She's gorgeous! I especially love the granular attention to detail: the variety of blocks; shackles; served lines, pendants and hearts; planking; sail hanks; sails; fit, finish; Presentation; every thing; it just goes on and on !
She's a tutorial on how to get it right.
You've raised the bar. a very elegant model. Actually -set of models.
Thanks for sharing her with us!
Thank you all. @vintagemodeler: For the sails, I used the finest cotton I could find in my wife's stock. The hems are first glued (with fabric glue), then they are topstitched.
Best regards
Fred
This is one of the best builds of a Gloucesterman that I have seen. I like the look
of the decking. The rigging looks correct. The sails have good shape.
She is quite a handsome build. You should be very proud.
Tim Murphy
Fred,
Except for the scale next to the grass, I would believe I was looking at the real thing! Right down to the creases in the white leather where it stretches over the upper right and left corners of the seats, down to the fobs on the key rings. Not to mention the dash with its knobs, dials, and inscription applique, OH,.. and did I mention the mahogany woodwork and the finish!?
Once again, sir, your master craftsmanship is humbling to behold and moves the bar so high as to be barely within the reach of even the most determined of us.
My hat is off to you! But then, why would I expect any less from the creator of your Benjamin W. Latham.