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Posted
On 3/25/2023 at 9:25 AM, East Ender said:

I'm following your build with great interest. Superb job! Beautiful detailing and paint. 

Thank you for your nice compliment and interest!

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  • 4 weeks later...
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Completed and attached bowsprit, added all the required blocks, eye bolts to the bow for the rigging.  Also installed trail boards then finished and installed the cutter.  Progress has been slow for me the last month or so as I've been busy with other projects, but after all this work completed, I finally mounted the ship to its permanent base.  I previously had all the masts, yards, boom and gaffs completed so now I'm ready to put my rigging skills that I have learned to work.

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  • 2 weeks later...
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Work is progressing slowly, but she is starting to come to life.  Installed lower and top mast shrouds over the last few days. Hopefully I can get this completed in the next few weeks.  Sure, wish I knew some shortcuts to working with those tiny deadeyes as some modelers make this look so easy.  Although not perfect, I'm pleased with my results so far and I guess that's all that should matter.  I will get better at this as I gain experience.

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Posted
12 hours ago, Montaigne said:

Looking very nice indeed, well done. Beautiful lines also on that ship. 

Thank you

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Posted
11 hours ago, rcmdrvr said:

A beautiful model.

Thank you

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  • 2 weeks later...
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Making more progress and just thought I would take some photos of where I'm at on the rigging.  

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  • 4 weeks later...
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After 6 months and a huge number of hours, I'm finally calling this ship complete except for the case that I will have to make yet.  I made some mistakes along the way, but I am very pleased with the outcome.  This is my 1st 2 masted sailing ship, and it was quite the challenge for me.  Last year I was fortunate enough to take Nic's (Bluejacket ship crafters) rigging class, and I can say that class was very, very helpful and I learned so much.  The only problem I have now is figuring out what my next project will be.

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Posted

Amazing details, what a wonderful build Jeff, you must be so happy with this ship, Great work!!    :cheers:

"Start so you can Finish!" 

In progress:

Astrolabe 1812 - Mantua 1:50; 

In queue:

Pegasus - Amati 1:64 

Completed:

The Dutchess of Kingston - 1:64 Vanguard Models 🙂 
Santa Maria - 1:64, La Pinta - 1:64, La Nina - 1:64, Hannah Ship in a Bottle - 1:300, The Mayflower - 1:64, Viking Ship Drakkar -1:50 all by Amati. King of the Mississippi - Artesania Latina - 1:80  Queen Anne's Revenge - Piece Cool - 1:300  The Sea of Galilee Boat - Scott Miller - 1:20

Posted

  That's nice how well the greenish-treated copper bottom came out.  'Shows one does not have to fuss with tiny plates or copper tape to have a decent effect.  Besides, it mostly underneath and not what the observer admires most - namely the fitting-out, masting and rigging ... all well-done.

Completed builds:  Khufu Solar Barge - 1:72 Woody Joe

Current project(s): Gorch Fock restoration 1:100, Billing Wasa (bust) - 1:100 Billings, Great Harry (bust) 1:88 ex. Sergal 1:65

 

 

 

Posted
3 hours ago, ccoyle said:

Congratulations, Jeff! She's a beauty.

Thank you so much!

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Posted
2 hours ago, Knocklouder said:

Amazing details, what a wonderful build Jeff, you must be so happy with this ship, Great work!!    :cheers:

Thank you so much!

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Posted
1 hour ago, Snug Harbor Johnny said:

  That's nice how well the greenish-treated copper bottom came out.  'Shows one does not have to fuss with tiny plates or copper tape to have a decent effect.  Besides, it mostly underneath and not what the observer admires most - namely the fitting-out, masting and rigging ... all well-done.

Thank you so much!  I agree with you on the coppering of the hull, I think in this scale it looks just as good if done right.  Glad you like.

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Posted
2 hours ago, alross2 said:

Nice clean build!  Thanks, Jeff.

Thank you so much!  

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Posted
8 hours ago, MrBlueJacket said:

Nice job! Your customer file now shows you will get a 10% discount on the next kit you buy from us.

 

I can suggest the Smuggler, Charles P. Notman, Atlantic, Fannie Gorham, Bowdoin, or Alfred to name a few.....

Thank you Nic!

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