Thanks for the birthday wishes Master Chief! Indeed I am STILL working on the Billing Boats Connie. It has been a rather trying year, much more for many I fear; I had an issue with a memory card in my camera, and lost quite a few pictures, I am currently working on the standing rigging and attending to some "issues" with this kit. To be frank, I am rather disappointed with the quality of this kit, both from the materials, and glaring historical issues, but one gets what they pay for and the price differential of this kit vs the Model Expo, et. al. version must be rather telling. I have attached a few quick pictures I just took as I am waiting for the main and mizzen chains to dry. If you do plan to purchase this kit there are some items one needs to be aware of:
1) Supply your own chains, as the instructions have you use cordage.
2) The long guns protrude way too far from the gun deck.
3) No stunsail rigging.
4) The whole bowsprit...you will have to do a bit of research to get the rigging sorted.
5) The Fore stays.....more research....
Again, I understand one gets what they pay for, so just beware.
Cheers!