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I visited this ship, and made it a short one, because it was not historically interesting in my (modest) opinion. If you were in Denia, you probably visited their museum on the seafront, where there are a few models, among which 2 well built galleons. I don't remember having seen this replica...

I suppose you have heard of the Chinese ZHL set of 1/78 scale ornaments and figures for the Wasa. And yes, it is awfully expensive at some $ 535, but they are once again absolutely beautiful...

I suspect that aligning Letraset dry transfer letters at that small scale would be very, very difficult. Decal sheets would give the best results and are no more difficult to use than normal printing paper on your Cannon or HP inkjet printer. And certainly if you are to apply those letters on a...

This looks like a splendid build. I will happily follow this thread. I am surprised to read that this kit has become a rare and much sought after item. I used to have this kit but when I moved to a smaller place, I had to sell it for a give away price. There is a story behind this. I had...

There are a few other points to consider, I think. First, considering that most modellers will want to preserve their models in a case, then they should consider that the volume of that case will be the same with or without sails on the model. But the case without the sails will generally look...

Pugwash??? Is there any chance you were once nicknamed Captainpugwash? If so, were you the creator of Model Ship World? And if so, then let me tell you you are bitterly missed there! ...and very welcome here.

Well done. I once had this kit on my shelf, but never built it. This is the boat that did the 3d solo circumnavigationOver a period of over 3 years, starting in 1947. The French sailor, Jacques-Yves Le Toumelin (if my memory is good), was an experienced sailor whose periple was short lived by...

Nice job so far. May I kindly ask your opinion about my post on p.4 of Mahenke's build of the same kit? Thanks in advance.

This will surely become a fantastic model. I personally built in the late 1980's the 1/350 version by Entex, which I was able to superdetail with some of the first PE sheets on the market, made by Golden Metal Models. The etching was of course basic compared to what's now on the market, but it...

I suppose the back panel of this T-shirt is shorter than the front panel!ROTF

I should think of it. At last a style of pictures that always makes your model look good. Seriously, the question of this, and probably other forums being too qualified or too professional looking, is something I often heard from people at IPMS. I personally like to look at models that are...

Excellent report. Loved it. Thanks for sharing!

What is strange is that plastic manufacturers offer their Nina as a 2 masted carvel, while most wood kits have 3 masts. (?)

Just a small remark. Who ever made the translation is really a great diplomat, because the French tekst actually says: "it is easy to understand why these ships made the Brits jealous of their sailing performance: if you compare the under water hull (vivid works?) of the Victory to those of...

Nice project and you seem to be experienced enough to tackle the issues you mention. I will be pleased to follow your build. I remember I built long long ago the South Goodwin. This model, I think, was smaller than this one. I loved to build her, although I had some problems with soft...

I wonder if you found background information on the Carraca Atlantica or Sao Miguel. This is indeed the only representation of a carrack with SIDE galleries I know of. So I wonder where the information came from. Maybe from a naval museum in Portugal? By the way, I lately got rid of a very...

Oh, just a last point: in my humble opinion, the best Soleil Royal kit is still the plastic Heller kit: has a manageable size, leaves room for improvement, will stretch your painting skills, and yes is has the most elegant stern galleries (lower galleries with rounded off corners: beautiful...

Unbelievable: that price of 400 bucks looks more like the price of the upgrade kit alone. By the way, there is no doubt that the ZHL offerings are again the best rendering of both the Soleil Royal and the Royal Sovereign. I would not comment on the Sergal Soleil Royal which is a much more...

Here's a silly idea. Finish this model with only the lower masts. No rigging. Make a nice case and...sell her! With the spare money (and maybe a little help from your admiral, buy a chinese plank on frame model which will enhance your wood working skills. They often come without rigging...

Love this build log as well! Find it fantastic that you will try to add the missing deck(s) and platform(s). Also, the bow on the model is quite different from contemporary paintings/drawings. Another thing I noticed when I visited the Mary Rose museum, is that the guns were to say the least...