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No rush, Jack. What the others have said. Recover first.

I have to say "wow!" on the engines also.

If it will help, there's a couple articles here: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-plans-and-research.php In addition, you might look through the CAD area here: https://modelshipworld.com/forum/34-cad-and-3d-modellingdrafting-plans-with-software/

If you've never used a lathe before, here's link for some tutorials. Not specific to what we do but they do give a pretty good overview and "how-to". https://littlemachineshop.com/info/menu_page.php?parent=itm11

Nice plumbing work, Danny. The loco is really coming together wonderfully.

Welcome back, Rick.

What John said Peter. If your scrap box isn't full, you're doing it wrong... or so it seems.

Just quietly waiting for the finish line. Spectacular model Dan.

Google is your friend. Here's what have for 1800. If you search for French Navy Uniforms they have a "suggested" searches that appears... 1700, 1800, etc. And the link below is for both images and websites. https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1ZCEB_enUS832US832&ei=qiXvXYOjKtb6-gSFxaDoBA&q=french+navy+uniforms+1800&oq=french+navy+uniforms+&gs_l=psy-ab.1.3.0j0i22i30l4.45208.47889..56979...4.2..0.132.585.0j5......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j33i22i29i30.BSR_9rqe2qo

I think you're right Scallywag. And as I pointed out earlier, the Bluejacket one is based on much earlier look than the MS. The MS version is based on the 1927 rebuild (I think that's the one or close to it). The MS is based on as she looked in the early 1800's....

It's journey with out road signs or maps. Maybe when starting the rigging? Done painting? Everyone's 'mid-point' will different.

So you'll have the fleet passing in review, Chris?

I saw in the news where they just did the last crewman's burial on her. There's 15 (I think) still alive but they've all decided for a private family plot.

Great to see you back, Aviaamator.

Sweet. The paint looks great.

Mick, I see you have possibly what you need. But here's their URL just in case: http://www.constructo.es/ It's in Spanish and you'll probably need Google Translate to use the site... unless you speak and read Spanish that is.

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!

Either way works for me. So... your choice or those who vote make the choice.

Yes, there are a lot of scammer out there. Looking at the posted ad, the price itself sets off alarm bells. It could be a scam or it just could be really tiny... but my money is on "scam".

Mick, Have you tried contacting Constructo?

I just noticed he hasn't been online since his last post. A bit of Googling to find out if he's working on other projects and I found this: https://www.automobiliaresource.com/news/in-memoriam-gerald-wingrove Sad news for the model world.

The Ship’s Carpenter D.E. Stockman Fire Ship Press, 2019 Softbound ($18.99) and Ebook ($8.99) 226 pages Order: https://stockmanbooks.com/books Background on the book: This is first in a series titled “Tween Sea and Shore”. While it is fiction, it’s based around real ships and real events of the mid-1700’s. The story centers on Abraham, an English shipyard carpenter and his French love Yvette as they struggle to lead a quiet life amidst the wars of their respective countries in the mid-1700’s. Abraham leaves London for France to find work, meets Yvette, and falls in love. He returns to London after unfortunate incidents occur and he is forced into the Navy. From England to France and the colonies, his life and those of other historical characters encounter sea-faring exploits, escapes, victory and defeat as their paths cross. The story, much of which is based on real-life events, ends with the Battle of Quiberon Bay in 1759. A French frigate, la Renommee, connects all the main characters an entwines their lives in it’s wake throughout the telling. Review: Thoughts and comments: I must confess that I have read very little naval fiction in the last 10 years or so while focusing on non-fiction although prior to that, I have read a lot. Having said that, I’m very happy to have read it and feel like I should be reading more again. The Ship’s Carpenter is very well written in a very flowing pace. There’s much to be said as the work is very well researched. I had to refer to Wikipedia and Google a few times to get some definitions of terms and in turn was rewarded by a greater understanding of the period. The weaving of fictional characters and real persons is very well done and more that once I stopped and sorted out who was who. While he takes fictional license with conversations, etc. they are well blended into the historical accuracy of the times. Mr. Stockman has an insight into the times and the lives of those who lived them and blends in fact and fiction very well. So well, at times I had to stop and think… “fact or fiction?”. I picked up some things about shipboard life and battle that other works tend to ignore such as during battle, the ship’s carpenters continuously traversed the hold searching for leaks and holes created by cannon shot and effected repairs as quickly as they were able. It’s these tidbits that were part of the pleasure of reading this book. I look forward to the next two books in the series. To those who enjoy period naval fiction, this ranks well up there.

I'll have to check a site I visit regularly that deals with various military items.