I guess little late starting a build,log is better than not starting at all. This kit is a challenge as it is mostly inaccurate as a representation of the midsection of the HMS VICTORY. That is part of the fun and challenge to take basically a shell and make something more true to the original as much as possible. For instance, the kit does not address the pumps at all. Using Longridge's book, I was able to find a photo of the actual pumps (Plate 42). Using another model's instructions, I put together the structures surrounding the piping on the lower decks. For the cannons, I had to use smaller blocks and rings than the kit provided as those were much too large and would have appeared rather odd and left overs from my Mamoli HMS VICTORY kit helped dress out the carriages. "Elm tree" pumps were from Model Expo. I am using copper tape (cut to scale size, again, Longridge) for the hull sheathing. Bugle's book provided lots of informtion about the rigging including two diagrams of both running and standing rigging. I am also using McCay's book as a reference. Also, having built the complete ship is a great reference in itself.
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