deck and the in-haul tackle, and my I say thank you to Henry and Jud for the information on the in-hauls . Next job doing it over again on the other side

Thanks for following, Martyn
BLACK VIKING got a reaction from John Allen in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70 January 29, 2018

Oops sorry forgot to put the pictures on
BLACK VIKING got a reaction from John Allen in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70 January 29, 2018

Thanks you all for the comments and the support guys.

A bit more work done on the SR .

I have planked the beak and the keel as I didn't like the dark brown stain . Next job fitting the rudder. The pintails and hinges were gold plated but I didn't like the colour so have painted them a iron colour with a wash of brown then on to fitting the strakes down the side. I am really pleased on how this is turning out and have decided not too paint further down the hull as I think it looks ok

Thanks for following
Martyn
BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Bob Frysztak in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70 March 9, 2020

May I say thank you for all the brilliant comments Guys and the likes

I have been scratching my head on how far down to paint the blue as there seems to be a lot of debate on where it stops?
So I have gone down to the top of the middle gun deck just to see what it looked like and I must admit I like it so have fitted the first whale. The instructions say just to butt up the joints but I have done them with scarfs as it looks a lot better.

Thanks for following
Martyn
BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Bob Frysztak in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70 March 9, 2020

Hi all thanks for the likes and for looking in
I have now finished the second planking and have sanded and put a clear silk varnish on the hull
Next job deciding how far to paint the blue down the side?

Thanks for looking Martyn
BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Bob Frysztak in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70 March 9, 2020

Thanks for all the likes
More planking on the SR very slowly getting there and boy this is a beast to plank , but really pleased how it's going.
Next job after that fitting the rubbing strakes.

Thanks for looking rgd Martyn
BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Bob Frysztak in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70 March 9, 2020

Hi all a bit more done on the SR
I have started planking the the lower hull and the first stealer has just gone in to help keep the planks in line. Looking at the way it's going I might need one more but we shall see

Martyn
BLACK VIKING got a reaction from NMBROOK in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70 January 16, 2018

Thanks Zappto Michael and EJ for the brilliant comments and also the likes.
I made a mistake by saying that the stern was boring as I should have read through the instructions as there are carved columns that go between the windows. So have painted them gold with a wash of brown to bring out the carvings and glued them in place.
Still working on the galleries but slowly getting there.

Thanks for looking , Martyn
BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Sjors in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70 October 25, 2017

Thanks Zappto Michael and EJ for the brilliant comments and also the likes.
I made a mistake by saying that the stern was boring as I should have read through the instructions as there are carved columns that go between the windows. So have painted them gold with a wash of brown to bring out the carvings and glued them in place.
Still working on the galleries but slowly getting there.

Thanks for looking , Martyn
BLACK VIKING got a reaction from John Allen in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70 January 29, 2018

Thanks for the likes every one.
A lot more done on the SR . The rails are now fitted and the columns painted gold. Next up the stern galleries. I glued them into the slots and lined them up and left them over night to dry . The curved peace was glued to the lower gallery and while that was drying I started on the windows on the stern. These were a bit boring to look at so I have added a door frame and painted the panels under the windows blue with gold trim.
Next job will be finishing the rest of the galleries hopefully in the next couple of days

Thanks for looking
Martyn
BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Anthony Burnside in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70 December 26, 2017

Thank you all for the likes
I have finished fitting the the cross deck and the in-haul tackle, and my I say thank you to Henry and Jud for the information on the in-hauls . Next job doing it over again on the other side

Thanks for following, Martyn
BLACK VIKING got a reaction from NMBROOK in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70 January 16, 2018

Thanks for the likes every one.
A lot more done on the SR . The rails are now fitted and the columns painted gold. Next up the stern galleries. I glued them into the slots and lined them up and left them over night to dry . The curved peace was glued to the lower gallery and while that was drying I started on the windows on the stern. These were a bit boring to look at so I have added a door frame and painted the panels under the windows blue with gold trim.
Next job will be finishing the rest of the galleries hopefully in the next couple of days

Thanks for looking
Martyn
BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Anthony Burnside in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70 December 26, 2017

Thanks for the likes every one.
A lot more done on the SR . The rails are now fitted and the columns painted gold. Next up the stern galleries. I glued them into the slots and lined them up and left them over night to dry . The curved peace was glued to the lower gallery and while that was drying I started on the windows on the stern. These were a bit boring to look at so I have added a door frame and painted the panels under the windows blue with gold trim.
Next job will be finishing the rest of the galleries hopefully in the next couple of days

Thanks for looking
Martyn
BLACK VIKING reacted to EJ_L in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70 October 16, 2017

Very nice work. Clean and I like the extra details you added under the stern windows.
BLACK VIKING got a reaction from md1400cs in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70 October 22, 2017

Thanks for the likes every one.
A lot more done on the SR . The rails are now fitted and the columns painted gold. Next up the stern galleries. I glued them into the slots and lined them up and left them over night to dry . The curved peace was glued to the lower gallery and while that was drying I started on the windows on the stern. These were a bit boring to look at so I have added a door frame and painted the panels under the windows blue with gold trim.
Next job will be finishing the rest of the galleries hopefully in the next couple of days

Thanks for looking
Martyn
BLACK VIKING reacted to zappto in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70 October 16, 2017

Work going straight forward, it is one of favourite ship for me, good luck!
BLACK VIKING reacted to MichaelB in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70 October 16, 2017

Martyn,

Great work so far! Your work looks very clean and smooth. Excited to follow your progress.
BLACK VIKING got a reaction from coxswain in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70 October 17, 2017

Thanks for the likes every one.
A lot more done on the SR . The rails are now fitted and the columns painted gold. Next up the stern galleries. I glued them into the slots and lined them up and left them over night to dry . The curved peace was glued to the lower gallery and while that was drying I started on the windows on the stern. These were a bit boring to look at so I have added a door frame and painted the panels under the windows blue with gold trim.
Next job will be finishing the rest of the galleries hopefully in the next couple of days

Thanks for looking
Martyn
BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Sjors in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70 October 17, 2017

Thanks for the likes every one.
A lot more done on the SR . The rails are now fitted and the columns painted gold. Next up the stern galleries. I glued them into the slots and lined them up and left them over night to dry . The curved peace was glued to the lower gallery and while that was drying I started on the windows on the stern. These were a bit boring to look at so I have added a door frame and painted the panels under the windows blue with gold trim.
Next job will be finishing the rest of the galleries hopefully in the next couple of days

Thanks for looking
Martyn
BLACK VIKING got a reaction from EJ_L in La Couronne by yancovitch - FINISHED - RADIO October 15, 2017

Wow I have just found this build and that is one stunning ship especially as it's radio controlled, very well done Vic .
looking forward to seeing on the water

Martyn
BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Omega1234 in La Couronne by yancovitch - FINISHED - RADIO October 15, 2017

Wow I have just found this build and that is one stunning ship especially as it's radio controlled, very well done Vic .
looking forward to seeing on the water

Martyn
BLACK VIKING got a reaction from mtaylor in La Couronne by yancovitch - FINISHED - RADIO October 15, 2017

Wow I have just found this build and that is one stunning ship especially as it's radio controlled, very well done Vic .
looking forward to seeing on the water

Martyn
BLACK VIKING got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Santísima Trinidad by Sjors - OcCre - 1:90 December 26, 2018

Looking good Sjors can't wait seeing it in the Tung oil

Martyn

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