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The rigging looks amazing! Regards, Phil W. Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car
Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230]
Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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Looking really good Martyn and should be proud of the result so far 
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 Nice work on the figures sounds like they were made of Zamac if they were grey metal,hard as nails with a tungsten finish Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Cheers for the comments every one much appreciated I have been on a bit of a painting marathon with all the little carvings over the week  so will hopefully post some pics tomorrow Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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arpurchase wrote: Nice work on the figures sounds like they were made of Zamac if they were grey metal,hard as nails with a tungsten finish  Definitely sounds like the stuff Andy it's plated in gold but when you cut into it it's a grey colour and is quite brittle  Thanks for the comments Andy Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Hi all as promised some pics of the carvings on the stern I am quite happy with the way they have turned out as they are really fiddley to do as they are only 12mm high Just a few more to do but luckily I have my granddaughter up today so we will paint the rest that go on the beak head I have also painted the name plate ready to go on the stand Thanks for looking Rgd Martyn Martyn Ingram attached the following image(s): Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Stunning work on the carvings. You've painted those up very nicely. Transforms the ship more and more the more you add. Chris On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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They look fantastic. Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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certainly a colourful ship, your doing her real justice jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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That's one fab looking ship model, a credit to you Martyn, very well done
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Thank you all for the brilliant comments and for looking in These ships of the 17c are absolutely stunning and such fun to build with all the carvings and the over the top paint work I just love them  and can't wait till the Deag vasa comes out as it will be a lot more historical correct than the Corel offering and have a lot of ideas for that one Thanks again for following rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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A fabulous piece of work Martyn, the figures certainly bring her to life....  Regards Alan
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Thank you for the comments Alan A bit more done on the Wasa We finish the carvings on the bow with the help of my little friend Abi so I started on the gunport lids and the cannons My way of covering the lids is to lay three planks down on the table then glue the lids down making sure the planks are butted up, leave to dry then cut out and trim While I was doing the lids Abi started her side line build for her dad as he loves Spitfires it's not quite finished but I am putting it aside for when she comes up again I am on the home run with this ship so hopefully she will be finished by the weekend  if all goes to plan Thanks for looking rgd Martyn Martyn Ingram attached the following image(s): Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Fabulous build! Incredible skill!Greetings,
Walter
Present builds:
Revell B-24D Liberator 1:48
On the shelf:
Italeri "Fiat Mefistofele", Italeri "Moto Guzzi California", Fokker "Red Baron", Revell Bismarck, Revell Tirpitz, Arab Dow, Stage Coach, .....
Completed builds:
McLaren MP4/4, D-51 Steam Locomotive, HMS Victory, GWH F-15D Eagle, St. Stephen`s Cathedral (cardboard), Solar-powered paddle Steamer (little project with my son), HMS Victory X-section, "Geli" Phantom II (cardboard)
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Excellent build, looks fantastic. Mark
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All looking great Martyn, beautiful work...... Regards Alan
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Hi Martyn, Just catching up on your build. Stunning work Kind regards, Garth "Measure twice, cut once!!!"
Finished!!! HMS Victory,
Current build: Black Pearl.
On hold: Bismarck, Golden Hind, Flying Scotsman, Victory Cross Section, SOTS, Tiger 1.
Wish list: USS Constitution.
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It looks fantastic Martyn! Excellent! Regards, Phil W. Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car
Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230]
Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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Beautiful work, she is looking fantastic.
Graeme
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Thank you all for the brilliant comments This is the last update on the Wasa as she is now finished I must admit she has been a pain sometimes and a real challenge but also great fun to A bit of a heads up on anyone thinking of getting this kit if you haven't built a ship model before run away because this is not for the first time builder as the instructions are the worst thing I have ever seen so you might as well chuck them in the bin and use the plans that come with it . Also if you want a accurate model of the Vasa forget it as their are a lot of mistakes  and would cost a fortune to put right . Also the carvings are a bit samey and are hard as nails. Right now the good bits the wood is a joy to work with and very well cut with no raggedy edge and lots of different colours. The wood for the masts was nice and straight and the U shaped wood for the cannons to sit in is a great idea . Oh I nearly forgot if you want to rigg this with sails there is not enough 0.25 thread in the kit So to sum up, she is a challenge to build but once completed a real sense of achievement Thanks again for following now of to restart the Sol oh proper instructions yippee Rgd Martyn Ps I will try to get some better pictures to put in the finished build section when the wind drops out side . At the moment it's blowing a hooly out there and she would probably end up in Bury st Edmunds  Martyn Ingram attached the following image(s): Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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