Willie L Bennett by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Model Shipways - SMALL

[rcmdrvr]

I have been away for a while.  Had to have a bit of surgery and that threw me behind at work.  I was able to continue working on the Willie, but did not take as many pictures of the progress as I should have.  I am enclosing a few pictures of the model which I have moved out of the workshop and into the house.

 

This was one of the most difficult modeling projects I have done.  The basic building of the hull, masts, etc. was not too difficult but working with the brass parts and the rigging, etc. I found to be very difficult.  While you get a lot of help by looking at the other builder's; you can also find the quality of their work somewhat intimidating.  Some of the other builders of the Willie are awesome.

 

Well I hope you find my build adequate.  I really enjoyed the Willie and recommend it as a first build......it has a bit of everything.  I will be starting a new build soon.....just purchased the Sanson.

[russ]

Don:

Your completed model looks really great. Congratulations. Wonderful work.

 

Russ

[rcmdrvr]

Coming from you that is a huge compliment.

[gerty]

Beautiful Model - Great Job !

 

Congrats.

 

( hope all well after surgery )

[mhaas2]

Looks Great!