Thanks Derek, I'm trying to be disciplined and do it the way I know I should and avoid rushing on to the next stage. I've done that before and you're left with a piece of work that gives you a feeling of dissatisfaction every time you look at it. Most of these things are 90% Perspiration and 10% Skill and what's the rush.

Having got halfway through the Cannon Port lining, I thought I'd take a break and start working on the Rear Galleries.
First the frame was added, instead of staining, I've lined them with Sapele, I have plenty to spare because of the Boxwood. I then painted the Side Panel matt black, after this I have lined the openings with Gold Metallic Paper.
Next I have replaced the supplied Mesh with a Diamond Mesh, this is to match contemporary pictures which all seem to show this rather than Square Mesh, especially Endsor's 'The Restoration Warship'. I have used Secret Weapon Mesh, which is a nice sharp etch.
Apologies for the Photos the light in here is terrible and it's too wet to Photograph outside.





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Looking great Andy, love the idea of the red window backing, really shows up the diamond mesh.... ..

Regards

Alan

This is looking like its going to be an amazing build, you are so right about what you said earlier about getting a feeling of dissatisfaction every time you look a model if you are not entirly happy with it. I have re-done so many things on my Vic that i just couldnt live with because I knew I could have done it better, including completely re-coppering the hull!
Great build though, keep it up.
Steve

Stunning work on the windows love it rgd Martyn

Thanks Nigel , the Plywood edges are too rough to get a nice painted finish, so originally I was going to shim and then paint Black or Shim with Black Paper. But, the Gold gives a nicer appearance and there's a nice reflection which enhances the look of the Windows.

Thanks very much, Claret, yours too

Moving on.
Finished the Mitred Cannon Port Linings, I've used the same Dark Maroon as the Stripe. This took a long time but gives a nicer appearance (well I've got to say that now )
I've now also Varnished the Hull, using 3 coats of Ronseal, with a sand down between coats 2 and 3 plus a wipe down with White Spirit. I found that the Sapele looked better, as did the Black Boxwood, with a final coat of Matt. But the Maple Lower Hull is Satin. I'm also using Satin on the Port Linings and the Maroon Stripe.
The Gallery side panel has been added, I found this wasn't a particularly good fit and needed quite a bit of filling and trimming, as I've already mentioned I've lined the inside of the Galleries with Sapele, I didn't Stain or Line the back of the Panel as this surface is not visible. In retrospect I think it would've been better to spray the panels, rather than Brush Paint, although much of this will be hidden as the Decoration goes on.
Again the Photos would look better with decent light, another wet day in Dorset.

Thanks Alan, the light and the camera are not kind, it actually looks better to the eye. i was planning to photograph outdoors in natural light, but it's been a bit wet here today. The Sapele does reward a little bit of care and comes up beautifully, compensation for all that splitting and splintering.

Thanks for the tip Nigel, I think I'll give that a go, cheers.
The Camera never lies, well not until you get onto Photoshop