Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed

[md1400cs]

Hi,

It’s been a while since I’ve checked-in as well as posting any updates. Been busy with other bits of my life. But, very lately, having found some disposable time I have done further work on this so far “lifelong” build.

 

Some thoughts - 🙂

1)   I know hinges should be black along with other bits as well. I chose leaving the hinges brass purely for their looks – given this ship’s hundreds of other bronze parts, and that this project bears very little relationship to any historical accuracy. as I’ve mentioned before…….

 

2)   But, I am regretful that the gun ports (doors) appear a bit too thick. I had overlaid thin strips above some other matching wood strips that I had available, and cut to size. No other (to me available) wood matched the very light outer hull planks that run the lengths of the lower, and upper-gun decks. And I don’t have a wood strip sanding drum. So be it….

 

Thanks for your continued interest.

Regards,

 

 

[Ronald-V]

Great work so far! This ship is quite overwhelming with the decorations 😁

[MBerg]

This is a dream build. Incredible work so far 👍

[md1400cs]

Ronald  - thanks - yes indeed the amount of decorations make this a very unique kit - 

MBerg - such a nice post thanks so much!!

 

 

[fmodajr]

Hi Michael,

 

Beautiful work.

Nice to see you back at work on the model!

Best,

Frank

 

[md1400cs]

Hi all,

 

It's been so long since I've updated this log. --- She's finished - as a hull model...

I will fill in a few blank spots to wrap this off as "completed"..

 

Decided to also include a ship's boat mounted on deck. So images below. To be followed by scratch built deck framing for this pinnace.

 

Regards,

 

MJD

 

 

 

Edited 14 hours ago by md1400cs