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 Thanks all for the comments . I have started laying the 2nd planks on the hull . Now she looks like a proper ship not a white blimp 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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Hi Martyn, Second planking looks great, and yes makes her look more shippy (not sure that's a word).  Keep up the good work! Claret Also working on:
SOTS.
Moebius 1/32 Flying Sub with PE & lights.
Waiting in the wings:
Polarlights Spindrift from Land of the Giants.
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Good stuff. Keep up the good work. Rgds, Hans
"It's okay to make mistakes. mistakes are our teachers - they help us to to learn, even if it is painfully"
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Endeavour Cross section,D51
Completed: HMS Victory
Under the bench: Endeavour x 2,Sovereign of the Seas, Akagi and The Black Pearl!HMS Victory Cross Section
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Nice work Martyn keep it up! Processing - Progressing
Previous builds: HMS Victory
Current build: HMS Sovereign of the seas
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Lovely work Martyn, you're right we are starting to get the beginnings of what She's going to look like. 
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Hi Martyn Looking great Regards Taz. “Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.”
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Thanks Taz Andy Admiral and Hans for the comments . I have finished the 2nd planking on the upper hull and now started planking the hull with the Bass wood . Nice wood to work with 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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Very nice work Martyn Kind Regards Nigel
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Nice work there Martyn, hope you don't find the stern problematic as I did.... Think you are going to end up with a lovely build the way you are going, keep it up and keep posting.... Regards Alan
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Thanks Alan and Nigel for the comments I have planked a bit more of the hull the stern is a real git to do but getting there  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
Next Build ?
When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Really forging ahead with her now Martyn, do you intend to treenail the lower hull..??  .. Looking good so keep the good work going and keep posting..... .. Agree the stern can be a bit of a pig but it's work perservering with it to get it right.... Well done.... Regards Alan
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Hi Alan thanks for the comments yes I do plan to treenail the hull as I like the wood finish and do not plan to paint it . Just a good sand and varnish I have finished one side now on to the other 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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Hi all Thanks for looking in . I have completed the 2nd planking on the lower hull and rubbed down and tree -nailed . Happy building 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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Looking good Martyn, suppose you will start work on fitting the gallery next..... .. Keep up the good work you are doing..... Regards Alan
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Thanks alan for the comments I have drilled and treenailed the top hull to look like hand made nails Thanks for any comments 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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Just out of interest - as i have never tre nailed before and about to try with my San Fran II. what diameter hole did you drill? “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Hi jase .The drill is a 0.7 mm and I use a hand drill for more control Hope this helps Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
Next Build ?
When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Lovely work there Martyn, keep it up. Rgds, Hans
"It's okay to make mistakes. mistakes are our teachers - they help us to to learn, even if it is painfully"
Current Build:
Endeavour Cross section,D51
Completed: HMS Victory
Under the bench: Endeavour x 2,Sovereign of the Seas, Akagi and The Black Pearl!HMS Victory Cross Section
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Thanks Hans for the comments . I have completed the 2nd planking on the top sides and have painted the upper and lower hull with the black and red paint . On to the bowsprit and keel tomorrow 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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