le couronne

[Ken Gilkeson]

On 7/31/2019 at 4:43 AM, stitchdup said:

That is some mighty impressive work. When I first saw it I was amazed and the more I look the more I see. Does anyone know how to get my jaw back off the floor?

thank you for the kind words, it's hard to catch the beauty of the wood in pictures.

[Ken Gilkeson]

12 hours ago, ReduitRetro said:

That looks real nice, I've been wanting to do a real wood plank on frame ship model. Truly got to be a lot of work, but man the final product is worth it. Great job!

thank you, they make different skill level kits. try one they are all beautiful.

[Ken Gilkeson]

12 hours ago, shoopdog said:

That ship sure packs some serious fire power!

66 cannons, thank you for checking it out and commenting.

[Ken Gilkeson]

more pictures

[Ken Gilkeson]

On 7/8/2019 at 10:14 AM, mustang1989 said:

You had your work cut out for you on this one. Very intense labor went into this one.

yes but worth it.

[mustang1989]

9 hours ago, Ken Gilkeson said:

yes but worth it.

Every bit of it. This thing is beautiful.

[Ken Gilkeson]

11 hours ago, mustang1989 said:

Every bit of it. This thing is beautiful.

thanks. hard to catch the beauty of the wood in pictures.

[Ken Gilkeson]

On 6/26/2019 at 9:40 AM, cobraman said:

That's some darn nice work. I built some much smaller wooden kits and they ain't easy.

thank you Ray

[Ken Gilkeson]

On 6/26/2019 at 1:51 PM, Jim N said:

That's gorgeous!  Great work.

thanks!

[Ken Gilkeson]

On 6/27/2019 at 12:21 AM, bisc63 said:

VERY nicely done. More!

thank you Rusty

[Ken Gilkeson]

On 6/27/2019 at 3:03 AM, ChrisR said:

Looks great!

thank you Chris

[Ken Gilkeson]

On 6/27/2019 at 6:10 AM, landman said:

X2

thank you Pat

[Ken Gilkeson]

On 6/28/2019 at 2:51 PM, misterNNL said:

Looks like one of those no shortcuts and no super glue projects. Outstanding.

thank you tom , no short cuts here

[Ken Gilkeson]

On 6/28/2019 at 3:06 PM, Jim B said:

Fantastic build.

thank you Jim

[Ken Gilkeson]

On 6/28/2019 at 6:09 PM, Mike Williams said:

Hello Ken, let me write that wooden ships are my favorite modeling experience….my opinion is, this genre is the real deal.  

This model is looking very good.  I can imagine this being as Artesania Latina rendition (edit;  you mentioned Corel) , and your attention to cannon rigging is well done, the planking looks to be correctly executed on the deck and hull, and the overall appearance is a treat.  Did I say that I love wooden ship models…?  lol.

A magnificent model, compliments.  I'll be dropping by when you update, thanks for sharing this endeavor.

thank you Mike, glad you like it

[Ken Gilkeson]

On 6/29/2019 at 12:37 PM, bbowser said:

Beautiful work, thanks for sharing.

thanks for checking in Bruce

[Ken Gilkeson]

On 6/29/2019 at 8:49 PM, vamach1 said:

Awesome craftsmanship.   Only downside is it makes it looks I play with toy cars. 

hehe thanks

[Ken Gilkeson]

On 6/29/2019 at 10:03 PM, Dragline said:

Holy Moley!

I have an Artisania ship kit and I eyeball it all the time. But I don't have the temerity to start it.

 

Well done Sir.

thank you much Bob

[Ken Gilkeson]

On 7/1/2019 at 12:37 AM, peteski said:

Wow!  It takes a special kind of modeler to build wooden models os sailing ships, and you are a good one Sir!

thanx Pete

[Ken Gilkeson]

On 7/2/2019 at 2:23 AM, 89AKurt said:

Ship building is an art unto itself.  Someone brought a book to a model meeting, about ship models in museums, they used to build models before blueprints were done.  I'm sure all the real ships are long gone, but the models remain.  More power to you!

thanks Kurt

[Ken Gilkeson]

On 7/3/2019 at 2:43 PM, Rider said:

Another great project Ken, love the work. 

thank you Curtis

[Ken Gilkeson]

On 7/3/2019 at 8:19 PM, Agent G said:

Beautiful!

Let's see the hull construction please!

G

thank you , posted

[Ken Gilkeson]

thank you all for your interest

[ThreeThree]

This is amazing and very inspirational. The bow sprit looks great and the dingy tie down is a nice touch. 

[Ken Gilkeson]

On 8/27/2019 at 6:13 AM, ThreeThree said:

This is amazing and very inspirational. The bow sprit looks great and the dingy tie down is a nice touch. 

thank you Brent