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The 6th rate frigate Surprise. Kit-bashing build. Options
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#41 Posted : 31 October 2016 23:36:13

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I do get a great deal of pleasure watching a true craftsman at work and am thoroughly enjoying the work and detail you're producing on this one..... stunning....Love Love Love

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#42 Posted : 01 November 2016 21:56:00

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It just gets better and better. What plans have you got when it's finished? It should be on public display, as it is out-standing! BigGrin
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#43 Posted : 01 November 2016 22:05:32

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Very nice work Alain Drool great pictures too Cool
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#44 Posted : 06 November 2016 20:21:27

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Thanks again for kind comments.BigGrin

Answer to Matelot. When the Surprise will be finished, let'say in two years, I plan to build a Higaki Kaisen, a japanese merchant ship at scale 1/50.



I like traditional ships of Far East. Two years ago, I built a Fukien sea-going junk (scale 1/50). A present for my wife. This is a unique model. I drew the plans based on studies by Sir Frederick Maze, George R. G. Worcester and Étienne Sigaut, who worked for many years in the River Inspectorate of the Chinese Maritime Customs and Capt. Louis Audemard, who served in China.



I named her Mei Lin, a very common girl's name meaning "Beautiful Forest" for these junks were used to transport timber.

Her colourful stern.



Symbolism.

Top. The fenghuang. A mythological bird protecting seamen in storm.

Sides. The vermilion bird of South.

Middle: The Eight Immortals, symbol of prosperity and longevity.

Below:
left, deers, symbol of longevity,
right: white cranes, symbol of happiness,
middle: Goddess Mazu, said to protect seamen against shipwreck.

And to be sure to make a safe journey, there is a shrine dedicated to Kwan Yin, goddess of the compassion and mercy, in the cabin.



That's all, folks!BigGrin
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#45 Posted : 06 November 2016 20:30:15

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beautiful detailing and I really do like the cabin partitions you have made.
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#46 Posted : 06 November 2016 21:19:31

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That is stunning,,,,, love it....Love Love

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#47 Posted : 08 December 2016 19:44:41

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Gangway knees.

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Skid beams. On French ships there are no beams across the waist.



Decorative rail between the gangways.



Launch and pinnace stored on the skid beams.



Forecastle planking test.



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Always a pleasure to see your latest updates Alain. It Makes me smile to see it call you a beginner in the margin!!BigGrin BigGrin You build is amazing!!
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#49 Posted : 22 August 2017 20:25:44

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Hello AlainBigGrin

your model ship Surprise so far looks great!.. I have this kit and I am waiting till I get most of the subscription before I start my favourite ship.. happy modelling i'll be following your progress.


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