Soleil Royal by Late To Soleil - Heller - 1:100 - PLASTIC

Late to Soleil · March 21

Not my first kit, but first in 40 years! I started building this model that long ago, but 2 kids, and

life interfered. I always told myself, "Tomorrow, tomorrow". Well. tomorrow has arrived. Now, if I can live long enough, I WILL finish her. These pictures are a start. Funny, I was having trouble taking good pics with my old camera(a Sony dslr), but picked up an older Nikon Coolpix, and man, what a difference! This is one beautiful camera. Only one problem. It shows warts and all. Looking at the pictures, I see every little flaw. Lots of paint touch-ups to do. I know I am not up to the standards of some (read any) of you, but I will give it my best!

Late to Soleil · March 23

Thank you all! Will post as I go.

Late to Soleil · June 5

On 3/23/2024 at 10:35 AM, Late to Soleil said:

Thank you all! Will post as I go.

Have made some progress, as you can see, now that I have figured out the rules, and procedures. Sorry to have hi-jacked other's posts. Please delete my inadvertent photos.

I think the shrouds are going to be my biggest problem; glue or tie. Am going to try varnish, and if that isn't enough, tie the ratlines. I also tried, and here's one for you; a bamboo toothpick for the detailed painting. sharp point, gets into corners great!

In the pics you will see plenty of touch-ups needed. Will get to them.