HMS Bounty by Jerry Berenson - Corel - 1/130

[Jerry Berenson]

Having built many ship models as well as scratch builds over several decades, I am running out of room to display them.. i decided to build a mini model of the HMS Bounty. It is rated as a beginners model but I decided to “detail” it and make it more authentic. I researched the ship and found the true Royal Navy color pattern as well as the fact that it was copper bottomed. Here are a few initial pictures of my journey.

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[Jerry Berenson]

[Jerry Berenson]

Deck planking done, ornamentation and cabin windows painted and placed on stern. Figurehead painted and installed on bow. I am using deadeyes instead of brass eyelets for the shrouds to make the model more authentic.

[Jerry Berenson]

Many deck structures added. I framed the vents, made the pumps , built the belaying racks and painted the cannons and life boat among others.

[Jerry Berenson]

I secured the cannons, painted and added the headrails and completed the rudder. As I stated in my initial posting, I am trying to make the ship more authentic by securing the cannons , coppering the hull and painting the ship in its original colors which are not stated in the instruction sheets. Onto the masts , bowsprit and yards!