Cruisers, huh? Well here is a WIP

 I don't know how I posted this twice... How do I delete one!

 Grrrrrr

More guts then I. Keep up the great work.

 Thanks so much, Mr. Tiger! But I don't really see you being too intimidated. You tha tigerMAN! Thanks again, friend.

                                Jarod

It looks good to me, but what is the wrench for?

 For fit problems and bilge pump repair, of course! No, I don't even remember what I had that out for that day.

                                   Thanks,  Jarod

Nice work on the rigging Jarod.

Cheers,

Julian

 Thanks so much, Julian!!

                 Jarod

This is a French ship?  Just curious, why did you start the rigging so early?  Usually this is the last thing to do to prevent damage to it...Nice work...

Looks very nice so far to me.  Thanks for sharing!

A couple of questions as follow-up... Are you using any online or book references?  Just curious for future reference. Despite the fit problems, is this a kit you would recommend?  There's not a lot available for Italian ships from that period (or really any period), and they are very good lucking vessels.  Finally, are you using any AM bits, again just curious for future reference.

Thanks, Rick

 Read the op again, Manstein! It's Italian! LOLOLOLOL!!!! Thanks friend!

 Rick,

 No real references. And yes, I would recommend the kit. I only payed about 35 USD from Sprue Brothers, so someone with good skills can overcome the problems. Nothing too major. Some sanding and putty will fix darn near anything! No AM. If there are any available, I wouldn't know. I never checked. Surely there are? Thanks for the interest, friend!

 And as far as doing the rigging last, I agree. As you can see, the painting so far is sloppy and sparse. I am at the experimental stage. I'll clean her up as I go, but I have others getting attention concurrently.

 Again, my thanks to everyone for the comments, or even if all you did was look in, I thank you.

                                                Jarod

 And today, I could not find the stupid wrench, to fix my lawn tractor...!   Stupid steering wheel!!!

                       Rigging.....!!!

                         Jarod