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Sovereign of the Seas by Denis R - FINISHED - Mantua - 1:78 scale


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Hi Mark

 

Thank you again.

It feels like I have put about 200 miles of rope on her ha ha.

 

Not sure if I will put the sails on the "RW" or not but will see when the time comes.

 

Denis.

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Hi All

 

Just some more rigging for you ha ha.

 

I think about another 2 weeks and the rigging will be done I hope.

 

Denis.

Denis

Your work is simply stunning

Likening to capillaries reaching the extremities of the human body

So are the complex lifelines of the SOS

Without them - there is no life

What an awesome array of Rigging

Well done

-visi

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Hi all

 

Just some more photos of the rigging.

 

The worst of the rigging is now over :D  :D .

 

The rest of it should be easy.

 

Denis.

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Wow! That's some serious rigging!

 Current build: Syren : Kit- Model Shipways

 

Side project: HMS Bounty - Revel -(plastic)

On hold: Pre-owned, unfinished Mayflower (wood)

 

Past builds: Scottish Maid - AL- 1:50, USS North Carolina Battleship -1/350  (plastic),   Andromede - Dikar (wood),   Yatch Atlantic - 14" (wood),   Pirate Ship - 1:72 (plastic),   Custom built wood Brig from scratch - ?(3/4" =1'),   4 small scratch builds (wood),   Vietnamese fishing boat (wood)   & a Ship in a bottle

 

 

 

 

 

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yepper! really coming along nicely Den.........I'm still in awe of the style of rigging.........the mechanics of them are so cool!

I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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Mind boggling Denis. Amazing rigging! I do hope you find a home for this magnificent model at home.

Cheers

Alistair

 

Current Build - HMS Fly by aliluke - Victory Models - 1/64

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34180-hms-fly-by-aliluke-victory-models-164/

Previous Build  - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways

 

Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log)

 

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Hi Alistair

 

Thank you for the kind words.

 

I don't know what I will do with the SOS yet , may just give it away.

But the wife said she wants it in the lounge.

 

I am looking forward to starting the "Royal William".

 

Denis.

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hee....hee........that's the same reaction I got from my admiral,  after she saw what the wood builds look like.   only two of my build left the house......and she hated to see them go!   I simply told her........get me another kit  :D   sounds like a splendid place for her to reside.

I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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Hi Popeye

 

The admiral was looking over my shoulder when I was typing it out.

Some thing sharp was in my back ??.

 

Denis.

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Hi Denis.... just catching up on your progress,man...... that is one beautiful !! job on the rigging, looks like it was  a very complex process  ....   I''ll bet you're glad that's over with. :D ... looking forward to your start with the RW..... Nice work Denis!!!!

Frank

completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat     HMAT SUPPLY

                        

                         USRC "ALERT"

 

in progress: Red Dragon  (Chinese junk)

                      

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Hi Denis, an outstanding all round rendition,masterly achieved,The work you put into the rigging is the work of a Master,listen to the Admiral and be proud,kudos from your family and friends is very deserving . Look forward to your next model, ps Urmilla says your SoS is beautiful.my comp is okay.Edwin

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Hi Frank

 

Thank you so much for them words.

Very pleased it is just about finished .

The rigging and sails I think has taken about a year to do.

 

The admiral said I have to re paint my office/hobby room before I start the "RW" :(  :(  :( :(  :(  :(  :(  :( . 

 

Denis.

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Hi Denis,

 

it is always a joy to watch someones work as well-done as yours. It gives me so much hints for my own model-building progress. And it shows that there is a solution to almost every challenge.

 

Best wishes - and thank you that you let us share your big perfomance

 

Cheerio

Max

Next: Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde by Euro Model 1:47

 

Finished: Half Moon Corel;  HMY Royal Caroline Panart; HMB Endeavour Occre 1:54; Fregatte Berlin, Corel, 1:40

 

 

A life without dogs is possible... but worth to live?

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Hi Max

 

Thank you my friend for them words.

 

I am pleased someone can take some ideas of the build.

 

Yes you can live with out dogs , but life is not the same is it.

 

Denis.

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Hi Denis,

 

got one more question: As I understood the decks of the SOS are ready to build in - I mean the decks have not to be planked. Although the look is very accurate und smooth - what is your opinion about this way of building? Is it a "+" or a "-" for you? I see there is a trend to prefabricate more and more parts. This is a this-and-that-way... I am not sure what I should think about... hmmm

 

Thx

 

Max

Next: Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde by Euro Model 1:47

 

Finished: Half Moon Corel;  HMY Royal Caroline Panart; HMB Endeavour Occre 1:54; Fregatte Berlin, Corel, 1:40

 

 

A life without dogs is possible... but worth to live?

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Hi Max

 

Re decks and planking.

 

I think it looks OK as it is but if I had to do it all again I think I would prefer to plank it myself.

 

Denis.

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Billing's did that a lot with their older kits.......some folks didn't like it.   they do sell  wood grain laminate that has an adhesive backing,  but I think the hard part would be the calking,  since it is so thin.  

I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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Hi All

 

All the rigging is now finished.

 

All cannon doors are fitted to port side.

 

Most of the cannons are fitted.

 

Just the anchors to rope up and the stand to paint ( will make do with the stand till I get a better one ).

 

Hope all will be finished on Monday ha ha.

 

 

Denis.

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Hi Denis...

 

WOW ... looks so amazing :)

 

All thumbs I have: UP UP UP :D

 

Cheerio

 

Max

Next: Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde by Euro Model 1:47

 

Finished: Half Moon Corel;  HMY Royal Caroline Panart; HMB Endeavour Occre 1:54; Fregatte Berlin, Corel, 1:40

 

 

A life without dogs is possible... but worth to live?

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