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As an historian myself, I fully appreciate your comments and analyses, and I appreciate that which you are trying to accomplish with your model. I will continue following your work. Bill

There was an article published in Fine Scale Modeler several years ago about making sails. I'll see if I can find mine and reference it for anyone interested. Bill

Wow! That is beautiful! Is that the Zvesda kit? Bill

This is the way we expand our knowledge. I absolutely agree! I long for the day when we can discuss issues in a civil manner again. That ideal seems to be epitomized here. Bill

Incredible job! This is one of the best plastic models I have seen. Kudos! Bill

Uwek, I would assume so. The term "United States of America" was first used by the Continental Congress on September 9, 1776, but the term "United Colonies" was also still in use as well. It is a gray area. But, I have never read "USS" used in any primary document of which I am aware. I...

Prego! (ce Italiano) Bill

Uwek, Please forgive me for saying so, but the Bon Homme Richard was not a United States Ship, or USS. There was no United States at the time. We were the United Colonies, her moniker being Continental Navy Ship. Please accept my comment kindly. Your build is excellent! Bill

Hello! I just found this build and will follow along. I do have one minor issue that I only mention kindly. The Rattlesnake was a privateer in the American Revolution, not a national ship. She was not "USS Rattlesnake", but, rather, Rattlesnake. In fact, there was no "United States" during...

Impressive start! I also have this kit, so I will gladly be following along with your build. Bill

That is a beautiful model! Well done! Bill

Beautiful so far! It seems that there are companies out there seeking to improve kit quality. It is a great thing to see! Bill

I have a very old version of this kit, so I will definitely be following along! Thank you for posting this thread! Bill

Yours is an incredible model! Well done! Bill

Marc, I will grant that your expertise on French warships of the era is far greater than mine, and that your research is most impressive. However, I have long believed that Tanneron's model is likely based on any sources he may have had concerning LSR of 1693. I know that Etienne Hubac wanted...

Marc, I especially like your cambered gratings. I love all of your work, but these really stand out to me. I do have a theory about this kit. Being strongly based on Tanneron's model in the Musee de la Marine. As you know, there were three ships of the line named Le Soleil Royal. The...

Marc, I have been following your model for years on other sites. I am amazed at your extreme attention to detail, as well as your incredible painting skills! I'm just letting you know I am still here and following. Incredible job! Bill

I remember that I asked about that Tricolor in the kit. I knew it wasn't right for the original. Either way, your models are outstanding! Bill

I am not convinced that there are a great deal of historical inaccuracies in either this or any other model kit of this ship, although I believe that it is not the original of the ships named Le Soleil Royal. I own a book published in France named "Les Vasseaux du Louis IX" The drawings found...

Messis, I remember another Hermione model that you once built that flew the Tricolor. Is this another model? As usual, you do wonderful work! Bill