kpnuts Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Hi all I won this on ebay and as described the bowsprit was broken, well i've fixed the bowsprit to be honest I dont think I will be staring this before my hols in a weeks time but I am excited by the prospect. the moulding for such an old kit I think is outstanding, its certainly equal to the Heller La reale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 well I know I shouldn't as were off on hols tomorrow but I couldn't resist Just wanted to see how it compared to the heller la reale and I think it is deffo as good, once I've added the black it will be stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Looks like you're off to a great start here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Hi all well back off hols and made a tentative start on this one The kit comes with stubby half cannons for the lower decks( I may live to regret this but Ive decided to open up the gun ports and make some whole guns to put behind them, since they are below decks and you wont see much of them they wont need to be too detailed or accurate, and I am only doing one side as they would never do a broadside on both sides, I mean what admiral in his right mind would choose to take the risk of a broadside on both sides at the same time) also it means I've only got to make 30 guns and carriages. I also have to make part decks for one side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hi all here is tonight update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 hi all here is what ive done now I wanted to see if what I'd done was worth the effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Hi all decided to guild this side before I put the top guns in as it will be harder when they are poking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 Hi all did a bit on the gold on this side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Looks great, love the added details. Can't wait to see more. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Looks real nice from what I see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 Hi all here is an update on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 COOL....Not built many ships....but did build a few Revell from that era. Don't have any built now.....but a few in the stash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Hi all here is a very small update on this kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 Hi all here is another update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 Hi all I've decided to do something different with this and it involves this It flickers just like a real candle and the other one is kaput so I developed a cunning plan so, off with the transom can you guess where this is going drilled out the windows then removed the rest of the window yes thats right I'm going to RC it, only joking, lighting up the state cabins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Hi all here is another update on her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 (edited) Hi all here is another update on this lovely little kit, it really is a joy to build. (http://i.imgur.com/4QFYC5C.jpg) Edited July 26, 2015 by kpnuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Hi all here is tonights update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Awesome looking work so far. Looks great.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Hi all here is tonights update, I've tried to do the cannon anchors and the ammo boxes. also tried an experiment with the vac formed sails which looks most realistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRodaSaurus Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Always wanted to built this but never did. Looks outstanding but to much detailing for me(I build slammers in the model car world). Cheers for showing, J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Wow...very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Interesting touch with the sails, I'll have to remember that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Hi all here is an update on this one. All the guns in place (still got to tie some down) all the closed gunports glued in. I've discovered that the slots in the grating for the bowsprit tie downs are not there so had to make them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 Hi all made a start on the water effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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